Paying homage to Justice Satya Brata Sinha, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna on Saturday said Justice Sinha argued that in a constitutional democracy such as India, the courts must step in through principled interpretation to ensure accountability and uphold the rule of law when governance failures threaten constitutional guarantees. Delivering the 4th Endowment Lecture…
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court recently declined to entertain a petition seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged bribery by Adani Green Energy Limited, holding that the plea amounted to a misuse of judicial process. The decision underscores the judiciary’s cautious approach when allegations are not supported by timely or independent evidence. The…
In a notable reaffirmation of constitutional morality and human dignity, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently underscored that administrative actions, including deportation, must remain anchored in fundamental human values. The decision reflects the judiciary’s continued commitment to ensuring that executive power is exercised within the bounds of fairness, legality, and compassion. The…
In a significant development reflecting the growing intersection of law and technology, the Delhi High Court has stepped in to safeguard the personality rights of former Indian cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir. The case highlights the increasing misuse of public figures’ identities in the digital age, particularly through artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies….
By Vickram Kilpady Long before winter smog became the defining image of Delhi’s air crisis, a single public interest litigation (PIL) transformed how India confronted pollution. In 1985, environmental lawyer MC Mehta filed a petition against the Union of India, alleging that rising vehicular and industrial emissions in Delhi violated citizens’ right to life under…
By Sanjay Raman Sinha Prolonged incarceration under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has once again come under sharp judicial scrutiny. In a significant move, the Supreme Court has issued notice to the centre and state governments, asking them to estimate the staffing required to clear pending UAPA and related criminal cases in National Investigation…
By Neeraj Mishra If someone manages to source high-quality opium in Delhi, there is an increasing possibility that it has travelled not from Afghanistan, but from hidden plantations in Chhattisgarh. A series of raids over the past fortnight has exposed a disturbing trend: illegal poppy cultivation appears to be expanding across the state. What is…
For years, Indian law quietly carried an assumption that few paused to question: that a woman who adopts a child older than three months somehow needs less time to become a mother. It took a constitutional challenge—and a moment of judicial clarity—for that assumption to collapse. In its recent ruling in Hamsaanandini Nanduri vs Union…
By Prof Upendra Baxi The passing of Mahendra Pal Singh on March 7, 2026, marks an irreplaceable loss to India’s community of legal scholars and teachers. A towering figure in constitutional law, administrative law and comparative jurisprudence, he leaves behind a legacy that stretches across classrooms, courtrooms, and institutions of legal education in India and…
A petition has been moved before the Supreme Court of India challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The plea questions a recent decision of the Allahabad High Court, which had granted the accused protection from arrest. Filed by the complainant,…