The Indian Criminal justice system has traditionally been characterized by a strong adherence to procedural discipline. Appellate courts, within this framework, have historically functioned as bodies tasked with reviewing decisions based on specific grounds raised by the parties. However, recently, the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, has begun to emphasize that appellate courts are not merely passive reviewers but active instruments of justice.

Obscenity law in India operates at a complex intersection of constitutional morality, freedom of expression, and evolving cultural standards. With the rapid expansion of digital media, including stand-up comedy, online music platforms, and OTT streaming services, the traditional understanding of obscenity has been significantly challenged. This paper critically examines the legal framework governing obscenity in India.

The Sabarimala Temple Entry Case has once again become a subject of national discussion, not because a new judgement has been delivered, but because the issues arising from it remain unresolved before a larger bench of the Supreme Court of India. The “reference” in the context is crucial – it signifies that the court itself is reconsidering broader constitutional questions linked to religious practices and gender equality.

Religion has always been one of the most powerful forces shaping human civilization. It provides identity, moral guidance, and a sense of belonging. However, history also shows that religion, when misused, can become a source of conflict, discrimination, and even violence. Religious Crimes refer to acts that either target religious beliefs, symbols, or communities, or misuse religion to justify unlawful behaviour.

This paper provides a comparative analysis of preventive detention laws and also examines the preventive detention principle, sections and its interpretation. Moreover, it also covers the ambit, jurisdiction and authority of the act.

Is it truly kind to keep someone alive? In certain scenarios, does this act lead to extended suffering—not just for the patient but also for their family and caretakers? In an era where technology can sustain bodily functions long after all hope has vanished, the pressing question shifts from whether we can save a life to whether we should prolong suffering.

Imagine waking up one day and having to leave your friends, your school, and your home behind because staying could put your life in danger. This is the harsh reality for millions of people around the world known as refugees. Refugees are people who have to flee their home country because of war, violence, persecution, or serious threats to their safety.

Globalization, the “acceleration and intensification of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments of different nations,” has turned the 21st century world into a Global Village. While globalization holds much promise for cultural exchange and mutual learning, it has at the same time created deep ethical dilemmas about cultural dominance and the potential annihilation of local identities.

On March 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of India permitted the withdrawal of life-support from Harish Rana — a man who had remained in a persistent vegetative state for over a decade. The order is being widely described as the first judicially-authorised instance under the modern living-will / passive-euthanasia framework and has reignited national conversations on dignity, medical ethics, and law.

Refugees often face uncertain and unequal treatment in many countries, including India, because there is no clear legal framework defining their rights or status. Without proper laws, refugees are left vulnerable to arbitrary government actions and lack access to basic protections and justice.

India’s legal architecture is a sophisticated mosaic. While the nation operates under a robust codified system of statutes and judicial precedents, its foundation remains deeply rooted in customary law. These are the "unwritten" rules of conduct that emerged from centuries of social usage, predating colonial influence and legislative bodies.

भारत में विवाह, तलाक और उत्तराधिकार जैसे मुद्दों पर अलग-अलग व्यक्तिगत कानून लागू होते हैं। ऐसे में समान नागरिक संहिता की मांग फिर चर्चा में है। क्या UCC सभी नागरिकों को समान अधिकार देगा या धार्मिक-सांस्कृतिक स्वतंत्रता को चुनौती देगा? यही संतुलन इस लेख का प्रमुख प्रश्न है?

The Supreme Court of India upheld the right of a Scheduled Tribe woman and her legal heirs to inherit ancestral property even in the absence of a legal enactment or custom governing the same. The issue arose as the appellant-plaintiffs, being the legal heirs of a tribal woman belonging to the Gond community, were denied succession rights of the property belonging to their maternal grandfather when the defendants refused the partition of the property.

An article on legal framework and policy gaps in addressing political, medical and engineering white collar offences in India.

Justice, at its purest, is meant to illuminate truth. Yet, there are times when that very light casts shadows—where the innocent are condemned and the guilty walk free. Wrongful convictions are not just legal errors; they are psychological tragedies that scar individuals and corrode the moral fabric of society.

Custodial death—death of a person while under police or judicial custody—remains one of the most pressing human rights concerns in India. Despite constitutional guarantees and statutory safeguards, reports of custodial torture and fatalities continue to surface, raising serious questions about accountability, transparency, and justice. This article examines the current status of custodial deaths in India, the legal framework surrounding them, and the judicial response shaping

The tension between personality rights and freedom of speech represents one of the most significant challenges in constitutional and media law today. On one hand, freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution is the bedrock of democracy, ensuring public debate, critique, and creative expression. On the other, personality rights, though not expressly codified, are recognized under Article 21 as part of the right to life, dignity, and privacy.

Law often claims to be a guardian of rights and order. But what happens when the subject matter is not property or crime, but the fragile affection between two people bound in marriage? Alienation of affection is one such doctrine that allows a spouse to sue a third party for deliberately intruding upon and damaging the marital relationship. Though now fading in many jurisdictions, its historical and comparative study offers fascinating insights into how law perceives love, l

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) was crafted to protect civilians and combatants hors de combat during armed conflicts, drawing mainly from the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols. Yet, in 2025 the world sees major-power rivalries and regional wars where humanitarian safeguards are repeatedly ignored, creating a troubling gap between law and reality.

Ask this of any bail system reform or judicial order in 2025: does it produce faster resolution without compromising fairness? If the answer is yes, it passes the Vidhigyata test.