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Many cases have come to courts over alleged disrespect to temples and their traditions. And violators have been pulled up and warned not to defame Hindu culture and beliefs

The escalating trend of state governments demolishing the residences of individuals accused of crimes has become a major issue in the apex court. Increasingly, it is to do with petitioners who are suffering because one member of the family may have committed a transgression, but they all suffer loss of their homes

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut’s much-anticipated film Emergency has been facing hurdles in getting certified by the Central Board of Film Certification. Other Bollywood films have had run-ins with the body and gone to court. What are the grounds for granting or delaying the release of a film?

Cases relating to animals can be ludicrous and also horrific as they are a precursor to larger and violent crimes such as abuse of children and the elderly. That is why law enforcement agencies take them seriously

Judicial reform saw a new high with the Kerala High Court launching 24X7 ON courts for online filing of cases and applications for adjournments, offering real-time insights into case progression

A Public Interest Litigation in the Bombay High Court sought to address the practice of hair transplant surgeries being performed by surgeons who lack the requisite qualifications. The PIL said that with the proliferation of social media platforms, the reach of unqualified dental practitioners posing as dermatologists or hair transplant surgeons has expanded significantly

The apex court Court recently overturned the National Green  Tribunal’s order to close a garbage processing plant in Pune’s Baner area. The Tribunal, after an expert committee report, had ordered the shutdown of the plant, citing violations of statutory norms and the right to a clean environment

After a row over bail to three men who assaulted a 72-year-old, the police added more charges, leading to non-bailable warrants against them. Bail can be refused if found in conflict with justice and fairness

Within the massive uproar against the rape and murder in Kolkata, the West Bengal government has brought in a strict anti-rape law which it hopes will go smoothly through the offices of the governor and the president

An e-FIR is a digital version of a First Information Report, a document used to report a cognizable offense to the police. It is a convenient and efficient way to pursue justice. e-FIR allows individuals to report a crime without having to physically visit the police station, but it also comes with some drawbacks