Binny Yadav

Five years after the February 2020 Delhi “riots”, the continued incarceration of activists like Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and Gulfisha Fatima without trial highlights a grave erosion of liberty. The Delhi High Court’s denial of bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act exposes how pre-trial punishment has become the new normal in India’s justice system

Even environmental activism must respect the limits of judicial authority, says the top court in a landmark ruling

The Supreme Court’s reversal of its August 11 order to “immediately remove” Delhi’s strays underscores the deep tension between public safety concerns and constitutional protections for animals, pushing the debate towards a long-overdue policy framework that balances the rights of both humans and dogs

Seventy years after Do Bigha Zameen seared the image of human beings hauling human beings into national consciousness, the apex court has struck down the practice in Matheran, framing it as a violation of human dignity and a form of forced labour

Should teenagers in consensual relationships face jail time under POCSO? The Supreme Court is being asked to decide

In a game-changing ruling, the apex court has recognised companies as “victims” under criminal law—granting them the right to independently appeal acquittals, a move that redefines justice for the corporate world

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?

Years after years and governments after governments, what remains consistent in capital Delhi is its choked and unbreathable air. People suffer not only because of toxic fumes, but also because of the chronic failure of political will

In a child-centric ruling with wide legal and moral implications, the Bombay High Court affirms that legal guardianship must be treated at par with biological or adoptive parenthood—especially in matters of institutional access and rights

A sharp rebuke from the apex court has thrown light on an uncomfortable truth—India’s legal profession may be losing its foundational training ground