In a significant development for constitutional rights and gender justice, the Supreme Court has affirmed that reproductive autonomy extends beyond biological processes to include the decision to adopt a child. By bringing adoption within the ambit of Article 21, the Court reinforced the idea that personal liberty includes the freedom to determine how one chooses…
The Adani Group has successfully secured the acquisition of the financially troubled Jaypee Group in a deal valued at over ₹14,500 crore (approximately $1.7 billion), marking a significant development in India’s infrastructure and insolvency landscape. The transaction received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after being strongly supported by lenders, who viewed the…
The Bombay High Court recently intervened in a dispute involving the Hope of Glory Ministry Trust, holding that the sudden withdrawal of permission for a religious gathering was unjustified and violated constitutional protections. The Court made it clear that such actions can impinge upon the fundamental right to life, which also includes the right to…
The Bombay High Court was informed by the Central government that steps are actively being taken to deal with the ongoing LPG supply issues, leading the Court to close a petition filed over the alleged shortage. The case was heard by a Bench of Anil S Kilor and Raj D Wakode at the Nagpur Bench….
The Delhi High Court has directed the takedown of online material that allegedly defames Himayani Puri by falsely associating her with Jeffrey Epstein. The order was passed by Justice Mini Pushkarna while hearing a civil defamation suit filed by Puri, who is the daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. She approached the Court seeking…
The Supreme Court of India has urged the Union government to consider enacting a law that formally recognises paternity leave, highlighting the need for a more balanced approach to parental responsibilities. The observation came from a Bench comprising J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan while deciding a case related to maternity benefits for adoptive mothers….
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg In the corridors of justice, certain judgments transcend the dispute before the court and resonate far beyond the litigants involved. They touch the deeper nerve of society and challenge entrenched assumptions. The recent decision of the Delhi High Court in Rakesh Ray vs Priti is one such moment. In a…
By Shaan Katari Libby On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2026), the 2026 campaign slogan was reiterated: “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls”, urging concrete steps to remove legal, social, and economic barriers. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, called for dismantling discriminatory laws, noting that women only…
By Sanjay Raman Sinha The debate over children’s access to social media has gathered fresh momentum after the Karnataka government proposed legislation to bar minors under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Other states, including Andhra Pradesh and Goa, are also exploring similar restrictions, signalling a growing concern among policymakers about the…
By Pawan Kumar On February 26, 2026, the Supreme Court sharply criticised the functioning of tribunals, describing them as a “liability” and even a “no-man’s land”. The remarks have sparked intense debate within the legal community. The observations come amid longstanding concerns regarding the functioning, administration, and independence of tribunals. What the 42nd Constitutional Amendment…