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A Rainbow Dawn?

A five-judge Constitution bench will begin hearings on a batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages from April 18. Will India become the 33rd country in the world, and the second in Asia, to legally acknowledge homosexual unions?

Judges under Stress

With judges under increasing attacks, both physically and on social media, has the time come to have a dedicated force to provide security to them on the lines of the RPF, CRPF and CISF?

“Our Focus Right Now Is To Streamline The Arbitration Process”

As India aspires to become a hub of international arbitration, systemic problems handicap its ambition. As Chairperson of the India International Arbitration Centre, Justice Hemant Gupta faces a challenging task.  He spoke with Sanjay Raman Sinha and Sangeeta Sharma on a range of issues related to arbitration.

Very Different Indian-Americans

They are making headlines in political and judicial circles in the USA. Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his nomination for president while Arun Subramanian is the first Indian-American to become a federal judge. Both of them have contrasting back stories.

Root of the Problem

Northern Railways’ proposal to swap forest land in Delhi for areas in UP has raised eyebrows. How will the compensatory afforestation benefit Delhiites who choke on pollution in the capital?

The Healing Touch

Kerala High Court set an example by refusing anticipatory bail to a man who attacked a doctor while he was on duty. Stern action by governments is the only way to stop attacks on these professionals.

Detention Centres As Prisons?

The Assam government started moving detainees to the Matia Transit Camp in January 2023. The Camp is the nation’s largest detention facility to imprison illegal foreigners. The Gauhati High Court deemed the state’s move to convert the Camp into a temporary prison odd and, on the surface, invalid

A Landmark, But Perplexing Portent?

While there is a clamour for reforms, a vital question remains. If the power to do things is subject to a law made by Parliament and it does not do so for 75 years, is the Supreme Court justified in disturbing the constitutional machinery in place?

No set formula for bail

A question raised after Manish Sisodia’s arrest was whether an accused can be arrested for non-cooperation with the police. But the nature of the offence and chances of him tampering with evidence are taken into consideration

Organs of Change

Organ transplant is a major issue in India with a long waiting list and strict guidelines, apart from social prejudices. Now, the Union health ministry has modified the existing organ transplantation guidelines and it is seen as a major step in making the process easier

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