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SC rules mere membership of banned org enough to mean offence: What the new ruling saysSubscriber Only
March 24, 2023 12:25 IST
The latest ruling lowers the bar for who can be charged under the stringent anti-terror law.
Rahul Gandhi disqualified as Lok Sabha MP after conviction: How the process worksSubscriber Only
March 26, 2023 14:34 IST
Rahul Gandhi's disqualification comes a day after he was sentenced to two years in jail in a defamation case, triggering the process of his disqualification as an MP. What exactly does the law say, and what are Gandhi's options?
What is the Lily Thomas SC verdict, which affects Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification caseSubscriber Only
March 24, 2023 18:36 IST
The Supreme Court struck down as 'unconstitutional' a key provision in the law in its landmark 2013 'Lily Thomas v Union of India’ ruling. This will now impact Rahul Gandhi's case. Here is what that verdict was.
What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?Subscriber Only
March 24, 2023 07:22 IST
What is the parliamentary procedure of 'guillotine'? Where does the word come from?
Rahul Gandhi has been convicted, but what happens to his MP status? Here’s what the law saysSubscriber Only
March 24, 2023 07:19 IST
With Rahul Gandhi's conviction, his status as a Member of Parliament has come under the spotlight. Can he be disqualified? Here is what the law says.
Gujarat court finds Rahul Gandhi guilty: What is the 2019 defamation case against him?Subscriber Only
March 24, 2023 07:18 IST
Gandhi allegedly said “how come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?” during a rally in Kolar, Karnataka in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Hanging, or something else as death penalty? Before Supreme Court, a case around the mode of capital punishment
March 27, 2023 00:51 IST
According to Amnesty International, 55 countries still have the death sentence in their statute books. Death by hanging is the most prevalent mode of execution, especially in the former British colonies; other modes are followed in some countries.
NSA invoked against Amritpal and aides: What is the National Security Act, when is it applied?Subscriber Only
March 21, 2023 17:31 IST
NSA “empowers the state to detain a person without a formal charge and without trial”. How do its provisions differ from regular cases of arrest and why is it often criticised? We explain.
After CBI case, two ex-Delhi Jal Board officials sentenced under ED case: Why ‘double jeopardy’ did not apply hereSubscriber Only
March 21, 2023 10:37 IST
The doctrine of double jeopardy is enshrined in the Indian Constitution under Article 20 (2), which says, “No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.”
In OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?Subscriber Only
March 21, 2023 07:54 IST
The Bench declined to entertain Venkatramani's argument that the contents of the note were “confidential” and “issues of sensitivity” were involved. The AG then read out the note in court.
Kerala HC declares A Raja’s election null and void: Can Christians, Muslims claim SC status?Subscriber Only
March 22, 2023 16:17 IST
The High Court held that as a baptised Christian, Raja is ineligible to contest from a seat reserved for members of the Scheduled Castes.
Vandalism by pro-Khalistan protestors at Indian High Commission in London: What is the Vienna Convention, invoked by MEASubscriber Only
March 22, 2023 16:43 IST
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) provides the framework for the establishment, maintenance and termination of diplomatic relations on a basis of consent between independent sovereign States.
Supreme Court frowns on mentioning caste in cause titles: What courts have earlier said on thisSubscriber Only
March 20, 2023 08:15 IST
"In the cause title, the caste of the accused has been mentioned. We are of the view that such practice should never be followed and that the trial courts are well advised to not mention caste in the cause title of judgments," the SC bench was quoted as saying.
Rajasthan govt tables Bill to protect advocates: Why it was introduced, what it saysSubscriber Only
March 19, 2023 13:24 IST
The chain of events culminating in the proposal of the Rajasthan Advocates Protection Bill, 2023 in the state legislative Assembly began on February 18, when a 48-year-old Jodhpur-based lawyer, Jugraj Chauhan, was stabbed by two men in broad daylight.
Maharashtra crisis: What was the Rameshwar Prasad case, in which the SC decided on the powers of the Governor in 2005?Subscriber Only
March 17, 2023 18:11 IST
The landmark ruling in the Rameshwar Prasad case defines the contours of the Governor's powers to dissolve the Assembly
Foreign lawyers can practise in India but not appear in court: What exactly changes nowSubscriber Only
March 17, 2023 08:08 IST
According to the Advocates Act, advocates enrolled with the Bar Council alone are entitled to practise law in India. All others, such as a litigant, can appear only with the permission of the court, authority or person before whom the proceedings are pending.
The Smart Cities Mission: With deadline looming, a status checkSubscriber Only
March 16, 2023 07:19 IST
Under the Smart Cities Mission, cities across the country were asked to submit proposals for projects to improve municipal services and to make their jurisdictions more liveable.
What is pre-arrest bail, granted to Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa in corruption case?Subscriber Only
March 16, 2023 07:10 IST
Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa has been granted pre-arrest bail by the High Court, a decision challenged in Supreme Court by the state Lokayukta. What is anticipatory bail and when can it be granted?
Punjab govt cancels 813 gun licenses in state: Who can possess firearms under the Indian Arms Act?Subscriber Only
March 14, 2023 12:17 IST
The state's Department of Home Affairs and Justice headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had earlier issued a letter to the state DGP, all DMs, commissioners, and SSPs forbidding the public display of firearms and songs glorifying weapons.
Trans and gay people, women sex workers can’t donate blood: What the Centre said in SCSubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 08:01 IST
In response to a petition seeking to strike down the prohibition on gay people and transgenders donating blood, the Centre said in an affidavit that "exclusions are based on due consideration of scientific evidence".
Supreme Court rejects applications for ‘compassionate appointment’: What the court has ruledSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 07:18 IST
Who is empowered to make these appointments and what has the apex court said now on the matter? We explain.
Does abuse using caste name constitute an offence under SC/ST Act? This is what Orissa High Court saidSubscriber Only
March 12, 2023 11:57 IST
In a case dating back to 2017, the Orissa High Court has said abusing a person by their caste name does not amount to an offence under the SC/ST Act unless there is intention to insult or humiliate. How did it arrive at its ruling?
Delhi HC stays NGT order on tree pruning in Vasant Vihar: What the rules saySubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 07:42 IST
The 2019 guidelines are aimed at providing protection and care to trees grown in the national capital so that they are not pruned recklessly.
Why a Muslim couple in Kerala is remarrying under the Special Marriage ActSubscriber Only
March 9, 2023 07:28 IST
The couple says this is to avoid their inheritance being split under the Shariat legal code, and to ensure only their three daughters can be their legal heirs as per civil law.
Why migrant workers’ issues recur: The absence of data and coordination between statesSubscriber Only
March 9, 2023 14:51 IST
The recent case of alleged assault on migrant workers in Tamil Nadu has once again brought attention to migrant workers and the problems they face.
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