Fundamental Rights
Top lawyers, tall claims: Battle over India’s data privacy law to start in SC next week
The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding India's first data privacy law, the DPDP Act, starting May 13. The act, challenged by five PILs, raises concerns about data protection, surveillance, and the Right to Information Act, affecting 1.4 billion citizens.
4 min read8 May 2026UP anti-conversion law doesn't bar interfaith marriages or live-in relationships, says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad HC clarifies that the UP anti-conversion law does not impede interfaith couples from marrying or living together, affirming their fundamental rights under the Constitution. This ruling reinforces the principle of individual choice in relationships, transcending religious boundaries.
4 min read23 Feb 2026Hate Speech FIR plea against Himanta Biswa Sarma: SC sends petitioners to HC, calls for swift hearing
The Supreme Court has asked petitioners seeking action against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged hate speech to the Gauhati High Court. The Chief Justice emphasised the importance of respecting judicial hierarchy and urged political parties to engage in elections with mutual respect.
1 min read16 Feb 2026Allahabad 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.
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