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CJP protests | How much force is too much? Courts, not Parliament, drew a line

Security personnel lathi-charge protesters during the CJP demonstrations, in New Delhi.

Updated 21 hours ago

Is calling someone 'motherf***ker' punishable under obscenity law? What SC says

The case arose out of a dispute over agricultural land in Tamil Nadu in August 2017.

Updated 5 days ago

‘Samay Raina has taken court for a ride’: SC raps comic; fines him, 4 others

Samay Raina's counsel told the court that <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9 lakh was raised through the shows for disabled persons.

Updated 9 days ago

India's uranium diplomacy with Australia

Law

Published 10 days ago

The case for a law against marital rape

A four-kilometre-long saree was embroidered with thousands of signatures supporting the removal of the marital rape exception.

Updated 12 days ago

Can you be fined for pretending your pet is a service animal?

According to the official legislation, the law applies to businesses and public accommodations.

Published 13 days ago

Supreme Court drama: Petitioner uses cuss words, calls bench ‘judicial servants’

The petitioner was arguing a petition challenging an Allahabad high court order.

Updated 13 days ago

TS LAWCET Counselling 2026: Phase 1 registration begins, direct link here

TS LAWCET Counselling 2026: Phase 1 registration begins at lawcetadm.tgche.ac.in, direct link here

Updated 17 days ago

How a 75-year-old ruling undid Tamil Nadu order on BCM quota

The Madras high court, in its order, held that the executive cannot override a judicial precedent.

Updated 22 days ago

Registration without rituals doesn't validate Hindu marriage: Gujarat HC

The HC referred to section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, which provides that a Hindu marriage may be solemnised in accordance with the customary rites and ceremonies, such as saptapadi, to render the marriage complete and binding.

Published 23 days ago

Law that could follow Indians wherever they go

Governance (Shutterstock | File)

Updated 28 days ago

Delhi court cites fundamental rights, lets money laundering accused travel

Travelling abroad part of fundamental rights, says Delhi court, allows accused woman Thailand trip.

Updated 29 days ago

Despite earning ₹1 lakh a month, she decided to leave corporate law. Here’s why

Harshita Agarwal explains why she left a high paying corporate law job.

Updated 33 days ago

Walking on footpaths a fundamental right, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court ruling came in a motor accident compensation case involving the death of a child pedestrian, but evolved into a broader constitutional examination of the rights of pedestrians and the duties of public authorities.

Published 34 days ago

TS LAWCET & PGLCET Result 2026 declared, direct link to check here

TS LAWCET & PGLCET Result 2026 declared at lawcet.tgche.ac.in, direct link to check here

Published 49 days ago

Fee hike by private schools to be capped at 5 pc annually: Punjab CM Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann. (Photo: X)

Updated 50 days ago

Processing children’s personal data under the DPDPA

Digital Personal Data Protection Act. (HT PHOTO)

Published 72 days ago

From workplace rights to safety laws: 20 laws every girl in India should know

Laws every woman in India should know about.

Published 74 days ago

Punjab tightens sacrilege law, proposes life imprisonment and hefty fines

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann speaks during the meeting with the saint community and eminent scholars regarding the preparations for the upcoming 650th Prakash Purab of Bhagat Shri Guru Ravidas Ji, in Chandigarh on Saturday. (@BhagwantMann X/ANI Photo)

Published 103 days ago

Delhi woman quits ₹1 lakh law job, explains why she chose a different path

A Delhi woman quit her <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh law job due to burnout and built a freelance career earning <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh a month.

Published 107 days ago

‘No law and order left’: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over death of Baba in Mathura

The Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed BJP on failing to improve law and order situation in UP, citing two different criminal incidents.

Updated 124 days ago

Making the SHANTI Act deliver

Law (Shutterstock)

Published 147 days ago

Law must evolve from 'fortress to forum' to make it more accessible: CJI Kant

Law must evolve from 'fortress to forum' to make it more accessible: CJI Kant

Published 152 days ago

What is ‘industry’? Nine-judge Supreme Court bench to decide next month

The outcome in this case could have wide implications for labour rights and public administration.

Published 157 days ago

Book review| From temple bells to courtroom gavel: Case for Ram–The untold story

The book, Case for Ram: The Untold Insider’s Story is published by Rupa.

Published 162 days ago

Delhi government halts fee regulation law for private schools till 2027

The decision brought relief to private schools, which have been flagging challenges in implementing the new regime mid-session.

Published 171 days ago

Could giving your pet calming gummies land you in jail in Alabama? What to know

The new restrictions are expected to affect pet stores and consumers alike.

Published 186 days ago

Law is for anyone in dire need of it, says CJI at CNLU convocation

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, centre, Bihar education minister Sunil Kumar, front left, and Patna HC acting chief justice Sudhir Singh, second right, during the annual convocation ceremony of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna on Saturday. (PTI)

Published 201 days ago

Toyota Hilux to be sold in the US after Trump's Kei cars push? Plans explained

President Donald Trump at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 4.

Updated 231 days ago

SC makes firm note on 'scandalous allegations' against judges: ‘Must be careful’

The top court noted that the lawyers are believed to be the officers of the Court and, as such, they "owe a duty to this court."

Published 255 days ago

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