Four More Judges, But A Much Larger Judicial Challenge
By Sanjay Raman Sinha In a move widely seen as a positive signal for the higher judiciary, the Union cabinet has approved an increase in the number of judges in…
“The Loneliness of Command”
General Manoj Mukund Naravane (now retired) was having a relaxed day at home that morning in February when frantic calls from friends shook him out of oblivion. Little did he…
Jurisprudence with a Human-Centred Lens
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg The Supreme Court has, in its recent ruling in Aman Singh and Another vs State of Bihar, has delivered more than a stay on a…
Summer of Uncertainty
By Kenneth Tiven The United States enters the summer under a cloud of political division, economic frustration and growing international instability—a season in which certainty itself feels increasingly scarce. The…
Marathi Mandate: Language, Identity and the Politics of Assimilation
By Vickram Kilpady The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to possess entry-level proficiency in Marathi before being granted commercial driving licences. Announcing the decision,…
Reliance fund diversion case: Supreme Court refuses to order arrest of Anil Ambani
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any order for the arrest of industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with the ongoing probe into the alleged bank fraud and diversion…
Supreme Court questions delay in sanction to prosecute Kunwar Shah
The Supreme Court came down heavily on the Madhya Pradesh government over the delay in deciding whether to grant sanction for the prosecution of minister Kunwar Vijay Shah in connection…
Bombay High Court flags systemic urban planning failures, orders comprehensive audit of Maharashtra Slum Act
The Bombay High Court has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of urban planning in Mumbai, describing the situation as “abysmal” while undertaking a detailed review of the Maharashtra…