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Oral observations may not find their way into a formal order. However, they can leave a lasting impression on people, even if they are made in an offhand way. They also run the risk of diluting judicial accountability
India's online gaming sector faces regulatory challenges, offshore gambling issues, and tax evasion. A uniform national policy and stronger regulations are crucial for protecting domestic businesses, boosting innovation, and positioning India as a global gaming hub with economic potential
Litigation delays in India hinder investment, economic growth, and infrastructure development. Addressing these inefficiencies requires judicial reforms, improved court infrastructure, and proactive government action to create a predictable business environment that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth
This month the Supreme Court will hear a matter examining the scope of Article 141 of the Constitution which says that the law declared by the apex court shall be binding on all courts. The underlying issue centers on a test of legitimacy of legislative power or the Supreme Court’s power under Article 141.
He was awarded Padma Vibushan this year. One of the noteworthy aspects of his tenure at the apex court is that his judgements, particularly in the NJAC case, ran counter to what the government argued. The Padma award is a measure of his credibility
Jurisprudence favours a balance between free expression and the right to protection of one’s reputation. A Law Commission recommended that in India defamation be retained within the scheme of criminal laws. The tricky part still remains the search for the line of demarcation between acceptable speech and damage to one’s reputation
Created by the Constitution, the Supreme Court in the words of the first Chief Justice HJ Kania has 'goodwill and sympathy for all, but is allied to none.'
An anthology of writings and speeches of the eminent jurist, who passed away last year, contain insightful observations on perennial issues such as corruption and contempt of court. They will continue to be a reference point of many a debate on legal issues
Justice AN Grover was one of three judges superseded after having been a part of the majority in the landmark ‘Basic Structure’ judgement. He was also part of the bench which decided on the ‘Bank Nationalisation’ and ‘Privy Purses’ cases. Of the three it is ‘Basic Structure’ which left its imprint in other jurisdictions as brought out in an insightful biography of Justice Grover
It was an eventful year with consequential verdicts delivered by constitutional benches. We pick eight of them which impact events down the line. Other than judgements, there were other decisions at the apex court which evoked strong reactions from stakeholders
In 1983, IPC added Section 498A to protect married women from harassment at the hands of her husband. A law introduced with good intentions has been over the years turned in it's head. It has become in many instances of a breakdown in the marriage, a tool to harass not just the husband but also his relatives
The rule of law is undisputedly one of the most fundamental requirements of the democratic state. And, one ingredient that is essential for enforcing the rule of law is an independent judiciary. That independence can be realised by judges and no one else. As Justice BV Nagarathna said, it’s the “personality” of judges which will determine the extent of judicial independence and autonomy
The ongoing legal dispute between ANI and OpenAI raises critical issues around copyright infringement, data mining, and AI's use of copyrighted materials in India, highlighting the tension between content ownership and technological innovation
Accused wrongfully convicted and jailed for years suffer a “virtual death”. Allahabad High Court recently acquitted a person who was incarcerated for 13 years following a miscarriage of justice. It made an important suggestion, the court acquitting an innocent should be empowered to fix compensation that will be paid by the State for destroying a life
November 26 marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Almost obscured by the political stalwarts who played a key role in its making, but always acknowledged as the remarkable civil servant who threaded diverse needs into a coherent foundational document is Rau. He holds the distinction of also having played an important role in drafting Burma’s constitution in 1947
India’s legal aid system remains underfunded and inefficient. Only 1% of eligible individuals access free legal aid, with poor quality and low pay for lawyers contributing to the system's failures, leaving many without proper representation
Constituent Assembly had extensive discussions on secularism and all strands converged on two points: India’s legal architecture would not favour one religion over the other and the Western notion of separation of church and state was irrelevant here. Subsequent jurisprudence emphasised secularism with Indian characteristics is a part of the Constitution’s basic structure
The Collegium system was not part of the original Constitution, rather it was introduced later by a novel judicial invention—which is unparalleled in the world. But one of the prominent criticism is that the Collegium system has brought the judiciary and executive at loggerheads
Recent Supreme Court judgements have prioritised personal liberty, putting bail over jail. A judgement this month extended the logic to anticipatory bail, which will now be treated as a standalone appeal even when one is custody for an unrelated offence.
As the Indian Constitution and Supreme Court mark 75 years in January 2025, it's time to evaluate their equality promises. To understand how far the Indian State has been able to implement its “equality code”, one needs to understand what ‘equality’ actually connotes in the context of law and jurisprudence
Bail is not a privilege but a judicial process that is intrinsically intertwined with the fairness quotient of justice. What forms its basis is the presumption of innocence and hence right to live a life of dignity and liberty
The Delhi High Court directed the Union government to furnish the order, either redacted or its summary to Briar within 2 weeks
The CBI has sought a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said. The CBI took Ghosh and four other doctors, who were on duty on the date of the incident, to a special court for seeking permission to conduct the lie detection test on them #rgkarhospitalnews #RapeandMurderCase #kolkataprotest #doctorsdeath #polygraphtest #cbi
A major fire and explosion ripped through a pharma unit here on Wednesday leaving 17 people dead and 33 injured. The damage could have been worse but due to lunchtime fewer workers were in the plant when the accident occurred. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, will visit the site on Aug 22 and, has ordered a high-level enquiry into the incident, promising stringent action against the management in case of negligence.
The challenge of business recovery lies in balancing regulatory protections with realistic opportunities for revival. It is important to recognise that not all distressed companies are beyond repair, and not all promoters are incapable of restoring their businesses to health. One potential solution is to implement a tiered system within IBC’s Section 29A that allows for exceptions based on the promoter's past performance/conduct in business and their proposed resolution plan
