Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashes a dowry cruelty FIR, ruling criminal law cannot be a tool for personal vendetta. Justice Sanjay Parihar delivered the verdict on December 26, 2025. Read the full analysis.
The Himachal Pradesh government appoints Justice Surinder Singh Thakur (retd) as chairperson of the state selection committee for juvenile justice bodies for a three-year term.
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
Fears of a 2025 global recession triggered by Trump's trade war never materialised. Discover why his bark was worse than his bite and what saved India's economy. Read the full analysis.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced Supreme Court judgments are being translated into 16 languages to enhance access to justice. He emphasized preserving Hindi heritage at an Etawah event.
The Indian Navy's lead submarine, INS Sindhughosh, has been officially retired after four decades of distinguished service. The decommissioning ceremony was held in Mumbai.
Madras High Court directs Madurai corporation to pay lawyer's Rs 13 lakh dues, invoking Prophet Muhammad's principle of timely wages. Justice Swaminathan also flags high fees of law officers.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant will be the chief guest at a program in Etawah honoring late Justice Prem Shankar Gupta, a champion of Hindi in courts. Read about the dignitaries and awardees.
Telangana High Court modifies single judge's order on GHMC delimitation. Bench directs population data publication for only two specific wards by Dec 20. Read the latest legal update.
Madras High Court invokes Rajadharma, directs Centre to create policy for legal aid to Indian citizens overseas. A landmark ruling for expatriate protection.
Allahabad High Court challenges the use of 'Honourable' for state officials, calling it a diminution of constitutional authorities' status. Principal secretary must file affidavit. Read the full story.
Bombay HC Judge Justice Mahesh Sonak recommended for elevation as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court by SC Collegium. Learn about his career and background.
DMK spokesperson argues that the impeachment motion against Justice G.R. Swaminathan is a constitutional duty to uphold judicial accountability, not an attack on independence. Read the full analysis.
Ten years after reforms were promised, India's juvenile justice system remains broken. Institutional gaps continue to fail children and derail their futures. Read our analysis.
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for citing 'law and order' to avoid implementing court orders. Justice Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for using 'law and order' as a pretext to not implement court orders. Justice G R Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Madras High Court praises Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita laws, emphasizing shift from colonial punitive framework to justice-centric system ensuring accountability and timely investigations. Read more.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari introduces a bill to amend the Juvenile Justice Act, aiming to try 14-16 year olds accused of heinous crimes as adults. Read the full details and implications.
Allahabad High Court rejects pleas to quash FIR and grant stay on arrest in adulterated cough syrup case, terming the alleged crime as grave against society. Read the full details.
A BJP lawyer has approached the Supreme Court via a PIL against defamatory media reports and social media posts targeting Justice Swaminathan. Read the full details of the case.
Swaminathan Gurumurthy reveals political cadres, including Congress & DMK, actively helped EC update voter lists decades ago. He laments the loss of this grassroots commitment. Read his insider account.
Himachal Pradesh High Court flags a 408% surge in pending juvenile justice cases and the state's failure to provide child-friendly court premises as mandated by law. Details inside.
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider listing Tamil Nadu's plea challenging a High Court order related to a temple lamp lighting dispute. Get the latest updates on this legal tussle.
Vice-Admiral Swaminathan reveals Indian Navy's massive deployment under Operation Sindoor pressured Pakistan into ceasefire. Details on maritime security and regional challenges.
India's Supreme Court clarifies a prosecutor's duty is to assist justice, not just secure convictions. Bench of Justices Karol & Singh overturns three murder convictions. Read the landmark ruling.
Vice Admiral Swaminathan reveals India's Operation Sindoor, launched after Pahalgam attack, forced Pakistan's ceasefire plea. Read the full strategic analysis.
Indian Express Deputy Editor Liz Mathew receives Dr Mangalam Swaminathan National Award for excellence in journalism. Read about her achievements and the ceremony.
Indian Express Deputy Editor Liz Mathew receives the Dr Mangalam Swaminathan National Award for her outstanding political reporting and exclusive interviews. Read more about this prestigious honor.
RBI deputy governor outlines 5 priorities for microfinance sector's next phase, urging shift from basic access to sustainable income pathways and formal credit integration.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant pledges to work until midnight to ensure justice for the poorest litigants, marking a new priority for the judiciary. Read his powerful commitment.