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There is a growing consensus to classify crimes against the ecosystem as a global crime against peace in the Rome Statute. Experts say it’s high time safety measures are taken to save the planet

While various judgments have given precedence to eyewitness accounts over those of medical experts and convicted the accused, this can shake the confidence of the people in the justice delivery system

The National Green Tribunal’s decision to halt cruise ship tourism in Bhopal’s Ramsar wetland sends a powerful message about the paramount importance of safeguarding our natural resources and ecosystems. While tourism can bring economic benefits, it must not come at the cost of environmental degradation and pollution

The Delhi High Court in its recent judgment has rejected climate activist Disha A Ravi’s plea seeking modification of the “bail condition” that she had to seek the trial court’s permission “each time” to travel abroad. This is not the first time that the courts have imposed conditions while granting bail to an accused. It has been seen that many a time that justice comes at a price

The Bill has raised questions whether it is an attempt by the executive to control the judiciary. Is the freedom of advocates being compromised? Rajshri Rai, editor-in-chief, APN channel, delved into the matter in India Legal’s TV show

No one has been arrested so far for Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder and police investigations are still going on. So, what prompted Trudeau to escalate the issue and accuse India of his killing based on “credible information” on the floor of parliament? And follow it up with the expulsion of an Indian diplomat?

Slamming a petitioner who refused to pay maintenance to his wife and daughter claiming he was on study leave, the Madras High Court said his duty to them cannot take a back seat

The diplomatic crisis between India and Canada should not surprise either governments. Both sides know exactly what happened, where, when, why, and how. The tremendous power of electronic intelligence utilized by the “five eyes-nations” computing and analytical skills deciphered actions and communications around the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The five are the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia

The Delhi High Court has recently restrained the misuse of the name, image, voice and other attributes of persona, including the “jhakaas” catchphrase of actor Anil Kapoor for commercial gain. Acknowledging that such misuse can damage a celebrity’s right to endorsement, the Court also added that “fame for a person comes with disadvantages” and “this case shows that reputation and fame can transcend into damage”

The Kerala High Court has said that a mere dispute regarding paternity of a child is not reason enough to warrant an order to conduct the test. It can be done only in rare and exceptional cases