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Strengthening democratic principles through election petitions

Judge P.K. Goswami aptly stated that “The right to challenge an election is conferred under the Act which is made in conformity with the provisions of Article 329(b) of the...

In a special hearing, SC bench hears petition on termination of pregnancy, expresses dismay over lackadaisical approach of Gujarat HC

Criticising giving a date for hearing after 12 days, Justice BV Nagarathna stated "How can the court stand it over to August 23? How many valuable days would have been lost by then!"

Times Now Navbharat conducts media trial over Gyanvapi Mosque survey, CJP sends complaint

Complaint states that news segment was more of a one-sided show promoting the host’s version of the “Hindu cause” or a religious/sectarian debate rather than a news room debate

Citizens demand CM Eknath Shinde prevents & prosecutes Hate Offenders: Maharashtra

A public petition is inviting signatures of concerned citizens demanding action of the state government against hate speech. Javed Akhtar, Ratna Pathak Shah, Kumar Ketkar, Tushar Gandhi among signatories

Five more ‘love jihad’ laws challenged before SC

The apex court had issued notice when CJP had challenged the anti-conversion laws of UP, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh in 2021

Indian Courts on Marital Rape, an analysis: fresh petition in SC

As all eyes are on the SC, that issued notice on a latest petition, CJP analyses the current position of courts and parliament on the issue of Marital Rape

CJP demands justice, reparations for Faisal’s family

The 17-year-old was picked up by the Unnao Police and brutally thrashed for flouting Covid Curfew; he died of a head injury

As it stands, we all know this country is being run by God: Delhi HC

The court has held that any authority responsible for obstruction of oxygen supply will be criminally liable

Gyan Vapi case: New petition admitted, notice issued

Yet another petition filed; this one demands all 5 acres be returned to the temple, and previously demolished temple structure be restored

Notice publication under SMA to verify credibility of persons: Centre to Delhi HC

A plea filed in the Delhi High Court has sought the setting aside of some Special Marriage Act provisions as it violates privacy

Karnataka HC seeks information from lower court on pending UAPA cases

This direction has been filed in a petition seeking establishment of an additional court for trial of UAPA cases

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