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There is no wonder in Justice BV Nagarathna saying that fraternity is not properly understood. Modern India has increasingly seen a declining spirit of fraternity and rising indifference towards injustice as seen in the wrestlers’ issue

In an astonishing decision, the Court held that bulls can be regarded as “performing animals” and upheld the concept of ownership of an animal and an individual’s right to employ it in sports.

Some states have asked the public for suggestions for a draft UCC. Regulation of live-in relationships and giving equal rights to women in property are some of the issues that need looking into.

By Ashok Bhan After its dismemberment in 1971, Pakistan faces political and economic crises that could threaten its very existence. With the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the army...

Has the time come for the Supreme Court to suo motu articulate a cogent protection regime for the rights of those in prison or other forms of custodial confinement?

Artificial Intelligence has already invaded Indian farming. Huge advances have been seen with the help of AI-related tech. However, there remains the possibility of over automating the system, resulting in the loss of livelihoods of millions of farmers.

A simple, enabling legal provision is needed to prevent mummification of the living and to guarantee the right to a dignified life, including death.

The chief justice of India recently highlighted the use of digital technologies the Indian judiciary is experimenting with to make the judicial system more transparent, efficient and accessible. When it comes to free legal aid, however, access to law and justice through digital technologies has limited possibilities. The Pro bono Lawyering programme was launched in 2017 to achieve access to justice for all. However, pro bono lawyering has not yet become an alternative means to foster access to justice in spite of the IT revolution under Digital India.

The Supreme Court in a path-breaking judgment did “complete justice” by expanding its jurisdiction to grant divorce on mutual consent or by declaring irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Demographic dividend seems to be on the negative side in India. The most populous nation in the world might find this “crown” full of thorns, and that the country is driving down a road that leads to disaster.