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
In a recent and significant pronouncement, the Supreme Court of India strongly criticized both the Union and state governments for their persistent reliance on temporary, daily-wage, and contractual
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
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant interim ruling directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure complete transparency in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. With Assembly elections around the corner, the Court’s order is a timely
In a transformative move, the Supreme Court of India has for the first time institutionalized reservation in staff appointments and promotions for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), ex-servicemen, and dependents of freedom fighters. This follows an earlier
In a transformative judgment that could reshape India’s educational ethos, the Supreme Court, in Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors., has unequivocally held that the right to mental health is an essential facet of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
In a transformative move, the Supreme Court of India has for the first time institutionalized reservation in staff appointments and promotions for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), ex-servicemen, and dependents of freedom fighters. This follows an earlier
The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in Prabhat Kumar vs. BPTP Limited, addressing the long-standing issue of delayed possession in the real estate sector. This pivotal ruling is a significant win for homebuyers nationwide, as it clarifies the legal responsibilities of developers
In a remarkable milestone for inclusivity and representation within the Indian legal system, a visually impaired woman advocate has made her appearance before the Supreme Court of India for the first time. This unprecedented moment occurred on June 6, 2025, and marks a significant step toward the empowerment