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A landmark Punjab and Haryana High Courtruling examines whether a resignation that narrates harassment can be dismissed as conditionaland affirms that administrative delay cannot strip an employee of earned rights The post When Resignation Speaks: A Teachers Battle for Dignity Before the Punjab and Haryana High Court appeared first on India Legal .

In a historic rebuke to presidential overreach, the US apex court invalidates sweeping emergency tariffs reasserting Congress constitutional control over the purse and redefining the global balance between executive power and economic governance The post SCOTUS vs POTUS: Tariffs, and the Limits of Emergency Power appeared first on India Legal .

After the AI Impact Summit 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer a distant innovationit is a defining force reshaping governance, legal practice and professional survival in India and beyond The post Adapt Or Perish appeared first on India Legal .

From hacked courtrooms to AI-generated deepfakes, Indias judicial system confronts an unprecedented digital assaultthreatening not just data, but public trust itself The post Judiciary Under Siege appeared first on India Legal .

The ruling revives the pre-2013 penetration test for raperaising troubling questions about constitutional morality, survivor dignity, and the fragility of hard-won gender justice The post When Law Shrinks Justice appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar There are moments in constitutional history when a court decision transcends the immediate dispute and becomes a reaffirmation of first principles. The recent ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States invalidating the 2025 emergency tariffs imposed by the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is one such [] The post Architecture Of Powers appeared first on India Legal .

The Gujarat governments announcement that it intends to mandate parental consent for all marriages is a flagrant violation of the private lives of citizens and the Constitution and carries an unmistakeable political and ideological message The post Wedded To Ideology appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has prohibited the circulation of a Class 8 social science textbook published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) after raising serious objections to a chapter discussing alleged corruption within the judiciary. The bench, led by Chief Justice Justice Surya Kant, initiated contempt proceedings by issuing notice to the [] The post Supreme Court bans NCERT textbook chapter on judicial corruption, issues contempt notice to NCERT Director appeared f

The Supreme Court of India has referred to mediation a dispute concerning the Isha Foundation and residents of a village in Coimbatore over the operation of a crematorium near their homes. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, observed that the Foundation is engaged in [] The post Supreme Court refers Isha Foundation crematorium dispute to mediation, calls foundations work pious appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has declared the results of the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) Examination conducted in June 2025, bringing clarity and closure to hundreds of advocates who appeared for the highly competitive assessment. With the publication of the results, successful candidates are now eligible to be registered as Advocates-on-Record, a distinction that enables them to [] The post Supreme Court declares June 2025 Advocate-on-Record exam results; 207 candidates qualify appeared first on Ind

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the ongoing proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate against Hemant Soren, granting interim relief to the Jharkhand Chief Minister in a money-laundering case linked to alleged land irregularities. A Bench of the apex court passed the order while hearing Sorens Special Leave Petition challenging the decision of the [] The post Supreme Court halts ED proceedings against Hemant Soren appeared first on India Legal .

US President Donald Trump is expected to touch upon the stalemate with the US Supreme Court, the build-up against Iran, and the overtures for Greenland. The post You Dont Want To Miss This: Trumps State of The Union address tonight! appeared first on India Legal .

The Allahabad High Court has reaffirmed that the right to choose ones life partner is a fundamental constitutional right and clarified that the Uttar Pradesh law regulating religious conversions does not prohibit inter-faith relationships between adults. The judgment came while hearing a habeas corpus petition involving allegations that a couple in an inter-religious relationship had [] The post Allahabad High Court: Right to choose partner is fundamental; UP Anti-Conversion law does not prohibi

The Supreme Court of India has modified its earlier directions in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, permitting a broader group of judicial officers to handle the massive number of claims and objections pending in the exercise. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya [] The post Supreme Court of India expands Judicial Pool for West Bengal voter list revision appeared first on India Legal .

Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court courted controversy yet again, when he said that the rationalists, who called people fools, incompetent and barbarians for treating spiritual gurus as equilvalent to God, were the real fools, incompetent and barbarians. Speaking in Tamil during the Guru Vandanam Utsavam organised by the Hosur Satsangh at a [] The post Madras High Court Judge Justice GR Swaminathan defends Guru tradition during private event appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has disposed of a writ petition challenging the three-year moratorium on the establishment of new law colleges after the Bar Council of India (BCI) informed the Court that it had withdrawn the impugned notification. The Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta on Monday disposed of the petition filed by [] The post Supreme Court disposes of challenge after BCI withdraws three-year moratorium on new law colleges appeared first on India Legal .

India Legal Bureau The Tamil Nadu governments tabling of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee report on Centre-state relations in the state assembly on February 19 has enjoyed headline space for its recommendations to cut down the powers enjoyed by the Governor and a greater states say in constitutional amendments, the report, however, goes further into [] The post Justice Kurian Joseph Committee report: Federalism needs reset like 1991 reforms, English as official language and other recommendati

The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a plea filed by Subramanian Swamy challenging the Andhra Pradesh governments decision to constitute a separate panel to examine aspects of the Tirupati laddu controversy. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that the state-appointed committees role is administrative in nature and [] The post Supreme Court dismisses Subramanian Swamys plea challenging Andhra Pradesh panel in Tirupati laddu case appeared fir

The Supreme Court of India has instructed a committee set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs to convene at least once every three months to address concerns faced by individuals from the Northeastern states residing in different parts of the country. The direction was issued by a bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice [] The post Supreme Court directs MHA panel to hold quarterly meetings on issues faced by Northeastern residents appeared first on India Legal .

India and the wider world will be thinking long and hard about US President Donald Trumps semi-annual address to a joint session of Congress at 7:30 IST on Wednesday, February 24 The post World Braces For Signals Of War, Power And Political Survival appeared first on India Legal .

Even as a fresh leadership was sworn in to restore calm in Manipur, protests erupted within hoursexposing how deep the ethnic fault lines between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities still run, and how fragile peace remains The post Manipurs Fragile Mandate appeared first on India Legal .

On April 7, 2026, a nine-judge Constitution bench of the apex court begins hearings that could redraw the constitutional boundaries between devotion and discrimination The post Faith, Equality And The Constitution On Trial appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Saturday expressed concern over the rapidly increasing cybercrime in the country, stating that crime in the digital world has now become organized and international. Addressing the 3-day national conference on Cyber Safety: Awareness, Protection, And Inclusive Access To Justice organised by the Rajasthan State Legal Services [] The post CJI Surya Kant recounts how his name, photo were used to create fake websites appeared first on India Legal .

In an age governed by definitions, systems, and measurable outcomes, this meditation asks a timeless question: When do necessary forms become subtle distortions? Law, science, religion, and economics rely upon structure and classification yet no structure fully contains the depth of human reality. Justice, to remain just, must be anchored not only in code, but in conscience. The post The Conspiracy of Forms appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has directed the appointment of judicial officers to oversee aspects of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, pointing to ongoing friction between the State government and the Election Commission of India (ECI). While,citing it as a clear trust deficit between the West Bengal government and [] The post Supreme Court calls for judicial oversight in West Bengals electoral roll revision amid StateElection Commission of India dispute appea

The Delhi High Court has issued a protective order in favour of Bollywood actor Kajol Devgan, safeguarding her personality rights and directing action against the unauthorised use of her image on commercial goods and explicit material. The Court acknowledged that personality rights are an intrinsic part of an individuals privacy and reputation. It held that [] The post Delhi High Court upholds personality rights of actress Kajol, restrains sale of objectionable merchandise appeared first on Indi

The Supreme Court of India has observed that expanding tree cover throughout the National Capital Region is a significant step toward tackling Delhis persistent air pollution challenges. The remarks were made during ongoing proceedings related to environmental safeguards and adherence to earlier judicial directions on afforestation. According to the Bench, enhancing greenery is not a [] The post Supreme Court stresses need for greater green cover to improve Delhis air quality appeared first on I

The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a public interest litigation that sought to remove promotional flex boards displayed across Kerala, describing the petition as an attempt aimed more at embarrassing the State government ahead of elections than raising a genuine legal grievance. A Bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, with Justice B.R. [] The post Supreme Court rejects petition challenging flex boards in Kerala, calls it an election-time embarrassment appeared first on India Lega

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of certain news reports published by a daily linked to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, after a defamation plea was filed by a company founded by current Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The suit was initiated by Heritage Foods, a dairy enterprise [] The post Delhi High Court directs takedown of reports in Tirupati Laddu Row amid defamation suit by heritage foods appeared first on India Legal .

The Madras High Court has commanded the Directorate of Vigilance and AntiCorruption (DVAC) to register a criminal case against Tamil Nadu Minister K. N. Nehru, criticising the State government for its failure to take prompt action despite having detailed evidence. A Division Bench led by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava and Justice Arul Murugan emphasised [] The post Madras High Court directs DVAC to lodge FIR against Tamil Nadu minister KN Nehru, rebukes state for inaction appeared first

The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking a nationwide prohibition on constructing or naming any mosque after the Mughal ruler Babur, including the use of the term Babri Masjid. A Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta expressed its unwillingness to consider the plea. Faced with the [] The post Supreme Court declines plea to prohibit mosques named after Babur appeared first on India Legal .

In oral observations, the Supreme Court on Thursday said sops announced just before elections or freebies will end up affecting the countrys progress in the long run. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi, likened it to appeasement, since it doesnt differentiate [] The post Freebies will hurt states in the long run, warns Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has affirmed a decision of the Bombay High Court holding that a magistrate does not have the authority to order the blocking or removal of online content by invoking the Information Technology Rules, 2009. The case arose from proceedings initiated by Dhyan Foundation, which had obtained an order from a [] The post Supreme Court upholds Bombay High Court ruling: Magistrates cannot use IT Rules, 2009 to block online content appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to evaluate whether packaged food items containing excessive amounts of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats should carry clear warning labels on their front panels. A bench comprising J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan observed that prominent front-of-pack disclosures could play [] The post Supreme Court asks Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to review warning labels for high sugar, salt and fat

The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari V Bhatt in a cheating case linked to a film investment dispute. The couple had challenged earlier orders after being denied relief in connection with allegations that they misrepresented a movie project and failed to return substantial funds invested [] The post Supreme Court grants bail to Vikram Bhatt, wife in Film Investment cheating case; refers parties to mediation appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has intervened in a controversial ruling by the Allahabad High Court that downgraded charges in a sexual offence case involving a minor child. The top court concluded that the high court had erred in law by treating serious conduct as mere preparation rather than an attempt to commit rape and [] The post Supreme Court of India seeks expert guidelines on judicial sensitivity; sets aside Allahabad High Court order diluting attempt to rape charges appeared first on India

The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to another accused in connection with the high-profile Pune Porsche crash case, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings. The case stems from a fatal car accident in Pune involving a luxury sports vehicle manufactured by Porsche. The crash had sparked widespread public attention and [] The post Supreme Court of India grants bail to another accused in Pune Porsche crash case appeared first on India Legal .

The Karnataka High Court has set aside criminal defamation proceedings initiated against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, holding that allowing the case to continue would amount to an abuse of the process of law. The case stemmed from campaign material circulated during the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections, in which the Congress party had referred to allegations [] The post Karnataka High Court quashes defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi appeared first on India Legal .

More than two decades after the death of Telugu-Tamil actress Pratyusha, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of Gudipalli Siddhartha Reddy for abetment of suicide while firmly ruling out claims of murder or sexual assault. A Bench comprising Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Manmohan dismissed appeals filed both by Reddy and by [] The post Supreme Court affirms abetment conviction in actress Pratyusha death case, rejects murder allegations appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a plea challenging restrictions placed on the entry of Christian missionaries into certain tribal villages in Chhattisgarh. By doing so, the top court left undisturbed an earlier decision of the Chhattisgarh High Court, which had upheld the authority of local village bodies to pass such measures. [] The post Supreme Court declines relief in case on missionary access to tribal villages appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain a petition raising concerns about the worsening water quality of the river Ganga in Varanasi. The plea had been filed by Badaravada Venugopal, who is also known as Baba Khatarnak, seeking judicial intervention over the alleged discharge of untreated sewage into the river. A Bench [] The post Supreme Court declines to hear plea on Ganga Pollution in Varanasi, asks petitioner to move High Court appeared first on India Legal .

Delhis Rouse Avenue Court Complex has framed charges against former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam. The court observed that, at the prima facie stage, the material placed on record suggested the existence of a conspiracy purportedly mentored by Lalu during his [] The post Rouse Avenue Court frames charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi in alleged Land-for-Jobs scam appeared first on India Leg

The Supreme Court of India has refused to stay the recent amendment that links the countrys data protection regime with changes to the transparency law under the Right to Information Act, even as it agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the move. The challenge arises from amendments introduced through the Digital Personal Data Protection [] The post Supreme Court refuses to stay RTI Amendment linked to Data Protection Law, agrees to examine Constitutional challenge appeared first on I

In a combative conversation, the Bangladesh Human Rights Watch general secretary backs ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas call to boycott the elections,denounces Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus as illegitimate, and warns of rising violence, minority repression and foreign interference in Bangladesh The post Yunus Is a Usurper: Rights Activist Defends Hasina, Slams Bangladesh Polls appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar When India first chose to push back against steep American tariffs, it was not merely defending export margins. It was defending negotiating space. The subsequent decision to return to the table and craft an interim trade framework with the United States marks neither capitulation nor triumph. It marks calculation. This agreement arrives [] The post Opportunity Without Illusion appeared first on India Legal .

Indias decision to confront steep US tariffs and then pivot back to negotiations has produced an interim trade framework that could reshape economic ties with Washington The post Between Tariffs and Trust: Indias High-Stakes Trade Reset with America appeared first on India Legal .

The Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has said that judicial leadership is undermined when judges project an image of perfection instead of embracing humility and continuous learning. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 11th Biennial Conference of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute in New Delhi, the CJI emphasised that judges are not [] The post Judicial leadership falters when judges project perfection: CJI Surya Kant appeared first on India Legal .

In a recent case of a harassed and tortured mother killing her girl child before committing suicide, the Calcutta High Court has noted that even as India cheers its daughters, the girl child remains in peril The post Born Into Bias appeared first on India Legal .

Pendency of cases is a hindrance to individuals and companies seeking justice. Arbitration is one possible alternative dispute resolution mechanism that is meant to assuage the burden on the courts and bring relief to litigants. However, what if arbitrations can go on interminably? Recent cases address these issues The post Arbitration: Continually Evolving appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has issued a clear warning against the act of spitting pan masala, gutka and similar chewable tobacco products inside its precincts, underscoring its commitment to maintaining decorum and cleanliness in the countrys highest judicial forum. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reminded lawyers, litigants and visitors [] The post Supreme Court warns against spitting pan masala, gutka within its premises appeared first on India Legal .