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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.
Why NCDRC called the current crypto regime ‘nebulous’, dismissed WazirX caseSubscriber Only
April 4, 2025 10:02 IST
The NCDRC did not comment on the measures WazirX could have taken to prevent a security breach or the losses to investors.
SC could make judges’ assets public: What are the norms on disclosure of judges’ assets currently?Subscriber Only
April 3, 2025 16:41 IST
Unlike other public servants, judges are not bound to make information about their assets and liabilities public, and in the majority of cases, they have not done so
Can senior citizens evict their children or relatives from their property? Here’s what SC heldSubscriber Only
April 3, 2025 15:19 IST
The 2007 Senior Citizens Act establishes dedicated tribunals to hear such suits, along with appellate tribunals to hear challenges to any orders passed.
Recalling the ‘Cash at Judge’s Door’ case, in which HC acquitted ex-judge Nirmal YadavSubscriber Only
March 30, 2025 16:42 IST
The case dates back to August 13, 2008, when Rs 15 lakh in cash was allegedly delivered at the residence of another Punjab and Haryana HC judge, Justice Nirmaljit Kaur, and meant for Justice Yadav.
Cell to deal with mercy petitions for death row convicts: Why Maharashtra govt has set this upSubscriber Only
March 28, 2025 16:44 IST
This comes following a Supreme Court order to this end issued in December 2024
Apollo Hospital case: From Delhi HC asking it to treat EWS patients for free, to Supreme Court order nowSubscriber Only
March 28, 2025 14:15 IST
As per the Supreme Court order, the Centre and Delhi government have to set up a joint inspection team to check if poor people are being treated free of cost at the hospital or if the land “has been grabbed for private interest”.
Why NJAC was struck down by the Supreme Court, can it be brought back?Subscriber Only
March 28, 2025 21:53 IST
The mechanism, which gave the government a foot in the door in appointing judges, was struck down by the SC in 2015. The discovery of cash at the residence of a HC judge has given the issue a new lease of life
How ‘preparation’ for rape differs from ‘attempt’ to commit the crimeSubscriber Only
March 27, 2025 12:22 IST
It is a crucial distinction, as 'preparation' is not punishable in the vast majority of cases, while an 'attempt' to commit an offence is criminally punishable.
Explained: How the judiciary’ in-house inquiry against Justice Yashwant Varma will workSubscriber Only
March 25, 2025 12:45 IST
A three-member committee will look into the allegations of cash being found at the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. Here’s what will happen now.
IT Act and content blocking: Why X has challenged govt’s use of Section 79Subscriber Only
March 22, 2025 16:58 IST
The company has argued that the government’s “misuse” of the provision bypasses safeguards available under other provisions of the IT Act — namely Section 69A — that are specifically meant for the purpose of content moderation.
This Word Means: CollegiumSubscriber Only
March 22, 2025 03:48 IST
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express
What you need to know about Rajasthan’s new coaching centre Bill, why it has been criticisedSubscriber Only
March 21, 2025 12:34 IST
The creation of a high-pressure academic ecosystem in cities like Kota and Jaipur, with coaching centres and residential schools to aid students in preparing for competitive exams, has prompted calls for regulation.
Actor Ranya Rao case: What laws govern import of gold into IndiaSubscriber Only
March 15, 2025 08:08 IST
A special court Friday rejected the bail plea of actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested for 'smuggling over 14 kg of gold' on a flight from Dubai to Bengaluru. What is her case, and what are the laws about gold smuggling in India?
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 in Parliament: Its provisions, criticism
March 12, 2025 13:36 IST
The government said the Bill is aimed at strengthening India’s borders and streamlining the law governing immigration and foreigners. What changes does it bring in?
What is Assam’s healing law, and why it may be missing the markSubscriber Only
March 13, 2025 15:35 IST
The Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Act, 2024 was notified in March last year. The Act defines ‘healers’ in sweeping terms, opening up the possibility of misuse. It also misdiagnoses or ignores social realities, including why people sometimes gravitate towards healers and their unscientific methods.
How the Supreme Court limited the power of arrest under GST, Customs ActsSubscriber Only
March 10, 2025 13:37 IST
The recent ruling comes as a part of the SC’s ongoing effort to limit the broad powers of prosecuting agencies under stringent laws such as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Tahawwur Rana extradition: What took so long for the US to grant India’s requestSubscriber Only
March 9, 2025 13:30 IST
If and when Rana does land in India, his trial can begin in earnest. An NIA team is waiting for a final go-ahead to fly to the US to take custody of Rana.
What are Delhi HC’s ‘guiding principles’ on the use of smartphones?
March 6, 2025 14:01 IST
Why did Delhi HC provide guidelines on the use of smartphones in schools? What have studies said about the impact of smartphone use on schoolchildren?
How the Supreme Court limited the power of arrest for officers under CGST, Customs ActsSubscriber Only
March 4, 2025 15:48 IST
In its ruling last week, the Supreme Court held that officers under the CGST, Customs Acts enjoy powers “analogous” to the powers of arrest, search and seizure exercised by police, and thus must be bound by the same restrictions under the CrPC.
How Uttarakhand’s new land law amendment restricts sale to non-residentsSubscriber Only
March 4, 2025 15:33 IST
It bars non-residents from buying agricultural land in 11 of 13 districts and reinstates a ceiling on land purchases for industrial or tourism purposes.
Why Bombay HC has initiated a review of Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971Subscriber Only
March 4, 2025 20:41 IST
In Mumbai, where real estate prices are among the highest in the country, slum redevelopment is often as much about profit as it is about housing the urban poor or improving the conditions of the city.
What was the colonial-era Dramatic Performances Act, mentioned by PM Narendra Modi?Subscriber Only
March 3, 2025 11:59 IST
The 1876 law had been declared unconstitutional by the Allahabad High Court in 1956, and had not been used since then. The Modi government repealed it formally in 2017.
All you need to know about changes proposed to Waqf Bill by JPC, now cleared by CabinetSubscriber Only
March 2, 2025 12:17 IST
The Bill was introduced in August last year to amend the Waqf Act of 1995. It proposed sweeping changes which give the government a foot in the door in regulating waqf properties, and settling disputes regarding such properties.
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