Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Jai Anant Dehadrai as TMC MP Challenges Denial of Interim Custody of Pet Rottweiler A high-profile legal dispute over the custody of a pet Rottweiler named Henry  has brought attention to a grey area in Indian law: who keeps a pet when a couple separates? The Delhi High Court , on Thursday (February 19, 2026), issued notice to advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai , former partner of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra , after Moitra challenged a

In a significant ruling reinforcing maintenance jurisprudence in India, the Andhra Pradesh High Court  has dismissed a husband’s criminal revision petition challenging a Family Court order directing him to pay monthly maintenance to his estranged wife and minor son. Justice Y Lakshmana Rao , in an order dated February 9 , held: “Maintenance is not charity but a right, and its enforcement is essential to uphold equity, justice, and good conscience.” The Court observed that mai

In a significant ruling on government service law, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified whether the government can take back permanent job status after years of regularisation. Terming the State’s action “arbitrary” and “discriminatory”, the Court quashed a 1999 order  that de-regularised the services of a long-serving employee. Justice Sandeep Moudgil observed on February 13 : “Public power, exercised without fairness, degenerates into arbitrariness, which our Con

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Marriage Protection Ruling: Court Upholds Adults’ Right to Marry by Choice In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional freedoms, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court granted protection to a couple who married against the wishes of their families, holding that the right to choose a life partner is intrinsic to dignity, liberty, and identity under the Constitution of India. Justice M A Chowdhary, while hearing a plea seeking s

Madras High Court on Beedi Rollers EPF Case: Intermediary Cannot Defeat Provident Fund Rights In a significant ruling reinforcing labour welfare protections, the Madras High Court has held that beedi rollers engaged through an intermediary trader are employees of the principal company under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (EPF Act). Justice K. Surender, in an order dated February 13, upheld the provident fund contribution liability of ₹2.

India’s judicial and political landscape witnessed an unusual and closely watched moment on February 4, 2026 , when Mamata Banerjee , the sitting Chief Minister of West Bengal, appeared in person before the Supreme Court of India  in a case challenging the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)  of electoral rolls in the State. The matter was heard by a Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant , marking what legal observers described as one of the rarest instances of a servin

The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, passed by Rajya Sabha, marks a historic shift from colonial regulations to a modern maritime law. It empowers States, sets up Maritime Boards and Councils, ensures global environmental compliance, and strengthens port-led growth as India aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The CBSE is revamping its Legal Studies syllabus for Classes XI and XII to reflect India’s major legal changes, including the repeal of triple talaq, abolition of Section 377, removal of sedition laws, and the inclusion of the new criminal laws — BNS, BNSS, and BSA. The revised textbooks, aligned with NEP 2020, aim to modernize legal education and promote real-world legal awareness among students.

Tamil Nadu has introduced a landmark Transgender Policy 2025, setting a five-year roadmap for dignity, inclusion, and legal rights of transgender and intersex persons. From inheritance reforms to education, employment, and healthcare access, the policy marks a major step toward social justice.

Australia has become the world’s first country to ban YouTube accounts for kids under 16. Starting December 2025, the law will also apply to TikTok, Instagram, and more. Learn what’s driving this historic digital safety move and how it impacts families, tech firms, and global regulation.

Nearly a decade ago, the Supreme Court of India was hearing recommendations made by a panel led by Justice R M Lodha . This panel had...

19 years after the deadly 7/11 Mumbai train blasts, Bombay HC acquits all 12 accused, calling the prosecution’s case weak and inconclusive.

On July 19, 2025, China launched the world's most ambitious hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) near Arunachal Pradesh. With five cascade dams and a USD 167.8B budget, this mega-dam raises critical ecological, strategic, and diplomatic concerns for India and Bangladesh.

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four eminent personalities—lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, activist Sadanandan Master, diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and historian Dr. Meenakshi Jain—to the Rajya Sabha, honoring their impactful work in law, education, diplomacy, and historical research.

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a significant case on July 22, 2025 , that could redefine how caste certificates are issued to children of single mothers , especially those from the Other Backward Class (OBC)  category. The matter questions current rules that prioritize paternal lineage over maternal caste identity, raising critical concerns under Article 14 (Right to Equality)  and Article 21 (Right to Personal Liberty)  of the Constitution. What Is the Current Sup

Recently, In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India  has reaffirmed that the right to digital access  is an inseparable part of...

A recent report by PRS Legislative Research has drawn attention to the declining space for Private Members’ Bills (PMBs)  in both Houses...

The Government of India has officially announced that the 16th Census of India  will be conducted in two stages , with the reference date...

Supporters of the bill say people with a terminal diagnosis must be given a choice to relieve their suffering In a landmark moment for...

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India reiterated that while the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (MWPSC)...