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A recent case in the Delhi High Court exposes a harrowing tale of blatant subversion of a welfare scheme enacted for extending the benefit of quality education to the economically weaker sections of society by the more affluent and well-connected

The controversial observations made by the Calcutta High Court which advised young girls to “control sexual urge” have been described as “objectionable and unwarranted” by the Supreme Court which has asked judges to refrain from expressing “personal views or preach”

The electoral bonds scheme was launched with the stated idea to ensure transparent and clean political funding and reduce unnamed cash contributions. Of late, however, the effectiveness and potential misuse of the scheme have raised questions and the matter has reached the apex court

Though India does not recognise rape by a woman, there are nuances in law by which she can be prosecuted for rape or gang rape. This makes it imperative to have gender neutral laws on rape

On the 10th Human Rights Day, National Human Rights Commission Chairperson JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR MISHRA highlighted the work done by the statutory body during his tenure. In an exclusive interview with RAJSHRI RAI, editor-in-chief, APN channel, he recounted the action taken by the Commission in critical areas and laid bare the blueprint for further action

A delegation of Sri Lankan Tamils, now visiting India, trying to drum up support, say they are being persecuted in their country, and that their religion is being held against them by the government. Here are some legal excerpts from an interview with APN channel

The former V-C of DU looks at an apex court ruling which quashed the reappointment of Kannur University V-C and said governors acting as chancellors are not bound by the advice of the council of ministers

With around a year for Dr DY Chandrachud’s term to end, it’s time for a report card on his achievements and failings. He came with dreams and a passion to set the house in order. How successful was he?

By Inderjit Badhwar The most striking aspect of the recent elections in five states was the nine percent upward vote leap of the BJP defying a persistently anti-incumbency atmosphere in Madhya Pra...

The BJP’s win in the state can be attributed to its various schemes targeting women and a well-planned strategy to infuse cash into their bank accounts