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An urgent need for justice and equality

An urgent need for justice and equality

16 Dec 2024

The tragic incident of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based technology expert who allegedly took his own life due to mounting stress caused by legal battles in family court, has sparked much debate on the fairness and effectiveness of India’s judicial system (“The Family Court”) in settling family disputes. While family courts...

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Contrast of the law of the land and blasphemy in India

Contrast of the law of the land and blasphemy in India

19 Sep 2024

An Overview of Islamic Tradition The Indian legal and constitutional landscape is unfamiliar with the phrase “blasphemy.” What is blasphemy? The word blasphemy is derived from two Greek words: blapto, meaning “to injure”, and pheme, meaning “to speak”. So, blasphemy is simply considered injurious speech or speaking evil. It has...

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California State Senator Accused of Exploiting Male Staffer in Lawsuit

California State Senator Accused of Exploiting Male Staffer in Lawsuit

10 Sep 2024

A lawsuit has been filed against California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, accusing her of abusing her former male chief of staff, Chad Condit, in a manner described as “sex slavery.” The legal complaint, lodged in Sacramento County Superior Court, alleges that Senator Alvarado-Gil engaged in “erratic, controlling, and sexually dominating...

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Pune Porsche Hit-and-Run Case: Police Verify Interrogation of NCP MLA Sunil Tingre

Pune Porsche Hit-and-Run Case: Police Verify Interrogation of NCP MLA Sunil Tingre

07 Sep 2024

On Friday, Pune city police confirmed that they have questioned National Congress Party (NCP) MLA Sunil Tingre in connection with the Porsche car accident case. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar stated, "Yes, we have inquired about everyone directly or indirectly involved in the Porsche car case, including MLA Sunil Tingre." The...

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A Special Law to make Hospitals safer for the Medics

A Special Law to make Hospitals safer for the Medics

21 Aug 2024

The rape and murder of the young doctor at the Kolkatta based RG Kar Medical College has stunned the entire nation. Cutting across demographics, genders and professions, the country has risen in one voice and taken to the streets demanding swift action against the perpetrators of this heinous act. If...

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Government to Introduce Waqf Act Amendments in Rajya Sabha: Sources

Government to Introduce Waqf Act Amendments in Rajya Sabha: Sources

05 Aug 2024

Amendments to the Waqf Board Act, aimed at restricting the powers of the Waqf Board, are expected to be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha. Sources informed that the government might bring these amendments within the week, with the budget session concluding on August 12. The government reportedly consulted various...

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600 Lawyers come together and write to the CJI claiming political groups trying to “Defame Law”

600 Lawyers come together and write to the CJI claiming political groups trying to “Defame Law”

28 Mar 2024

A collective of legal professionals, among them senior advocate Harish Salve and Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, have communicated to the Chief Justice of India, asserting that a particular interest group is endeavoring to exert influence on the judiciary and tarnish the reputation of courts using unsubstantiated...

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Hit-and-run law: Why bus & truck operators went on a strike?

Hit-and-run law: Why bus & truck operators went on a strike?

03 Jan 2024

Protests by transporters and auto drivers are erupting opposing the proposed tightening of Section 104 in recent legislative changes. Truck, bus and tanker drivers are on a three-day strike to protest against the stringent jail and fine regulations under the newly-launched Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) for hit-and-run cases. Each year,...

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Parliament Security Breach: Delhi HC stays order to provide FIR copy to accused

Parliament Security Breach: Delhi HC stays order to provide FIR copy to accused

23 Dec 2023

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the trial Court’s order which directed the city police to provide a copy of the FIR to one of the accused in the Parliament security breach case. A bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma also issued a notice to the accused Neelam Devi...

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Refusal of Physical intimacy now considered cruelty under Hindu marriage act : K’taka HC

Refusal of Physical intimacy now considered cruelty under Hindu marriage act : K’taka HC

21 Jun 2023

According to the Karnataka High Court, the absence of a physical relationship after marriage constitutes cruelty under section 12(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act rather than under section 498A of the IPC because the marriage has not been consummated. The court's decision comes as it throws out a case alleging...

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