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Why the fight of a Kerala ‘Ex-Muslim’ against YouTube copyright strikes matters for online free speech
January 10, 2026 11:50 IST
The case represents an emerging schism in the digital age: the use of copyright claims to potentially silence criticism and the power dynamics between individual creators and 'significant social media intermediaries' like YouTube
Thiruparankundram: Why Madras HC dismissed TN security fears over ceremonial lamp lighting
January 7, 2026 10:43 IST
The HC Division Bench called the the apprehension of unrest 'an imaginary ghost created by them for their convenience sake and to put one community against other community under suspicion and constant mistrust.'
Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam: UAPA’s ever-widening definition of terrorism
January 7, 2026 19:55 IST
The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments
SC hands Adani Power a major victory: Why govt cannot tax SEZ electricity as a ‘foreign import’
January 7, 2026 19:59 IST
The issue pertained to whether electricity wheeled from an SEZ to the DTA could attract customs duty. While electricity imports carried a nil rate of duty, the centre sought to levy duty on electricity cleared from SEZs into the domestic market via a series of customs notifications from 2010
Delhi riots case: Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel ImamSubscriber Only
January 12, 2026 14:13 IST
The apex court has used a framework of differentiated roles of the alleged conspirators, distinguishing the 'architects' of the conspiracy and its 'facilitators'.
In denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, how the SC expanded definition of ‘terrorist act’
January 6, 2026 07:39 IST
The accused have all been charged under terror charges in the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Arms Act and various provisions under the penal law
SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: What courts have said earlier on UAPA and prolonged incarceration
January 5, 2026 16:35 IST
The Supreme Court has ruled on the bail pleas of several activists accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. While the verdict offers relief to some, it reinforces a stringent stance on others under the UAPA.
General category open to all candidates based on merit: What the SC said, and why it is significant
January 4, 2026 14:31 IST
Upholding a Rajasthan High Court ruling, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih clarified that the open or general category is not a closed compartment reserved for candidates of a particular social group
Why SC said pending criminal cases can’t bar a citizen from obtaining passport
January 2, 2026 15:50 IST
The Supreme Court has ruled that so long as criminal courts retain the power to permit or prohibit travel on a case-by-case basis, authorities cannot refuse to renew or issue passport to a citizen, who is an accused in a criminal case
Yearender | Law: Before top court in 2026, matters of religion, citizenship, liberty
January 1, 2026 12:09 IST
In 2025, the conversation on the judiciary was dominated by off-court controversies. In 2026, the focus shifts back to the courtroom as the SC takes up several important issues related to citizens’ rights, freedoms and religious beliefs.
Why SC quashed a Rajasthan govt notification that created revenue villages named after individuals
December 30, 2025 15:34 IST
The Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe last week set aside the order of the division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court that had allowed the villages to retain their names
Why Supreme Court stayed Delhi HC order on Unnao rape convict Kuldeep SengarSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 16:01 IST
The Delhi High Court had held that an MLA was not covered under the definition of a public servant in the POCSO Act. The Supreme Court has prima facie rejected this view
With SC stay on Aravallis judgment, tracing the apex court’s past interventionsSubscriber Only
December 31, 2025 07:56 IST
Since the mid-1990s, the court has relied on two long-running public interest cases to regulate mining, construction, forest loss and urbanisation around the Aravallis.
Probate of will no longer mandatory: How inheritance process may ease, with some exceptionsSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 07:42 IST
In effect, probate functioned as a pre-emptive filter, forcing scrutiny at the planning stage, before property or assets were distributed. It was mandatory for certain religious communities in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
Murder case against BJP MLA: Why Karnataka’s stringent law against organised crime is under spotlight again
December 28, 2025 12:04 IST
A recent decision of the Karnataka HC to grant a reprieve from KCOCA charges to a BJP MLA from Bengaluru in the murder case of a real estate operative on the grounds of erroneous invocation of the law has come as a setback to the police
Unnao rape case: Why Delhi HC suspended Sengar’s sentence, said ex-MLA wasn’t public servantSubscriber Only
December 26, 2025 06:14 IST
Delhi High Court Kuldeep Sengar Sentence Suspension Explained: The trial court had ruled that Sengar qualifies as a ‘public servant’, relying on the definition under the Prevention of Corruption Act. But the Delhi HC said the IPC definition must be considered. Here are the details.
Delhi HC bans unauthorised use of Madhavan’s likeness: How personality rights evolved in IndiaSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 13:16 IST
India does not have a standalone statute to define personality rights. Courts have assembled these through a combination of intellectual property law and constitutional principles. Here is what to know
Why Supreme Court stay of former Maharashtra agri minister’s conviction is significantSubscriber Only
December 23, 2025 14:40 IST
Last week the Bombay High Court suspended a two-year sentence imposed by the Nashik Magistrate Court, but refused to stay his conviction, making him eligible for disqualification as an MLA. Here is what to know
Explained: Karnataka’s new Bill for punishing social boycott, including by caste panchayatsSubscriber Only
December 22, 2025 16:27 IST
The Bill also recognises social exclusion beyond the caste factor and penalises discrimination based on “morality, social acceptance, political inclination, sexuality or any other basis”.
How India proposes to deal with legal challenges posed by AI to copyright lawSubscriber Only
December 20, 2025 13:46 IST
A working paper from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade provides an insight into how India may address the use of copyrighted content to train artificial intelligence models
How states regulate private school fees and where the new Delhi law fits inSubscriber Only
December 19, 2025 16:25 IST
Delhi is not the first government to attempt to cap or regulate private school fees. From Tamil Nadu’s fee-fixation model to Gujarat’s hard caps, states across India have experimented with various legal frameworks to curb commercialisation in education
As SC re-examines Harish Rana case, recalling India’s law on euthanasia and landmark casesSubscriber Only
December 19, 2025 14:27 IST
Describing Harish Rana's condition as “pathetic”, the court indicated it would consider if life-sustaining treatment can be withdrawn. Assisted suicide remains outside constitutional protection, but the legal picture is complex.
Vrindavan’s Bankey Bihari Ji Maharaj temple dispute back in court: Why, what has happened so farSubscriber Only
December 18, 2025 18:05 IST
A writ petition has been filed questioning the functioning of the Vrindavan temple management committee constituted by the court in August. Here's why
Intersex rights in India: Why Supreme Court has called for reviewSubscriber Only
December 18, 2025 16:16 IST
A PIL seeking a nationwide ban on sex selective surgeries and an administrative recognition of intersex persons has been referred to a three-judge Bench of the apex court
National Herald case: Why special court ruled against EDSubscriber Only
December 18, 2025 10:27 IST
The ED’s primary allegation is that the Gandhis, along with a few other office-bearers of the Congress, entered into a criminal conspiracy to usurp Rs 2,000-crore-worth assets of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), a public unlisted company and the publisher of the National Herald newspaper.
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