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What new Registration Bill says, why it was introducedSubscriber Only
June 21, 2025 14:26 IST
The draft Registration Bill aims to digitise registration of property documents and increase transparency. But a few concerns remain
Why Bombay HC upheld arbitral awards directing BCCI to pay over Rs 538 crore to Kochi Tuskers Kerala ownersSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 19:29 IST
The Bombay HC passed a verdict on two pleas filed by BCCI challenging arbitral awards passed on June 22, 2015. Here is what the case about Kochi Tuskers Kerala is.
ANI vs YouTube content creator case: How Delhi High Court may draw a line on ‘fair dealing’ in IndiaSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 17:37 IST
ANI also filed a case before the Delhi High Court against the YouTuber Mohak Mangal which pertains to trademark infringement, disparagement and defamation
Vidarbha’s ‘Zudpi’ scrub lands are ‘forest’ lands: how SC ruling has struck a balance between development and environment concernsSubscriber Only
June 7, 2025 16:59 IST
On May 22, the top court provided clarity on the usage of Zudpi lands, saying they cannot be converted without prior approval from the central government, and only after complying with the conditions laid down by the court.
The Veeraswami case: When can a sitting judge face an FIR?Subscriber Only
May 22, 2025 11:46 IST
Looking for mechanisms to deal with complaints against judges, the SC developed the in-house inquiry, in which the Chief Justice of India (CJI) sets up a panel of judges to verify if there is a prima facie case against a judge.
Haryana YouTuber booked under Official Secrets Act for ‘spying for Pakistan’: What exactly has Jyoti Rani been charged withSubscriber Only
May 19, 2025 07:57 IST
Jyoti Rani Pakistan link, ISI spying case India: According to the police, Jyoti Rani was found sharing 'sensitive information' with a Pakistan High Commission official. What charges has she been booked under and what punishment do they carry? We explain.
Maratha quota hearings to resume: Why has the process restarted, what’s happened so far?Subscriber Only
May 17, 2025 11:26 IST
A new three-judge Bench of the Bombay High Court will take up hearings that were paused after the earlier Chief Justice was transferred. Why led to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai to intervene in the matter at this stage?
Before doors closed, 55 projects benefited from 2017-2021 environmental amnestySubscriber Only
May 17, 2025 07:23 IST
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down the original 2017 notification and the 2021 OM — along with all circulars, orders, and notifications issued to give effect to these two — as “illegal”.
FOR THE RECORD: The 14 questions President Murmu has asked the SCSubscriber Only
May 15, 2025 18:57 IST
Exercising powers vested upon her under Article 143(1), President Draupadi Murmu has made a 14-point reference to the SC for its consideration and opinion. Here are the 14 questions she has asked, published ad verbatim
After President Murmu seeks advisory opinion from SC, can court overturn its R N Ravi decision?Subscriber Only
May 16, 2025 12:44 IST
President Droupadi Murmu has invoked the Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction under Article 143(1) of the Constitution to determine whether timelines can be set for the President and Governors to act on Bills sent by state Assemblies
Meet R S Gavai, father of CJI-designate B R Gavai, the Ambedkarite leader who was Lok Sabha MP and Governor of Kerala and BiharSubscriber Only
May 12, 2025 20:02 IST
Justice Gavai, who will become India’s second Dalit CJI on May 14, has spoken of his father’s association with the Congress party. What is this connection?
Why Gujarat HC rejected pleas against demolition of suspected Bangladeshi immigrants’ homes in AhmedabadSubscriber Only
May 9, 2025 11:12 IST
What is the case, and what was the High Court’s rationale? How was it linked to the Pahalgam terror attacks? We explain.
Question before SC: are ‘unopposed’ election victories unconstitutional?Subscriber Only
April 27, 2025 17:40 IST
The petition argues that not holding the election in case of a single candidate prevents voters from choosing the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option, and amounts to a violation of their fundamental right.
Indus Waters Treaty, Simla Agreement ‘in abeyance’: What this meansSubscriber Only
April 26, 2025 08:13 IST
Treaties between sovereign nations are governed by a complex set of public international law rules. But at the end of the day, international law is not enforceable against the will of a sovereign nation
Delhi LG Saxena vs activist Medha Patkar: The story of a 20-year-old case of alleged defamationSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 18:52 IST
Patkar has been convicted of defamation. She was arrested, but was released on the condition that she furnishes the probation bond and deposits the compensation amount of Rs 1 lakh as ordered by the court. What did she do?
Explained: The many criminal cases against Gujarat ex-IAS officer, Pradeep SharmaSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 18:19 IST
Sharma's five-year rigorous imprisonment sentence will begin in 2029, after he completes another five-year sentence handed out by the Ahmedabad Sessions Court in January. Here is what to know about the former IAS officer and the cases against him.
Why Bombay High Court referred surrogacy plea by divorced woman to Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 16:01 IST
The court observed that granting interim relief to her may have wider ‘repercussions’ and the same may lead to “commercialisation" of the procedure.
No body no crime? How Mumbai court awarded life sentence to ex cop, absent victim’s bodySubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 16:44 IST
The court relied on technical and circumstantial evidence to arrive at its ruling to retrace a chain of events, while the prosecution established its case using the corpus delicti principle. Here is what to know.
What are the key issues in the challenge to the new Waqf lawSubscriber Only
April 18, 2025 14:23 IST
The petitioners flagged a number of issues with the 2025 law, including the omission of ‘Waqf by use’, and the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards
This Word Means: Waqf by useSubscriber Only
April 17, 2025 18:40 IST
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express
SC permits ‘untainted’ teaching candidates to continue: All about the WBSSC recruitment scandalSubscriber Only
April 17, 2025 17:34 IST
WBSSC Recruitment Scam News: Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had upheld a Calcutta High Court verdict that invalidated the appointments of 25,752 teaching and non-teaching staff, saying the WBSSC selection process was “vitiated by manipulation and fraud”.
Bike taxis not banned by Karnataka HC, but likely to leave Bengaluru streets. Here’s whySubscriber Only
April 15, 2025 13:58 IST
The Karnataka High Court has effectively put the ball in the state government’s court when it comes to regulating bike taxi services
Noida biryani case: the law against ‘spread of deadly disease’ that has been invokedSubscriber Only
April 10, 2025 13:33 IST
With respect to the incident in Noida, it is unclear how delivering chicken biryani instead of vegetarian biryani can spread a “disease dangerous to life”. Here's what the case is.
Why SC ruling on Tamil Nadu Guv stands out: Sparingly used powers invoked, strong message sentSubscriber Only
April 9, 2025 14:03 IST
The extraordinary power to pass orders to do “complete justice” is sparingly used by the Court, especially when it involves other Constitutional authorities.
SC judges to publicly declare assets: Recalling the 1997 ethics code which mentioned the ideaSubscriber Only
April 8, 2025 04:20 IST
A code of ethics that the judiciary adopted three decades ago continues to inform conversations on how judges should conduct themselves while performing their official duties.
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