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Scalping the Fans

The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that sought to tackle online ticket scalping, highlighting the judiciary’s limitations in compelling legislative action and regulating private entities

Justice in Limbo

How administrative inefficiencies in court registries delay justice, leaving litigants and lawyers in a quagmire of uncertainty

When Does Accountability Become Overreach?

The apex court has underscored the need for a pragmatic approach in applying Section 306 of the IPC, warning against its overuse in cases of abetment to suicide. Recent rulings have set a higher evidentiary bar for prosecutions, aiming to prevent misuse while ensuring justice for victims

Karnataka Demands Equal Safety Standards for All Schools

In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has mandated that all schools, including government-run institutions, comply with safety and regulatory requirements under existing laws. The Court underscored that the government must hold itself to the same standards it imposes on private institutions

Redefining Justice 

In the recent case of Rina Kumari vs Dinesh Kumar Mahto, the Supreme Court provided the much-needed clarity on the nature of proceedings under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC). W...

Another Missed Opportunity?

By Binny Yadav The iconic Bollywood dialogue: “Tareekh pe Tareekh” from a film released over three decades ago continues to resonate in 2025. India’s judicial system is overwhelmed, with around 51...

Top 10 Judgments of 2024

In 2024, the judiciary played a critical role in shaping the legal landscape of India, delivering judgments that upheld constitutional values, clarified laws and addressed pressing societal issues. H...

Wills, Witnesses, and Legal Wrangles

By Shaan Katari Libby A will is more than a piece of paper; it is a roadmap for the distribution of one’s assets, ideally designed to prevent disputes and ensure clarity. Yet, as recent rulings by...

Breaking Barriers

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

Pivotal Ruling

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

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