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Returning to power with a vendetta, Donald Trump has turned the US government into a battlefield of retribution, empowering Elon Musk to dismantle institutions, override congressional authority, and upend democratic norms

The legal landscape may be on the verge of a significant shift as these professionals push for statutory recognition and a greater role in the profession 

Officially a dead language, ornate Latin phraseology and words continue to insert itself into judicial pronouncements in courts across the county. Has it passed its sell by date?

The apex court has emphasized the urgent need to depoliticize the appointment of public prosecutors, ruling that the selections must be free from political interference, favouritism, or nepotism

India’s debate over synchronizing elections resurfaces, balancing efficiency against federalism, diversity, and democratic accountability. Professor Ranbir Singh dissects the complexities

By Sujit Bhar Immediately after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman read out her speech for the Union Budget proposals on February 1, a meme started doing the rounds on social media. It went somet...

By Inderjit Badhwar In this issue of India Legal, we had a rich harvest of stories vying for our cover. Justice Kamaljit Singh Garewal’s thought-provoking commentary on the death penalty challenge...

This year’s awards reflect a stark duality—on one hand, the recognition of divisive figures aligned with the ruling ideology, and on the other, the celebration of unsung heroes whose quiet contributions embody India’s true spirit

The answer has been provided by Judge Anirban Das, Additional Sessions Judge, 1st Court, Sealdah, South 24 Parganas, in his well written and  commendable judgment. The judge remained steadfast and focused, in the face of tremendous public pressure, and the horrendous nature of the crime, and delivered justice to Sanjay Roy by saving his life 

In this  Legislative Assembly election, political parties are in a heated competition—not just for power, but for the most enticing giveaway—from providing free electricity to direct cash transfers. Despite the Supreme Court ruling in 2024 that pre-election freebies do not constitute “corrupt practices,” and directing the Election Commission of India to establish guidelines, enforcement remains lax.