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The UP government has moved a bill to reduce the term of Lokayuktas from eight years to five. But in the age of near total surveillance, are such sinecures even needed?

The Bill is meant to tackle the widespread malaise of exam leaks and imposes a 10-year-jail term and a fine up to Rs 1 crore. But will this curb the malpractice in a country where there are so few jobs?

Pleas by eight interfaith couples for protection of life were dismissed by the Allahabad High Court as their marriages were not in compliance with the Act. Pleas from other states regarding such laws are pending before the Supreme Court

As the state becomes the first to implement its own brand of the Code, concerns are being raised against potential state vigilantism, moral policing and infringement of individual and minority rights 

Recently, the Delhi High Court observed that the principle of carry-forward of unfilled economically weaker section category vacancies in a particular class in one year to the next class in the next year in the same school is legal and valid. The judgment brings out differences in standards adopted by the Department of Education

Seven states and the Union Territory of J&K have appointed acting officers despite Supreme Court’s guidelines. Most are officers superseding seniors, leaving the police a slave to the party in power

Taking a strong exception to the general practice adopted by litigants mentioning their religion or caste along with their names, the apex court has recently directed all the courts across the country to shun the practice and comply with its order

The concluding part of criminal justice laws looks at BNSS which is expected to speed up trials, raise conviction rates and lower pendency by improving the quality of evidence and ensuring its integrity

Recognising this form of service for certain categories of accused is a wise and constructive move towards reformation and will decrease overcrowding in many jails 

The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Kalyan Silks’ Vastalaya to compensate Rs 75,040 for refusing to replace silk saris with defects, marking a pivotal moment for consumer rights