Sanjay Raman Sinha

As Karnataka cattle traders cry foul over anti-slaughter act, the spin-offs of cattle protection laws on commerce become hard to ignore. As the subject of agriculture and animal husbandry comes under the state list, there is no omnibus law in the country which deals with cattle protection and slaughter norms. Instead, states have the power to enact individual cattle laws.

As Rahul Gandhi fights a slew of cases, the weaponisation of defamation suits for political upmanship and as a pressure tactic has become apparent, leading to prolonged headache for the defendant.

As the conflict between governors and state governments rise to a higher decibel, the spotlight is not only on constitutional morality, but also on the constitutional provision regarding the discretionary powers of governors. A report.

SCBA vice president and senior advocate Pradeep Rai’s initiatives on mediation bore fruit with the appointment of 250 members as mediators.

The brazen murder of Atiq Ahmed and his brother, captured live on television cameras, has once again focused on the ferocity and frequency of police encounter deaths in Uttar Pradesh. That the murder took place during a press interview conducted by the police only adds to the questions surrounding the motivation of the state and its police force.

Abysmally low wages for prisoners has put a question mark on prison reforms. Recommendations of the All India Jail Reforms Committee have only partially been implemented by states.

In an effort to make organ donation easier and wider, India has waived off the 65 years’ age limit for it. However, societal attitudes and technology hurdles are formidable challenges.

The recent verdict of the Supreme Court on the disaster has laid bare the failings of the central government. It has also underlined the need for a strong commitment to environmental protection. The India Legal show on APN channel, hosted by the channel’s Editor-in-Chief, Rajshri Rai, sought opinions from legal experts and activists on the judgment. A report.

As the Supreme Court committee on access to justice for the differently-abled persons is in the process of assessing the ground situation, hopes are high that the CJI-initiated project will create conducive conditions for the target group.

As India aspires to become a hub of international arbitration, systemic problems handicap its ambition. As Chairperson of the India International Arbitration Centre, Justice Hemant Gupta faces a challenging task.  He spoke with Sanjay Raman Sinha and Sangeeta Sharma on a range of issues related to arbitration.