Madhya Pradesh High Court Permits 19-Year-Old Woman to Live With Partner of Choice, Appoints ‘Shourya Didis’ for Welfare Monitoring
Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a 19-year-old married woman to reside with a partner of her choice.
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Mutation Proceedings Not Meant to Decide Property Title: Allahabad High Court Reiterates Limits of Revenue Jurisdiction
Allahabad High Court has held that disputes involving title to immovable property cannot be adjudicated by revenue authorities.
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Indian Family Law System Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Cross-Border Custody Disputes
In July 2025, an Indian court was informed by a distressed father that his wife had allegedly fled the country with their child.
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Delhi Court Grants Bail in AI-Morphed Image Case Involving Prime Minister and Bollywood Star
The decision underscores judicial caution in balancing individual liberty with concerns over digital misinformation and public harmony.
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From Recognition to Regulation: Transgender Amendment Act, 2026 Comes Into Force Amid Controversy
The 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.
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From Promise to Paradox: Justice A.S. Oka Exposes the Cracks in India’s Judicial
At 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
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Redefining Identity: Parliament Passes Transgender Amendment Bill 2026
Parliament 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.
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Decriminalising Compliance: Jan Vishwas 3.0 and the Shift from Punishment to Penalty
The 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.
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No More Easy Delays: Supreme Court Tightens Adjournment Rules in Major Procedural Shift
The 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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When Judicial Power in Action upheld the Constitution’s Supremacy.
If 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
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