By Kumkum Chadha Thirty-two years ago, the air rang with incendiary slogans: “Ek dhakka aur do, Babri Masjid tod do” (One more push, demolish the Babri Masjid), “Ram naam satya hai, Babri Masjid dhwast hai” (Ram’s name is the only truth, the Babri Masjid is no more). It was a prelude to the demolition of…
By Justice Kamaljit Singh Garewal A duty lady doctor in RG Kar Hospital, Kolkata, was raped and murdered on August 9, 2024. Investigation was transferred to the CBI and concluded in two months. Chargesheet was filed in the Court of Sessions on October 7, 2024, against Sanjay Roy for rape and murder. Charges were framed…
By Bishwajit Bhattacharyya The Union Budget 2025 represents Union Government’s estimated receipts and expenditure from 1.4.2025 to 31.3.2026! Article 112 of the Constitution mandates this. Today at 12.16 PM the Union Finance Minister has proposed an estimated total receipts of INR.34.96 trillion which falls short of estimated total expenditure of INR.50.65 trillion, reflecting a fiscal…
The Gauhati High Court has recently dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the transfer of a vigilance investigation to a special investigation team or a judicial commission. The Division Bench of Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita held that the PIL was barred by the principles of res judicata, as the…
Union Minister of State (In Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has said that the Advocates Act, 1961 would soon be amended. Speaking as Chief Guest at an event held by the General Counsels’ Association India (GCAI) on Friday, Meghwal said the General Counsels (GCs) made significant contributions to the nation’s Gross Domestic…
By Binny Yadav The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Indian National Congress are locked in a fierce battle over who can promise the most attractive welfare benefits. Their strategies are particularly focused on key voter groups: women, students, and senior citizens. Each party aims to secure loyalty by addressing…
By Annunthra Rangan China’s strategic approach to India can be traced back to the early Cold War era. The 1954 Agreement on Trade and Intercommunication with Tibet introduced the “Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence,” presenting an image of diplomatic goodwill. However, China’s broader geopolitical calculations were already in motion—this agreement was not solely about India,…
This landmark judgment addressing Mumbai’s escalating noise pollution crisis has maintained that restricting loudspeaker use at religious institutions does not infringe upon constitutional rights. The decision, delivered by a Division Bench of Justices AS Gadkari and Shyam C Chandak in Jaago Nehru Nagar Residents Welfare Association vs Commissioner of Police (2025), establishes a robust framework…
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has its roots in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, enshrined under the Directive Principles of State Policy. Drafted with the intent to secure justice, equality, and unity among citizens, the UCC was envisioned as a means to replace diverse personal laws with a singular legal framework. However, its non-enforceable…
By Neeraj Mishra Does death finally transcend earthly divides? Can the deceased be laid to rest where they belonged in life? In a case that has sparked nationwide debate, the Supreme Court recently grappled with the plight of Ram Baghel, a Christian man seeking to bury his father in their native village of Chhindawada in…