The Punjab & Haryana High Court in a recent ruling,underscored the cow’s exceptional status in Indian society, noting that its slaughter can deeply offend societal sentiments and potentially disturb public harmony. The court thereby denied anticipatory bail to the accused in a case involving alleged transportation of cows for slaughter, invoking both the Haryana Gauvansh…
On August 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued an interim order staying the proceedings in two FIRs lodged against Professor Sanjay Kumar—psephologist and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS). The FIRs stemmed from his erroneous tweet that presented incorrect voter-turnout data for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections ….
The Supreme Court of India has mandated that comedian Samay Raina and four other digital content creators issue public apologies on their YouTube channels and other social platforms for remarks deemed insensitive toward persons with disabilities. A bench led by Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi underscored that freedom of expression cannot extend to commercial…
By Tasmiya Khan Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly become a defining feature of modern society, affecting nearly every domain of human life from healthcare and education to business and transportation. However, one of the most complex and interesting intersections is between AI and the legal system. The legal world, known for its deeply rooted traditions,…
By Kenneth Tiven US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska was less a summit and more a stage-managed photo opportunity. The encounter could be summed up in cricketing terms: USA “duck,” Russia “century.” Four days after the brief get-together, sources say Trump has paused his diplomatic engagements, waiting for Ukraine…
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Taking a cue from this age-old adage, the Supreme Court, through its latest judgment, expressed strong discontent over prisoners languishing in jail even after completing their sentence. The Court directed its registry to circulate the order to home secretaries of all states and Union Territories,…
By Shailesh Gandhi India’s judicial system, often lauded for its robust institutions and intellect, has paradoxically become an area of constant deterioration over the past 75 years, marked by escalating backlogs and an inability to deliver timely justice. While other public services like health, roads, communication, and public transport have seen improvements, the judicial delivery…
By Kumkum Chadha August 15 is, on India’s calendar, a day when one should count one’s blessings and revel in the nation’s progress. This day is not about specific governments or prime ministers; nor is it about politics or scoring points; it is a day of collective celebration and inclusivity: about right-minded Indians getting together…
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the mere accessibility of a website in the National Capital cannot establish territorial jurisdiction in intellectual property disputes. The ruling came in a trademark and copyright dispute between two Kanpur-based chemical companies, Vikrant Chemico Industries Pvt Ltd and Shri Gopal Engineering and Chemical Works Pvt Ltd. Justice Amit…
By Sanjay Raman Sinha The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced a three-year moratorium on establishing new law colleges, effective from August 13, 2025. The sweeping freeze—covering new batches, courses, and sections—signals an urgent attempt to stem the mushrooming of substandard institutions, the commercialisation of legal education, and a widening shortage of qualified faculty….