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What new Registration Bill says, why it was introducedSubscriber Only

June 21, 2025 14:26 IST

The draft Registration Bill aims to digitise registration of property documents and increase transparency. But a few concerns remain

Why Bombay HC upheld arbitral awards directing BCCI to pay over Rs 538 crore to Kochi Tuskers Kerala ownersSubscriber Only

June 19, 2025 19:29 IST

The Bombay HC passed a verdict on two pleas filed by BCCI challenging arbitral awards passed on June 22, 2015. Here is what the case about Kochi Tuskers Kerala is.

ANI vs YouTube content creator case: How Delhi High Court may draw a line on ‘fair dealing’ in IndiaSubscriber Only

June 13, 2025 17:37 IST

ANI also filed a case before the Delhi High Court against the YouTuber Mohak Mangal which pertains to trademark infringement, disparagement and defamation

Vidarbha’s ‘Zudpi’ scrub lands are ‘forest’ lands: how SC ruling has struck a balance between development and environment concernsSubscriber Only

June 7, 2025 16:59 IST

On May 22, the top court provided clarity on the usage of Zudpi lands, saying they cannot be converted without prior approval from the central government, and only after complying with the conditions laid down by the court.

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The Veeraswami case: When can a sitting judge face an FIR?Subscriber Only

May 22, 2025 11:46 IST

Looking for mechanisms to deal with complaints against judges, the SC developed the in-house inquiry, in which the Chief Justice of India (CJI) sets up a panel of judges to verify if there is a prima facie case against a judge.

Haryana YouTuber booked under Official Secrets Act for ‘spying for Pakistan’: What exactly has Jyoti Rani been charged withSubscriber Only

May 19, 2025 07:57 IST

Jyoti Rani Pakistan link, ISI spying case India: According to the police, Jyoti Rani was found sharing 'sensitive information' with a Pakistan High Commission official. What charges has she been booked under and what punishment do they carry? We explain.

The Maratha quota was a major issue in the Lok Sabha election and the Assembly elections held later that year. It is now expected to have an influence over the upcoming local body elections in the state

Maratha quota hearings to resume: Why has the process restarted, what’s happened so far?Subscriber Only

May 17, 2025 11:26 IST

A new three-judge Bench of the Bombay High Court will take up hearings that were paused after the earlier Chief Justice was transferred. Why led to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai to intervene in the matter at this stage?

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Before doors closed, 55 projects benefited from 2017-2021 environmental amnestySubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 07:23 IST

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down the original 2017 notification and the 2021 OM — along with all circulars, orders, and notifications issued to give effect to these two — as “illegal”.

FOR THE RECORD: The 14 questions President Murmu has asked the SCSubscriber Only

May 15, 2025 18:57 IST

Exercising powers vested upon her under Article 143(1), President Draupadi Murmu has made a 14-point reference to the SC for its consideration and opinion. Here are the 14 questions she has asked, published ad verbatim

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After President Murmu seeks advisory opinion from SC, can court overturn its R N Ravi decision?Subscriber Only

May 16, 2025 12:44 IST

President Droupadi Murmu has invoked the Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction under Article 143(1) of the Constitution to determine whether timelines can be set for the President and Governors to act on Bills sent by state Assemblies

Justice Gavai (left) is the son of Ramkrishna Suryabhan Gavai (1929-2015), who was a close associate of Babasaheb Ambedkar, and chairman of the Deekshabhoomi Smarak Samiti in Nagpur.

Meet R S Gavai, father of CJI-designate B R Gavai, the Ambedkarite leader who was Lok Sabha MP and Governor of Kerala and BiharSubscriber Only

May 12, 2025 20:02 IST

Justice Gavai, who will become India’s second Dalit CJI on May 14, has spoken of his father’s association with the Congress party. What is this connection?

Demolitions underway at Chandola talav na Chhapra in Ahmedabad, on April 29.

Why Gujarat HC rejected pleas against demolition of suspected Bangladeshi immigrants’ homes in AhmedabadSubscriber Only

May 9, 2025 11:12 IST

What is the case, and what was the High Court’s rationale? How was it linked to the Pahalgam terror attacks? We explain.

Question before SC: are ‘unopposed’ election victories unconstitutional?Subscriber Only

April 27, 2025 17:40 IST

The petition argues that not holding the election in case of a single candidate prevents voters from choosing the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option, and amounts to a violation of their fundamental right.

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Indus Waters Treaty, Simla Agreement ‘in abeyance’: What this meansSubscriber Only

April 26, 2025 08:13 IST

Treaties between sovereign nations are governed by a complex set of public international law rules. But at the end of the day, international law is not enforceable against the will of a sovereign nation

Activist and founder member of Narmada Bachao Andolan Medha Patkar, with activist Aruna Roy in the background.

Delhi LG Saxena vs activist Medha Patkar: The story of a 20-year-old case of alleged defamationSubscriber Only

April 25, 2025 18:52 IST

Patkar has been convicted of defamation. She was arrested, but was released on the condition that she furnishes the probation bond and deposits the compensation amount of Rs 1 lakh as ordered by the court. What did she do?

Explained: The many criminal cases against Gujarat ex-IAS officer, Pradeep SharmaSubscriber Only

April 24, 2025 18:19 IST

Sharma's five-year rigorous imprisonment sentence will begin in 2029, after he completes another five-year sentence handed out by the Ahmedabad Sessions Court in January. Here is what to know about the former IAS officer and the cases against him.

Why Bombay High Court referred surrogacy plea by divorced woman to Supreme CourtSubscriber Only

April 24, 2025 16:01 IST

The court observed that granting interim relief to her may have wider ‘repercussions’ and the same may lead to “commercialisation" of the procedure.

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No body no crime? How Mumbai court awarded life sentence to ex cop, absent victim’s bodySubscriber Only

April 22, 2025 16:44 IST

The court relied on technical and circumstantial evidence to arrive at its ruling to retrace a chain of events, while the prosecution established its case using the corpus delicti principle. Here is what to know.

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What are the key issues in the challenge to the new Waqf lawSubscriber Only

April 18, 2025 14:23 IST

The petitioners flagged a number of issues with the 2025 law, including the omission of ‘Waqf by use’, and the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards

This Word Means: Waqf by useSubscriber Only

April 17, 2025 18:40 IST

Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express

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SC permits ‘untainted’ teaching candidates to continue: All about the WBSSC recruitment scandalSubscriber Only

April 17, 2025 17:34 IST

WBSSC Recruitment Scam News: Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had upheld a Calcutta High Court verdict that invalidated the appointments of 25,752 teaching and non-teaching staff, saying the WBSSC selection process was “vitiated by manipulation and fraud”.

Bike taxis not banned by Karnataka HC, but likely to leave Bengaluru streets. Here’s whySubscriber Only

April 15, 2025 13:58 IST

The Karnataka High Court has effectively put the ball in the state government’s court when it comes to regulating bike taxi services

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Noida biryani case: the law against ‘spread of deadly disease’ that has been invokedSubscriber Only

April 10, 2025 13:33 IST

With respect to the incident in Noida, it is unclear how delivering chicken biryani instead of vegetarian biryani can spread a “disease dangerous to life”. Here's what the case is.

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Why SC ruling on Tamil Nadu Guv stands out: Sparingly used powers invoked, strong message sentSubscriber Only

April 9, 2025 14:03 IST

The extraordinary power to pass orders to do “complete justice” is sparingly used by the Court, especially when it involves other Constitutional authorities.

In a 1995 case concerning allegations of financial impropriety against the Bombay HC Chief Justice, the SC said there was “a yawning gap between proved misbehaviour and bad conduct inconsistent with the high office”.

SC judges to publicly declare assets: Recalling the 1997 ethics code which mentioned the ideaSubscriber Only

April 8, 2025 04:20 IST

A code of ethics that the judiciary adopted three decades ago continues to inform conversations on how judges should conduct themselves while performing their official duties.

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

WorldJune 25, 2025

President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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