India - High Court of Delhi

‘A Failure of the Constitution’: Justice Nath Decries Ineffective Legal Aid for India’s Undertrials

‘A Failure of the Constitution’: Justice Nath Decries Ineffective Legal Aid for India’s Undertrials NEW DELHI– In a powerful critique of India's criminal justice system, Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath declared that legal aid rendered merely "in form but not in spirit" is a failure of the C...

08 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court Clarifies Creditor Rights and Legal Aid Mandates

Supreme Court Delivers Key Rulings on IBC and Legal Aid Procedures New Delhi- In a week marked by significant jurisprudential clarifications, the Supreme Court of India has delivered two pivotal judgments impacting corporate insolvency and the procedural integrity of legal aid services. In a ...

30 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court Weekly: IBC, Witness Protection, and Legal Aid Scrutinized

Supreme Court Weekly: IBC, Witness Protection, and Legal Aid ScrutinizedNew Delhi- The past week in India's superior courts has delivered a series of significant rulings and observations, touching upon the fundamental structures of corporate insolvency, witness protection, the operational int...

30 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Upholds Chief Justice's Authority, Orders Retrospective Pay Hike for Law Researchers

Delhi High Court Upholds Chief Justice's Authority, Orders Retrospective Pay Hike for Law Researchers New Delhi– In a significant ruling reinforcing the administrative autonomy of the judiciary, the Delhi High Court has directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to implement an enhanced remunera...

30 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court: NALSA Petitions Without Consent are 'Misuse of Process'

Supreme Court: NALSA Petitions Without Consent are 'Misuse of Process' New Delhi– In a significant ruling that scrutinizes the operational mechanics of India's free legal aid framework, the Supreme Court has held that filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) on behalf of a convict under a legal ...

28 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Commutes Murder Conviction, Citing Provocation by Harassing Rapist

Bombay High Court Commutes Murder Conviction, Citing Provocation by Harassing Rapist In a landmark judgment that underscores the complexities of victim psychology and the legal doctrine of provocation, the Bombay High Court has commuted a woman's life sentence for murder to ten years' rigorou...

28 Oct 2025

India - Supreme Court

Tax Law Weekly: Supreme Court Probes GST on Leaseholds as High Courts Tackle Unregistered Firms, Restitution, and Major Corporate Tax Demands

Tax Law Weekly: Supreme Court Probes GST on Leaseholds as High Courts Tackle Unregistered Firms, Restitution, and Major Corporate Tax Demands New Delhi– India's tax litigation landscape was abuzz this past week with a series of significant rulings from the Supreme Court and various High Court...

27 Oct 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court's September Legal Digest: Key Rulings on Judicial Transfers, RTE Act, and Procedural Law

Supreme Court's September Legal Digest: Key Rulings on Judicial Transfers, RTE Act, and Procedural Law New Delhi– September 2025 has been a momentous month at the Supreme Court of India, marked by a series of significant judgments spanning constitutional, criminal, civil, and regulatory law. ...

14 Oct 2025

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India's Public Sector Spurs Legal Recruitment Drive for 2025

India's Public Sector Spurs Legal Recruitment Drive for 2025, Offering Diverse Career Paths New Delhi– India's public sector is set for a significant intake of legal talent in 2025, with key institutions like the judiciary and central government ministries announcing recruitment drives for a ...

08 Oct 2025

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Delhi HC Balances Fair Trial Rights and National Security in Official Secrets Act Case

Delhi HC Balances Fair Trial Rights and National Security in Official Secrets Act CaseIn a significant ruling that navigates the delicate balance between an accused's constitutional rights and the imperatives of national security, the Delhi High Court has modified a trial court order, permitt...

25 Sep 2025