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The apex court has pointed to concerns over bulldozers being used to demolish the houses of people accused of some crimes in some states and said that it would lay down “pan-India” guidelines on the issue

A war-weary world questions the excessive pursuit of the prolonged self-defence war which admits of no-reasoned ceasefire and is wary of the mounting Palestinian casualties and war cruelties that do not take any account of age, gender and physical frailty. One hopes that the normative force of the ICJ opinion will advance the prospects of just peace in the region

By Dr Rajeshwar Singh “Bulldozer Justice,” a term that has recently gained traction, pejoratively refers to the State’s rapid demolition of illegal structures linked with criminal activities. Thi...

With sexual crimes against girls setting off alarm bells and widespread protests, it is imperative to strengthen the legal framework and ensure its rigorous enforcement. There are some key areas in existing laws that can be improved

The chief justice urged the centre to look into low pensions being given to district judges elevated to High Court. Doing justice is the duty of rulers and as it has to be done by the judges with accuracy  and honesty, they deserve an angelical status

The churning in Dhaka is an opportunity for China to strengthen its foothold in the region. India will have to mitigate this as the ouster of Sheikh Hasina has put paid to the benefits it enjoyed under her leadership

As the first tribal to occupy the Presidential throne, Droupadi Murmu is undoubtedly a trailblazer and inspiration for the so-called backward classes in India. Yet, that idiomatic glass ceiling is still a historical and political reality.

R2P is a tentacular right that applies to all aspects of life. It took an unexpected turn recently in a case of religious rite, with the Madras High Court saying that the right also extends to one’s spiritual orientation 

The Examination has been controversial and divisive ever since its introduction and needs to be overhauled so that good law students who have spent years studying are nurtured to become good advocates 

By Pawan Kumar In 2024, with global internet users surpassing five billion, the pervasive influence of the digital world on our daily lives is undeniable. The Internet has become an integral part ...