The Supreme Court on Tuesday raised a significant constitutional question while hearing the Presidential reference on whether Governors and the President can indefinitely delay granting assent to state bills. The Constitution Bench, headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai along with Justice Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice P.S. Narasimha, and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar, asked…
By Utkarsh Tiwari On August 21, 2025, India took a pioneering step in taking over the rapidly growing online gaming world by legalizing the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill. The Bill aims to strike a balance-promoting skill and e-sports without exposing players to the hazard of money-based gambling. This article analyses what the…
By Vibha Rana The intersection of mental health and criminal responsibility has long been a contested domain in criminal law. The classical maxim actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea which conveys that a mere act does not constitute guilt unless accompanied by a culpable state of mind serves as the foundation of criminal…
By Vibha Rana Rape is one of the most heinous crimes recognized under Indian law, not only because it involves physical assault but also because it violates the dignity, bodily autonomy, and fundamental rights of women. The Indian criminal justice system has historically followed a retributive model where punishment, deterrence, and retribution constitute the primary…
By Vanshika Vaishalik International arbitration has become a preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border commercial disputes due to its flexibility, neutrality, and enforceability under conventions like the New York Convention (1958). Nonetheless, the process is frequently criticized for its high costs, lengthy duration, and heavy reliance on extensive documentation. To address these inefficiencies, artificial intelligence (AI)…
By Shatakshi Vyas Digital evidence is any information that can be used to support or contradict claims in a court of law and is kept or sent electronically. A vast range of data, including emails, text messages, documents, audio and video recordings, photos, and metadata, can be included in it. In other words, it can…
Justice M. M. Sundresh of the Supreme Court stepped aside from hearing the bail appeal of lawyer-activist Surendra Gadling relating to the 2016 Surajgarh arson case. The court’s official records now reflect that the matter will no longer be listed before him. The case stems from a violent December 2016 incident in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, where…
Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma who is Judicial Member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Chennai Bench has recused himself from hearing an insolvency matter after disclosing that he had been approached by a senior member of the higher judiciary seeking a favourable outcome for one of the parties. The disclosure was made during…
The Delhi High Court has ruled that personal academic records, including those of public figures, remain protected under the Right to Information (RTI) Act unless an overriding public interest is clearly established. The judgment came in the context of petitions related to the disclosure of educational qualifications of former Union Minister Smriti Irani and Prime…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the operations of the Vantara Wildlife Rescue Centre, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The centre, managed by the Reliance Foundation and spearheaded by Anant Ambani, son of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, has been under scrutiny…