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Judicial Overreach and Constitutional Balance: Centre’s Objection to Timelines on Governors’ Assent to Bills

The interplay among the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary in India has consistently been a topic of constitutional debate, particularly when one branch of the State is viewed as exceeding its limits. The Union Government, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta,...

Aadhaar Not Conclusive Proof of Citizenship: Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court of India has reiterated a fundamental tenet in electoral jurisprudence - Aadhaar cards cannot be deemed definitive evidence of citizenship. This stance arose during hearings on petitions contesting the legitimacy of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...

Ensuring Justice for Juveniles: Lessons from the Karnataka High Court’s Landmark Ruling

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act (JJ Act), 2015, establishes a framework to ensure that minors under 18 years are managed within a rehabilitative system rather than the adult criminal justice system. Departures from this concept, including...

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar of Electoral Rolls

ECI has launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, requiring all voters to submit forms and post-2003 entrants to provide proof of citizenship. The integrity and inclusiveness of electoral rolls constitute the foundation of a strong democratic process. Consequently,...

Supreme Court Ruling with No Room for Gender Justice

The Supreme Court of India's ruling in Shivangi Bansal v. Sahib Bansal (July 2025) has rekindled the debate on gender justice, domestic violence legislation, and the judiciary's function in reconciling legislative intent with alleged abuse of such laws. The top court's...

Bengali-Speaking Migrants in India, Background, Constitutional and Legal Analysis

In recent years, the issue of Bengali-speaking migrants in India has emerged as a complex intersection of citizenship verification, inter-state politics, human rights concerns, and socio-economic conditions. The circumstances surrounding Nazimuddin Mondal and fellow migrant workers illustrate a growing trend...

Money Laundering in India: Legal, Constitutional, and Policy Perspectives

Money laundering constitutes a significant financial crime in contemporary society, eroding national economies, destabilising financial systems, and jeopardising the integrity of governance frameworks.  In India, despite the existence of rigorous legislation like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002,...

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: In-Depth Analysis

"Justice Delayed is Justice Denied" Delayed justice frequently equates to justice denied.  The recent acquittal in two prominent terrorism cases, the 2008 Malegaon blast associated with BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and the 2006 Mumbai train serial blasts, has aroused significant...

ICJ Ruling on Climate Change, Significance, Global and Indian Perspective

Climate change has become one of the most urgent concerns of the 21st century, affecting ecosystems, the economy, and human rights worldwide.  The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an advisory judgment that significantly redefines climate action as a...

Judges Protection Act 1985, Key Provisions and Significance

Context: The Supreme Court reserved verdict on Justice Yashwant Varma's plea challenging the in-house inquiry, citing the Judges Protection Act 1985. About the Judges Protection Act 1985 Judges (Protection) Act, 1985 is an important law in India that gives judicial...