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Presidential Reference under Article 143: Background and SC Judgments

Context: This article seeks to examine Article 143 of the Constitution of India, while also highlighting recent developments associated with it. Why in News? On 22nd July 2025, the Supreme Court of India began significant proceedings following a Presidential Reference...

Supreme Court Allows Secretly Recorded Spousal Conversations in Matrimonial Cases

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that conversations secretly recorded by one spouse can be admitted as evidence in matrimonial disputes, including divorce proceedings. This decision overturns the earlier prohibition on such recordings and marks the first time the apex...

Emergency in India (1975–77): Constitutional Breakdown and Democratic Reckoning

The proclamation of Emergency on June 25, 1975, by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signified one of the darkest and most contentious periods in Indian democracy.  This era prompted fundamental inquiries regarding constitutional morality, the separation of powers, and the resilience...

Rehabilitation and Land Acquisition in India: Constitutional Framework and Policy Perspectives

Land acquisition in India is a contentious topic that intersects development, displacement, constitutional rights, and social justice.  The equilibrium between the State's obligation to promote development and the individual's right to sustenance remains a substantial legal and ethical challenge.  The...

India and International Solar Alliance: India’s Leadership in the Global Solar Revolution

In the 21st century, the energy discourse has transitioned from reliance on fossil fuels to the pursuit of renewable autonomy, propelled by climate urgency, economic evolution, and technological advancement.  India, as a developing nation with increasing energy requirements, has established...

Gig Workers in India: Legal Status, Statistical Visibility, and Policy Challenges

Context: India's labour sector is seeing a significant transformation, driven by swift digitalisation, platform-based services, and an increasing inclination towards flexible work arrangements.  The core of this revolution is the gig economy – a system of workers functioning outside conventional...

SC Recognises Companies as Victims under Criminal Law: Right of Corporate to Appeal as Victim

Why in the news? In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has affirmed that corporate entities can be legally recognized as "victims" under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), specifically under Section 2(wa). This recognition empowers companies to...

e-Zero FIR Initiative, Key Features, Uses and Significance

Context: The Union Home Minister launched the e-Zero FIR initiative in Delhi. About e-Zero FIR Initiative e-Zero FIR Initiative is a new system to automatically convert financial cybercrime complaints (with a fraud value above Rs.10 lakh) into First Information Reports...

Phone Tapping and Privacy in India: A Legal Crossroads in 2025

Why in the news? In 2025, the issue of government-authorised phone tapping resurfaced as a major constitutional concern in India. This renewed scrutiny stems from two divergent High Court rulings by the Madras High Court and the Delhi High Court,...

India’s Gender Paradox: Rising Scores, Falling Ranks in Global Gender Equality

Context: The 2025 Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) presents a nuanced assessment of India's progress in gender equality.  India's gender parity score increased from 64.1% to 64.4%; however, its global ranking declined from 129th to...