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Supreme Court

Raising The Bar

Above: The then DMK Treasurer MK Stalin extending support to a bandh called by Tamil Nadu farmers associations on the Cauvery water dispute in 2016/Photo: UNI While a landmark judgment has allocate...

Issues of Propriety

The highest seat of the judiciary has been gripped by these two contentious matters and it could take some time to sort them out considering how complex they are ~By Sujit Bhar When the four ju...

Manipulating Indecisive Voters

Above: Exit polls of the 2013 Chhattisgarh elections being telecast on NDTV Can a plea to regulate such polls which impact voter behaviour and which supposedly damage the democratic ideal of free a...

Alive Even After Death?

A plea regarding the late CM J Jayalalithaa’s thumb impression on a document opens many questions about the relevance of Aadhaar data after a person’s demise  By Sujit Bhar On December 8, the Supre...

Prevention of Money Laundering Act: Relief in Sight

Above: Jignesh Kishorebhai Bhajiawala, son of Surat-based financier Kishore Bhajiawala In a judgment that has brought hope to many undertrials facing prosecution for money laundering, the apex cour...

Parsi Divorce Case: I Want to Break Free…

Above: A Parsi wedding showcases the unique culture and tradition of the community. Photo: formyshaadi.com/blog A petition has challenged the constitutionality of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act...

Sports Administration: The Legal Dribble

Above: FIFA president Gianni Infantino (extreme left) with AIFF president Praful Patel (in blue shirt) and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at the FIFA U-17 World Cup final in Kolkata. Photo: UNI A C...

Hindus’ minority status: Majorities as Minorities

Above: A lecture programme on minorities organised by the National Commission for Minorities in New Delhi. Photo: minorityaffairs.gov.in A petition contends that the Hindus, who are a minority in e...

Aadhaar Card: Link Up with Banks

The card has become a point of controversy as confusion reigns over connecting it with bank accounts and mobile numbers ~By Rajesh Kumar The confusion over whether Aadhaar details are needed fo...

Constitution Bench: Fixing Responsibility

The Supreme Court tackles a contentious issue—what action to take against those in authority making irresponsible statements. With hate speech on the rise, the matter acquires urgency and importance ...

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