Supreme Court

A plea regarding the late CM J Jayalalithaa’s thumb impression on a document opens many questions about the relevance of Aadhaar data after a person’s demise  By Sujit Bhar On December 8, the Supre...

Above: Jignesh Kishorebhai Bhajiawala, son of Surat-based financier Kishore Bhajiawala In a judgment that has brought hope to many undertrials facing prosecution for money laundering, the apex cour...

Above: A Parsi wedding showcases the unique culture and tradition of the community. Photo: formyshaadi.com/blog A petition has challenged the constitutionality of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act...

Above: FIFA president Gianni Infantino (extreme left) with AIFF president Praful Patel (in blue shirt) and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at the FIFA U-17 World Cup final in Kolkata. Photo: UNI A C...

Above: A lecture programme on minorities organised by the National Commission for Minorities in New Delhi. Photo: minorityaffairs.gov.in A petition contends that the Hindus, who are a minority in e...

The card has become a point of controversy as confusion reigns over connecting it with bank accounts and mobile numbers ~By Rajesh Kumar The confusion over whether Aadhaar details are needed fo...

The Supreme Court tackles a contentious issue—what action to take against those in authority making irresponsible statements. With hate speech on the rise, the matter acquires urgency and importance ...

Based on a petition, the apex court wants to reconsider an earlier decision on carrying out death sentence by hanging so that the convict does not suffer any pain ~By Venkatasubramanian The dea...

Above: The philosophy of India’s criminal justice system is based on reform, but in practice, it’s deterrence that gets precedence. Representative Image: Anil Shakya In a landmark judgment, the ape...

Above: 57 BSF Battalion seized around 100 cows at the Assam-Bangladesh border in Dhubri district. Photo: Twitter/@peteralextodd As cattle smuggling thrives along the Indo-Bangla border with the con...