In an era where algorithms increasingly shape decisions, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant reminded the legal fraternity that while artificial intelligence may serve as an able assistant, the final voice of justice must always be human. Speaking at an international law conference, he said that AI can guide and support lawyers and judges, but…
By Jyotika Kalra Over the past month, at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have died after consuming contaminated cough syrups. In Chhindwara district alone, nine families reported chillingly similar symptoms: fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, and a sharp decline in urine output—all consistent with acute kidney injury. Initial lab reports, however, baffled investigators….
By Binny Yadav “Let us remember: one word may kindle a fire, another may quench it.” —George Eliot, Middlemarch In the solemn chambers of law, where every word defines rights, duties, and destinies, George Eliot’s warning reverberates anew. The Supreme Court in Zoharbee & Anr vs Imam Khan (D) Thr. LRs & Ors, recently delivered…
By Dilip Bobb The blatant disregard of the Supreme Court order on firecrackers and timings in the National Capital Region on Diwali was just one of the many civic-related issues that have trapped citizens in a hopeless, even deadly situation. Ahead of the festive season, the Court had relaxed the total ban on the sale…
By Sanjay Raman Sinha Post-Diwali, as dense smog enveloped the National Capital Region, questions were raised about the Supreme Court’s wisdom in permitting the limited sale and use of green firecrackers. The bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice KV Chandran, ruling under the long-running MC Mehta plea, chose a middle…
A Belgian court has given the green light for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi to India, marking a decisive step forward in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The Court of Appeal in Antwerp ruled that the charges against Choksi ranging from fraud to forgery and corruption qualify as…
In a significant address at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, Justice Surya Kant has underscored the pivotal role of the judiciary in shaping and safeguarding constitutionalism in India. Justice Surya Kant emphasized the Indian judiciary’s interpretive spirit has been instrumental in evolving the Constitution to meet the changing needs of society. “What transforms the…
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced significant amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, aiming to enhance accountability and transparency in the removal of unlawful online content. These changes, effective from November 15, 2025, are designed to address concerns over the misuse of digital…
Chief Justice of India Justice BR Gavai, during his recent visit to Bhutan, delivered a powerful message on the transformative role of the judiciary, asserting that courts are not merely institutions of law but educators of democracy. Speaking at the Fifth Wisdom for the Future lecture hosted by the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law…
The Union Law Ministry has officially requested Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, to recommend the next head of the judiciary, marking the start of the formal transition process at the Supreme Court. Justice Gavai, who assumed office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India earlier this year, is scheduled to retire on November 23,…