Chief Justice B R Gavai intervenes to preserve Courtroom decorum during farewell proceedings

During the ceremonial valediction convened in Courtroom Number 1 to honor the tenure of Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, an incident of unexpected theatricality briefly punctuated the otherwise…

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Supreme Court rules that prolonged and unexplained investigative delay violates Right to Speedy trial

The Supreme Court has reiterated that a criminal investigation cannot be permitted to continue indefinitely and that an unjustified delay in submitting a chargesheet may, in appropriate cases, constitute valid…

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Madras High Court grants Interim protection to Ilaiyaraaja’s personality and publicity rights

The Madras High Court has accorded interim judicial protection to renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja, recognising a prima facie infringement of his personality rights. Justice N Senthilkumar, while issuing an interim…

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Right to Health and Constitutional Accountability: Examining State Obligations and Systemic Healthcare Failures in India

By Nishant Aggarwal The right to health has become central to modern constitutionalism, representing the intersection of dignity, life, and equality. Though not explicitly enumerated in the Indian Constitution, the…

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