The barbaric gang-rape and murder of a lady doctor in the reputed government hospital has the state up in arms. The Calcutta High Court has taken over and ordered a CBI probe, leading to a major political slugfest. The situation is set to get worse
As the president completes two years in office, it is imperative to look back at her childhood, difficult days and crushing personal tragedies, and her emergence as a beacon of hope to all who despair
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recently commented that lower court judges should be more proactive in their bail decisions and should do so without fear of criticism. However, this may be easier said than done within the current justice system of the country
Mindless construction work in Aizawl is not only destroying the delicate balance of nature in this hill state, but is also set to destroy its economy in the long run. The Gauhati High Court has taken up the cudgels
The apex court bench recently declared that a 1995 judgment that had brought medical professionals under the Consumer Protection Act requires reconsideration
The Kerala High Court has recently laid down detailed guidelines on the very limited scope of cases where DNA test of children born to rape can be carried out. This is to protect the child in the future, said the Court
The Alternative Dispute Resolution system in India should also be allowed into some areas where it is banned today. With overburdened courts and a five-crore pendency, this could be a way out to cut down the growing number of cases
With the general elections around the corner, nearly 4.3 lakh people in India will be forcibly denied their right to vote. These are undertrial detenus in Indian jails, their criminality far from being proved. This is unfair