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April 24, 2026
OPINION | Human Intelligence vs Artificial Intelligence: The day justice began to depend on where you stand!
The judiciary today does not deal in half-truths. It deals in interpretations. Each is justified. Each is reasoned. And yet, together, they create a landscape that is difficult to reconcile.
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March 19, 2026
Supreme Court tightens grip on adjournments to tackle case backlog
All adjournment requests are now required to be submitted in a prescribed format via a designated email ID, signalling a move towards the standardisation and digitisation of procedural aspects
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February 26, 2026
Corruption, courts, and curriculum: A closer look at the NCERT textbook controversy
The board apologised and withdrew the controversial Social Science textbook following a rebuke from the Supreme Court
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February 25, 2026
Classroom vs Courtroom: CJI Surya Kant’s objection to NCERT text revives debate on Judicial reputation and academic freedom
The Supreme Court may seek an explanation from NCERT on the context in which the reference was made and examine how such material got included in a textbook meant for young students
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February 24, 2026
NCERT textbook for class 8 lists corruption, backlog of cases as challenges in judicial system
The earlier editions of the textbook had largely focused on the structure and role of courts
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January 17, 2026
From Unnao to Bilkis Bano: Is the judiciary becoming reactive to public pressure?
Judicial course correction is a defining trend in India's higher judiciary, where courts increasingly reverse high-profile interim orders following intense public outrage
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January 17, 2026
How incomplete facts impact Supreme Court judgments
Supreme Court’s review jurisdiction is a vital corrective tool that allows the court to fix mistakes arising from incomplete or selectively presented facts
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November 28, 2025
Should India lower the age of consent? A look at POCSO Act's impact on teens
The age of consent in India, currently set at 18 under the POCSO Act, is being challenged in the Supreme Court for criminalising consensual teenage relationships and reflecting what experts call moral paternalism
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November 24, 2025
In a rare moment, foreign chief justices and judges to attend Justice Surya Kant's swearing-in
Justice Kant to take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India; President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office
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November 16, 2025
OPINION | The anatomy of a criminal trial
Our criminal justice system is founded on the principle that ‘no innocent person should be punished even if a hundred guilty persons walk free for want of proof of their misdemeanours'
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November 08, 2025
From Petwar to power: The journey of Justice Surya Kant, India's next CJI
Justice Surya Kant, India's next Chief Justice, hails from the modest Petwar village in Haryana, where his family and community are celebrating his historic elevation with immense pride, viewing it as a "second Diwali"
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October 27, 2025
Justice Surya Kant: Spearheading key verdicts, now set to become 53rd CJI
Justice Surya Kant is likely to be sworn in as the next Chief Justice of India on November 24
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October 25, 2025
Why India needs National Litigation Policy: Lessons from Aadhaar and farm laws
National Litigation Policy marks Union government's intent to become a disciplined litigant, shifting from its current role as the country's most prolific one
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October 25, 2025
Understanding India's new directive on Litigation Risk Assessments
The idea of assessing litigation risk is well-intentioned, but it should go beyond broad exhortations
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September 20, 2025
‘Our diversity is most at risk today’: Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud
Chandrachud’s debut book, ‘Why The Constitution Matters: Selected Speeches’ is less a legal treatise and more a meditation on how law is lived as much as it is learnt
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September 12, 2025
Jammu and Kashmir High Court slams ‘shameless’ PSA detention of wrong man, orders release
The case involves Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganie, son of Abdul Majeed Ganie. He was arrested by Anantnag police in April 2024 and later sent to Central Jai
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September 06, 2025
Litigation mitigation: Why India faces a dearth of courtroom lawyers
India's legal landscape faces a critical paradox: despite a boom in law graduates, there's a significant shortage of young litigators
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September 05, 2025
A new era for justice? Why Mexico's historic voter election system for judges matters
The new system was created by a constitutional reform law passed by the Mexican Congress in September 2024, based on an earlier proposal by the then-President López Obrador in February 2024
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August 16, 2025
Justice Yashwant Varma impeachment: India's judiciary faces a crucial test
Judicial impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma following allegations in the "cash-at-home" controversy, will define not only his legacy but also the judiciary's ability to balance independence with accountability and public trust
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August 08, 2025
One HC judge picks up a fight with the Supreme Court, 13 fellow judges back him
The Supreme Court asks what is wrong with the Indian Judiciary at the level of the High Court? HC judges answer with major pushback, and receipts
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August 02, 2025
How representation gap in Supreme Court impacts justice
Supreme Court appointments consistently fail to reflect adequate regional, gender, and social diversity, particularly from various High Courts. This lack of representation hinders the apex court's ability to fully understand and address the nation's diverse legal and societal complexities
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July 30, 2025
‘Your conduct does not inspire confidence’: SC grills Justice Yashwant Varma for delayed challenge
Questioning Justice Yashwant Varma's delayed challenge to the findings of an in-house panel, the Supreme Court questioned him on his timing and conduct regarding the inquiry that found him guilty in the cash-at-home case
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July 26, 2025
How Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, Yashwant Varma’s impeachment have sparked constitutional storm
India's constitutional architecture faces an unprecedented test as Justice Varma's impeachment motion coincides with Vice President Dhankhar's sudden resignation. This dual event has sparked a significant political and judicial crisis
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July 21, 2025
Who is M.M. Shrivastava, sworn in as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court?
Chief Justice of the Madras High Court M.M. Shrivastava—whose appointment was notified by the Centre on July 14—will remain in office until March 6, 2026
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July 19, 2025
OPINION | The Judiciary’s crisis of credibility
The Varma case is a warning shot. It’s not just one judge’s fall—it signals systemic rot.
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