By Sujit Bhar The recent decision of the Meghalaya High Court to quash a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case against a man who is now living with the survivor as her husband and raising their seven-year-old daughter has reignited an important debate about the relationship between law, social realities, and justice. Chief…
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg In the corridors of justice, few issues are as emotionally charged—or as consequential—as disputes over child custody and parental access. When allegations of abuse emerge, or when questions arise regarding a child’s psychological well-being, courts find themselves navigating one of the most delicate terrains in law. The challenge is immense:…
The Karnataka High Court on Friday sought a response from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on a bail petition filed by former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna in a case alleging that he coerced a woman into appearing nude during video calls. The single-judge Bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna issued notice to the SIT and directed…
By Pawan Kumar The digital revolution has transformed modern life in ways unimaginable just a generation ago. It has democratized access to information, connected billions across continents, accelerated innovation, and opened new avenues for economic growth. Yet, beneath this promise lies a troubling reality: many of the power structures that characterized historical colonialism have found…
The Supreme Court on Friday held that the right of pedestrians to walk on safe and properly maintained footpaths forms an integral part of the rights guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution and cannot be subordinated to the convenience of motor vehicles. The Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice AS Chandurkar…
The Supreme Court on Friday declined requests for urgent listing of petitions arising from the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled to be conducted on June 21, observing that all matters relating to the examination are already pending consideration before a Bench headed by Justice PS Narasimha. The issue was mentioned before the Bench of Chief Justice…
The Central government on Friday approached the Delhi High Court seeking urgent intervention against the circulation of alleged fake news claiming that members of the judiciary and the executive had jointly participated in a badminton tournament held in London. The matter was mentioned before Justice Tejas Karia by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who sought urgent…
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Central government’s decision to temporarily block messaging platform Telegram in India ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21. The single-judge Bench of Justice Tejas Karia dismissed the writ petition filed by Telegram challenging the blocking order, which…
The Madras High Court has observed that although a romantic or consensual relationship with a minor cannot serve as a defence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the impact of hormonal and emotional changes during adolescence may be a relevant mitigating factor while determining the appropriate sentence in such cases. The…
The Kerala High Court has issued notice to film producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah on an application seeking the removal of the film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond from the OTT platform Zee5. The single-judge Bench of Justice PV Kunhikrishnan on Thursday issued notice to the producer while hearing an interlocutory application filed in connection with…