The Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision has overruled a 2014 Madras High Court ruling, stating that advocates can indeed solemnize “self-respect” marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act’s Section...
A draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) note prepared by the Centre suggests a reimagined approach to the treatment of government officials summoned to court, especially in contempt cases....
Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, has released a 30-page handbook aiming to address gender stereotypes in judicial discourse. The handbook, intended for judges and legal practitioners, highlights...
In a groundbreaking legal victory, a group of young residents from Montana’s Missoula successfully sued their own state for violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful...
India is poised for a substantial legal transformation as key legislations are set to be replaced to align its criminal justice system with evolving societal values. The proposed...
The Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023 has been a significant development in the realm of media regulation in India. Introduced by Union Information and Broadcasting...
Amidst protests against Manipur violence, the Lok Sabha recently passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. The bill aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act,...
The Indian government has taken significant strides in the healthcare sector by introducing two crucial Bills in Parliament – the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, and the National...
The Union Cabinet has recently cleared two significant bills, namely the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 and the Mediation Bill. These bills aim to address important...
The Supreme Court of India has recently released new guidelines regarding the designation of senior advocates. These guidelines aim to streamline the process of conferring the prestigious ‘senior...