The Bombay High Court has dismissed an emergency parole application filed by Abu Salem, who is serving a life sentence for his involvement in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. Salem had sought temporary release from Nashik Central Prison to travel to his native village in Uttar Pradesh to attend the funeral rites of his elder…
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg The Supreme Court has once again demonstrated that meaningful change often begins with judicial courage. In its recent oral observations in Shaheen Malik vs Union of India (WP (C) No. 1112/2025), the Court brought national attention to the harrowing realities faced by acid attack survivors—and the glaring inadequacies of the…
By Sujit Bhar The Supreme Court’s recent refusal to entertain a plea seeking statutory recognition of minimum wages for domestic workers has triggered sharp reactions from unions, activists and sections of the legal community. At a press conference in Bengaluru on February 2, domestic workers’ unions described the decision as an abdication of constitutional responsibility…
By Prof Upendra Baxi The 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, graced by the two chief guests, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, alongside European Council President António Costa, marked a “middle powers” realignment in the era of chronic chaos and ethical bankruptcy of the superpowers. This “historic moment” ushers…
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will examine a public interest plea seeking a ban on the distribution of freebies by political parties, observing that the issue raises significant constitutional and economic concerns. The matter has been referred to a three-judge bench, which will hear the case in detail. The petition argues that promises…
The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to formulate clear and uniform guidelines regulating the sale of non-vegetarian food near temples, hospitals and educational institutions, observing that the absence of a defined policy has led to inconsistent enforcement and avoidable disputes. The direction was issued while hearing a petition filed by a restaurant…
The Jan Suraaj Party, led by political strategist Prashant Kishor, has moved the Supreme Court challenging the conduct and outcome of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, alleging that government actions during the poll period compromised the principle of free and fair elections. In its petition filed under Article 32, the party has questioned the decision…
The Mumbai Police has informed the Bombay High Court that the criminal case registered against UK-based doctor and content creator Dr. Sangram Patil over social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi is lawful and necessary. In its submission, the police argued that the posts in question were not mere expressions of opinion but contained…
The Delhi High Court has set aside a regulation that imposed a complete ban on inter-college migration of undergraduate medical students, holding that such an absolute restriction is arbitrary and unconstitutional. The Court ruled that the impugned provision violates Article 14 of the Constitution as it fails to account for exceptional and compassionate circumstances. A…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a writ petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, challenging the legality, timing, and manner of implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant,…