The evolution of prisoner jurisprudence in India is largely defined by the transition from a colonial-era “hands-off” doctrine to a contemporary constitutional framework that recognises the “residual liberty” of the incarcerated. Central to this paradigm shift are the two landmark Supreme Court decisions in Sunil Batra v. Delhi Administration (1978 and 1980), which dismantled the […]
Environmental pollution has become one of the most urgent global concerns of the 21st century. Rapid industrialization, urban growth, and increased consumption patterns have put immense pressure on natural ecosystems. As a result, air, water, and soil qualities are deteriorating at alarming rates. To protect both nature and human health, a strong focus on prevention, […]
Some legal cases feel like dusty chapters from old law books. But then there are cases like Pakala Narayana Swami vs King-Emperor (1939)—a story that could easily open a crime thriller, complete with a mysterious letter, a steel trunk, and a journey that would end in one of India’s most important judgments on confession and […]
If you’ve ever wondered how one court case can shake an entire nation, spark heated debates, and rewrite laws — the Shah Bano case is the ultimate example. It has drama, courage, politics, religion, and a simple yet powerful question: “Does every woman in India have the right to maintenance, no matter her religion?” The […]
