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Supreme Court Clarifies: Touching Private Parts of Minor Is Not Rape, But Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the legal position on what constitutes rape under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and penetrative sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual…

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Inordinate Delay in Constitution Bench Cases: A Threat to Transformative Constitutionalism

The Supreme Court of India recently completed 75 years of existence—a milestone that calls for…

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Only Way to Protect the Constitution Is to Practise It: Justice S. Muralidhar’s Powerful Call for Transformative Constitutionalism

In a stirring lecture titled “Transformative Constitutionalism and the Role of the Judiciary,” Justice S.…

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Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order Evicting GMR CMD from Pushpanjali Farms Residence

The Supreme Court of India on September 10, 2025, granted a temporary reprieve to the…

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Delhi High Court Cancels Bail of Man Accused of Raping Minor Daughter: Strong Message on Child Sexual Abuse

The Delhi High Court has cancelled the bail of a man accused of repeatedly raping…

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Supreme Court Stays Relocation of Deer from Hauz Khas Deer Park in Delhi: Wildlife Laws, Conservation Ethics, and Legal Oversight

In a significant intervention aimed at protecting wildlife and upholding statutory safeguards, the Supreme Court…

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US Court Strikes Pleading Over Cartoon Dragon Watermark: A Rare Rebuke to Legal Presentation Standards

In a highly unusual yet instructive incident, a U.S. federal court struck off an entire…

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Kerala RSS Member’s Murder: Supreme Court Directs NIA to Seek Bail Cancellation Before Special Court or High Court

In a significant development in the high-profile Palakkad murder case, the Supreme Court of India…

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Delhi High Court Emphasizes Compassionate Approach in Guardianship Cases

In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has issued comprehensive directions aimed at safeguarding…

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Bombay High Court Orders Takedown of Defamatory Video Against Sitting Judges, Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate Nilesh Ojha

In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has taken a firm stance against attempts…

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