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The chief justice said there is a need to change the mindset towards the district judiciary and to treat them with respect. Under his stewardship, this judiciary will blossom and grow and become bold and independent.

Implementation of the POCSO Act is riddled with shortcomings at the prosecution and trial stages, a report found. Acquittals are higher than convictions and evidence gathering is time-consuming.

The proposal to have a common ITR form for all taxpayers is a good move provided it doesn’t confuse them further. With some 40 questions to answer, that is easier said than done.

As India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, this year’s Constitution Day gains special significance. More so because the basic premise of the Constitution is under challenge. Eminent journalist, JP movement veteran, Constitution expert and President of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, RAM BAHADUR RAI spoke to SANJAY RAMAN SINHA on the constitutional challenges.

An SC order has stated that if custodial interrogation is not required in a case, anticipatory bail cannot be granted by itself. It is vital to see the nature of the offence and severity of punishment, especially in POCSO cases.

Of the thousands of workers laid-off by Elon Musk, about 70% are thought to be Indians on H-1B immigration to work visas. Under the current and complicated regulations in the US, someone working here on an H-1B visa has 60 days to find another H-1B position or must leave the US. Dealing with US immigration is neither quick nor easy.

Justice DY Chandrachud takes over as the CJI, expectations are high from the Bar. PRAVIN H PAREKH, president, the Indian Society of International Law and six-time president of the SCBA, goes down memory lane as he remembers the Chandrachud family and their contribution to the country’s jurisprudence.

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud is helming the judiciary at a crucial juncture when many sensitive issues are up for hearing. Naturally, expectations are high. Chief Patron of India Legal and former Chief Justice of India (CJI) MN VENKATACHALIAH spoke about his challenges to SANJAY RAMAN SINHA.

A judge is known by his dissenting verdicts. And Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, who is a champion of human rights and liberal values, has broken new grounds in jurisprudence by his forward-looking judgments. How will all this reflect during his tenure? Eminent legal expert PROF UPENDRA BAXI shares his insights with INDIA LEGAL.

Justice DY Chandrachud has been on the highest number of Constitution benches. He believes in the Constitution as a “transformative document”. SUBHASH C KASHYAP, former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha and an eminent Constitution expert, spoke to INDIA LEGAL on Justice Chandrachud’s new role as chief justice