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In a precedent-setting judgment, the Bombay High Court has upheld a 2022 Maharashtra regulation allowing rehabilitation projects within designated open spaces in cities—offering a transformative alternative to displacement 

Last week, a Supreme Court bench said that citizens must know about the value of free speech when posting on social media, but also exercise restraint in the interests of “fraternity, secularism and dignity of individuals”. That ruling acknowledges the challenge for laws and legislation regarding contentious output on social media 

As the Joint Parliamentary Committee weighs the Modi government’s ambitious proposal, constitutional luminaries and electoral experts raise red flags over political centralization and the potential erosion of regional voices

In India’s overcrowded courtrooms, justice is often not denied—it is simply delayed. With over 5.2 crore cases pending across the country’s judiciary, legal redress has become a long and costly ordeal. But what if the government itself—a party to nearly half of all these cases—could step back, streamline, and stop unnecessary litigation?

By Inderjit Badhwar In a world increasingly shaped by new alliances and shifting power equations, the question of where India stands—and more importantly, how it chooses to navigate these changing...

As New Delhi prepares to chair the new conclave in 2026, it stands at a crucial inflection point—leveraging the bloc to amplify its  global voice while delicately managing tensions with the United  States over de-dollarisation and trade

As the apex court recognizes that not all mediations aim to reconcile estranged couples, the evolving role of this process in matrimonial  conflicts redefines justice—not as punishment, but as closure

A fuel ban targeting petrol engines older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10—aimed at cutting Delhi’s pollution—was launched abruptly on July 1, but operational glitches and public backlash forced officials to defer enforcement until November

CJI BR Gavai has initiated suo motu proceedings to examine a trend in which the agencies, particularly the Enforcement Directorate, had summoned senior advocates for questioning in relation to the legal advice they offer to their clients facing criminal prosecution. This dangerous trend needs to be nipped in the bud

In response to misconduct allegations and dwindling public trust, the Collegium has introduced structured interviews and rigorous vetting to fortify transparency and confidence