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Explore the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, a transformative legal framework designed to modernize, humanize, and decolonize India's evidence law.
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Legal Insiders
Overreaching Jurisdiction: A critique of the Supreme Court's adventurism for LGBTQIA rights
In its over-enthusiasm to protect LGBTQIA+ rights, has the Supreme Court exceeded its constitutional mandate under Article 142? A Delhi University research scholar evaluates the theme.
Know The Law
The Model Code of Conduct: Its Parts, Legal Enforceability and the Congress’ role in its genesis
Understanding the Parts, legal enforceability, and the Congress Party's role in the genesis of India's Model Code of Conduct.
Interview
Adv. Nazia Khan explaines how CAA will benefit Muslim women in India.
The non-Muslim population has dwindled dramatically in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Where have they gone? Does anyone know? Advocate Nazia Khan pointed out in an exclusive interview with Lawstreet Journal.
Know The Law
Poonam Pandey fake death incident: Indian laws on faking one’s own death
Know the legal consequences of faking your own death. Examining Poonam Pandey's pseudocide for cervical cancer awareness.
Tamil Nadu trekking tragedy: ‘Forest fire’, SC quashes FIR against Belgian in death of 13 people in a trekking expedition in TN
Supreme Court quashes FIR against a Belgian over a 2018 Tamil Nadu trekking tragedy, ruling the forest fire deaths as a natural calamity.
Centre appoints CJs of six High Courts
Union Law Minister announces appointment of Chief Justices for six High Courts, marking significant judicial leadership updates across the nation.
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Law officers should remain impervious to the politics: CJI [Read Speech]
CJI Chandrachud stresses law officers' apolitical stance and ethics at CLEA Conference, highlighting modern courtroom needs and equitable tech use.
‘Reputation is earned, needs protection', Law Commission for retaining criminal defamation as part of criminal laws
Law Commission of India backs criminal defamation to protect reputation as a right, balancing free speech with Supreme Court's stance and global context.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Supertech Founder's Review Plea on Arrest Grounds Under PMLA [Read Order]
Supreme Court rejects Supertech founder's plea against PMLA arrest judgment, affirming legal procedures and constitutional validity.
SC notice to Centre, states on plea seeking implementation of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act
SC seeks responses on plea for better implementation of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act to boost organ donation and save lives in India.
Actor Thalapathy Vijay Starts New Political Party 'TVK' for Change in Tamil Nadu
Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay founds Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to bring transparent, caste-free governance to Tamil Nadu, targeting the 2026 elections.
Hemant Soren sent to 5-day ED custody
Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in 5-day ED custody for a land scam. SC directs him to HC. Champai Soren sworn in as new CM amid ongoing probe.
SC refuses to entertain Soren's plea against arrest; asks him to approach HC
SC declines Hemant Soren's plea against arrest in a land scam, advises seeking bail from Jharkhand HC, highlighting the judiciary's procedural norms.
Sudhir Chaudhary Faces FIR for Alleged Casteist Remarks Against Hemant Soren
FIR against Sudhir Chaudhary for casteist remarks on Hemant Soren, sparking controversy over media ethics and caste sensitivity in Ranchi.
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WhatsApp has threatened to exit India if asked to “break end-to-end encryption”
WhatsApp has threatened to exit India if directed by law to break end-to-end encryption offered on its digital messaging platform.
26 April, 2024 12:36 PM
SC asks all naysayers of EVMs to avoid blindly criticising system; rejects pleas for 100% cross verification of VVPATs counts [Read Judgment]
SC rejects 100% VVPAT verification pleas, advises evidence-based criticism of EVMs to enhance trust in electoral processes.
26 April, 2024 02:43 PMTOP STORIES
Overreaching Jurisdiction: A critique of the Supreme Court's adventurism for LGBTQIA rights
In its over-enthusiasm to protect LGBTQIA+ rights, has the Supreme Court exceeded its constitutional mandate under Article 142? A Delhi University research scholar evaluates the theme.
22 April, 2024 10:48 AM
New criminal laws watershed moment for society: CJI [Read Inaugural Remarks]
CJI Chandrachud hails new criminal laws as a watershed moment, marking a significant overhaul for the justice system, emphasizing adaptation and technology's role.
22 April, 2024 11:26 AM
SC grants permission for medical termination of pregnancy of 14-yr-old rape survivor
Supreme Court grants medical termination of pregnancy to 14-yr-old rape survivor after assessing adverse health impacts, setting aside Bombay HC's decision.
22 April, 2024 12:14 PM
Criminal accused won more seats in 17th Lok Sabha: Amicus curiae report
Candidates with criminal cases won more seats in the 17th Lok Sabha than those who led lawful lives, an amicus curiae report in the Supreme Court said.
22 April, 2024 01:45 PM