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
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
Two rulings by MP and Chhattisgarh High Courts have once again exposed the disturbing legal reality in India—that marriage remains a sanctuary for sexual violence and consent still ends at the altar
A recent judgement has reaffirmed maternity leave as a fundamental right under the Constitution, even for third childbirths and contractual workers—shining a harsh light on the chasm between law and lived reality for working women in India