Fundamental Rights News
Allahabad HC pulls up UP Police for unlawful detention of interfaith couple: ‘Liberty cannot bow to social pressure’
The Allahabad High Court criticised Uttar Pradesh Police for unlawfully detaining an interfaith couple, saying officers acted ‘under social pressure’ and violated their fundamental rights.
3 min read19 Oct 2025Indian judiciary stands for rule of law, not bulldozer justice, says CJI BR Gavai in Mauritius; cites his own judgement
During a keynote address in Mauritius, CJI BR Gavai emphasised the significance of the rule of law, asserting it as the cornerstone of the Indian judiciary. He criticised 'bulldozer justice' and highlighted landmark judgments that protect fundamental rights and promote democratic accountability.
2 min read4 Oct 2025Mint Explainer: Bollywood’s legal battle: Indian celebs move to protect names, faces and catchphrases
This month alone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Karan Johar have asked the Delhi High Court to protect their ‘personality rights’. They hope to join Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff, who have already secured such legal safeguards. Why the sudden surge?
4 min read16 Sep 2025Telangana HC stresses ‘free political criticism’, says police must not ‘mechanically’ file cases over harsh speech
The Telangana High Court has directed police to avoid automatically filing FIRs for harsh political speeches. FIRs for social media must be based on valid prima facie cases, protecting fundamental rights, according to Justice N. Tukaramji's new guidelines.
1 min read11 Sep 2025Stray dogs deserve food, care, and safety — MCD to set up feeding points, shelters in Delhi-NCR after SC’s order
The MCD is working on feeding points for stray dogs in Delhi-NCR after the Supreme Court's modified order, which allows release of sterilised dogs from shelters. They are also planning a dog shelter and emphasizing a balanced approach to animal welfare and public safety.
2 min read22 Aug 2025Opposition MPs protest in ‘Minta Devi’ T-shirts against Bihar SIR and ‘vote chori’ | See pics
Opposition MPs staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday, wearing 'Minta Devi' T-shirts over alleged voter fraud in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision and ‘vote chori’. They demanded transparency and a rollback of the process.
12 Aug 2025‘Cong Govt placed democracy under arrest,’ PM Modi on 50 years of Emergency – 'no Indian will ever forget'
50 years of Emergency: As India marks 50 years since the Emergency, PM Modi condemns the Congress government's actions that suspended democracy while reaffirming his government's commitment to preserving democratic principles in India.
2 min read25 Jun 2025Waqf Law hearing resumes today: A look at three key provisions flagged by Supreme Court - explained
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice KV Viswanathan stopped short of passing the interim order on Wednesday and will resume the hearing today.
3 min read17 Apr 2025Kunal Kamra row: Even after 75 years, law enforcement ignorant of fundamental right, comedian's lawyer to Bombay HC
An FIR has been lodged against Kamra, 36, after he sparked a row by taking a swipe at Eknath Shinde in one of his stand-up shows. Kamra used a modified version of a Hindi song from Shahrukh Khan's Dil To Pagal Hai movie with a 'gaddar' (traitor) jibe.
2 min read17 Apr 2025Bombay High Court asks govt to instruct educational institutions to allow retrospective name, gender change in records
The petitioner, an alumnus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), identifies as a transgender and sought to change their name and gender in the education records of the institute
1 min read27 Apr 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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