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In a historic ruling, the Karnataka High Court has directed the Registrar of Births and Deaths to update the name and gender identity on birth certificates of transgender individuals, paving the way for full recognition of their rights under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

Denial of earned leave encashment violates constitutional rights, asserts a landmark judgment by the Gujarat High Court

A schism over policy underpins the shifting allegiances in Donald Trump’s coalition, with billionaires like Elon Musk clashing with nativist MAGA supporters over the future of visas programmes

By Inderjit Badhwar In our tumultuous world, few stories possess the weight, complexity, and universal resonance of the one addressed in this issue’s cover story, authored by the esteemed Prof. Up...

The Supreme Court of India recently overturned a 16-year-old National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission verdict that had categorized charging excessive interest rates on credit card dues as an unfair trade practice. This judgment enables banks to continue imposing interest rates exceeding 30 percent on overdue credit card payments. While legally sound, the decision has sparked debates about its ethical implications

In a highly anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court delivered a blow to Trump’s legal manoeuvres and paved the way for his sentencing. Professor Upendra Baxi analyses this extraordinary struggle between the Executive and Judiciary, the outcome of which is globally fateful

The apex court has rejected the Bar Council’s plea to amend Advocates Act, stating that imposing exorbitant fees on young law graduates creates barriers to entry in the legal profession 

By Inderjit Badhwar The Supreme Court of India, often referred to as the “sentinel on the qui vive,” has played an indispensable role in upholding constitutional values and safeguarding the rights...

The statutory body has informed the apex court that practising advocates cannot simultaneously work as journalists, whether full-time or part-time. The  submissions were made relying upon Rule 49 of the BCI Rules that prohibit advocates from practicing any other full-time profession while being enrolled as an advocate

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s inaugural overseas visit to India since assuming office showcases classic diplomacy, marked by mutual agreements and concessions. He faces the dual challenge of addressing the nation’s economic and social inequalities while managing complex regional dynamics