The Supreme Court recently flagged concerns inter-alia about non-compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and observed that 3000 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste is not being processed in Delhi on a daily basis.
The bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan was considering a report lodged by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) with respect to the national capital and other adjoining areas, in pursuance of its earlier directions. Relying on the re...
The case has shown that though arbitration tribunals are expected to give clear verdicts with specialised judges, this often doesn’t happen. Cases then land in courts which are ill-equipped to handle complex disputes
New York City is the most difficult place in America to find a fair jury for the former US President’s criminal trial—the first ever for an American president. The case involved allegations that Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen paid $1,30,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to not go public with a story about her sexual encounter with Trump
The Alternative Dispute Resolution system in India should also be allowed into some areas where it is banned today. With overburdened courts and a five-crore pendency, this could be a way out to cut down the growing number of cases
With the general elections around the corner, nearly 4.3 lakh people in India will be forcibly denied their right to vote. These are undertrial detenus in Indian jails, their criminality far from being proved. This is unfair
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran represents a complex and multifaceted challenge with far-reaching implications. The resolution of this crisis will require careful diplomacy, strategic decision-making and a concerted effort to address underlying grievances and promote regional peace and stability in the region
Eminent lawyer and former parliamentarian Dr Ashwani Kumar’s book, calling for democratic renaissance in an India that is resounding with partisan voices, should be read by all for its fine balance and searching style
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday announced that the Supreme Court will start sharing information relating to cause lists, and filing and listing of cases to advocates through WhatsApp messages.
The aforesaid announcement was made by the Chief Justice before a nine-judge bench that commenced the hearing on a vexed legal question arising from the petitions whether private properties can be considered material resources of the community under Article 39(b) of the Constitution, ...