India’s Historic Labour Law Overhaul marks the implementation of four major labour codes that replace 29 laws. The reform simplifies compliance, expands social security to gig workers, raises hiring thresholds, and sparks debate on job security and economic growth.

When the Chief Justice of India, presiding over the nation's highest court, publicly urges lawyers to appear virtually, not as a matter of convenience but as an act of self-preservation, the gavel strikes with the sound of a profound failure. This is not a procedural update. It is a surrender. The warning from the Supreme Court in mid-November 2025 that Delhi’s toxic air "could cause permanent damage" is a horrifying admission that the air in the capital of the world's fifth-

A road crash is a moment of shattering finality. A life is lost, a limb broken, a family’s financial bedrock turned to sand. But for a brief, bewildering period in India’s legal history, the trauma of the physical accident was swiftly followed by a secondary, equally devastating blow: the guillotine of a six-month deadline. This past week, in an interim order that is far more than a technical footnote, the Supreme Court of India intervened to halt the mechanical, merciless op

This editorial traces a judicial turning point: recent Supreme Court and High Court decisions that press the state to convert legal recognition into real-world protections for transgender people. It explains the limits of the 2019 Act, illustrates everyday consequences through concrete examples, and offers practical, institution-level steps to make dignity more than a promise.

As deepfakes blur the boundary between truth and fiction, India’s draft IT Rules propose strict controls on AI-generated content. While aimed at curbing misuse, these rules ignite a larger debate — can the state protect citizens from deception without crossing into digital censorship?

In a landmark move, the Supreme Court of India refused to block Natco Pharma from producing a low-cost version of Roche’s SMA drug, Evrysdi, marking a powerful stand for affordable healthcare. The Roche-Natco SMA drug patent dispute underscores India’s constitutional commitment to prioritize life over profit, reaffirming its legacy as the world’s pharmacy.

The Supreme Court has reignited the debate over Jammu & Kashmir’s long-promised statehood, asking the Centre to clarify when the region will regain its democratic status. Six years after the 2019 reorganisation, the Court’s intervention raises deeper questions about federalism, constitutional accountability, and the balance between security and self-governance.

India’s proposed Trade Secrets Bill aims to safeguard confidential business information — a long-missing layer of protection for startups, innovators, and investors. By defining what qualifies as a trade secret and setting penalties for misuse, the law could reshape how companies secure their know-how and gain investor confidence in India’s growing innovation ecosystem.

India’s evolving social media laws are redefining the boundaries of online free speech. The Karnataka High Court’s ruling upholding the government’s Sahyog Portal has spotlighted the clash between global tech platforms and national regulation. While the state emphasizes curbing misinformation and hate, concerns remain about overreach and the chilling effect on expression.

The Supreme Court's recent ruling on Vantara, Reliance Foundation's ambitious animal project, brings a decisive close to a chapter of controversy. The court's acceptance of an independent investigation found no wrongdoing in the acquisition of animals, including elephants. This decision moves beyond a simple legal verdict, sparking a broader conversation about private philanthropy, animal welfare, and the balance between vigilance and trust in India.

The legal battle over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, is more than a dispute over property. It's a constitutional reckoning that pits the government's push for reform against minority communities' right to religious autonomy. The Supreme Court's decision will shape the balance between state regulation and religious freedom for years to come.

The Supreme Court has firmly ruled that Aadhaar is an identity document, not proof of Indian citizenship. Delivered on September 1, 2025, this decision arose during Bihar’s voter roll revisions, where political parties had pressed for Aadhaar’s use to curb exclusion. By citing the Aadhaar Act and Puttaswamy judgment, the Court clarified that democracy rests on citizenship, not biometric identity, reshaping debates on electoral inclusion.

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in PSPCL v. Power Producers draws a sharp line between policy and law, holding that only formally gazetted statutes or regulations qualify as a “change in law” for contractual relief. By rejecting claims tied to withdrawn subsidies, the judgment reshapes risk allocation in power, infrastructure, and finance, forcing businesses to rethink drafting strategies and investor protections.

India’s Parliament has passed the Online Gaming Bill 2025, imposing a complete ban on real money gaming. With 568 million users and an industry once projected to reach ₹66,000 crore, the ban marks a turning point in India’s digital entertainment sector. The Bill introduces strict penalties, empowers warrantless enforcement, and establishes a new Gaming Authority to push e-sports. The question remains: does this protect consumers or stall innovation?

The Pune Porsche case is no longer just about one teenager's alleged recklessness; it has become a crucible for testing the foundational principles of India's Juvenile Justice Act. It forces a national reckoning with the fragile balance between a child's capacity for reform and society's visceral demand for accountability, especially when the law itself presents a confusing definition of what constitutes a "heinous" crime, a question now before our highest courts.

In India's digital landscape, a constitutional showdown is unfolding between the government and social media giant X (formerly Twitter). At its core, the conflict pits the state's desire for order against the fundamental right to free expression. The government's new centralized "Sahyog" portal is at the center of the dispute, accused of creating an opaque censorship regime that bypasses legal safeguards.

The Supreme Court of India has once again expressed its deep frustration over partisan conduct by Legislative Assembly Speakers, specifically directing the Telangana Speaker on July 31, 2025, to act promptly on pending defection petitions. This episode exemplifies how the original assumption of Speaker impartiality—meant to safeguard democracy—has eroded, leaving the anti-defection law open to manipulation through strategic delays and inconsistent decisions that undermine pub

The ANI-YouTuber dispute highlights India's critical digital media juncture. It exposes ambiguous fair dealing laws (Section 52), YouTube's dominant, American-rooted platform policies, and the weaponization of copyright for aggressive revenue generation. This threatens independent journalism, exemplified by Mohak Mangal's case. The judiciary, legislature, and platforms must act to safeguard media freedom and ensure fair dealing for transformative content.

While born from a legitimate concern, the Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News Bill is a dangerously flawed overreach. Through its vague definitions, draconian penalties, and executive-dominated oversight, it creates a powerful state apparatus for censorship. This poses a direct threat to freedom of speech, dissent, and journalism under Article19(1)(a). It is not a scalpel to excise malignancy but a sledgehammer that risks shattering the foundations of democratic discourse.

SEBI's landmark ₹4,850 crore disgorgement order against Jane Street Group signals a new regulatory era in India. This case is a watershed moment, moving SEBI from policing human misconduct to deconstructing and prosecuting manipulative algorithmic strategies.