Corruption in Indian Judiciary: Extent, Causes, Impacts
In March 2025, a fire at the residence of a Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, led to the discovery of burnt bundles of cash. This inc…
Judiciary/Justice
The Legal Debate Around ‘Preparation’ and ‘Attempt’ in Cases of Sexual Offence
In light of the Supreme Court's recent intervention in the Allahabad High Court's controversial ruling on an alleged attempted rape case, the spotligh…
India’s New Remission Policy: How SC’s Verdict Affects Prisoners
The Supreme Court of India has recently ruled that state governments must consider the premature release of eligible prisoners even if they have not s…
MHA Directive on Section 479 Implementation
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed states and Union Territories to implement Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. This…
Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Cognizable Offences
The Supreme Court of India clarified the handling of non-cognizable offences, emphasising legal safeguards to balance state authority and individual rights. Cognizable offences allow police…
Indian Courts Achieve Milestone in Case Disposals
Indian courts achieved a milestone by disposing of more cases than pending ones in 2024. District courts resolved over 13.4 million cases, leaving approximately 10.5…
Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024
The Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024 aims to modernize the state’s prison system by replacing the colonial-era Prisons Act of 1894. It introduces…
Abetment of Suicide: Supreme Court’s Guidelines on Section 306 IPC Explained
The Supreme Court of India recently emphasized the need for careful and non-mechanical application of abetment of suicide charges under Section 306 of…
eCourts Mission Mode Project
The eCourts Mission Mode Project aims to modernize the Indian judiciary through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Initiated in 2011, Phase I focused on basic…
