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The voter's right to know under Article 19(1)(a) is not subject to restriction by the candidate's own assessment that the case against him is unmeritorious or politically motivated.

Despite the glaring errors and even lack of jurisdiction, it is regrettable that several High Courts are reluctant to interfere, particularly where the tax demands are absurdly high.

The Act introduces a transaction-based welfare levy on digital aggregators, provides for strong algorithmic transparency safeguards and creates a multi-layered dispute resolution system.

Constitutional democracy loses its way when intimidation becomes a substitute for appeal, threats replace arguments and fear enters the courtroom through the back door.

How the Supreme Court quietly ended what is arguably India's first major admitted shareholder class action under Section 245 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Without a reformed limitation period, the POSH Act operates as the shell of what is promises.

Would the interpretation of ‘Court’ under Section 29A be guided by the definition as provided under Section 2(1)(e) of the A&C Act or would it be the Referral Court?

A binary distinction between permitted and prohibited AI uses is useful, but it does not fully capture the middle ground.

Justice Krishna is in the spotlight for quashing the ED's case against NewsClick, coming down on online attacks against judges and slamming the Centre's plan to take over Delhi's green spaces.

Without safeguards, SIR may begin a long process of suspicion, exclusion, trial and potential statelessness.