Blindfolded Justice
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg In the labyrinth of India’s criminal justice system, the figure of the witness occupies a sacred space. Witnesses are the backbone of criminal trials—without credible…
When Abuse Meets The Law
Behind the staggering figure of more than 3.7 crore pending criminal cases in India lies a familiar story—relationships gone sour, boundaries contested, and words spoken in anger that refuse to…
Collegium of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recommends 11 names for judges
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Collegium, led by Chief Justice Arun Palli, has recommended 11 names for appointment as judges. This move aims to address the…
Supreme Court backs hike in compensation charge for commercial vehicles entering Delhi
The Supreme Court has accepted the proposal to increase the environment compensation charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles crossing the Delhi borders. A yearly escalation of 5% was also mandated to…
Supreme Court rules maintenance takes priority over loans
The Supreme Court has observed that the maintenance of the spouse is top priority and cannot be reduced due to other financial commitments such as loan payments, investment in property…