In a groundbreaking decision with wide-ranging consequences for infrastructure governance in India, the Supreme Court on July 30, 2025, reiterated the constitutional duty of the State to provide safe, well-maintained, and motorable roads in the… Supreme Court Reiterates State’s Duty to Maintain Roads as a Fundamental Right Under Article 21
The Indian independence movement changed shape and form in many ways. Its leaders came from diverse social backgrounds, including lawyers. Their legal knowledge and experience made them aware of British oppression and inspired their calls… Five Indian Revolutionary Lawyers Who Shaped the Freedom Struggle
The Right to information act enacted in 2005 is a very powerful tool in India that allows citizens to get information from the government . This uses the information to hold the government accountable to… Empowering Citizens: A look at the Right to Information Act
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, was rocked by a series of seven bomb blasts on July 11, 2006. Aimed at its suburban railway service—a vital transport system used by millions of daily commuters. The… Mumbai Train Blasts Case: Bombay High Court Acquits All 12 Accused
The person’s autonomy has been greatly affected by several factors such as urbanisation, change in social norms, resulting in the emergence of live-in relationships. These are relationships act as a model alternative to traditional forms… Live-in Relationships in India: Between Legal Recognition and Social Resistance
When, in 2023, BNS was enacted, replacing the colonial law, i.e., Indian Penal Code (IPC), it was considered as modernization of criminal law. It was a promising act to move towards more clarity and reform,… Hate Speech V. Freedom Of Speech: A Constitutional Tightrope
Recently, on May 20, 2025, a bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Justice G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshmi Narayan, passed a landmark judgment. In the judgment, it was held that same-sex partners are capable… Madras High Court Recognizes Same-Sex Couples As Family
In the context of Indian agency law, particularly Chapter 10 of the Indian Contract Act, the law traditionally treats the agent as a human acting on behalf of a human principal. This legal framework has… Artificial Intelligence Agency in Indian Law
India has recently unveiled its Income Tax Bill for 2025, intended to replace the longstanding Income Tax Act of 1961. The new legislation notably introduces significant digital enforcement powers, aiming to streamline compliance. Although lawmakers… Income Tax Bill, 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis
On May 26, 2025, the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI BR Gavai, proposed the transfer of 21 High Court judges and 4 Chief Justices across India. This important reorganization aims to improve both the… Transfer Across High Courts: Judicial Realignment 2025 by the Supreme Court Collegium