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Prolonged jail vs speedy trial in UAPA cases: Will SC finally settle the debate?

The latest judgment faulted two earlier rulings, holding them inconsistent with the landmark February 1, 2021 verdict by a three-judge bench of Justices N V Ramana, Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose, which ruled that UAPA’s stringent bail conditions cannot be “used as the sole metric for denial of bail”

'Neither Humane, Nor Practical': Activists flag gaps in SC's stray dog relocation plans

As the Supreme Court pushes for stricter stray dog management, animal welfare experts warn that India’s weak civic infrastructure, poor waste management and lack of funding could make humane implementation nearly impossible.

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We Know ABC Works For Strays, But We Don’t Learn It

SC’s order sidesteps many practical problems, and it can lead to arbitrary removal of some peaceful dogs from institutional areas. That’s neither humane nor a solution

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How to divide property after a parent’s death without a will. Top lawyers answer this and more

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Article image for: Ayodhya echoes in Bhojshala: What the HC verdict means for Hindus & Muslims

Ayodhya echoes in Bhojshala: What the HC verdict means for Hindus & Muslims

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down a 2003 ASI order permitting Friday namaz at the disputed site, in a verdict that aligns with the Supreme Court’s 2019 judgment in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case

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Does the right to religion guarantee gender equality? Govt says no

Advocating a hands-off approach for courts in religious matters, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that social reform can only be undertaken by the legislature

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Kejriwal’s objection to one judge raises a bigger question: When should judges step aside?

Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma's refusal to recuse herself from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia's case brings into focus whether a reasonable apprehension about bias is enough for judges to step aside

Article image for: The Act That Denies Women Choice

The Act That Denies Women Choice

A pregnant 15-yr-old’s ordeal again underscored the conceptual flaw in our abortion law. MTP law, despite amendments, makes terminating pregnancy an arbitrary process. Everyone has a say, except the woman

Article image for: How to proceed against deficiency in corporate hospital care? Top lawyers answer this and more

How to proceed against deficiency in corporate hospital care? Top lawyers answer this and more

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Article image for: Why the Supreme Court added a new safeguard for the death penalty

Why the Supreme Court added a new safeguard for the death penalty

The Supreme Court has set a number of new guidelines that must be followed in all cases where a person could get the death penalty

Article image for: What are your legal options in multiple cheque bounce cases?

What are your legal options in multiple cheque bounce cases?

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Article image for: Can this Supreme Court verdict change how courts decide on abortion cases?

Can this Supreme Court verdict change how courts decide on abortion cases?

A Supreme Court bench has said that a woman’s choice needs to put first in all cases where she is seeking an abortion beyond the limit specified by law

Article image for: Why India is banning online money games — and what survives

Why India is banning online money games — and what survives

From May 1, India’s online gaming sector enters a new regime: money-based games are prohibited, while e-sports and social gaming face tighter oversight. A central regulator, payment curbs and compliance rules aim to end years of legal ambiguity

Article image for: This super-wealthy Parsi doctor wants to adopt his 43-yr-old caretaker. Will law let him?

This super-wealthy Parsi doctor wants to adopt his 43-yr-old caretaker. Will law let him?

Dr Bomsi Wadia, a globally recognised gynaecologist, has moved the Bombay HC to adopt his longtime caregiver, Rajeev Jha — raising questions of rights, legacy, and what defines family in modern India

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Can a spouse claim alimony, property rights after the breakdown of a four-month marriage?

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Article image for: Why this Bombay HC ruling could change how banks handle cyber fraud

Why this Bombay HC ruling could change how banks handle cyber fraud

The Bombay HC invoked the RBI’s ‘zero liability’ clause to protect a Pune senior citizen whose life savings were siphoned off by cyber fraudsters from his bank account in less than an hour. The court’s decision also sent a stern warning to private banks regarding their responsibilities in safeguarding customer funds

Article image for: No licence, no jail? What the new law really means

No licence, no jail? What the new law really means

Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 — passed by Lok Sabha on April 1 — takes forward the project of purging the law book of excessive criminalisation. Penalties, administrative sanctions, warnings are to replace violations that earlier attracted criminal charges and jail time. Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy breaks down what has changed and what needs to be done

Article image for: Can Indians invest in US-based mutual funds? Top lawyers answer this and more

Can Indians invest in US-based mutual funds? Top lawyers answer this and more

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Article image for: Facing possible removal by Parliament, HC judge chooses to resign

Facing possible removal by Parliament, HC judge chooses to resign

The former high court judge had contested a committee's findings that called for his removal, but risked becoming the first judge to be removed by Parliament

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Why the Sabarimala hearing could redefine how courts deal with religious customs

The Supreme Court’s latest Sabarimala hearing is no longer only about women’s entry into one temple. It could shape how Indian courts handle future clashes between religious freedom, denominational rights, equality, dignity and the Constitution’s promise of non-exclusion

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