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Both the IMF and the World Bank have consistently argued that the Indian judicial system is in urgent need of reforms. There’s a reason why global institutions tasked with economic and monetary policies are so keen on judicial reforms in India

Two horrific murder cases in Kolkata—one a brutal rape-murder in a government hospital, the other a chilling family massacre—expose the stark contrast in police efficiency when freed from political interference. The cases also shine a harsh light on the urgent need for long-overdue police reforms

A nation torn between democracy, extremism, and economic survival

The new Bill is undoubtedly a significant step forward in reforming India’s tax system, and is surely an upgrade over the existing law. It may not qualify to represent a complete transformation, but, undoubtedly, it is a very good beginning

The Supreme Court’s recent order, reaffirming maintenance entitlement even in a void marriage as per the Act, sets a nice legal precedent that could result in humane applications

A recent report revealed that the Supreme Court in 2024 commuted five death sentences to life imprisonment. Is the apex court’s approach signalling a shift in India’s approach to capital punishment?

As AI accelerates at an unprecedented pace, fundamental questions about privacy, data ownership and legal accountability remain unanswered. With global powers divided on regulation, the fight to protect individual rights in the algorithm age has never been more urgent

With millions of cases pending in Indian courts and justice delayed for countless citizens, a long-ignored constitutional provision—Article 224A—could be the key to breaking gridlock. But will the government act, or are we heading for a showdown?

Justice Nagarathna’s powerful dissent in the 2023 demonetisation case underscored a fundamental crisis in Indian lawmaking: the erosion of parliamentary supremacy through unchecked delegated legislation. There is now scope for thinking that parliamentary democracy is an integral aspect of basic structure which may not be amended away

As Parliament echoes with words, the future of INDIA bloc remains uncertain