Judicial Reforms in India: Delivering Justice in the 21st Century
Examining the critical issues within India's legal system and the urgent need for judicial reform to ensure timely justice for all citizens.
Electoral Rolls, Voter Rights & the Limits of Election Commission Power
Highlighting the importance of electoral participation, the Supreme Court criticizes the EC over voter exclusions based on 'logical discrepancies' in West Bengal.
Custodial Deaths, Capital Punishment & Sentencing Architecture in India
Examining the implications of the Sattankulam trial's sentencing approach to police brutality and the death penalty debate
Sattankulam Murder Case: A Landmark Verdict on Police Brutality
The Sattankulam verdict serves as a crucial reminder for law enforcement to uphold justice and avoid excessive force against citizens.
Custodial Torture and Death — Sattankulam Case & Police Accountability
Court's verdict emphasizes the need for police accountability and justice for custodial torture victims.
Judicial Independence, Contempt of Court & Free Speech
Analyzing the balance between judicial criticism, free speech, and the role of courts in public trust and respect.
When Courts Use the Wrong Words: Why the Language of Justice Matters
How the Supreme Court's Gender Handbook Is Trying to Make Indian Courts Fairer — and Why It Is Being Questioned
Supreme Court Ruling on Scheduled Caste Status and Conversions
Supreme Court's judgment outlines that Scheduled Caste status is exclusive to Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs, impacting conversions.
Supreme Court's Ruling on Creamy Layer Status for OBC
Understanding the Supreme Court's clarification on the creamy layer criteria reshaping OBC reservation policies in India.
Supreme Court Clarifies the Distinction Between Euthanasia Types
Justice J.B. Pardiwala elucidates differences between active and passive euthanasia in landmark judgment.
TDB's Bold Stand Against Supreme Court Ruling on Sabarimala
TDB's resolution against women's entry at Sabarimala signals significant political implications and a commitment to tradition.
Executive Discretion vs Rule of Law: The Debate on Punitive Demolitions
Allahabad High Court’s intervention and the constitutional safeguards against colourable exercise of municipal powers.
Supreme Court Forms Committee for Judicial Sensitivity and Compassion
New guidelines aim to enhance judges' sensitivity towards victims in vulnerable cases, responding to past judicial insensitivity.
Declining Confirmations and Rising Acquittals for Death Sentences in India
Examining the growing trends of acquittals in death penalty cases and their implications in the Indian judiciary
CJI’s Office Receives Over 8,600 Complaints Against Judges
Law Minister's response clarifies the volume of complaints and the oversight mechanism on judges' misconduct