High Court government lawyers case: Judges recuse themselves from hearing the case of appointment of government lawyers
The two-judge bench hearing the day-to-day appointment of government lawyers has recused itself from the hearing. The court has ordered that the matter be listed before another bench after obtaining an order from the Chief Justice. At the request of Gaurav Mehrotra, the appointed amicus curiae, the court also relieved him of his duties as […]
Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025: What’s changing, why Centre had to withdraw draft?
As of my last update, there is no “Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025.” The recent and highly contentious amendment you are referring to is the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which was passed by Parliament in August 2023. The confusion likely arises because the government was forced to withdraw a key provision of this already passed law […]
Supreme Court issues BIG remark on defamation law: ‘Time has come to…’
The Supreme Court of India seems to be in favour of decriminalising defamation, a Damocles’s sword that hangs over much of the media. Here’s an article outlining the Supreme Court’s recent “BIG remark” about defamation law — what led to it, what it means, and what could follow. If you like, I can also send […]
Ravish Kumar Approaches Delhi High Court Challenging Government Order to Take Down Adani-Related Content
Kumar stated that Adani’s defamation lawsuit against journalists, along with the government’s subsequent actions, amounts to a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP). Journalist Ravish Kumar has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a central government order directing the removal of allegedly defamatory videos about Gautam Adani and his companies from his YouTube channel. Kumar […]
AI and the Law: Constitutional Principles, Regulatory Framework, and the Path to Digital Governance in India
Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in India, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance while simultaneously raising complex legal and constitutional challenges. This article examines India’s evolving AI legal landscape, exploring the intersection of AI technology with constitutional principles under Articles 14 and 21, the current regulatory framework including the Digital […]
Domestic Violence in the Digital Age (Cyber Harassment, Online Abuse)
Domestic violence is no longer limited to physical harm within the home. In today’s digital age, technology is also used as a tool of abuse. Spouses or partners may harass, stalk, threaten, or defame each other online. This article explains how domestic violence has extended into cyberspace, the legal provisions in India, constitutional protections, important […]
UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025 Apply Online for 182 Vacancies – Check Vacancy Details, Last Date and More
uppsc.up.nic.in Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) UPPSC APO Recruitment 2025, Eligibility, Fee, Last Date, Apply Online, UPPSC has released the New Notification for the recruitment of UPPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) New Vacancy 2025 for 182 Posts, UPPSC APO Online Registration Form 2025 has started from 16 September 2025 to 16 October 2025 through the official website […]
Masterclass on Drafting & Pleading with Supreme Court Adv. Jayprakash B. Somani [Apply Now]
Let’s be honest. Law school teaches you the law. It doesn’t teach you how to be a lawyer. It doesn’t prepare you for the heart-pounding moment you need to draft a flawless petition overnight. Or the pressure of pleading a case where one wrong word could change everything. What if you could skip years of […]
Associate for democratic reforms v. ECI (2025)
Case details: Citation : Association for Democratic Reforms v. Election Commission of India,Writ Petition (Civil) No. 640 of 2025 (Pending, Supreme Court of India)Bench : Two judge benchCase Number: WP(Civil) No. 640/2025 Petitioners: Association for Democratic Reforms, Yogendra Singh Yadav, Manoj Jha, MahuaMoitra, People’s Union for Civil LibertiesRespondent: Election Commission of India Legal Counsel: Prashant […]
D.K. Basu vS. State of West Bengal(1977)
Case details –Citation: – AIR 1997 SC 610, (1997) 1 SCC 416Bench: – Justice A.S. Anand and Justice Kuldip SinghPetitioner: – SHRI D.K. BASU,ASHOK K. JOHRIRespondent: – STATE OF WEST BENGAL,STATE OF U.P.Year: – 1997Court: – Supreme Court of India Facts of the CaseD.K. Basu v. state of West Bengal case is widely considered a […]