On September 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept Aadhaar as a valid form of identity proof—the 12th officially recognized document - for Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
India witnessed a landmark judicial intervention today when the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a sweeping directive urging doctors to issue prescriptions in all caps or digital/typed format – establishing a new precedent in medical safety and fundamental rights
The Supreme Court of India in Jyostnamayee Mishra v. The State of Odisha & Ors. (2025 INSC 87), decided on 20 January 2025, addressed important questions pertaining to service law, statutory recruitment procedures, and the doctrine of equality under Article 14
On August 19, 2025, the Supreme Court of India took a bold step in reimagining how the law interacts with adolescent behavior. In a ruling that may reshape the application of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), the Court observed that “falling in love
With these words echoed across diplomatic channels and military briefings, Operation Sindoor marked a sharp evolution in India’s counter-terror posture. Launched on May 6, 2025, the operation was more than just retaliation — it was a declaration of doctrine: deterrence
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, was enacted to provide an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that is efficient, cost-effective, and less time-consuming compared to traditional litigation. Section 34 of the Act delineates the grounds on which a party can challenge an arbitral award before a court. Over time, judicial interpretations have emphasized the principle of minimal judicial interference, underscoring the autonomy of arbitral tribunals.
In a landmark decision on April 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed a long-debated issue concerning the transparency and verifiability of the voting process in Indian elections. The case revolved around the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system. The Court’s judgment aims to strike a balance between voter confidence and the logistical practicality of conducting elections in the world’s largest democracy.
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled the final hearing of appeals in the 2002 Godhra train burning case for May 6 and 7, 2025. This marks a significant development in a case that has remained a focal point of legal and political discourse for over two decades.
The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, has emerged as a significant and controversial reform in India’s socio-religious legal landscape. Aimed at strengthening governance, ensuring gender representation, and promoting transparency in the administration of Waqf properties, the amendment has drawn both praise and criticism. As of April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India has intervened by clubbing several petitions against the Act and imposing a temporary stay on alterations to Waqf properties, thereby intensifying the ongoing legal and public discourse around this legislation.
On April 16, 2025, the Nagpur civic chief issued an unconditional apology in court for the demolition of the residence of Fahim Khan, a key accused in the March 2025 Nagpur violence. This incident has reignited discussions on the legal and constitutional boundaries of administrative actions, particularly in the