As Justice Sanjiv Khanna steps into his role as the 51st chief justice of India, he faces a formidable challenge: to usher in a Judiciary that is both progressive and vigilant, standing firmly for individual rights and the rule of law
As the apex court has struck down the twelve-digit unique identity number as age-proof, it brings clarity in potential legal cases involving compensation claims or matters involving age verification. The Court held that other official documents like the School Leaving Certificates can be used as proof for age
The death of the brilliant academic, who fought for human rights, and the cases of many others underscore the urgent need for reform in how the bail provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act are interpreted. Prolonged incarceration without resolution continues to violate basic human rights
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?