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In this  Legislative Assembly election, political parties are in a heated competition—not just for power, but for the most enticing giveaway—from providing free electricity to direct cash transfers. Despite the Supreme Court ruling in 2024 that pre-election freebies do not constitute “corrupt practices,” and directing the Election Commission of India to establish guidelines, enforcement remains lax. 

As the two Asian giants India  navigate a fragile détente, the re-election of Donald Trump adds a new dimension to the geopolitical chessboard. While New Delhi and Beijing seek to stabilize relations, Washington’s evolving China strategy raises critical questions about India’s balancing act between the two powers. Will India emerge as a bridge, a battleground, or a decisive player in the shifting global order?

In a verdict poised to reshape urban soundscapes, the Bombay High Court has declared that curbing loudspeaker use at religious sites is not a constitutional violation, but a public health necessity—setting strict noise control guidelines and prioritizing citizens’ right to peace  

On January 27, 2025, Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the long-debated Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a step hailed as revolutionary by some and divisive by others. But as the dust settles, the UCC’s implications—both social and legal—remain the subject of intense national debate

Does death grant freedom from earthly divides? A recent case revealed that the answer may be far more complex.

The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that sought to tackle online ticket scalping, highlighting the judiciary’s limitations in compelling legislative action and regulating private entities

The murder of freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar on January 1, 2025, has brought the precarious state of press freedom in India as well as the apex court’s role into sharp focus

By Inderjit Badhwar Journalism’s most enduring responsibility is to shine a light on events and leaders that shape our collective future. While Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration has ...

How administrative inefficiencies in court registries delay justice, leaving litigants and lawyers in a quagmire of uncertainty

The apex court has underscored the need for a pragmatic approach in applying Section 306 of the IPC, warning against its overuse in cases of abetment to suicide. Recent rulings have set a higher evidentiary bar for prosecutions, aiming to prevent misuse while ensuring justice for victims