Justice BR Gavai

In an age of spectacle and noise, the new chief stands apart—quiet, grounded, and deeply constitutional. He may only have six months at the helm, but his career, courtroom record, and moral clarity could leave a mark that lasts much longer

Even as Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar attacks the judiciary and is quickly followed by other BJP leaders, the scene seems set for another confrontation between the executive and the judiciary. With a new chief justice waiting to take over, it is an inopportune time for another face-off. However, this seems to be part of a global trend led by Donald Trump’s presidency

A judge’s comment blaming a rape survivor has sparked national outrage and led to the apex court’s intervention—and re-ignited urgent questions about gender bias, judicial accountability, and a deepening crisis in one of India’s most prominent High Courts

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Taking suo motu cognizance of a controversial judgment, the apex court has slammed the High Court’s ruling on attempted rape and ordered a stay

As Artificial Intelligence reveals its rogue face, the caution and  recommendations of the Supreme Court judge should act as template for future course of action to harmonize modern technology with rights of citizens

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With millions of cases pending in Indian courts and justice delayed for countless citizens, a long-ignored constitutional provision—Article 224A—could be the key to breaking gridlock. But will the government act, or are we heading for a showdown?

The Judiciary acts on the basis of an established legal dictum: an accused is awarded “presumption of innocence till he/she is proven guilty”, which means that an arrested person be treated with humanity, dignity and respect until he/she is proven guilty by the court of law. The apex court has now decided to examine whether arrest becomes invalid when the accused is not provided sufficient reasons