The Supreme Court ruled that calling someone “bastard” is not obscene under IPC unless it carries sexual connotation, reinforcing free speech protections.

The Supreme Court will hear a petition by banned NCERT authors, addressing critical issues of academic freedom, free expression, and fairness in educational governance.

The Supreme Court declined to stay the Adani group’s insolvency resolution plan, emphasizing adherence to CIRP timelines and directing NCLAT to prioritize Vedanta’s appeal.

The Transgender Rights Amendment Act 2026 India has triggered debate over identity recognition and legal protections.

Companies Amendment Bill 2026 India proposes major reforms to ease compliance and promote business efficiency.

AI in Indian law firms is revolutionizing legal workflows, billing structures, and strategic decision-making.

Allahabad HC reaffirms that streedhan absolute property India remains solely with the wife, limiting criminal liability in matrimonial disputes.

Delhi HC holds that territorial jurisdiction objection waiver India applies if not raised at the earliest stage, reinforcing procedural discipline.

Allahabad HC refers a crucial question on anticipatory bail after summons India to a larger bench, potentially reshaping bail jurisprudence.

In a strict interpretation of social legislation, the Karnataka High Court has held that criminal liability for child marriage remains absolute regardless of the accused's ignorance or the subsequent happiness of the couple.

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court set aside a Bombay High Court order, holding that availing relaxation in a qualifying exam does not bar a meritorious reserved category candidate from competing for unreserved seats, provided recruitment rules do not expressly prohibit it.

In a landmark regulatory update, the Competition Commission of India has clarified that mobility platforms utilizing private vehicles without commercial permits do not fall under the purview of the Competition Act, impacting the future of India's gig economy.

In a landmark balancing act between infrastructure and ecology, the Supreme Court has cleared the path for the Versova Bhayandar coastal road project, mandating a decade of environmental monitoring and massive compensatory afforestation.

In a significant stance on Constitutional equality, the Supreme Court declined a plea to recognize "Brahmophobia" as a separate category of hate speech, directing petitioners to rely on existing penal laws instead.

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that a creditor’s persistent demand for loan repayment is a lawful act and cannot be prosecuted as abetment of suicide under the IPC.

On March 14, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs revoked Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act after nearly six months, while the Supreme Court was actively hearing a habeas corpus petition challenging the legality of his continued detention. Here is a full account of the case and what remains unresolved.

In March 2026, the Supreme Court noted the absence of any structured COVID-19 vaccine compensation policy in India and directed the Union Government to formulate a no-fault framework for persons who suffered serious adverse effects following immunisation. Here is what the ruling covers and what it requires the government to do.

On March 12, 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to examine and authoritatively interpret the sanction provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, in a case arising from alleged corruption against Congress MP Mahua Moitra. The outcome will govern how the Lokpal pursues prosecutions against public functionaries going forward.

On March 14, 2026, India's first National Lok Adalat of the year resolved over 2.84 crore cases in a single day, with a combined settlement value of Rs 10,920.47 crore. Here is what the numbers reveal about India's alternative dispute resolution infrastructure.

In a significant constitutional ruling on March 12, 2026, the Supreme Court held that the Air Force Group Insurance Society qualifies as "State" under Article 12 of the Constitution, opening its decisions to writ challenge and fundamental rights scrutiny for the first time.