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SC greenlights SIR, upholds ECI’s power to revise electoral rolls

The SC has upheld the ECI’s power to conduct SIR expressly stating that the contested process does not violate either election law nor rules; Court however directs that cases of voter exclusion should be provided routes and methods of adjudication

A Licence to Violate: Chhattisgarh HC’s ruling on marital rape exposes a legal travesty’

By extending the marital rape exception to unnatural sexual offences, dismissing a dying woman’s testimony, and ignoring Supreme Court precedents, the Chhattisgarh High Court has delivered a judgment that strips married women of their right to bodily autonomy

The Debate around Section 498A: Misuse or inappropriate application?

As Section 498A transitions into Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the debate over its misuse and necessity continues - can reforms strike the right balance?

Supreme Court disposes of PIL on cow vigilantism, declines micro-monitoring of state compliance

Despite acknowledging concerns over rising mob lynching incidents, the Court ruled that enforcing compliance with its guidelines should be pursued through High Courts and other legal avenues

Delhi high court strikes down illegal arrest: Reaffirms the right to immediate disclosure of grounds of arrest

The Delhi High Court ruled that the arrest of Marfing Tamang was illegal due to delayed disclosure of grounds, violating Section 50 CrPC and Article 22(1)

Are Indian anti-conversion laws targeting minorities or protecting the vulnerable?

Despite its claims to curb forced conversions, Rajasthan's Anti-Conversion Bill, 2025, imposes severe penalties, limits personal freedom, and jeopardises religious freedom, raising concerns regarding abuse, discrimination, and constitutional overreach.

India’s struggle to end manual scavenging continues

On January 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India passed a landmark ruling banning manual scavenging and manual sewer cleaning in six major metropolitan cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The Court's decision was prompted by continued state inaction despite multiple previous directives and legislation prohibiting the practice.

DU 2025 crackdown: Students detained, allegedly tortured

Delhi university students detained over wall murals on Bastar killings, allegedly beaten in custody

Delhi Police on Trial: Three court orders reveal collusion, cover-ups, and custodial torture by police officers during 2020 Delhi riots

Court rulings reveal selective investigation shielding BJP’s Kapil Mishra, wrongful prosecution of six men based on flimsy evidence, and custodial violence against Muslim detainees—forcing an FIR against a former SHO

Supreme Court: Calls for legal protections for domestic workers

Ensuring fair wages, social security, and dignity for India’s domestic workforce

Supreme Court seeks forensic report on audio recordings alleging Manipur CM’s role in ethnic violence

SC to review forensic report on leaked audio tapes purportedly featuring Manipur CM admitting to arming Meitei group; orders sealed submission of CFSL report before next hearing on March 24

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