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Balancing Constitutional Powers in a Democratic Setup

This editorial is based on “Tamil Nadu governor case: Judicial overreach, not constitutional interpretation” which was published in The...

19 Apr 2025 Judgements & Cases

India Justice Report 2025

Source: TH  Why in News?  The India Justice Report (IJR) 2025 has been released, presenting a comprehensive assessment of the capacity...

19 Apr 2025 Judgements & Cases

Legal Definition of Woman by the UK Supreme Court

Source: TH Why in News?  The United Kingdom (UK) Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the legal definition of a "woman" under the UK’s...

18 Apr 2025 Judgements & Cases

SC Upholds Due Process in Prayagraj Demolition Case

For Prelims: Supreme Court of India,  Article 21, Geneva Convention, Alternative Dispute Resolution  For Mains: Implementation of due...

02 Apr 2025 Judgements & Cases

Judicial Independence and Accountability

This editorial is based on “Upendra Baxi writes: What does justice mean in Justice Varma case” which was published in The Indian...

01 Apr 2025 Judgements & Cases

Indian and US Courts on Contempt

For Prelims: Contempt of Court, Supreme Court (SC), Chief Justice of India (CJI), Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, High Court, District...

27 Mar 2025 Judgements & Cases

Electoral Reforms in India

For Prelims: Election Commission of India (ECI),  Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC), RPA, 1951, EVM, VVPAT, ERONET (Electoral Roll...

18 Mar 2025 Judgements & Cases

Strengthening Tribunals in India

For Prelims: Tribunals, Supreme Court, High Court, Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), Judge Advocate General.  For Mains: About Tribunals,...

04 Mar 2025 Judgements & Cases

State of Madras vs V.G. Row Case

For Prelims: Supreme Court, Fundamental Rights, Restrictions on Fundamental Rights  For Mains: Restrictions on Fundamental Rights, Test of...

03 Mar 2025 Judgements & Cases

Marital Rape in India

For Prelims: High Court (HC), Supreme Court (SC), BNS, Section 377, Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Articles 14 (equality), 15 (non-discrimination),...

15 Feb 2025 Judgements & Cases

SC Plea for Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians

For Prelims: Supreme Court (SC), Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act, 1951), Election Commission (EC), Parliament, Administrative...

14 Feb 2025 Judgements & Cases

Use of Fingerprint Evidence in Crime

Source: IE  Why in News?  The investigation into the attack on a Bollywood actor highlighted the significance of fingerprints in solving...

30 Jan 2025 Judgements & Cases

Essential Religious Practice

Source: IE  The Bombay High Court ruled that using loudspeakers is not an essential religious practice protected under Article 25 or Article...

28 Jan 2025 Judgements & Cases

Debate Over National Anthem

Source: TH  Why in News?  The Governor of Tamil Nadu left the Legislative Assembly without delivering his customary address on the...

10 Jan 2025 Judgements & Cases

The Collegium Conundrum

This editorial is based on “The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days” which was published in The Hindu on...

07 Jan 2025 Judgements & Cases

CBI Exempt from State Consent for Central Employees

Source: IE  Why in News?  Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that CBI can register cases under Central laws, like the Prevention of...

07 Jan 2025 Judgements & Cases

SC Prioritising SLPs Disposal

Source: IE  Why in News?  The Supreme Court (SC) has started prioritising hearing special leave petitions (SLPs) cases with the aim to...

13 Dec 2024 Judgements & Cases

SC Quashes Telangana Land Allotment to Privileged Groups

Source: IE  The Supreme Court(SC) of India has quashed the Telangana government's land allotments to cooperative societies comprising Members...

26 Nov 2024 Judgements & Cases

Supreme Court Guidelines on “Bulldozer Justice”

For Prelims: Supreme Court, Article 142, Municipal Laws, Executive, Judiciary, Rule of Law, Right to Life with Dignity, Article 21, Article 300A,...

14 Nov 2024 Judgements & Cases

SC Allows States to Regulate Industrial Alcohol

For Prelims: Supreme Court, Important Judgements, Constitutional Bench, Centre-State Relations, Industrial Alcohol, 7th Schedule, Excise Duty,...

26 Oct 2024 Judgements & Cases