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Kanu Sarda

Kanu Sarda serves as Senior Special Correspondent at The Week, leveraging her robust legal background - holding LLB and LLM degrees - to cover legal issues. With over 17 years of experience in court reporting, Kanu has honed her skills in deciphering complex legal terminology and judgments. But her interests go beyond the courtrooms. She also covers national issues. She may be reached at @sardakanu_law

July 29, 2026

EXPLAINED: Why Supreme Court protected CJP protesters but didn't club FIRs

Large protests in recent years have often led to multiple FIRs being registered at different police stations, and a follow-up SC hearing is expected to affect this
July 28, 2026

'Crowd control is not about beating them': Ex-IPS officer Yashovardhan Azad calls for ban on pellet guns after student protest crackdown

Azad has petitioned the Supreme Court to ban the use of pellet guns against protesters, including students
July 28, 2026

SC orders release of NEET protesters without criminal records, signals tougher rules on police crackdowns

The top court ordered that no coercive action be taken against protesters until further orders
July 27, 2026

'Agitation cannot justify police excesses': Supreme Court stresses right to peaceful protest

The Chief Justice stressed the need for restraint as well as self-evolved discipline during demonstrations
July 25, 2026

Can Dharmendra Pradhan’s exit and Centre’s new education reforms restore faith in India's exam system?

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union education minister in response to the NEET-UG paper leak row follows the government’s sweeping reforms, including restructuring the NTA and implementing a stringent new law to prevent future scandals
July 25, 2026

Shraddha Walker case: Delhi court rejects objection to Poonawala's seating, says fair trial a must even for heinous crimes

The Shraddha Walker murder case trial saw a Delhi court affirm the accused's constitutional rights, allowing Aaftab Poonawala to sit next to his lawyer during proceedings
July 23, 2026

Justice at exam speed? Why fast-track courts could become India's toughest weapon against paper leaks

Competitive examinations are no longer limited to university admissions
July 19, 2026

Sonam Wangchuk to remain at Safdarjung Hospital: Delhi HC backs govt decision, declines interim relief

The Delhi High Court observed that once a person's health reaches a critical stage, the State cannot remain a passive spectator if medical experts advise intervention
July 15, 2026

BIT Mesra's Rs 100-crore AI bet signals its global ambitions

On its 72nd Foundation Day, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, announced a transformative ₹100-crore self-funded investment to establish a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence with Nvidia.
July 14, 2026

Ladakh cracks down on illegal off-roading, fines bikers ₹1.7 Lakh to protect fragile ecosystem

Ladakh administration has initiated a strict crackdown on illegal tourism activities by fining 12 motorcyclists and an SUV owner a total of ₹1.70 lakh for off-roading in protected areas
July 13, 2026

ED uncovers ₹303-crore transnational cyber fraud syndicate; 10 arrested, crypto trail traced to Dubai

The syndicate targeted Indian victims with fake job, investment, and gaming scams, funneling the illicit funds through a complex web of 216 mule bank accounts, shell companies, and overseas fintech platforms
July 13, 2026

Supreme Court seeks SIT status report in Ram Temple donation probe

The court has also issued notices to the Centre, the UP government, and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust while agreeing to examine pleas for a CBI investigation
July 12, 2026

The Goondas Act: Is India's reliance on preventive detention undermining rule of law?

Preventive detention laws won’t go anytime soon. The problem lies with execution, argue experts, who call for stronger procedural safeguards
July 11, 2026

Teacher shortage, not AI, is India's biggest education challenge: MBD's Monica Malhotra Kandhari

Kandhari says while AI, digital platforms and blended learning will increasingly shape classrooms, technology cannot compensate for an inadequate student-teacher ratio
July 09, 2026

Can AI be trusted in court? Supreme Court's warning opens debate on regulating legal AI

The SC ruling comes at a time when lawyers, law firms, and even judicial officers are increasingly experimenting with AI tools to summarise lengthy judgments, draft pleadings, and to speed up legal research
July 08, 2026

‘Brutal murder was turned into an accident’: Delhi Court raps police, orders action against erring officers

A Delhi court has ordered disciplinary proceedings against investigating officers of the Delhi Police for fundamental failures in a murder investigation
July 07, 2026

Karur stampede: SC draws line between politics and probe, refuses to curb CM Vijay's public comments

DMK alleged that Vijay's remarks and his proposed interaction with the families of those killed in the stampede could influence witnesses
July 05, 2026

If passport isn't proof, what makes you an Indian citizen?

The passport controversy reveals a reality that has become impossible to ignore: there is no single document serving as definitive proof of Indian citizenship
July 03, 2026

SC stays Meghalaya High Court order upholding Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail, cites ‘prima facie reservations’

The apex court's decision on the alleged honeymoon murder case does not automatically mean Sonam will be taken back into custody, highlighting the difference between staying a bail order and cancelling bail
July 02, 2026

When the judge is on trial: SCAORA throws its weight behind Judge Tabassum Khan

Efforts to intimidate and single out Judge Tabassum Khan will not be entertained, they said, while underlining that orders must be challenged before appellate courts
July 01, 2026

Dr Sandeep Shastri's 'Learning Across Continents': A memoir of scholarship, travel and reflection

The book recounts the author's journey through higher education, public life and international academic engagement
June 29, 2026

‘Socrates: The Barefoot Philosopher’ book review: Vijay Tankha paints a nuanced portrait of the unyielding questioner

In Vijay Tankha's latest book, the Greek philosophy scholar unpacks the Socratic method, and more...
June 28, 2026

Purple Revolution: How lavender farming is reshaping Jammu and Kashmir's economy

Thanks to government policy and scientific intervention, Bhaderwah’s lavender fields have become the epicentre of India’s Purple Revolution. The next step: going global
June 25, 2026

Delhi court raps ‘Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V jurisprudence’, sets aside cheque bounce acquittal

The Additional Sessions Judge found that the magistrate had essentially copied reasoning from another judgment involving the same parties
June 24, 2026

Stakeholder decision delays hinder 47% of major projects in South Asia, PMI report finds

These governance bottlenecks lead to significant budget overruns and operational inefficiencies, undermining the region's strong project execution capabilities

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