The Delhi High Court’s verdict on legal recognition of posthumous reproduction is a welcome step. However there is an urgent need for a comprehensive legal framework to address outstanding issues since it also raises important legal, ethical, and social concerns related to reproductive rights, inheritance and consent
The apex court has once again taken a strong legal stand for a poor-but-deserving candidate who was a victim of procedural technicalities and official apathy
A vanguard of women rights, the judge led a life committed to the legal profession. Her verdicts have been a reflection of her unwavering commitment to the jurisprudence of equality
The Bill introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament has sparked a heated debate and a deadlock. The stand-off has highlighted the limits and pitfalls of legislative initiative in minorities religious affairs
In a major policy shift, the Election Commission has decided to serve notice to the political party and not the star campaigner for Model Code of Conduct violations. Has this been done to insulate powerful wrongdoers?
In the rough and tumble of politics, defections mar democracy and cast a shadow on the constitutional morality of politicians, and often end up in courts. Can political will be mustered to stem the malaise?
The case has shown that though arbitration tribunals are expected to give clear verdicts with specialised judges, this often doesn’t happen. Cases then land in courts which are ill-equipped to handle complex disputes