Law & Justice

Punjab & Haryana HC reaffirms the principles of bail jurisprudence by quashing the local surety mandate, protecting the fundamental rights of prisoners and prioritising liberty over geography.

In a case where the father of a NEET aspirant sought fair investigation into the suspicious death of his daughter, the SC in a pivotal July 2025 ruling, apart from intervening on that question went further: in establishing a comprehensive, binding legal framework to protect student mental health across India. An analysis of the Supreme Court judgment in Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.

Bench warns of contempt against top officials, demands arrests of absconding officers, and cautions against a “second custodial death” of key eyewitness

The NUJS sexual harassment ruling reveals how rigid limitation rules can silence survivors while branding the accused without trial.

International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq’s participation in the 415th Mysuru Dasara celebrations sparks political debate, but Karnataka government, judiciary, and public uphold the festival’s inclusive, secular ethos

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Shubha reflects a shift towards reformative justice that considers the social and psychological pressures affecting women offenders; while upholding the woman’s conviction for murder, the Court directed that she should be allowed to apply for pardon

Judicial intervention restores publication rights for some, but fragmented outcomes leave others gagged, underscoring the high stakes for investigative reporting

The Bombay High Court’s transfer of Sanatan Sanstha’s defamation suits reveals how free expression, fair trial rights, and accountability for ideological violence collide in India’s courts

After five years, the Delhi High Court was able to look the people of India in the eye and declare that the trial is “progressing at a natural pace”

Accused Savej, charged with ‘waging war’ and serious BNS offences for circulating a Pakistan-made video critical of PM Modi, released on bail; Court cites lack of criminal history, procedural lapses, and Article 21 right to speedy trial, raising concerns about misuse of stringent anti-terror provisions