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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

As the centre and stakeholders get together to develop a protocol to safeguard the interests of patients and medical professionals, it is hoped that it will ensure a safer era of medical healthcare in the country

While yet another hearing conducted by the apex court has shed some light on the case, it seems to have failed to break the impasse or create a sense of security among protesting junior doctors

A vanguard of women rights, the judge led a life committed to the legal profession. Her verdicts have been a reflection of her unwavering commitment to the jurisprudence of equality

The methodology is being used by investigative agencies to understand the motive behind a crime and to read the criminal’s responses and behaviour as in the Kolkata rape and murder case

The apex court has directed states and union territories to dispense the funds raised by judicial officers for clearance of arrears and allowances. The bench said top bureaucrats will have to appear in person for the delay and rejected the request of several states that chief secretaries be allowed to appear virtually

Contentious verdicts and orders regarding women and sexuality have often been frowned on by the Supreme Court. Avoiding gender stereotypes and creating a progressive ecosystem is a challenge