IL Feature

The apex court recently held that “restraining someone from taking part in political activities as a condition precedent for bail would be violative of their fundamental rights” while quashing a condition imposed by the Orissa High Court. Such conditions imposed by lower courts are setting some bizarre precedents 

The Karnataka High Court has passed an interim order directing the state government not to proceed with the implementation of the rule in the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024, by which it would shut down commercial establishments that do not ensure at least 60% of their signboards or nameplates are in Kannada language

Petitioners in the Delhi High Court have highlighted the challenges faced by such persons in accessing audio-visual content in traditional theatres and online streaming platforms. The issue underlines the broader question of the right of individuals with disabilities to enjoy public and private spaces without discrimination

The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the so-called liquor scam is nothing short of a landmark case, politically and legally. Even as his supporters claim it is an act of political vendetta, there are signs of a sinister move to impose President’s Rule in the run up to the general elections. What are the possibilities?

Sexual preferences were once again the crux of a legal battle which unfolded in the Kerala High Court where the love affair of two women was taken in by the Court with raised eyebrows and a reprimand. A judicial intervention by the apex court, however, ensured that LGBTQ+ couple’s rights are protected from wanton intervention by courts and society

The recalcitrant governor had to be read the riot act by the apex court before he quietly swore in K Ponmudy as minister. Frequent run-ins with state governments have made some governors a force to r...

Charan Kaur, mother of Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala, gave birth to a child at the age of 58 through the technique in a private hospital. Legally, women above 50 years of age are not allowed to do this in India. It has now become a political slugfest

NCRB data shows that the rate at which juveniles are held guilty of crimes is much higher than the conviction rate for adults. As many of them are between 16 and 18 years, they are often tried as adults  

The IAS officer has had another face-off with the Haryana government, this time over his appraisal report. However, the apex court has sided with the state, leading to a setback to the honest officer

The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine a plea challenging the judgment of the Madras High Court related to downloading and watching child pornographic content privately. The High Court had ruled that this does not constitute an offence under the POCSO Act. However, the top court termed the ruling “atrocious”