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Why Karnataka’s new hate speech law is being criticised
December 13, 2025 13:05 IST
The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 states that its objective is to ‘curb and prevent dissemination, publication or promotion of hate speech’
As SC takes up Harish Rana case again, a look at the law on passive euthanasia
December 12, 2025 14:54 IST
In 2018, a five-judge constitution bench of the SC recognised passive euthanasia and laid down conditions and safeguards regarding the execution of such a living will. In January 2023, the court modified the order to make it less stringent.
As MEA considers revoking Luthra brothers’ passports after Goa fire, here’s what the law says
December 12, 2025 13:22 IST
While the government has the power to revoke passports, courts have frequently stepped in to ensure this power is not misused for “pressure tactics” or based on “illusory” grounds.
Rahul Gandhi warns election commission of ‘retrospective’ action: controversial 2023 law he was referring to
December 11, 2025 14:37 IST
“We will change the law retrospectively, and we will come looking for you,” Rahul Gandhi said while spelling out the need for electoral reform and accusing the Election Commission of India of not responding to any concern raised by the Opposition
SC allows issuance Scheduled Caste certificate for girl based on mother’s caste: What does the law say?
December 11, 2025 11:08 IST
During the hearing, the CJI asked a brief but pointed question: 'With changing times, why should caste not follow the mother?' This is the first time a CJI has framed the issue in such direct terms
IndiGo flight cancellations: Your rights when a flight is cancelled, what consumer courts have ruled
December 11, 2025 13:22 IST
Despite the DGCA guidelines, disputes often arise when airlines cite 'technical issues' or 'operational reasons' to deny compensation. In such instances, passengers have successfully approached consumer courts under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, alleging 'deficiency in service'.
A 12-second cheetah video, Rs 18-crore claim: Photographer’s suit against Zee, implications for independent creators
December 8, 2025 19:01 IST
The suit contends that on September 16 and 17, 2022 — coinciding with the release of the cheetahs into Kuno — Zee News broadcast this specific video clip and streamed it on YouTube. Sen claims he never granted Zee Media any licence or permission to use the work.
In alleged religious conversion case, why Scheduled Caste identity came up in Allahabad HC
December 7, 2025 14:36 IST
How does the Constitution view people from the Scheduled Castes who convert to another religion?
Why Delhi HC rejected semaglutide patent suitSubscriber Only
December 6, 2025 07:18 IST
The court held that Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk had obtained two separate patents for the same compound
All about Karnataka’s new Hate Speech Bill, how the issue is regulated across IndiaSubscriber Only
December 8, 2025 07:30 IST
Karnataka is the first state in India to introduce a Bill for targeting hate speech. It highlights a longstanding legislative gap in India — while the term “hate speech” is often used in popular discourse, it is not formally defined in India’s criminal laws.
Flat size cannot be the basis for hike in common services fees: What a Bengaluru court ruled
December 4, 2025 15:12 IST
A Bengaluru resident argued that common services such as security, lifts, lighting, and waste collection are consumed identically by all residents, and the owners of bigger flats should not be charged more for them in residential complexes.
Where Sanchar Saathi stands on user consent, constitutional test on privacy
December 3, 2025 11:12 IST
Sanchar Saathi privacy concerns, Sanchar Saathi user consent: The forced installation of a state-owned app onto personal devices is being viewed by legal experts as a potential violation of the fundamental right to privacy.
Explained: How polygamy is regulated in India, from personal laws to state bans
December 1, 2025 18:40 IST
Assam recently became the second Indian state to pass a Bill for banning polygamy. Despite the criminalisation of polygamy under the BNS, there are variations in how the law treats the practice across the country.
How SC brought down curtains on Sterling Group bank fraud caseSubscriber Only
November 29, 2025 19:27 IST
Last week, the Supreme Court closed all civil and criminal cases against them after promoters Nitin and Chetan Sandesara offered to deposit Rs 5,100 crore. Here’s a breakdown of the case and what the court said.
How India’s juvenile justice system is failing its childrenSubscriber Only
November 23, 2025 15:10 IST
The India Justice Report (IJR) released a report titled ‘Juvenile Justice and Children in Conflict with the Law: A Study of Capacity at the Frontlines’ on November 24. It paints a picture of a system grappling with structural deficits, high pendency and opaque data.
Why SC struck down the Tribunals Reforms Act and what it meansSubscriber Only
November 21, 2025 15:46 IST
This week, the SC struck down the Tribunals Reforms Act – a 2021 law that restructures the functioning of tribunals to give the executive greater strength in their functioning. Here’s all about the law that the court calls an impermissible ‘legislative override’ of its previous judgments.
How Supreme Court has defined contours of gubernatorial power, over the yearsSubscriber Only
November 21, 2025 15:14 IST
Here is a timeline of cases, from 1952 to 2025, in which the apex court determined both the limits of the Governor’s power and the areas in which discretion can be exercised
Governor’s powers: Apex court draws red line for itself, but keeps option to push itSubscriber Only
November 21, 2025 07:40 IST
In striking this balance, the SC has effectively defined its role in the fraught political issue as that of a facilitator of dialogue between the states and Centre instead of adjudicating it as an adversarial constitutional case.
SC strikes down Vanashakti judgment: Why ruling is significantSubscriber Only
November 20, 2025 15:25 IST
The Supreme Court rarely exercises the power to review its own judgments. By recalling its judgment from May, the court has has put ex post facto environmental clearance up for being litigated again
SC clarifies Governor’s powers: How it answered 14 questions referred by PresidentSubscriber Only
November 21, 2025 06:41 IST
Supreme Court Governor powers, SC on Bill assent: The Supreme Court verdict addresses 14 specific questions of law referred to the court by President Droupadi Murmu. Here's a breakdown of each.
Why Supreme Court warned it would stay Maharashtra’s local body elections over reservationsSubscriber Only
November 19, 2025 17:12 IST
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court warned the Maharashtra government against exceeding reservation, warning it would stay their hand if necessary. Here’s a breakdown of the case
Sale deeds and SC: What apex court has said about property ownership and what it meansSubscriber Only
November 18, 2025 13:35 IST
In two rulings this year, the SC clarified that registration of a sale deed does not necessarily mean ownership of property under the current laws, even suggesting reforms to a ‘structurally fragile’ system. Here's a breakdown of what the court said.
Why growing a cannabis plant in your balcony is a crime, but buying bhang isn’tSubscriber Only
November 17, 2025 09:46 IST
Bhang Legal Status, Cannabis Laws in India: A Kerala High Court ruling clarified a common confusion regarding the plant in India: while certain parts of cannabis are technically exempt from the definition of a 'narcotic drug', the act of growing the plant remains strictly prohibited
Nithari killings, Surendra Koli and the remedy of curative petitionsSubscriber Only
November 15, 2025 11:17 IST
This week, the Supreme Court acquitted Surendra Koli in one of the several cases connected to the Nithari killings. The acquittal came on the back of a ‘curative petition’ – an extraordinary legal remedy available to correct violation of natural justice.
Can Trump sue the BBC for defamation over January 6 documentary?Subscriber Only
November 13, 2025 14:37 IST
Trump has said he had “an obligation” to sue the BBC for “defrauding the public” by turning a “calming speech” into a “radical” one. But there are several hurdles to his legal challenge.
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