Can restoration of the citizenship of a dead man act as a therapeutic balm for people facing similar challenges? The post Rahim Ali: A therapeutic judgment first appeared on The Leaflet .

Modaks and laddoos fly in this delectable tale of executivejudiciary bonhomie. IN a historic yet festive moment, the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr D.Y. Chandrachud, who is set to retire on November 10 this year, extended a unique invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Ganesh Chaturthi at his residence. Was this just a friendly celebration of divine pachyderm worship, or was it a subtle legal negotiation cloaked in modak-filled camaraderie? His delightful gesture left legal e

Many so-called women-centric criminal law reforms in India focus heavily on punishment rather than addressing systemic and structural issues, writes Jhuma Sen. The post Aparajita Bill: The inadequacy of rape law reform first appeared on The Leaflet .

The legal ambiguity on gig work in India leaves a big lacuna in the protection of both workers and customers from sexual harassment. How can the gap be closed, asks Lakshita Handa. POPULAR cab aggregator platform, Ola, recently submitted a plea before the Karnataka High Court stating that its drivers could not be brought within the purview of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013, since they are independent contractors and not employees of the [] The post Should

Why has a two-judge Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal bail in the Delhi excise policy case? The post Explained: The Arvind Kejriwal Supreme Court bail judgment first appeared on The Leaflet .

Acceptance of a limited macroeconomic role of the Reserve Bank of India would legitimise greater government intervention in the economy, making neo-liberal economists unhappy. This is the central reason for not giving up inflation targeting or modifying it to suit Indian conditions, writes Prof. Arun Kumar. The post Inflation targeting: Deconstructing the two views about it first appeared on The Leaflet .

A look at the main features of the new waqf legislation and its discontents. The post From legitimacy to conspiracy: Decoding the Waqf Bill, 2024 first appeared on The Leaflet .

When Big Boss went To Big Chiefs house Big Chief welcomed him Along with his spouse It seems the cameramen Were stationed in-house Why should anybody have Any grievance or grouse? Gauri-Ganesha were happy And so was their mouse! We, the people, now know That all is so good and well What did bonhomie achieve? Shortly prime-time shall tell Executive and the judiciary Are now bonding so well While Big Boss folds hands Chiefs wife shakes the bell Is this [] The post A prime-time visit first appeared

Senior advocate Geeta Luthra, for the petitioner advocate Fozia Rahman, said The Bar must be forthcoming in accommodating women in the legal fraternity. YESTERDAY, the Delhi High Court heard arguments in a petition seeking 33 percent reservation for women in the elections of various Bar associations across Delhi. This marks a significant step toward gender representation within legal bodies. Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra, representing petitioner Fozia Rahman, an advocate herself and womens right

The normalisation of emergency powers proposed under the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024 is a step down a dangerous path that leads away from the rule of law, write Prashant Narang and P. Puneeth. IN a move that should concern every citizen who values liberty and the rule of law, the department of telecommunications has released the draft Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024 under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These draft Rules, when

A day after the Delhi High Court was reported as inviting courtroom humour for publication on its website, Amrit Kaal Mishra applies for the job of a judge. His cover letter covers all bases but soars high in humorous skies for a vocation weighed down by gravitas. The post Cover letter for job application for the post of judge first appeared on The Leaflet .

Why has the Supreme Court approved the view of the Bombay and Odisha high courts (as against the Allahabad, Delhi and Rajasthan high courts) that anticipatory bail is available to a person under arrest in a different manner? The post Anticipatory bail available to a person under arrest in a different matter, holds SC first appeared on The Leaflet .

THODEY Pareshan, the principal of Bundlebaaz High School, did not recognise the number on his mobile screen and cut the call. But the caller persisted. Six missed calls first thing on a Monday morning. As if he had no other work to do! But Truecaller identified the number as having emanated from Topimaster & Associates. That name rang a faint bell in Thodey Pareshans head. The founder trustee of the chain of Bundlebaaz schools was Shri Badey Pareshan, the father [] The post Legitimate expectatio

The law is clear: Detention should not be permitted when there are no reasonable grounds for believing that the accusations are prima facie true. Its application is another story, writes Lakshmi Devi. The post Presumption of innocence under UAPA: Meaning of prima facie case first appeared on The Leaflet .

Why has the Supreme Court ruled that a high court chief justice can reconsider a recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium only in consultation with the two senior-most high court judges? The post SC rules that a recommendation of its collegium cannot be reconsidered by an HC Chief Justice acting alone first appeared on The Leaflet .

It is ironic that in an era where the government is obsessed with the Uniform Civil Code, One Nation, One Poll and other centralising policies it hesitates to apply the same logic to safeguarding those who risk their lives for public health, writes Jehosh Paul. The post Why India urgently needs a Union law to protect healthcare workers first appeared on The Leaflet .

What are the major changes from existing law in the new Aparajita Bill? The post Aparajita Bill: Unveiling a new shield for the innocent first appeared on The Leaflet .