B. V. Nagarathna, judge of the Supreme Court of India, recently emphasised that the independence of the judiciary ultimately rests on the personal integrity and moral courage of judges. She observed that members of the Bench often encounter various pressures and temptations that could compromise their impartiality, but stressed that judges must firmly refuse such…
The Supreme Court of India has taken serious note of a trial court order that relied on fabricated, AI-generated case laws, describing the act as judicial misconduct. The issue came to light when it was discovered that certain precedents cited in a trial court’s judgment did not exist in official legal records. Upon examination, it…
A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of students arrested in connection with a protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University, making it clear that verification of bail documents is a procedural safeguard and not a ground to prolong custody. The students had already been granted bail, but their release was delayed due to pending verification…
A Delhi court has granted bail to nine members of the Indian Youth Congress who were arrested after staging a protest during the India AI Impact Summit in the national capital. The court observed that the demonstration amounted to an expression of political dissent and did not warrant prolonged custody at this stage. The protest…
By Kenneth Tiven US President Donald Trump acted as Master of Ceremonies at a widely televised variety-style performance before a joint session of Congress delighting his political fans and friends. Others were left convinced he remains an angry and dangerous leader. With mid-term elections just eight months away, Trump’s ratings and political support are at…
By Sujit Bhar Under the glow of chandeliers and LED screens, the recent World AI Summit in New Delhi presented itself as an eager participant in the next great technological revolution. Policymakers spoke of compute capacity, start-up ecosystems and digital public infrastructure; global executives nodded approvingly. Yet, beneath the spectacle lies a cluster of hard questions….
By Kumkum Chadha The one question many, also from among the Congress, are asking: Has Rahul Gandhi lost it? Well, if one has to take into account the most recent development then the answer is definitely a Yes. When the BJP government was burning the midnight oil to make the India AI Summit a…
Speaking at the International Press Institute (IPI) India Award for Excellence in Journalism 2025 event in New Delhi, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna underlined the importance of financial independence in safeguarding press freedom. She observed that media platforms funded primarily by their readers are better equipped to function without fear or favour compared to…
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025. The petitioners — including former civil servants and experts — argue that the new law dilutes crucial safeguards relating to nuclear liability and…
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a decision of the Delhi High Court that had enhanced the retirement age of all personnel in the Indian Coast Guard to 60 years. The interim order was passed while hearing an appeal filed by the Union Government challenging the High Court’s ruling. A bench comprising Chief Justice…