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Is the Gender Stereotypes Handbook truly too aspirational for our courts?

CJI Surya Kant’s proposal misses the point that the 2023 Handbook could be made more accessible to trial judges, not through ‘fine-tuning’, but through supplementary training.

Justice Sreedharan holds Court

Our Constitution First newsletter this week looks at a progressive order from the Allahabad High Court.

Supreme Court calls digital arrest frauds “robbery and dacoity”; presses RBI on banking safeguards

The Court questioned banks’ failure to flag suspicious transactions and directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to implement a nationwide SOP to curb digital arrest scams.

Citizens of West Bengal have been targeted by SIR, argues Mamata Banerjee in the Supreme Court

Appearing in person before the Supreme Court, Mamata Banerjee alleged that 58 lakh voters were deleted in the draft SIR by micro-observers from BJP-ruled states, while the ECI claimed the state government failed to provide adequate officers.

Justice Sujoy Paul recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court

Justice Paul’s appointment recommendation trails the appointment of several chief justices across High Courts earlier this month.

Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque sworn in as Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court

Justice Mustaque is the sixth chief justice appointed to a High Court in the span of a week.

Over two days, Meghalaya, Patna, Kerala and Jharkhand get new chief justices

Despite Justice Revati Mohite-Dere’s appointment as Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, India has only two women chief justices for its 25 High Courts.

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Chief Justices across five High Courts

Following the recommendations, Justice Revati Mohite Dere is set to be the chief justice of the Meghalaya High Court, with the High Courts of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Patna also set to get new chiefs.

What happens when a High Court judge refuses to be transferred despite the President’s order?

The controversy around Justice Nisha Banu’s transfer to Kerala HC opens up unsettled constitutional debates on judicial transfers and Article 217(1)(c).

West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court seeks ECI’s response on plea for Central Armed Police Force deployment

“We cannot allow the law to be taken into someone’s hands,” CJI Kant observed, emphasising that the ECI has to act if there is a law-and-order situation.

“We will appoint VCs if CM & Governor can’t reach consensus”: SC in Kerala universities case

Appearing for the Kerala government, Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta informed the Court that the Chancellor (the Governor) had filed an affidavit explaining his decisions taken by him.

The Perils and Discontents of ‘Swadeshi’ Jurisprudence

An insistence on a ‘Swadeshi’ interpretation without addressing the question of social inequities in our society will roll back our progress on constitutional governance and liberties.

‘ECI cannot undertake citizenship verification; while conducting SIR, it amounts to indirect NRC’, SC told

Senior Advocate A.M. Singhvi argued that the ECI was exceeding its constitutional mandate by turning the electoral roll revision into a citizenship determination process.

Maharashtra local bodies election: SC directs polls to remaining bodies; reservation capped at 50%

The matter has now been referred to a three-judge bench and listed for January 21, 2026.

Delhi air pollution: Court has no magic wand; only experts can find solutions, says SC

The Chief Justice reiterated that only scientific and expert assessments can guide meaningful policy responses.

Justice Surya Kant takes the mantle as India’s 53rd Chief Justice

The oath ceremony took place this morning at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, now renamed Ganatantra Mandap.

As Elections near, Thol Thirumavalavan takes Tamil Nadu’s SIR to the Supreme Court; highlights burden on Dalits, Adivasis, and working class

The petition argues that the Election Commission’s rushed revision exercise is arbitrary, lacks statutory basis and risks disenfranchising marginalised voters.

A Dalit Chief Justice in a Hindu majoritarian India

Over the past decade, the new normal has been an increasing decline in standards of judicial independence and integrity. As the 52nd chief justice retires, we reflect on his complicated legacy as a jurist, an administrator, and a Dalit chief justice in a withering democracy.

93 of 129 names approved for HC appointments: CJI Gavai reveals data on Collegium appointments to High Courts under his tenure

Justice Gavai has followed the practice initiated by his immediate predecessor, Justice Sanjiv Khanna

No timelines for Governor/President to act on Bills for assent, no deemed assent; decisions under Articles 200 & 201 not justiciable, says Supreme Court

Emphasising that courts cannot prescribe “judicially mandated timelines,” nor invoke Article 142 to create “deemed assent,” the Bench overruled the Court’s April 8 judgment.

Presidential Reference on Governor’s Timelines: Supreme Court to Deliver Advisory Opinion today

President Droupadi Murmu, invoking Article 143(1), had referred 14 questions to the Court on May 15, 2025.

Supreme Court Strikes down Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 provisions relating to appointment & tenure of tribunal members

The Court noted that the Centre had effectively brought back what had already been quashed in previous rulings.

Kerala government moves Supreme Court seeking deferment of SIR, cites clash with local body polls

In a petition filed through the Chief Secretary, the State said the manner in which the SIR is being undertaken is “not conducive to the democratic polity of the country”.

SC issues notice to ED on ex-Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji’s plea to relax bail conditions

During the proceedings, the ED opposed any dilution of the bail conditions.

‘Delhi pollution very serious, masks no protection’, says SC; asks lawyers to appear via video conference

On Wednesday, the Court had asked Punjab and Haryana governments to inform it of the concrete steps being undertaken to address crop-residue burning.

SC seeks Centre’s response to plea for judicial probe into Air India Boeing 787 8 Dreamliner crash

The Centre, through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, meanwhile maintained that no blame was being cast on the pilot.

Judgment Summary: Surendra Koli’s acquittal in Nithari killings after 16 years on death row, and why curative jurisdiction remains crucial

The acquittal brings to fore the immense significance of the Supreme Court-innovated extraordinary jurisdiction of curative, specifically in cases concerning life and liberty and death penalty.

SC directs removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and public transport hubs

The Court further held that it would be the duty of local authorities to identify, capture, and relocate stray dogs from these institutions/areas to authorised shelters after vaccination and sterilisation.

“No one can blame the pilot,” notes SC while hearing plea seeking fair probe into Air India’s London bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash

The petitioner argued that the ongoing inquiry by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau lacked independence and raised apprehensions that the pilot might be unfairly held responsible for the tragedy.

One Year of the AMU Judgment: A six-decade old question and an incomplete answer

The 7-judge bench decision did not truly resolve the legal dispute, instead pirouetting around its core, shadowboxing with half-arguments while leaving the heart of the matter suspended in mid-air for a 3-Judge Bench to factually determine.

“Avoiding bench not fair to the Court”: CJI Gavai expresses strong displeasure over AG’s adjournment request in challenge to Tribunal Reforms Act

Questioning the AG’s suggestion to refer the matter to a Constitution Bench, CJI Gavai had pointedly asked, on November 3, whether this was a “ploy” to avoid his Bench.

Supreme Court set to issue directions to regulate feeding of stray dogs in government buildings and institutional premises

The Bench took note of the affidavits filed by the various States and Union Territories regarding compliance with the Animal Birth Control Rules.

A complete judgment summary: Supreme Court lays down safeguards against summoning lawyers representing accused by investigating agencies

Our summary of the Supreme Court's 78 page judgment, which practitioners have claimed "has far-reaching implications for the future".

‘A case of silencing dissent under the garb of national security’: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife tells SC in amended plea challenging his detention

The petition notes that Wangchuk’s decades of contributions to education, innovation, and green technology have strengthened, not undermined, India’s interests.

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries of States, UTs over non-compliance of orders in stray dog menace case

On August 22, a three-judge Bench comprising Justices Nath, Mehta, and Anjaria had modified its earlier August 11 order on stray dogs, clarifying that captured dogs must be sterilised, dewormed, vaccinated, and released back to their original localities.

Justice Surya Kant takes the baton

As CJI Gavai recommends Justice Kant to succeed him as India’s 53rd chief justice, The Leaflet looks back at his judicial legacy, spanning from upholding the revocation of Article 370 to granting bail in many high stakes matters.

The longer the wait, the weaker the Watchdog: Why the upcoming hearing on challenges to the 2023 Election Commission Act matters

With each passing month of the 2023 law remaining under enactment, a process solidifies in which the executive imposes power on the organ charged with overseeing it.

‘Focus should remain on pressing cases,’ Supreme Court urges shoe-throw incident targeting CJI Gavai to “die a natural death”

“Consent from the Attorney General has already been granted for contempt proceedings. Social media is going wild over it,” SCBA President Vikas Singh said, pressing for an early hearing.

Bursting of green firecrackers allowed in Delhi-NCR for Diwali but under strict conditions, notes Supreme Court

Invoking the principle of proportionality, the Court said a “balanced approach” was required to reconcile the citizens’ right to celebrate festivals with the imperative of protecting public health and the environment.

Supreme Court declines to entertain plea for SIT probe into Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ allegations in Karnataka

Refusing to entertain the PIL, the Court observed that the petitioner was free to approach the Election Commission of India (‘ECI’) instead.

SC to hear on November 12 Uddhav Thackeray’s plea against allotment of ‘Bow and Arrow’ symbol to Eknath Shinde Group

The controversy stems from the Election Commission’s order of February 17, 2023, which recognised Eknath Shinde’s group as the “real Shiv Sena” and allotted it the party’s reserved election symbol.

Supreme Court issues notice to Union on Sonam Wangchuk’s wife’s plea against detention

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Angmo, argued that the detention was illegal under Article 22 of the Constitution as the grounds of detention had not been furnished to the family.

‘A blatant casteist attack on the Supreme Court’: Lawyer’s assault on CJI Gavai over last month’s remarks explained

While there have been past instances of Supreme Court judges facing physical attacks by disgruntled litigants, this one seems to be inspired by hatred towards CJI Gavai, who hails from a Dalit, Buddhist background.

Vantara case: When it comes to SIT honorariums, the Supreme Court has followed no rhyme, no rhythm

In its September 15 order greenlighting Ambani’s Vantara project, the Supreme Court issued an honorarium of 9 lakhs to the three SIT members which concluded investigation in only 17 days. A broader question arises: should there be a consistent framework to determine SIT honorariums?

In latest appointments to Allahabad HC, government withholds names of two lawyers - among them the sole Muslim candidate

Although the government cleared the names of 24 judges, it did not approve the names of advocates Adnan Ahmad and Jai Krishna Upadhyay.

Constitution Bench reserves verdict on judicial officers’ eligibility for district judge posts under Bar quota

Over three days of hearings, the top Court heard contentions surrounding its 2020 decision in the Dheeraj More case which had noted that only practising advocates with seven years of continuous practice were eligible for direct recruitment to District Judge.

How Long is Too Long? Umar, Gulfisha, Sharjeel and the Crisis of Credibility in Indian Courts

Release of the Delhi riots conspiracy prisoners, who continue to face incarceration for five plus years without a trial, is no longer a legal issue. It is a test of this nation's moral conscience.

Justice Pancholi’s appointment overlooked key potential CJIs from underrepresented HCs and minority communities

In her reported Collegium dissent, Justice Nagarathna suggested Justice Pancholi’s elevation to be “counterproductive”. The Leaflet’s analysis shows why the appointment does not align with the Collegium’s own criteria on appointments and the potential CJIs who were overlooked.

14 High Court judges recommended for transfer by Collegium even as reasons for transfer remain undisclosed

Among those recommended for transfer by the Collegium are Justices Arun Monga, who assumed charge in the Delhi HC only one month ago, and Atul Sreedharan who had taken suo motu action against BJP minister Vijay Shah.

Supreme Court Collegium can’t dictate names to HC Collegium for recommendation for judgeship: CJI Gavai

The remarks came in response to SCBA President Vikas Singh’s observation that lawyers appointed to the High Court bench were often drawn from those appearing before HC judges, even as other eligible candidates were overlooked.

“The institution failed me”: Judge Aditi Gajendra Sharma’s account of defiance

Judge Aditi Sharma resigned on July 29 after the judge against whom she raised allegations of harassment was greenlit by the Collegium for elevation. We provide a brief recall of a story that must be remembered.

Taking the Sri Lankan Mission to the Madras HC?: Querying jurisdictional immunities

In February, a Single Bench of the Madras HC declined the application of jurisdictional immunities for the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission. Last month a Division Bench stayed it. The case brings to fore interesting questions on jurisdictional immunities, and the applicability of diplomatic immunity.

Why did the top Court refuse to gag mediain the Dharmasthala case?

As allegations of mass burials in the Dharmasthala temple stirs national debate, the Supreme Court’s refusal to interfere with the HC’s order lifting a gag order is a step in the right direction for press freedom.

Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Privilege Committee summons 16 advocates, two senior advocates, amidst bench hunting allegations

The committee is of the prima facie view that there could be foul play on behalf of advocates appearing for real estate builder Roop Bansal.

Bench led by Justice Pardiwala modifies August 4 order prohibiting Allahabad HC judge to hear criminal matters over “erroneous” order

The move follows serious reservations expressed by CJI Gavai against the order, and a letter signed by thirteen senior judges of the Allahabad HC calling to defy the Supreme Court’s order.

Pot calling the kettle black?

As the Supreme Court recalls its controversial strictures against Allahabad HC judge, one story is put to rest. However, the repeating issue of overlordism and undignified criticism by higher court judges remains an issue far from resolved, with domino implications on our entire judicial system.

Platforms in the dock: The changing rules of internet liability

Recently in Isha Foundation’s case, the Delhi HC directed Google, X Corp and Meta to pull down a video defaming Jaggi Vasudev, bringing focus to a larger debate: To what extent should platforms be pulled in as co-defendants for simply providing the venue?

What is the Kerala HC’s new AI policy all about? And what more is needed?

The new AI policy is rigorous, codifying AI’s use as an assisting tool in our courtrooms. But how far can India’s courts go without robust digital infrastructure, judicial education, and focussed investments by the Supreme Court and BCI?

A Delhi district court’s ‘modesty’ verdict goes one step ahead in de-normalising misogynist slurs

Tackling the perils of digital misogyny head on, the court’s decision acknowledges that gendered-abusive words, such as ‘r***i’, are a way to reassert male dominance.

A High Court directive curbing automatic remand for social media posts lays bare the persistent gaps in law and enforcement

The Andhra Pradesh HC’s recent circular, which directs judicial magistrates to comply with the SC decisions in Pratapgarhi and Arnesh Kumar, is a welcome move, but exposes faultlines.

Union notifies five transfers to Delhi HC, reshuffles seniority hierarchy

Following the move, Delhi HC’s strength has shot up to 40, as seniority of Justice Pratiba Singh drops to fifth.

Union appoints new chiefs for Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna and Jharkhand HCs

In the latest move, chief justices among four High Courts have been reshuffled.

Delhi HC directs journalists seeking access to CIC hearings to consider approaching Supreme Court; refuses plea

The petition filed by journalists including Saurav Das and Kunal Purohit sought to access reasoning that it performs quasi judicial functions, and its public scrutiny by the public was crucial.

Bombay HC’s ruling that POSH does not apply to women advocates shows independence of legal profession should not become loophole

The High Court’s decision, while noting the non-existence of employer-employee relationships, fails to take account of the changing nature of the workplace.

In the Andhra Pradesh HC’s recent decision on transgender women’s rights in marriage, a reaffirmation of their legal identity as women

In its decision of June 16, the Andhra Pradesh HC has reaffirmed that trans women are to be treated as women under Indian criminal law. Beyond marriage, the judgement concretises a long-fought battle for dignity.

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 36 judges for High Courts, including seven women judges

In the recent spate of recommendations, only seven are women, and the opacity surrounding when the names were first flagged by HCs and how much time the SC Collegium took to finalise them, remains.

All India Lawyer’s Association for Justice revives demand for in-house inquiry against Justice Shekhar Yadav, seven months after hate speech

A recent report has suggested that the SC stopped short of an in-house inquiry against Justice Yadav after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat claimed exclusive jurisdiction. A progressive lawyer’s body has now revived a long-stalled push to initiate enquiry and demand unconditional apology from the Allahabad HC judge.

Five noteworthy judgements of Justice N.V. Anjaria, among the latest appointees to the Supreme Court

As a puisne judge of the Gujarat HC and chief justice of the Karnataka KC, Justice Anjaria delivered crucial decisions, from tracing a balanced jurisprudence on money laundering to calling out political abuse in criminal matters.

Our subordinate court judges need case administrators, not court managers

The release of a convict by the Allahabad HC last month after 48 years of entangled criminal proceedings represented a broader crisis - the inherent complexity of judicial proceedings in India, and the difficulty of any one actor, including our subordinate court judges, in dictating the time and pace of cases. Would introducing case administrators in our courts, similar to Canada, the US and UK, which would free up the workload of subordinate court judges, be the saving grace?

Six noteworthy judgements by Justice A.S. Chandurkar, among the latest appointees to the top Court

Justice Chandurkar took oath as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 30. His momentous judgements range from the Kunal Kamra (2024) decision which ruled against government Fact-Checking Units, and a ruling on appointment of consumer forum members which upheld the separation of powers, to a controversial ruling on the Hijab ban.

The SC’s three year practice ruling is a case study in ‘indirect discrimination’

The mandatory imposition of a three year mandatory practice in the Court’s recent All India Judges Association case exacerbates women’s already precarious position in India’s legal and judicial fraternity.

A Bombay High Court verdict keeps intact Maharashtra’s constitutionally flawed property tax regime

Precedents indicate that the ‘pre-deposit’ condition precedent to appeal property tax assessments in Maharashtra violates Article 14 of the Constitution. Yet the Bombay HC’s 2014 verdict in Walchandnagar Industries keeps matters ambiguous, diverging from broader established jurisprudence.

Amidst bench hunting allegations in Punjab & Haryana HC, advocate makes unusual request to transfer bail matter to Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu

Following the unusual request, on May 28, Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul forwarded the matter to CJ Sheel Nagu for seeking his order regarding the listing of the case.

In one of the biggest reshuffles, Collegium recommends 22 High Court transfers

Following the reshuffle, the Delhi High Court is set to gain as many as five judges.

Collegium recommends new chief justices across Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna and Jharkhand HCs

If the recommendations to appoint Justices Sanjeev Sachdeva, Vibhu Bakhru, Ashutosh Kumar, V.M. Pancholi and T.S. Chauhan as chief justices are cleared, Delhi High Court will be represented by two High Court chief justices, even as High Courts of Orissa, Kerala and north-eastern states continue without any

Collegium recommends Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar to the Supreme Court, but no reasons stated for supersession of senior judges

Justice Anjaria stands at serial no.14 in the all-India seniority of high court judges, while Justices Bishnoi and Chandurkar stand at serial nos. 18 and 29. However, the Collegium’s resolution maintains silence on why senior High Court judges were superseded.

In-house committee found several mismatches between Justice Varma’s claims and evidence on ground

Sources close to the probe informed The Leaflet exclusively that, among others, Justice Varma falsely claimed that the room where sacks of burnt currency were discovered was accessible to any person who visited the residence.

As Justice Yashwant Varma defies resignation calls, CJI Khanna recommends removal

Justice Varma’s refusal to resign despite indictment echoes closely a similar decision by Justice S.N. Shukla in 2018 who despite a letter by the CJI seeking removal continued in office without impeachment.

29 High Court recommendations pending with government, 15 SC/ST judges appointed since November 2022: What the Collegium’s data on HC appointments tells us

While former CJI Chandrachud’s collegium appointed 12 judges related to sitting or former judges, the Collegium under CJI Khanna appointed two such judges

What are the options before CJI Sanjiv Khanna as the ‘Justice Verma’ in-house committee finally submits report?

While much now depends on the contents of the in-house committee’s report, we must remember that the in-house process is not a substitute for enquiry under the Judges (Inquiry) Act.

Having captured the legislature and the executive, the judiciary is the final bastion of the Republic that the Hindu Rashtra project is seeking to vanquish

The recent coordinated attack against the Supreme Court reflects the Sangh Parivar’s immense frustration with the sustained and stubborn commitment to the Indian Constitution of an important segment of the judiciary and the Bar

X Corp. v. Union of India: All you need to know about the Karnataka HC battle over Sahyog portal, censorship and the scope of the IT Act

According to information available with The Leaflet, the matter has been adjourned till 1 July 2025

Collegium recommends transfer of seven High Court judges, taking the tally to 15 transfers under CJI Khanna’s tenure

The latest resolution notes that the transfers are aimed towards better administration of justice and in the interests of inclusivity and diversity

How an efficient integration of AI into our judicial system could help realise “complete justice”

With just over 25,000 judges for 1.4 billion, India’s overburdened judicial system could learn from Germany how deep collaboration between courts and AI developers could improve case management and pattern analysis

‘A prophet without honour’: Can Assam’s Foreigner’s Tribunals pass an ex-parte order declaring a person an illegal migrant?

Between 1985 and 2019, Foreigner Tribunals in Assam have declared over 63,000 persons as foreigners in ex-parte proceedings. In the absence of a steadfast procedure to re-scrutinise these decisions, Assam’s citizens continue to be treated with indignity, stripped of their citizenship in their own country

This international women’s day, we must ask why gender representation continues to elude our judiciary

Data dictates that just over 11 percent of our High Court judges are women, several states have only one woman on the bench. The Supreme Court’s seven years minimum ‘continuous practice’ requirement for district judge appointments, which overlooks the fallouts of invisible care work by women lawyers in domestic set-ups, may be one of the reasons. On several broader aspects, the legal community must introspect.

Pune Porsche case: Amidst public outrage, was the Juvenile Justice Board’s original Order bad in law?

The nation-wide outrage against the Pune Porsche case, specifically, the conditions on which bail was granted to the 17-year-old, may appear warranted. Yet, an examination of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 suggests these conditions are in line with safeguarding minors while holding accountable those who influenced their actions.

Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice appointed National Green Tribunal chairperson

Delhi court grants regular bail to Brij Bhushan Singh in the sexual harassment case

Bar Council suspends advocate for using firearm in Delhi’s Tis Hazari court

Bhima Koregaon: Court asks NIA to provide Surendra Gadling copies of the police report and other documents under Section 207 CrPC

Mumbai court acquits two more in the Best Bakery massacre case

Bhima Koregaon case: Shoma Sen’s discharge application at NIA asserts discrepancies in evidence against her

Vodafone Idea Ltd ordered to reimburse ₹20 lakh to customer for his losses due to duplicate SIM card issued to illicit person

Varanasi district court clubs together all suits related to the Gyanvapi mosque

Why the recent NGT judgment on challenges to the environment approvals to Great Nicobar Islands project is highly flawed

Despite recognising that grave and irreversible injustice would be caused to the ecosystem, the National Green Tribunal simply refused to examine on merits the case made out by the appellants. It did so by restricting the examination of the appeals to whether requisite procedures had been followed or not.

Bhima Koregaon: Shoma Sen’s discharge application at NIA court claims lack of incriminating evidence

Delhi special court denies bail to Manish Sisodia in ED money laundering case

What does the acquittal of the accused in the 2002 Naroda Gam massacre mean?

Rahul Gandhi appeals against defamation conviction, says order suffers from infirmities and caused irreparable damage

Gandhi was convicted in a defamation case and subsequently disqualified from the Parliament. He has now filed an appeal against the order. He was recently granted bail and his sentence has been suspended till the final disposal of the appeal. 

Delhi excise policy case: Court sends Manish Sisodia to 14 day judicial custody

CBI court remands Manish Sisodia for two more days; he may still celebrate Holi at home

Jamia violence: Delhi court junks prosecution case against Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha, Safoora Zargar and eight others

Prosecution cannot force an accused to divulge password of his electronic device: CBI Court

Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court rejects plea for carbon dating of ‘shivling’

Civil suits seeking right to offer prayers at Gyanvapi mosque complex maintainable: Varanasi district judge

Kerala writer, accused of sexual harassment, gets relief again, because his victim wore provocative dress

Kerala writer, accused of sexual harassment, gets anticipatory bail on the basis of ‘regressive’ reasoning

Kohzhikode sessions court gives relief to Kerala writer Civic Chandran, accused of sexual harassment and under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, on specious grounds, despite the 2018 amendment to the Act, which seeks to make the bar against grant of anticipatory bail to those accused under it stringent.

Why the Competition Commission of India found the Amateur Baseball Federation of India in abuse of dominant position

War injury pension not to be disbursed for mere accidents: Armed forces tribunal

Bhima Koregaon: Surendra Gadling seeks time to reply to ED’s notice to record his statement

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair gets bail in Delhi FIR

Delhi High Court’s probe sought into how police got advance information about denial of bail to Alt News co-founder, Muhammad Zubair

Bhima Koregaon case: NIA special court rejects default bail application of five accused

Kashmir’s prominent wetland turned into a cesspool

Moments after securing bail in Modi-Godse tweet row, Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani re-arrested for ‘assaulting’ police official

Special CBI court upholds ACMM order to withdraw LOC against Aakar Patel

Twin setback to Aakar Patel: special court stays ACMM’s order to CBI to apologise to him, and asks him not to leave India without its permission

Relief for Aakar Patel: court directs CBI to withdraw LOC saying it infringed his valuable rights

Hate speech: Qawwali singer Parvaz arrested in Kanpur, sent to jail in MP

Court directs police to probe sedition charges against Karnataka minister Eshwarappa

Bhopal District Court orders Union Carbide India Ltd. and its convicted officials to present arguments from April 25-29 April; lists matter for final judgment on May 24

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid

Victory for JNU security guards as Tribunal grants interim relief from termination

NGT directs J&K admin to pay Rs 3 crores as interim compensation