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Parijata Bhardwaj
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Legally Speaking | Tracing the journey of women in law in India

In the last 75 years since its establishment, the Supreme Court has had only 11 women Justices, amounting to only 4% of the total judges the court has had.

Lawyers outside the Supreme Court.(PTI Photo)
Published on Sep 20, 2024 07:30 AM IST

Legally Speaking | Turbulence for Netflix’s IC-814 as it runs into legal trouble

The lawsuit highlights concerns over media representation and content usage and explores the intersection of copyright law, fair use, and public perception

A still from the web series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack'. (PTI)
Published on Sep 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST

'Bail, not jail': A look at the recent judgements on bail in the Supreme Court

A series of Supreme Court judgments this year reflect a shift to the principle of granting bail, even under stringent laws like UAPA and PMLA

New Delhi: A view of the Supreme Court (SC) of India, in New Delhi, Friday, July 12, 2024. SC on Friday granted interim bail to Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) (PTI07_12_2024_000025A)(PTI)
Published on Sep 07, 2024 09:12 PM IST

Misleading advertisements: Why did the SC stay the government notification?

Despite assurances, the Patanjali contempt case revealed the complete lack of action with regard to misleading advertisements.

The Supreme Court has been considering contempt action against Ramdev and Patanjali’s managing director Balkrishna for continuing to issue misleading advertisements despite previous court orders. (ANI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 08:15 PM IST

A look at the Supreme Court's judgment on the right to privacy of adolescents

Extraneous considerations with regard to the trends in society or personal opinions of the judge cannot replace the law.

Judgments, as noted by the SC, should be based on the facts of the case and the law of the land. (File)
Published on Aug 23, 2024 07:03 PM IST

Rape, outrage, and the legal system: Tracing the evolution of India's rape laws

Rape laws in India have evolved in response to public outcry and civil society movements.

Medical students and residents protesting the Kolkata rape and murder of trainee doctor (PTI Photo)
Published on Aug 18, 2024 08:29 AM IST

From arrests to trials to judgments: A look at the track record of the ED

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the ED's low conviction rate. The court's remarks come amid criticism of the agency's targeting of opposition leaders

The ED is a statutory body created by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 11, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Explained: Sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and the Supreme Court

It is the judgment in EV Chinniah v. State of Andhra Pradesh, which is important to understand the present case involving the Scheduled Castes reservation.

The Supreme Court in a majority of 6:1 overruled the verdict in the E.V. Chinniah case. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 08:47 PM IST

Making the legal profession more accessible for the marginalised

A look into the recent Supreme Court ruling slashing enrollment fees to State Bar Associations.

The Court stressed the need for greater representation of the marginalised community in the legal community. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Aug 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Courts’ delicate balancing act between right to be forgotten and access to info

The SC is examining a case regarding ‘the right to be forgotten’, highlighting the balance between individual privacy rights and the principle of open justice

The right to be forgotten traces its origin to the French right of oblivion (Shutterstock)
Published on Jul 28, 2024 10:00 AM IST

Legally Speaking | Did the criminal laws need a hasty overhaul?

The changes have resulted in vaguely drafted provisions, which will have to go through several rounds of judicial review before clarity sets in.

Starting July 1, India has replaced its colonial-era criminal laws with a set of three new penal laws (Shutterstock)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:14 PM IST

Legally Speaking | The never-ending controversy of NEET 2024

Many students spend years preparing for the exam. The 24 lakh candidates are competing to secure admission in only 1.08 lakh seats

A protest being held over the alleged irregularities in NEET 2024 at Jantar Mantar on Monday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jul 12, 2024 07:00 AM IST

From Medha Patkar to Rahul Gandhi: A look at key defamation cases

Several politicians, activists and journalists have been at the centre of high-profile defamation cases.

On July 3, the Calcutta High Court adjourned the defamation suit filed by West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other Trinamool Congress Leaders. (PTI)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 11:57 PM IST

Tracing the historical evolution of the Enemy Agents Ordinance, 1948

Primary criticism against the act is that existing legislations are equipped to handle relevant issues

Reasi: Security personnel during a search operation after a bus carrying pilgrims was ambushed by terrorists, in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, June 10, 2024. At least 9 people were killed and 33 others suffered injuries in the terror attack on the bus, according to officials. (PTI Photo) (PTI)
Published on Jun 30, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Explained: Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act

Different states already have legislation to check unfair practices but the same do not seem to have had any impact in putting an end to paper leaks.

Patna, Bihar, India -June .18, 2024: Aspirants standing in queue for entering an examination centre to appear in the UGC NET exams at A.N. College in Patna, Bihar, India, Tuesday,18, 2024.(Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 24, 2024 05:48 PM IST

The curious case of the sanction against Arundhati Roy

The criminal procedure should not be dependent on the vagaries of politics but premised on hard facts and evidence.

**EDS: FILE PHOTO** New Delhi: Writer and activist Arundhati Roy. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_18_2024_000277B)(PTI)
Published on Jun 19, 2024 07:00 PM IST

Decoding deepfakes: A look at Indian judiciary’s stance

Regulating deepfakes is not a simple black and white issue but requires deliberation not only on the legal aspects but technological advancement

The last few years have seen several petitions before courts on issues emanating from deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI).(FILE/Pexels)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 02:49 PM IST

The evolution of elections in India

Despite its flaws, there is no denying that a free and fair election is the heart of a thriving democracy.

A voter's finger is inked while casting their ballot during third phase polling for Bihar Assembly Elections, at Mahua constituency in Vaishali district, Bihar.(Parwaz Khan / Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 04, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Deportation and the Supreme Court: Understanding the stand of the apex court

India does not have comprehensive domestic legislation nor is it a signatory to the the United Nations’ 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.

The Supreme Court. (ANI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on May 28, 2024 11:07 PM IST

Pune Porsche case: What does the law say about a minor being tried as an adult?

The Pune Porsche car crash case raises critical questions about how juveniles should be treated under the law, especially in cases of heinous offences.

The Porsche car found without number plate in Pune. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on May 26, 2024 08:30 AM IST

Whose song is it anyway? Unravelling Ilaiyaraja’s struggle for ownership

This ongoing legal saga highlights the broader issues in India’s copyright framework and the balance between creators' rights and producers' ownership.

Ilaiyaraja has been composing music for films since 1974
Published on May 21, 2024 08:14 PM IST

A look into recent SC judgment exempting lawyers from Consumer Protection Act

Does the judgment mean that a lawyer is not liable for professional misconduct? No. An advocate is duty-bound to fearlessly uphold the interest of their clients

The appellant argued that the legal profession is unique because lawyers not only represent their clients but are also officers of the Court and are bound by a code of ethics. Thus, they are not blind mouthpieces of the clients. (Sourced)
Published on May 18, 2024 12:57 AM IST

A look into the Constitutional immunity of the Governor

Article 361 of the Constitution confers upon the President and the Governor absolute personal immunity regarding acts while exercising official powers.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose (File)
Published on May 09, 2024 01:17 AM IST

Legally Speaking | A look into recent cases of police excesses and abuse

Recent decisions by high courts set a strong precedent for holding law enforcement accountable for custodial violence and repeated detentions

On April 3, 2024, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh HC at Srinagar quashed a preventive detention order, the fourth in a row, passed against a 60-year-old petitioner, Advocate Ali Mohammad Lone(HT File/Representative Image)
Published on May 05, 2024 12:57 AM IST

A deep dive into the key legal battles over the right to property

From the noteworthy Reddy case to the ongoing apex court deliberations, these cases provide a backdrop to the evolving jurisprudence surrounding property rights

The Supreme Court is presently deciding the ambit of the right to private property of a person in India. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Published on May 02, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Can political parties be held legally accountable for unfulfilled manifestos?

Election season brings forth a slew of promises from political parties. However, the legal enforceability of these promises is a complex issue.

People check their names in voting list before casting their ballots during the first round of voting of India's national election in Neemrana, Rajasthan state, India, Friday, April 19, 2024. Nearly 970 million voters will elect 543 members for the lower house of Parliament for five years, during staggered elections that will run until June 1. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)(AP)
Published on Apr 24, 2024 09:14 PM IST

Legally Speaking | Do we have the right to sleep?

The Bombay high court recently emphasised that the right to sleep is a fundamental human right. The HC's ruling aligns with a universal right to rest

The right to sleep or rest has been termed a basic human right(Shutterstock)
Published on Apr 20, 2024 11:30 PM IST

The suits against Patanjali prove that only strict action protects public health

In a country like India, where medicines are easily sold without prescriptions, there is a need for regulation of ads to prevent the harms of self-medication

A hoarding with an image of Baba Ramdev inside a Patanjali store in Ahmedabad. (Reuters)
Published on Apr 13, 2024 08:57 PM IST

Civil unions and marriage: Where are we in India?

As the Congress and CPI offer hope for same-sex couples in the country, a look at the difference between the legal formats of partnership that are in discussion

The LGBTQIA+ movement has long demanded the right to marry. (PTI)
Published on Apr 10, 2024 09:19 PM IST

Legally Speaking | The Patanjali proceedings: A brief overview of the case

Why were Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna summoned to the Supreme Court? Why did the Supreme Court refuse to accept their apology?

A hoarding with an image of Baba Ramdev is seen inside a Patanjali store. (REUTERS)
Published on Apr 03, 2024 10:38 PM IST
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