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Anshika ChauhanThe decision underscores judicial caution in balancing individual liberty with concerns over digital misinformation and public harmony.
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Hency KushwahThe Transgender Amendment Act 2026 introduces medical certification and narrows identity recognition, sparking constitutional concerns over autonomy, dignity, and its departure from the Supreme Court’s NALSA judgment on self identification.
Read moreAnshika ChauhanAt the 45th JP Memorial Lecture organized by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, former Supreme Court judge Abhay Shreeniwas Oka delivered a deeply reflective and candid critique of the Indian judicial system
Read moreHency KushwahParliament has passed the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026, redefining transgender identity, introducing medical certification, and strengthening penalties, raising key questions about autonomy, legal recognition, and constitutional protections in India.
Read moreHency KushwahThe Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 proposes sweeping decriminalisation of 717 offences, shifting from imprisonment to penalties, aiming to improve ease of business while raising concerns about enforcement, deterrence, and administrative discretion.
Read moreHency KushwahThe Supreme Court has tightened adjournment rules, restricting delays to exceptional cases, mandating disclosure, and banning deferments in regular matters, aiming to curb misuse and speed up India’s judicial process.
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Siddhant BijoliyaIf a law or an order is found to violate the constitutional framework, the Supreme Court (SC) or High Courts can declare it ultra vires (beyond authority) and void
Read moreHency KushwahSupreme Court urges legal recognition of paternity leave while striking down discriminatory maternity provisions, affirming adoptive equality and redefining parenthood as a shared, gender-neutral responsibility beyond biological distinctions in India.
Read moreHency KushwahSupreme Court examines PIL seeking remedies for false criminal cases under BNSS, highlighting lack of victim recourse, misuse risks, and need for data, while balancing protection of genuine complainants.
Read moreHency KushwahThe Chief Justice of India has made a decision that could quietly reshape how justice is administered in the country’s highest court and the courtroom may never look the same again.
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