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Sub-Classification within Reserved Seats

On October 13, 2020 By Chitranksha Kumari In Explainer, Reservation

This piece analyses the recent Supreme Court decision on sub-classification in reservations in the case of Davinder Singh. The article also explores the judicial precedents that were examined by the court in this judgement.

Same-Sex Marriage: Examining the Move towards Legal Recognition

On October 5, 2020 By Mariyam Mayan In Equality, Explainer, Fundamental Rights

This piece examines the recent move towards legal recognition of same-sex marriage and the petitions filed in different High Courts. it also elaborates on the divergent arguments made in favour of and against the same.

The Controversial Legacy of Justice Arun Mishra

On September 17, 2020 By Shravani Shendye In Editor's Choice, Explainer, Supreme Court of India

In this piece, our Legal Reporter, Shravani analyses different articles written on the judicial career of Justice Arun Mishra who retired from the Supreme Court recently.

Explainer: Contempt Of Court – The Case Of Prashant Bhushan

On August 31, 2020 By Sahil Aggarwal In Courts, Explainer

This article presents an account of the recent conviction of Advocate Prashant Bhushan in a case of criminal contempt by the Supreme Court. The conviction of Mr. Bhushan over his two tweets critical about the functioning of the Supreme Court has attracted multiple responses from activists, lawyers, judges, etc. and has also invited challenges to the constitutionality of the provisions under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. Thus, it becomes pertinent to dwell into the case to evaluate its relevance and its repercussions on the contempt law in the future.

Kashmir, the Constitution and Article 370: an Explainer

On August 8, 2019 By Chittkrishna Thakkar and Siddharth Sunil In Constitutional Interpretation, Constitutional Law, Editor's Choice, Explainer

This piece seeks to explain how Jammu & Kashmir’s constitutional status has changed in light of the recent developments and its possible repercussions

All you need to know about the Aadhaar Litigation

On September 26, 2018 By Namratha Murugeshan and Vishal Rakhecha In Constitutional Interpretation, Constitutional Law, Editor's Choice, Explainer, Fundamental Rights, Legislation Analysis, Supreme Court of India

The Aadhaar litigation will go down in history for being the second longest hearing in the Supreme Court of India. The case was heard for 38 days over a span of four months in which …

The Many Ups and Downs in the Battle of Section 377

On September 6, 2018 By Gayatri Gupta In Constitutional Law, Discrimination, Editor's Choice, Equality, Explainer, Free Speech, Fundamental Rights, Privacy

In this post, the author traces the history of Section 377 and the queer movement in India. Starting from the implementation of this section in the colonial era to Naz and Koushal judgment, this post is one stop destination to understand the incidents that finally led to the Navtej Johar judgment.

What is the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018

On August 26, 2018 By Hardik Subedi and Namratha Murugeshan In Explainer

India has seen the rise of multi-crore economic losses caused due to wilful defaults and scams. Individuals like Vijay Mallya are responsible for a loan default worth almost Rs. 9,000 crore, Nirav Modi and Mehul …

Why the Citizenship Amendment Bill disturbs Assam

On August 26, 2018 By Lovish Garg In Explainer

The state of Assam has witnessed several violent protests over the last few months because of the proposed amendments to the Citizenship Laws of the country. Terming the bill as “Anti-Assam,” the Asom Gana Parishad …