In the quiet intimacy of our daily lives, there is perhaps no object more trusted, more inextricably bound to our personal narrative, than the smartphone. It rests on our nightstands as we sleep, it captures the first steps of our children, it holds the fragile threads of our financial security, and it acts as the repository for our most private thoughts and digital whispers. We have accepted a tacit social contract with the manufacturers of these devices: we trade a certain

When love requires a permit and faith demands a government stamp, is privacy dead? We analyze the high-stakes Supreme Court battle over anti-conversion laws that threatens to turn the personal choices of the bedroom and prayer room into matters of state surveillance.

On 21 December 2025, the President gave assent to the Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025, marking a major statutory shift that raises the foreign direct investment cap in insurance to 100 percent, strengthens the supervisory powers of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, mandates standardised KYC and digital record keeping, and creates stiffer penalties for breaches. The law reads like an invitation and a warning at the sa

The Supreme Court’s acceptance of a "100-meter" definition for the Aravalli Hills risks leaving vital foothills vulnerable to exploitation. This editorial argues that such arbitrary metrics dismantle the NCR's defense against desertification and water scarcity, proving that nature cannot be protected by math alone.

In a landmark judgment on December 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared dowry a "constitutional wrong," calling for a systemic overhaul of dowry prohibition enforcement. This editorial unpacks the verdict in State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Ajmal Beg & Ors, analyzing the shift from punitive measures to educational reform and the urgent need to dismantle the financial foundations of patriarchal marriage.

The Supreme Court’s discovery of AI-generated fake case law in a high-stakes corporate dispute has sparked national concern about the reliability of artificial intelligence in legal practice. This unprecedented incident reveals how easily generative tools can fabricate convincing yet nonexistent precedents, challenging long-held assumptions about trust, verification, and professional responsibility in India’s justice system.

The transition from GST compensation to a permanent excise regime marks a seismic shift for "sin goods." We analyze how the new 2025 bills on tobacco and pan masala taxation impact legal compliance, business operations, and public health infrastructure in India.

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.