AI-curated court updates, legal developments, and practice-area insights for Indian legal professionals.
FeaturedJustice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted the shrinking public spaces for dissent in India, criticizing arrests of students for peaceful protests. He urged immediate judicial action to support constitutional rights.
FeaturedJustice Ujjal Bhuyan criticized the judiciary’s handling of dissent-related petitions, highlighting the increasing criminalization of protests. He pointed out that while courts often grant relief, it is frequently delayed, affecting citizens' rights.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court has directed the State government to implement urgent reforms at the Government Mental Health Centre in Thiruvananthapuram following a judicial inspection revealing significant staffing shortages and inadequate facilities.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has issued notice regarding a plea for issuing national identity cards to individuals included in Assam's National Register of Citizens and commencing the appeal process for those excluded.
FeaturedKapil Sibal has petitioned the Supreme Court, arguing that the law against political defections is becoming ineffective. He expressed concern that continued inaction may render the 10th Schedule of the Constitution moot.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has ordered a crackdown on advocates involved in criminal activity in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting systemic issues in the Bar associations.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has denied anticipatory bail to Professor Dr. MK Ram, accused of harassing a Dalit student who committed suicide. The court characterized his conduct as inhuman, emphasizing that he must face accountability.
FeaturedThe newly introduced FCRA Amendment Rules of 2026 impose stringent compliance requirements on non-governmental organizations (NGOs), focusing on financial transparency and activity-specific registration.
FeaturedIn a pivotal decision, the Karnataka High Court granted bail to a former MLA under the PMLA, emphasizing that Article 21 rights override the statutory conditions for bail under the Act.
![National Judicial Reforms Commission: A proposal we ignore at our peril [Part II]](https://cf-images.assettype.com/barandbench/2022-01/2a2af06f-a6ac-465b-bec6-839cae0b7131/WhatsApp_Image_2022_01_09_at_4_46_29_PM__1_.jpeg)
FeaturedPart II of the series emphasizing the necessity for unified judicial reforms in India, revealing the transformative potential observed during the pandemic.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court reaffirmed that its jurisdiction under Article 226 is not barred concerning decisions from the Armed Forces Tribunal, ensuring continued judicial oversight.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court has quashed an attachment order under the PMLA, ruling it did not meet the essential mandatory procedural safeguards laid out in Section 107, including the requirement of a 'reason to believe'.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court quashed an attachment order under the PMLA, affirming that mandatory safeguards cannot be bypassed without proper justification. The court emphasized the necessity of prior notice and opportunity to be heard.