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The Donald Trump administrations second-term doctrineanchored in Project 2025 and crystallized in its new National Security Strategysignals a dramatic retreat from democratic norms, international partnerships, and constitutional guardrails. What emerges is a government guided more by ideology than expertise, and by personal loyalty more than law The post America Unmoored: How Project 2025 Rewrites a Century of Progress appeared first on India Legal .

The ruling in Tuhin Kumar Biswas @ Bumba vs State of West Bengal redefines the contours of voyeurism under Section 354C IPC, emphasizing that not every act of nonconsensual photography amounts to a criminal offencereviving the debate on womens privacy rights in Indias digital age The post The Scope of Voyeurism appeared first on India Legal .

Many lives are lost in Mumbais perilous local trains commute, but the sheer apathy shown by Indian Railways when it comes to compensation is a sign of how little the government cares about the lives of the common man. A recent Bombay High Court ruling exposes this hypocrisy The post Hanging By The Proverbial Thread appeared first on India Legal .

In an expansive conversation, Egypts ambassador to India Kamel Zayed Galal speaks about the worlds largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, the timeless wisdom of ancient Egypt, and why he believes he didnt just live in Indiahe lived India The post A Message to Humanity: Egypts Envoy on the Grand Egyptian Museum and a Lifetime Bond with India appeared first on India Legal .

A crime of passion, a sensational trial, and a nation dividedthe Nanavati case was more than a courtroom drama. It exposed the deep vulnerabilities of Indias jury system, set off a legal reckoning, and ultimately helped erase juries from the countrys judicial landscape The post The Case That Shook the Courts: How Nanavatis Trial Ended Indias Jury System appeared first on India Legal .

Judicial review is the spine of Indias constitutional orderbut what happens when the apex court begins to revisit, revise, or even recall its own final judgments? As new cases push the limits of inherent powers, the Courts role as co-sovereign arbiter enters uncharted constitutional terrain The post When the Court Revisits Itself: The Supreme Courts Expanding Power of Recall appeared first on India Legal .

A landmark judgment by the apex court restores the dignity of a womans final testimonyreaffirming that a victims last words about her own death cannot be treated as irrelevant, inconvenient, or optional The post When a Womans Words Refused to Be Buried appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar The story you are about to readour cover report on Indias new labour codesarrives at a moment of quiet, but decisive change. Every few years, a policy reform appears that does not simply alter rules, but shifts the very grammar of the nations economic and social life. The new labour codes belong [] The post Work, Wages and a Country In Transition appeared first on India Legal .

Five years after Parliament pushed through four sweeping labour codes, the centre has finally notified themtriggering celebration, confusion, and fierce resistance. With 29 laws collapsed into four, the reform promises modernization and ease of business. Workers unions, however, see a future of weakened protections, easier firings, and a 12-hour workday The post Reform, Resistance, and the Uncertain Road Ahead appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday outlined an ambitious constitutional and institutional roadmap for the Indian judiciary, placing technology at the centre of judicial reforms and democratic governance. Delivering his inaugural speech at the Regional Judicial Conference of Western States in Jaisalmer, the CJI said the justice system today stood at a decisive [] The post CJI Surya Kant bats for judicial reforms led by technology to strengthen rule of law appeared first on India Legal

The Supreme Court has held that individuals who accept employment on compassionate grounds cannot later seek appointment to a higher post by claiming parity with regular recruitment standards. The Court clarified that compassionate appointment is a special concession meant to provide immediate financial relief to a family in distress, and not a mode of career [] The post Supreme Court reiterates limits of compassionate appointments appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has ruled that airline pilots qualify as workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, regardless of the level of salary they draw. The Court held that remuneration cannot be the sole criterion for denying pilots the statutory protections available to workmen under labour laws. The judgment was delivered while examining a [] The post Pilots fall within Industrial Disputes Act protection irrespective of remuneration: Delhi High Court appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorates (ED) authority to provisionally attach and seize assets without prior judicial scrutiny, flagging the potential for misuse of such wide-ranging powers. The observations were made while the Court was hearing a matter related to proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). During [] The post Supreme Court raises concern over EDs power to seize assets without Judicial oversight appeared first on In

The President of India has directed Justice Nisha Banu to take charge as a judge of the Kerala High Court on or before December 20, according to an official communication issued by the Union government. The direction follows her transfer from the Madras High Court, which had earlier been recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium. [] The post President directs Justice Nisha Banu to take charge at Kerala High Court by December 20 appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has sharply criticised an NGO for attempting to reopen a settled constitutional issue concerning the rights of minority educational institutions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. In a strongly worded order, the Court imposed 1 lakh in costs on the petitioner, stating that it was enraged by the filing of [] The post Supreme Court imposes Rs 1 lakh cost on NGO for challenging a settled constitutional issue concerning rights of minority educational institutions under R

The Supreme Court has put on hold a Kerala High Court ruling that had concluded the Munambam land in Ernakulam district was not Waqf property. Issuing an interim order, the Court directed that the status quo be maintained until the matter is taken up again on January 27, 2026. A bench comprising Justices Manoj Misra [] The post Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court decision on waqf land in Munambam appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has refused to halt a previous order that permits Dr Reddys Laboratories to produce and export a drug similar to Ozempic, the semaglutide-based medication widely used for diabetes and weight management. The request for a stay was made by Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker that holds patents for semaglutide, but the [] The post Delhi High Court declines stay on order allowing Dr Reddys to export Ozempic-like drug appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has allowed former JNU student and activist Umar Khalid to leave jail on a short-term bail so he can attend his sisters wedding later this month. The order was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai, who approved interim bail for the period December 16 to December 29, 2025, subject to a [] The post Delhi court approves short-term bail to Umar Khalid for sisters wedding appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has permitted Ashish Mishra, an accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his native place for one week so that he can support his daughter who is preparing for her Class 12 board examinations. The court allowed him to travel from December 25 to January 1, 2026 while making [] The post Supreme Court permits Ashish Mishra to travel home ahead of daughters board exam appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has restructured the Supreme Courts Artificial Intelligence Committee, assigning Justice P.S. Narasimha as its new chair. The revamped panel has been tasked with overseeing the development and rollout of AI-based systems within the Supreme Court and the broader judicial framework. The committee now includes Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief [] The post CJI Surya Kant overhauls Supreme Courts AI committee to strengthen tech integration appeared first on India Legal

The Delhi High Court has allowed Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. to manufacture and export its semaglutide-based drug, which is similar to Novo Nordisks Ozempic, while prohibiting its sale within India. The courts order permits the company to supply the drug to international markets where patent restrictions do not apply, ensuring compliance with intellectual property rights. [] The post Sun Pharma can manufacture and export semaglutide, but not sell in India: Delhi High Court appeared first

The Delhi High Court has initiated a fresh examination of public safety concerns surrounding certain aggressive dog breeds, directing both the Central government and the Delhi government to formally respond to a petition seeking a complete ban on dogs classified as ferocious. The plea was filed in the aftermath of a disturbing incident in which [] The post Delhi High Court demands answers from Centre, Delhi Govt on fresh call to outlaw dangerous dog breeds appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has asked the Union government to present its stand on a petition seeking mandatory accessibility features in television programming for persons with disabilities. The plea, moved by disability-rights lawyer Rahul Bajaj, argues that millions of viewers who are blind, low-vision, deaf, or hard of hearing are effectively excluded from television content [] The post Plea for inclusive broadcasting: Delhi High Court asks Government to respond on accessibility gaps appeared first

A group of retired judges have condemned what they describe as a motivated and misleading campaign allegedly being carried out against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant following the Supreme Courts recent observations in matters concerning Rohingya migrants. In a strongly-worded public statement, the former judges said the criticism directed at the CJI was based [] The post Former judges defend CJI Surya Kant amid criticism on cases related to Rohingya migrants appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has made it clear that individuals seeking citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) cannot be treated as voters until their applications are officially approved. Hearing a petition that sought to include CAA applicants in West Bengals electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision, a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya [] The post Supreme Court rules CAA applicants cannot join electoral rolls before citizenship approval appeared first on India Legal

The Karnataka High Court has put a temporary halt to the state governments recent order that required all registered industrial establishments to grant one paid day of menstrual leave each month to women employees. The stay was issued after industry representatives challenged the legality of the notification and questioned the manner in which it was [] The post Karnataka High Court halts states mandatory menstrual leave order pending review appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has issued notice to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi after a petition sought criminal proceedings against her over allegations that her name was entered into the voter list before she became an Indian citizen. The plea claims that her inclusion on the electoral rolls in the early 1980s occurred at a time when [] The post Delhi court seeks Sonia Gandhis response on plea alleging pre-citizenship voter roll entry appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India to file its response to a petition demanding that Central Armed Police Forces be deployed in West Bengal during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The matter was taken up by a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, which noted that if [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on demand for CAPF deployment in West Bengal appeared first on India Legal .

The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) has moved the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2025. The petition came up before the court on December 8, when the bench issued notice to the state government and linked the case with several ongoing challenges to anti-conversion [] The post CBCI moves Supreme Court against Rajasthans anti-conversion law appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Assam college teacher Md. Joynal Abedin, who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly circulating pro-Pakistan messages and obscene content on social media. The case attracted widespread attention because the accused was a faculty member responsible for teaching and guiding students, yet the allegations suggested [] The post Supreme Court grants bail to college teacher who circulated pro-Pakistan messages appeared first on India Legal .

By Preeti Singh This article examines the scope of judicial innovation in contemporary matrimonial jurisprudence, specifically addressing whether Family Court can and should grant judicial separation based on mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred as HMA). While the statutory scheme of HMA expressly provides for judicial separation on fault-based grounds, it [] The post Mutual Judicial Separation: Towards An Evolving Jurisprudence in Indian Matrimonial Law appear

A petition challenging Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs 2023 election from the Varuna constituency has now reached the Supreme Court, placing renewed attention on the legal debate surrounding pre-poll welfare promises and their role in electoral ethics. Siddaramaiah, who won the Varuna seat during the 2023 Assembly polls and later became Chief Minister, is facing allegations [] The post Supreme Court takes up challenge to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 2023 election appeared first on India Leg

In a landmark judgment that brings a major chapter of Keralas most sensational crime case to a close, the Ernakulam Principal District and Sessions Court has acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in connection with the 2017 abduction and sexual assault of a prominent actress. The verdict, delivered after years of intense investigation, courtroom battles, and widespread [] The post Kerala court acquits actor Dileep; six others convicted in 2017 actress abduction & assault case appeared first on India

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday virtually inaugurated the countrys largest prison rehabilitation and skill development mission in Punjab, titled Empowering Lives Behind Bars: Real ChangeThe New Paradigm of Correctional Justice. Dubbed as one of the countrys most ambitious correctional reform programmes, the initiative has been undertaken jointly by the High Court of [] The post CJI Surya Kant launches Indias largest prison rehabilitation and skill development mission in Punjab appe

The Allahabad High Courts directive to investigate misuse of Scheduled Caste certificates by religious converts has reopened a long-standing constitutional conflictbetween freedom of religious practice and the integrity of affirmative action The post Conversion, Caste and the Constitution appeared first on India Legal .

From a Congress MPs canine controversy to name-calling, mimicry and midnight pyjama appearances, Parliament seems trapped in a downward spiral. As both Treasury and Opposition benches trade theatrics instead of arguments, the dignity, productivity and purpose of the House stand dangerously eroded The post Parliament of Farce: How a Stray Dog, Old Feuds and Daily Drama Mark Indias Institutional Decline appeared first on India Legal .

As US Navy SEALs sink small vessels in the South Atlantic under orders framed as a drug war, accusations of war crimes, political contradictions, and creeping authoritarianism swirl around the presidentraising questions about power, accountability, and the unravelling of American democracy The post The Double-Tap Presidency: Expanding Shadow Over Law, War, and Democracy appeared first on India Legal .

In an unprecedented ruling, the apex court has cleared the Sandesara brothers of all criminal and civil proceedings in exchange for a massive one-time settlementraising fundamental questions about justice, accountability, and whether financial crimes in India can now be resolved with a cheque instead of a conviction The post A Verdict That Changes the Rules appeared first on India Legal .

The latest ruling is more than a procedural correctionit is a quiet, but powerful reassertion of discipline in Indias arbitration jurisprudence, reinforcing finality, continuity, and judicial restraint The post ResettingThe Boundaries appeared first on India Legal .

A recent judgment of the Calcutta High Courts division bench, cancelling an earlier judicial bias, exposes political fault lines and the human cost as a termination order of 32,000 teachers is reversed The post Corrected, The Cost of Bias appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar The Supreme Courts decision to wipe clean all criminal and civil proceedings against Nitin and Chetan Sandesara in return for a payment of Rs 5,100 crore marks one of the most consequential judicial moments in recent years. On the surface, it appears pragmatic: after years of litigation, delays, extradition failures, and mounting [] The post When Justice Becomes A Negotiation appeared first on India Legal .

The Kerala High Court has granted temporary protection from arrest to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing serious allegations of rape and has been recently expelled from the Congress. Justice K. Babu issued an interim order preventing the police from taking Mamkootathil into custody until the matter is examined further by the court. This relief [] The post Kerala High Court grants interim relief, halts arrest of former Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in rape case appeared first on India Legal

A group of retired judges and senior members of the legal fraternity has written a strong letter to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, expressing concern over remarks allegedly made by a Supreme Court Bench during a recent hearing involving Rohingya refugees. The signatories, which include former High Court judges and prominent lawyers, said the [] The post Retired Judges and Senior lawyers write to CJI, criticising remarks by Supreme Court on Rohingya refugees appeared first on India Legal .

As India accelerates toward its aspirational status of a developed nation, its justice system remains a critical bottleneck one that risks slowing the countrys economic, social and democratic momentum. The post The Missing Link in Indias Race to 2047 appeared first on India Legal .

In a strong reaffirmation of artistic freedom and judicial restraint, the Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition challenging the use of a photograph of acclaimed author Arundhati Roy smoking a cigarette on the cover of one of her books. The Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, dismissed the plea at the admission stage, [] The post Supreme Court junks plea objecting to Arundhati Roys smoking image on book cover appeared first on India Legal .

The Jharkhand High Court has extended significant relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren by allowing him exemption from personally appearing before the trial court in a case filed under Section 174 of the Indian Penal Code. The provision deals with the non-compliance of lawful summons and is categorised as a minor, summons-triable offence. Justice Anil [] The post Jharkhand High Court grants Hemant Soren exemption from personal appearance in Section 174 IPC case, citing minor nature of offence ap

The Allahabad High Court has delivered a significant judgment by dismissing a petition that sought to invalidate Congress leader Rahul Gandhis 2024 Lok Sabha election from the prestigious Rae Bareli constituency. The petition, filed by an advocate, argued that Gandhis earlier conviction in a high-profile defamation case should have resulted in his immediate disqualification under [] The post Allahabad High Court throws out petition challenging Rahul Gandhis Rae Bareli Lok Sabha victory, citing S

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the release of former Delhi University (DU) professor Hany Babu, who was arrested in July 2020 in connection with the Elgar Parishad Maoist links case. The Division Bench of Justice AS Gadkari and Justice Ranjitsinha R. Bhonsale declined the National Investigation Agency (NIA)s request for a stay of [] The post Bombay High Court grants bail to Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon violence case appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a slew of measures to ease the severe workload and coercive pressures faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deployed for the Election Commission of Indias Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that statutory obligations [] The post Supreme Court issues directions to ease workload of BLOs deployed for electoral rolls revision appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Registrar Generals of all 25 High Courts to submit data on the status of acid attack cases pending trials in different courts across the country. The Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed its strong displeasure over the pendency in acid attack [] The post Supreme Court seeks status reports from all High Courts on pending acid attack cases appeared first on India Legal .