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Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critically examines Indian matrimonial law, judicial paternalism, and gender bias, calling for gender-neutral domestic violence laws and equal constitutional protection for men and women alike.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court held that a wife pursuing her career cannot be termed cruel or accused of desertion, calling such views patriarchal and regressive.
Supreme Court refuses to hear pleas against cancellation of AOR Exam 2026 and asks aggrieved lawyers to submit representation to the CJI.
Supreme Court quashes BCI warning against advocate after both disciplinary committees found misconduct complaint baseless and motivated.
Supreme Court dismisses Ashwini Upadhyay’s PIL seeking regulation and monitoring of all institutions imparting religious or secular education to minors.
Supreme Court dismisses Pawan Kumar Ahluwalia’s appeal in KJS Cement dispute, upholding NCLAT’s share restoration order.
Jharkhand High Court issues 15 directions on illegal mining in Hazaribagh, holding continued inaction despite surveillance violates Article 21.
Punjab and Haryana High Court lifts ban on ZEE5’s Lawrence Bishnoi documentary, quashes Centre’s advisory over lack of legal basis.
ED opposes Jacqueline Fernandez’s approver plea in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar Rs 200 crore money laundering case, calls her an active participant.
NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after Rajasthan paper leak allegations. CBI probe ordered as questions arise over exam security and students’ future.
Supreme Court says judges must show patience and encouragement towards young advocates, warns against decontextualised viral court videos.
Supreme Court directs High Courts to fast-track bail hearings, avoid casual adjournments to governments, and ensure timely FSL reports.
Punjab and Haryana High Court lifts ban on ZEE5’s Lawrence Bishnoi documentary, quashes Centre’s advisory over lack of legal basis.
13 May, 2026 03:33 PM
Jharkhand High Court issues 15 directions on illegal mining in Hazaribagh, holding continued inaction despite surveillance violates Article 21.
13 May, 2026 04:17 PM
Kerala High Court upheld conviction under IPC Sections 354, 377 & 450 for sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, affirming Section 377 applies to minors.
08 May, 2026 11:30 AM
Madras High Court upheld contempt proceedings against advocates accused of disrupting remand hearings and pressuring a Judicial Magistrate.
08 May, 2026 11:38 AM
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,476 crore deal with BEL for advanced electronic warfare systems under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, boosting indigenous defence production and Indian Army capabilities.
08 May, 2026 11:51 AM
Supreme Court issues notice on AAP plea challenging suspension of Gujarat unit’s Instagram and Facebook accounts ahead of local body polls.
08 May, 2026 04:06 PM
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