By Inderjit Badhwar In a democracy as diverse and complex as Indias, numbers are not just statisticsthey are instruments of power, equity, and sometimes, exclusion. This weeks cover story, by senior journalist Vikram Kilpady, delves deep into one of the most consequential developments facing the Indian Republic in the coming years: the long-delayed, but now [] The post Counting Castes, Dividing Power appeared first on India Legal .

By Vikram Kilpady The long-delayed Census of India will finally be conducted by March 1, 2027, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced. Sixteen years after the last headcount, this fresh enumeration is expected to do more than update numbersit will redraw the political and social contours of the country. From representation in Parliament [] The post India Counts Again appeared first on India Legal .

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed the summons issued by a trial court against Patanjali Ayurved, Divya Pharmacy, Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna for publishing misleading advertisements to promote various products, including Coronil. The single-judgeBenchof Justice Vivek Bharti Sharma held that no expert report had been filed with the complaint to show that the claims made [] The post Uttarakhand High Court quashes summons against Patanjali Ayurved, Baba Ramdev, Balkrishna in misleading advertis

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its utter disappointment over the unwillingness of youngerlawyersto learn the craft of legal practice at the grassrootlevelby practicing in trial courts. The Bench of Justice Bhatti and Justice Prasanna B Varale made the oral observationwhile hearing the petition of a convict serving a 10-year sentence under the Protection of [] The post Young lawyersunwilling to learn legalcraft: Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Karnataka government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the extra-judicial ban imposed on the screening of Tamil feature film Thug Life in the state. The Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan listed the PIL for hearing on June 17. The Counsel for [] The post Supreme Court issues notice to Karnataka government on PIL challenging ban on screening of Thug Life appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Telugu journalist Kommineni Srinivas Rao (KSR), who was arrested on June 9 in connection with alleged offensive remarks made by a panellist against the State of Andhra Pradesh during his television show on Sakshi TV. The Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan passed the [] The post Supreme Court grants bail to Telugu journalist Kommineni Srinivas Rao in Andhra Pradesh derogatory remarks case appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, along with judges and Registry officials of the Supreme Court, expressed deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the crash of anAir India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad this afternoon. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, slammed into the hostel of BJ Medical [] The post CJI Gavai leads Supreme Court to pay condolences to victims of Air India crash appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected a petition filed by Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah challenging the denial of bail by a Special NIA court in an alleged case of terror funding. The order was passed by the Division Bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur. On July 7, 2023, the [] The post Delhi High Court denies bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in terror funding case appeared first on India Legal .

The Kerala High Court sought the response of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on an election petition challenging her victory in the November 2024 Wayanad Lok Sabha by-elections. The single-judge Bench of Justice K Babu on Tuesday issued summons to Gandhi and listed the matter for further hearing in August. The petition was filed by [] The post Kerala High Court issues notice to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai has given a word of caution to the courts, saying that they should exercise the power of judicial review only in exceptional or rare cases, wherein the statute was either violative of the basic structure of the Constitution or in direct conflict with any fundamental right of the [] The post Courts should exercise power of judicial review in exceptional cases: CJI BR Gavai appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has ordered the registration of a first information report (FIR) and probe into the death case of one Sheikh Shadat, who died due to custodial torture at Subhash Place Police Station. Noting that photographs and video footage of Shadats body showed multiple injury marks, Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Vasundhra Chhaunkar ruled that [] The post Subhash Place custodial death case: Delhi court orders registration of FIR appeared first on India Legal .

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday adjourned to June 11, a criminal case registered in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede of June 4, which claimed 11 lives and left 56 people injured. The single-judge Bench of Justice SR Krishna Kumar adjourned the case after the Counsel appearing for the Karnataka government sought time to [] The post Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case: Karnataka High Court adjouns matter till tomorrow appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has directed Hindustan Times and its former reporter Neelesh Misra to pay Rs 40 lakh in damages to a businessman over a 2007 news report, which alleged that he was sacked from a company over alleged financial irregularities. District Judge Prabh Deep Kaur directed the newspaper to publish an apology within 60 [] The post Delhi court orders Hindustan Times to pay Rs 40 lakh damages to businessman over wrong news report appeared first on India Legal .

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called on former Chief Justice of India Justice TS Thakur in Dado Deoria of Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday at the residence of the latters in-laws. The Vice President not only met Justice Thakur, but also interacted with his family. Justice TS Thakur has his residence in nearby Sarsani [] The post Vice President Dhankhar calls on former CJI TS Thakur in Sirmaur village appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Monday denied urgent hearing to a suit filed by the State of Tamil Nadu against the Union government seeking release of over Rs 2291 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme (SSS). The matter was mentioned before the Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan by Senior Advocate P Wilson. [] The post Supreme Court denies urgent hearing to Tamil Nadu government suit against Centre seeking release of over Rs 2291 crore under SSS appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Special Leave Petition filed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) challenging the Madras High Court order of June 3, which prohibited the collection of toll on the Madurai-Tuticorin Highway till the road was repaired and maintained in good condition. The Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra [] The post Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order, allows NHAI to collect toll on Madurai-Tuticorin Highway appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to two journalists in a case related to alleged custodial violence, caste-based abuse, and threat to life from Bhind police, especially from Superintendent of Police (SP) Asit Yadav. While refusing to entertain the petition filed by Shashikant Jatav and Amarkant Singh Chouhan, the Bench of [] The post Supreme Court grants interim protection from arrest to MP journalists in police violence case appeared first on India Legal .

By Annunthra Rangan In a sign of tentative diplomatic thaw, Indias External Affairs Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar and Canadas newly appointed Foreign Minister Anita Anand held a constructive dialogue on the future of bilateral relations. Jaishankar stated that the two had discussed the prospects of India-Canada ties and extended his best wishes for Anands tenure. Anand, [] The post India-Canada: Critical Partners Must Reset Diplomatic Ties appeared first on India Legal .

By Kenneth Tiven Donald Trump is angry and frustrated with the US Constitution and federal judges, but the only person he should blame is Englands King George III, whose indifference towards North American colonists ignited the American Revolution nearly 250 years ago. Trumps PR machinery calls it judicial activism. His most mean-spirited adviser, Stephen Miller, [] The post Lawless Ambitions, Judicial Setbacks, And A Billionaire Rebellion appeared first on India Legal .

By Kumkum Chadha When Prime Minister Narendra Modi named Indias retaliation against Pakistan Operation Sindoor, it was a masterstroke. Even his bitterest critics could not fault the choice of nomenclature, which resonated with right-minded Indians across the board. If reports are anything to go by, the name was chosen by Modi himself. It was symbolic [] The post The Politics of Sindoor appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai has stressed on the importance of arbitration in justice delivery mechanism, calling it a prominent pillar that showcased the significant shift towards modes of alternative dispute resolution. Delivering the keynote address at Navigating the Evolving Landscape: The Impact of the 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules on India-Related [] The post CJI BR Gavai terms arbitration as strong pillar showcasing transformation of justice delivery system appeared first on Ind

In a sweeping verdict affirming the constitutional dignity of judicial office, the Court has ruled that all High Court judgesregardless of their entry point, tenure length, or designationare entitled to full pension and benefits, thereby eliminating systemic disparities The post One Rank, One Pension: SC Ends Discrimination in Judges Benefits appeared first on India Legal .

Recently, the Delhi High Court upheld an Army courts order of dismissal of a Christian officer who refused to take part in multi-religious activities, citing his faith. The Court made it clear that unity is forged in uniform, not through religion The post Arms and the Faith appeared first on India Legal .

As the US Supreme Court braces for legal challenges to President Donald Trumps sweeping actions against Harvard University, the spotlight turns to judicial recusalsraising complex questions of bias, constitutional duty, and institutional integrity, both in America and India The post The Recusal Dilemma: SCOTUS, Harvard, and the Shadows of Judicial Bias appeared first on India Legal .

Two rulings by MP and Chhattisgarh High Courts have once again exposed the disturbing legal reality in Indiathat marriage remains a sanctuary for sexual violence and consent still ends at the altar The post Married Without Consent appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar In a moment that may well mark a watershed in Indias constitutional conscience, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has chosen to say the unsaidand in doing so, has forced open a conversation the judiciary has long tiptoed around: the post-retirement trajectory of judges. For decades, the hush-hush appointments of retired [] The post Judging The Judge: Why CJI Gavais Warning Must Resonate Across The Legal Spectrum appeared first on India Legal .

Once a space for expression and connection, social media is now a trapdoor for students, activistsand even aspiring visa holders The post Scroll, Post, Arrest: When Social Media Becomes a Legal Landmine appeared first on India Legal .

The revocation of clearance to a Turkish ground-handling firm exposes an alarming vulnerability in Indias aviation security. As global power equations shift, this detailed investigation reveals why foreign access to Indian airports may be the next frontier of strategic compromise The post Turbulence on the Tarmac: The Hidden Risks of Foreign Access to Indian Airports appeared first on India Legal .

In a strong and unusually forthright message, chief justice of India DY Chandrachuds successor, has reignited the long-simmering debate over the ethical implications of judges accepting government assignments after retirement The post CJI Gavais Red Flag appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai has stressed on incorporating new-age technologies in the Indian justice delivery system, to make justice accessible to every citizen of the country, regardless of language, geography, income or digital literacy. Delivering the keynote address on Role of Technology in the Indian Legal System, organised by the School of [] The post CJI BR Gavai encourages use to technology to make justice accessible for all appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Friday denied urgent hearing to a petition challenging the June 3 Bombay High Court order that permitted animal sacrifice in a Dargah at the Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur on the occasion of Bakrid tomorrow. The matter was mentioned before the Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma. The [] The post Animal sacrifice on Bakrid: Supreme Court denies urgent hearing of plea challenging Bombay HighCourtorder appeared first on India Legal .

The United States Supreme Court has held that a USD 1.29 billion arbitral award enforcement suit filed by Mauritius-based CC/Devas and India-based Devas Multimedia (plaintiffs) against Indias Antrix Corporation can be proceeded in the US courts without the plaintiffs having to show that Antrix had minimum contacts with the United States. The verdict set aside [] The post US Supreme Court allows trial of USD 1.29 billion arbitral award enforcement suit against Indias Antrix Corporation in US cour

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the National Board of Examination to hold the NEET-PG exam in a single shift on August 3, 2025. The Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Augustine George Masih allowed the application filed by the Board for extension of time to conduct the NEET exam till August 3, [] The post Supreme Court permits NBE to hold NEET-PG exam in single shift on August 3 appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has appreciated the Bar Council of India (BCI) for permitting foreign lawyers and law firms to handle international commercial arbitration and non-litigious matters in India, saying that the move would have a positive impact on resolution of international commercial disputes. Speaking at the International Conference on Arbitrating Indo-UK Disputes, [] The post CJI Gavai praises BCI for allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to handle international commercial arbit

Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai has expressed his strong reservation against judges accepting government posts or contesting elections immediately after retirement/resignation on the grounds that such practices not only raise significant ethical concerns, but invite public scrutiny. Addressing a high-powered roundtable on judicial independence at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on [] The post CJI BR Gavai expresses reservation against judges accepting government posts after retire

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday agreed to hear in the later part of the day, a petition related to the stampede that took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium at Bengaluru on Wednesday, claiming 11 lives and leaving several injured. The matter was mentioned this morning before the Bench of Acting Chief Justice V Kameswar [] The post Karnataka High Court to hear plea concerning Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede today appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has allowed a petition filed by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, seeking a no-objection certificate (NOC) for full-term renewal of his passport, which expired in 2018. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh of Rouse Avenue Courts noted on Wednesday that since Kejriwal was not currently seeking permission to travel abroad and was [] The post Delhi court allows Arvind Kejriwal plea seeking NOC for full-term passport renewal appeared first on India Legal .

The Bombay High Court has allowed animal slaughter during the festival of Bakri Eid on June 7, 2025, and during the Urs from June 8 to 12, 2025. The Division Bench of Justice Neela Gokhale and Justice Firdosh P Pooniwalla passed the order on Tuesday on an interim application filed by Hajrat Peer Malik Rehan [] The post Bombay High Court allows animal slaughter on Bakri Eid, during Urs appeared first on India Legal .

The Madras High Court recently remembered late Justice Leila Seth, the first woman Chief Justice of an Indian High Court, who showed the way to a progressive society by openly acknowledging and accepting her homosexual son. While dealing with a case where a homosexual woman was forcefully detained by her family due to her sexual [] The post Madras High Court remembers Justice Leila Seth, first woman Chief Justice of High Court in India appeared first on India Legal .

The government of Uttar Pradesh has appointed 12 Advocates, including two seniors and one woman, as Additional Advocates General (AAGs) to represent the State in cases before the Allahabad High Court. A notification to this effect was issued on June 3. The lawyers (from both High Court Benches at Allahabad and Lucknow) appointed as AAG [] The post 12 Advocates appointed as Additional Advocates General to represent Uttar Pradesh before AllahabadHighCourt appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that the Supreme Court has always been prompt in taking immediate and appropriate measures to address the instances of misconduct and corruption surfacing within the judiciary. Speaking during the UK Supreme Court Roundtable titled Maintaining Judicial Legitimacy and Public Confidence on Tuesday, the CJI said that no [] The post Supreme Court prompt in taking appropriate measures against corruption in judiciary: CJI BR Gavai appeared first on India Legal

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday reprimanded social media influencer and law student Sharmishtha Panoli for passing derogatory remarks against a minority community. Noting that her comments hurt the religious sentiments of a community, the single-judge Bench of Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee said that India being a diverse country, the freedom of speech should not [] The post Calcutta High Court castigates Sharmishtha Panoli over remarks against minority community appeared first on India Le

The Delhi High Court has directed the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to declare the results of Class XII on or before June 17, enabling students to register for the JEE-Mains 2025 counselling, scheduled for June 19. The single-judge Bench of Justice Vikas Mahajan observed that students put in hard labour for two to [] The post JEE-Mains 2025 Counselling: Delhi High Court directs NIOS to declare Class XII results by June 17 appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union of India and the State of Uttar Pradesh on a petition seeking authorisation for Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow, to conduct exams and grant degrees to students for Kamil (Graduation) and Fazil (Post-Graduation) courses pursued through recognized Madarsas across the state. The Bench of Chief [] The post Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Uttar Pradesh on plea related to grant of Kamil & Fazil degrees by Madarsas appeared f

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on an urgent basis, a petition filed by two journalists alleging physical assault by the Madhya Pradesh Police over their story on sand mafia. Appearing before the Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, the Counsel for the petitioners submitted that the alleged incident [] The post Supreme Court agrees to hear journalists plea alleging physical assault by Madhya Pradesh Police over sand mafia story appeared first on India Legal

In a stinging rebuke to the presidents expansive use of emergency powers, a federal trade court has ruled his sweeping global tariffs illegal. While a temporary reprieve delays the full effect, the decision is the latest in a cascade of courtroom defeats that reveal a presidency increasingly at odds with law and institutional limits The post Trumps Tumbles in Court: Judges Rebuke Executive Overreach as Legal Losses Mount appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has formulated a set of guidelines to be followed while dealing with survivors of sexual assault/rape, seeking medical termination of pregnancy (MTP). The single-judge Bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma directed that a comprehensive medical examination should be conducted without any delay in all cases, wherein a survivor of rape/sexual assault [] The post Delhi High Court formulates guidelines for sexual assault/rape survivors seeking medical termination of pregnancy app

As international law increasingly shapes domestic legal orders worldwide, India stands at a critical juncturebalancing sovereignty with global integration through constitutional mechanisms, judicial innovation, and legislative adaptation The post Global Norms, Local Laws: How India is Constitutionalising International Law appeared first on India Legal .

As the Calcutta High Court recently set aside a judgment delivered by a trial court in a divorce suit filed by a husband on grounds of cruelty and desertion by his wife, the higher court made a very important observation: The entire mindset of the learned trial judge appears to spring up from a patriarchal and condescending approach. This shows how toxic social norms still prevail upon judicial officers The post When Patriarchy Clouds The Law appeared first on India Legal .

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran defends Operation Sindoor, Indias diplomatic outreach and Prime Minister Narendra Modis strategy in this exclusive interview The post This Government Plans for the Day After, Not Just the Day Of appeared first on India Legal .