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How accurate and legal are polygraph tests? Aftab Poonawala, accused in the murder of Shraddha Walker, underwent a polygraph test at the forensic science laboratory in Delhi. However, assessments of polygraphy by scientific and  government bodies suggest that the test is an imperfect or invalid means of assessing honesty.

As India renews its commitment to the Constitution, it’s time to assess how it has stood the test of time. Experts have said that while it is a sound document, it should also be flexible.

At a Supreme Court Bar Association event on the eve of Constitution Day, Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud reiterates the need for stakeholders to sort out disagreements between Bench, Bar and Executive,

Over the years chief justices have reiterated their faith in the spirit and values of the Constitution. India Legal takes a look at the faith reposed on the Indian Constitution by the present and former chief justices.

On Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud pay encomiums to the document that binds India together

Amid a spate of incidents of attacks on humans by pet dogs, Noida and Gurugram have introduced policies to curb the menace, including banning of certain breeds and hefty fines on pet owners.

Gangster Ejaz Lakdawala’s attempt to get a mosquito net in jail was rejected by the sessions court. But various judgments have reiterated that prisoners cannot be robbed of their right to live with dignity.

In a proposal to make India’s financial system resistant to climate-connected risks and assist Regulated Entities to deal with matters of a warming planet, the Reserve Bank of India is mulling over potential rules and regulations.

Courts have generally given preference to the convenience of the wife while deciding transfer petitions. However, in some cases, courts have said that the main consideration must be the requirement of justice.

The centre has again sought time from the Court to decide on demands to grant minority status to Hindus in states where their numbers are less than other communities. It said that the matter was sensitive.