As international law increasingly shapes domestic legal orders worldwide, India stands at a critical juncture—balancing sovereignty with global integration through constitutional mechanisms, judicial innovation, and legislative adaptation
Former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran defends Operation Sindoor, India’s diplomatic outreach and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategy in this exclusive interview
A recent judgement has reaffirmed maternity leave as a fundamental right under the Constitution, even for third childbirths and contractual workers—shining a harsh light on the chasm between law and lived reality for working women in India
By Vikram Kilpady
Ever since the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Tamil Nadu vs Governor case—and the presidential reference that followed—voices linked to the ruling dispensation have gone on the of...
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg
“To become better, you have to admit your ignorance—at least to yourself.”
—William A Pasmore
The above insight finds resonance in the Supreme Court’s recent decision...
By Neeraj Mishra
It is rare for ruling and opposition parties to see eye to eye on a corruption probe. But a brazen scam involving land acquisition for a small stretch of road under the National H...
By Binny Yadav
In a landmark regulatory move, the Bar Council of India (BCI) recently enforced the “Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022”, ...
In a landmark judgment that embraces the evolving dynamics of relationships in India, long-term live-in partnerships cannot be reduced to false promises of marriage
The apex court’s endorsement of privacy in a dispute over CCTV surveillance in a Kolkata ancestral home opens up larger questions about personal liberty, domestic oversight, and the evolving tensions within India’s joint family system
The tug-of-war over the appointment of judges has reached a critical point, with the apex court rebuking the centre for sitting on recommendations and delaying justice. But beneath the constitutional tussle lies a deeper question: how should a democracy appoint its judges?