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For four decades, one public interest petition kept Indias highest court watching over Delhis air. As the original case is finally closed, its legacycleaner fuels, stronger environmental law, and the idea of judicial oversightcontinues to shape Indias environmental future The post The Case That Cleaned A City: Curtains Fall on MC Mehtas 41-Year Pollution Battle appeared first on India Legal .

With conviction rates low and trials dragging on for years, Indias top court is questioning whether stringent anti-terror laws are eroding the very constitutional freedoms they were meant to protect The post UAPA Under Scrutiny: Apex Court Signals Urgency On Prolonged Detentions appeared first on India Legal .

Recent police raids suggest that some of the opium reaching northern markets may not be coming from Afghanistan at allbut from clandestine fields scattered across the state The post Poppy Under Protection appeared first on India Legal .

By striking down a discriminatory provision in the Social Security Code, the apex court has expanded the meaning of motherhood, recognised the role of fathers, and aligned Indian law with the science of early childhood care The post Beyond Birth appeared first on India Legal .

Remembering a teacher, jurist, institution-builder and a rooted cosmopolitan whose scholarship shaped generations of public law thinking in India and beyond The post Mahendra Pal Singh (1940-2026): The Scholar Who Bridged Village Roots and Global Jurisprudence appeared first on India Legal .

A proposed amendment to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, has ignited protests and legal debate, with activists warning that it rolls back the constitutional promise of dignity and self-identification recognised by the Supreme Court The post Identity Under Scrutiny appeared first on India Legal .

A petition has been moved before the Supreme Court of India challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The plea questions a recent decision of the Allahabad High Court, which had granted the accused protection from arrest. Filed by the complainant, [] The post Plea in Supreme Court challenges anticipatory bail granted to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in POCSO case appeared first on Indi

The Bombay High Court has passed an interim order restraining both the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Trust and former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh from publishing or circulating allegedly defamatory statements against each other, amid an ongoing legal dispute. The order was issued by Justice Milind N. Jadhav while hearing a defamation suit filed by [] The post Bombay High Court gags Lilavati Trust and Param Bir Singh in defamation dispute appeared first on India Legal .

Justice Surya Kant has called on High Courts across India to accelerate the process of judicial appointments, emphasizing that delays continue to strain the justice delivery system. Speaking on the issue, he highlighted that a large number of vacancies in the judiciary not only slow down case disposal but also affect public confidence in the [] The post CJI Surya Kant calls for faster judicial appointments, advocates greater representation for women in High Courts appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has cautioned against the growing misuse of artificial intelligence in legal practice, highlighting an alarming trend of fabricated judgments being cited in courts. The court noted that the issue is not confined to India but is increasingly surfacing across jurisdictions worldwide. The remarks came from a bench comprising Justice Rajesh [] The post Supreme Court flags Global rise in AI-Generated fake Judgments appeared first on India Legal .

A Supreme Court-appointed panel has urged the central government to withdraw the proposed Transgender Amendment Bill, raising serious concerns about its potential impact on the rights and dignity of transgender individuals. The panel, constituted to review issues affecting the transgender community, noted that several provisions in the draft law could undermine the very protections it [] The post Supreme Court panel led by Justice Asha Menon urges Centre to withdraw Transgender Amendment Bill ap

The decision reflects the CCI's approach of scrutinising the actual impact of commercial policies adopted by dominant enterprises on consumer welfare, thereby contributing to the evolving jurisprudence on the assessment of abuse of dominant position. The post Intels Warranty Policy and Abuse of Dominant Position: Understanding the Rationale in CCIs Analysis appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed strong concern over the way the Haryana Police handled the investigation of a rape case involving a four-year-old child in Gurugram. Observing significant irregularities and insensitivity, the Court directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the probe. The matter was brought before the Court [] The post Supreme Court orders SIT, finds serious lapses in handling of Gurugram child rape case appeared first on India Legal .

A recent survey conducted by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) brings renewed attention to the challenges experienced by women advocates in the country. While the number of women entering the field has steadily increased, the survey reveals that deep-rooted inequalities continue to affect their professional journeys. The findings indicate that gender bias remains a [] The post Survey by Supreme Court Bar Association highlights gender bias faced by women lawyers appeared first on India Leg

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a petition seeking a probe, preferably by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), into the death of 27-year-old Tarun Butolia, who was allegedly beaten to death by members of a minority community in Uttam Nagar area of Delhi on March 4 on the day of Holi. The Bench headed [] The post Uttam Nagar Holi death case: Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking probe into death of Tarun Butolia appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition challenging the Union governments recent advisory over the rendition of the national song Vande Mataram at official and public functions. The Bench of Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi dismissed the petition, calling it premature and [] The post Supreme Court rejects plea challenging Central guidelines on playing of Vande Mataram at public events appeared first on India Le

A member of the Scheduled Castes who converts to another faith, apart from Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism, loses her/his SC status and cannot enjoy the protections guaranteed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday. Upholding the Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict, the bench of Justice [] The post Scheduled Caste converts to Christianity cant seek SC/ST Act protection, reservation: Supreme Court appeared first on India Lega

The Supreme Court is currently considering a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation seeking cancellation of bail granted to certain accused in a deeply disturbing case arising out of the Manipur violence. The case pertains to the widely reported incident from May 2023 in which women were allegedly stripped, paraded naked, and subjected [] The post CBI moves Supreme Court to cancel bail of Manipur gangrape accused appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has declined to grant relief to the RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in the alleged land-for-jobs case and refused to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him. The plea was rejected by JusticeRavinder Dudejawho said that the plea was devoid of any merits. Lalu Yadav moved the High Court seeking the [] The post Land-for-Jobs Case: Delhi High Court declines to interfere in proceedings against Lalu Yadav appeared first on India Legal .

A key development has emerged in the ongoing dispute over the BhojshalaKamal Maula complex, with the Madhya Pradesh High Court deciding to undertake a site visit to better understand the factual matrix surrounding the contested structure. The matter is being heard by a Bench comprising Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthy, which is [] The post Bhojshala Dispute: Madhya Pradesh High Court Judges to inspect contested site appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has today declined to entertain a plea seeking separate enumeration of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) in the national Census, observing that such demands fall within the realm of policy and are best addressed by the executive. The matter was heard by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India [] The post Supreme Court on DNT census demand: More categories may deepen social divisions appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday delivered a significant ruling on the question of grant of Permanent Commission to women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in the armed forces, holding that their exclusion was not incidental but the result of entrenched systemic discrimination. The Court underscored that the denial of Permanent Commission could not [] The post Systemic Bias against women SSC officers: Supreme Court grants pensionary relief using Article 142 appeared first on India Leg

The Supreme Court of India has closed the habeas corpus petition which challenged the detention of Sonam Wangchuk, declining to keep the proceedings pending despite a request made on behalf of his wife to continue the matter. The case was considered by a Bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice P. B. Varale, which noted [] The post Supreme Court declines to keep plea alive in Sonam Wangchuk detention case post release appeared first on India Legal .

A recent matter before the Supreme Court has drawn attention to the question of whether the National Emblem should be placed atop the Courts main dome, raising issues that lie at the intersection of constitutional symbolism and institutional procedure. The request was brought before the Court through a writ petition filed by a party appearing [] The post Supreme Court to consider plea for national emblem on its main dome appeared first on India Legal .

The position of the Supreme Court of India on social media regulation reflects an ongoing effort to strike a balance between safeguarding free expression and addressing the growing concerns associated with digital communication. As online platforms increasingly shape public discourse, the Court has acknowledged that the nature, speed, and reach of speech in the digital [] The post Supreme Court weighs free speech against the need for social media regulation appeared first on India Legal .

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has recently underscored the importance of maintaining neutrality within the judicial system, cautioning against extremes in institutional behaviour. According to him, courts should neither function as constant critics of the government nor act as its supporters. Instead, the judiciary must remain firmly rooted in its constitutional role. He emphasized [] The post Judiciary must stay balanced: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan appeared first on India Legal .

Justice Dipankar Datta has emphasized the need to make judicial positions more appealing, pointing out that the current structure may not be sufficient to attract talented lawyers to the bench. Speaking at a legal gathering, he noted that many accomplished practitioners hesitate to accept judgeship due to financial and lifestyle considerations. According to him, the [] The post Justice Dipankar Datta says judgeship must be incentivised, not everyone can live like a hermit appeared first on India

The Delhi Police has sealed the office premises of United News of India, citing compliance with directions issued by the Delhi High Court. The action was carried out after the High Court passed an order in connection with a dispute involving the news agencys property. Acting on the Courts instructions, police officials moved to secure [] The post Delhi Police seals UNI office following High Court Order appeared first on India Legal .

A recent petition to the chief justice of India by a lawyer brings to light the strangeness of the Indian judiciarys clinging to Raj-era symbolisms, such as the wig and high-backed chairs that seem to alienate the judiciary from the people it was designed to serve The post Archaic Symbolisms and The Law appeared first on India Legal .

Two weeks into a widening conflict with Iran, the US president finds himself increasingly isolated abroad, challenged at home, and struggling to justify a war that appears to be his alone The post A Presidency At Odds With Allies, InstitutionsAnd Itself appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to two men accused of spreading ISIS-related propaganda under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), noting that they had already spent nearly four years in jail while the trial remained pending. The accused were arrested on allegations of promoting extremist content linked to the banned terrorist organisation ISIS. [] The post Delhi High Court grants bail to two accused in ISIS propaganda case after four years in jail appeared first on India Legal

More than two decades after Bihar was divided to create Jharkhand, thousands of employees are still waiting for salaries they earned, pensions they were promised, and justice that never arrived. What remains is not just a legal dispute, but a generational human crisis The post Justice Deferred: The 25-Year Wait After The States Split appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar There are elections, and then there are political moments that transcend the arithmetic of votes and seats. The unfolding contest in West Bengal belongs firmly to the latter category. What we are witnessing is not merely another state electionit is a carefully constructed political theatre where personality, power, and perception collide. At [] The post When Elections Become Personal Wars appeared first on India Legal .

A recent ruling by the state High Court reignites debate on the misuse of laws, balancing protection for women with safeguards against wrongful prosecution The post Under Scrutiny: Omnibus Allegations appeared first on India Legal .

From rare side effects to rising public unease, and from official denial to judicial recalibration, Indias top court reframes the balance between public health and State responsibility The post When Trust Meets Accountability appeared first on India Legal .

The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League is about to start, with fan frenzy enlivened by the action in the middle as well as the music blaring from the loudspeakers. The music may have literally hit the pause button after a legal injunction in the Madras High Court over violation of copyright laws The post Law Before Wicket appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has held that Newslaundry acted with malicious intent in its content concerning TV Today Network, observing that the tone of the material reflected intolerance rather than fair criticism. The Division Bench of Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla noted that the platforms coverage went beyond the limits of [] The post Delhi High Court finds Newslaundrys coverage of TV Today malicious, orders takedown of content appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a fresh investigation into the import of wildlife at Vantara, bringing an end to renewed calls for scrutiny over the facilitys operations. In its decision, the court relied on the findings of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) that had previously examined the matter in detail. The panel, [] The post Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking fresh probe into Vantara Wildlife imports appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has directed the Election Commission of India to take a prompt decision on an application seeking registration of a political party named Telangana Praja Jagruti, associated with K. Kavitha. The matter came before the Court through a plea highlighting delays in processing the application for registration. It was argued that such [] The post Delhi High Court asks Election Commission to expedite decision on K Kavithas party registration plea appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that snake venom does not fall within the ambit of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, leading to the quashing of criminal proceedings against Elvish Yadav in connection with a rave party case. The case stemmed from allegations that snake venom was being used as a [] The post Snake venom not covered under NDPS Act: Supreme Court quashes case against Elvish Yadav appeared first on India Legal .

CJ Upadhyaya said Eid is celebrated to rejoice and public life should not be disturbed by hooliganism by anyone or any section of society. The post Uttam Nagar: Delhi High Court orders Delhi Police to ensure peaceful Eid, security arrangements to stay till Ram Navami appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has turned down an application filed by Lalu Prasad Yadav seeking access to documents that the prosecution has not relied upon in the land-for-jobs case. The ruling reinforces the limited scope of document disclosure available to the accused during trial. The plea was submitted on the ground that all materials collected during [] The post Delhi Court denies Lalu Prasad Yadavs request for unrelied documents in land-for-jobs case appeared first on India Legal .

In a fresh turn in the extradition proceedings involving Nirav Modi, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India has presented evidence before a court in the United Kingdom in support of the businessmans case. The testimony forms part of Modis continued efforts to resist extradition to India. The evidence reportedly raises concerns about [] The post Former Supreme Court judge submits evidence backing Nirav Modi in UK court appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court recently voiced concern over the alleged interference by Mamata Banerjee during search operations conducted by the Enforcement Directorate, remarking that such a situation is not a happy one and raises serious legal questions about whether an investigative agency can be left without recourse. The issue arose from ED raids at premises linked [] The post Supreme Court flags concern over Mamata Banerjees presence during ED Raids, questions lack of remedy for agency appeared first

The Supreme Court has expressed strong disapproval of the conduct of certain lawyers from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, stating that their actions have brought disrepute to the legal profession. The Court noted that behaviour involving violence and intimidation is incompatible with the ethical standards expected from advocates. The matter originated from an incident on January 14, [] The post Supreme Court rebukes Barabanki lawyers, says misconduct undermines legal profession appeared first on India

A Delhi court has sent back the Central Bureau of Investigations chargesheet in the long-pending AntrixDevas corruption case, ruling that it does not have the authority to hear the matter. The move comes nearly ten years after the chargesheet was first filed, bringing an unexpected turn in the proceedings. The court allowed the agency to [] The post Delhi Court returns CBI chargesheet in AntrixDevas Case after 10 Years over Jurisdiction issue appeared first on India Legal .

In a significant development for constitutional rights and gender justice, the Supreme Court has affirmed that reproductive autonomy extends beyond biological processes to include the decision to adopt a child. By bringing adoption within the ambit of Article 21, the Court reinforced the idea that personal liberty includes the freedom to determine how one chooses [] The post Supreme Court recognises adoption as part of reproductive autonomy under Article 21 appeared first on India Legal .

The Adani Group has successfully secured the acquisition of the financially troubled Jaypee Group in a deal valued at over 14,500 crore (approximately $1.7 billion), marking a significant development in Indias infrastructure and insolvency landscape. The transaction received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after being strongly supported by lenders, who viewed the [] The post Adani Group wins 14,535 Crore bid to acquire Jaypee Group in major infrastructure deal appeared fir

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court affirms that homemaking is not idleness but indispensable labour that sustains families and enables economic productivity The post Beyond the Myth of the Idle Wife appeared first on India Legal .

Indian women are more equipped legally now than ever before. Womens rights are examined under the headers of property rights, the home, and the workplace. Long may this trend continue The post Women Rising appeared first on India Legal .