Gujarat High Court paves way for couple's divorce after marriage breaks down over husband's desire to live in UK vs wife's wish to stay in India. Court quashes family court's 'premature' rejection.
Gujarat High Court overrules family court, paves way for divorce of couple who separated over conflicting desires to live in UK and India. Read the full legal details.
A Surat family court's intervention leads to a marital reunion and a key condition: future initiation into Jain monkhood for their 7-year-old daughter requires consent of both parents. Read the full story.
India's new labour codes introduce strict safety measures for women working night shifts, including mandatory written consent, transport, and CCTV surveillance. Learn what employers must provide.
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to suspend 20-year sentence in POCSO case, stating marriage and child during bail are immaterial. Consent of a minor is not valid in law. Read the full judgement details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules a married woman is the sole judge of continuing pregnancy. Justice Sehgal allows estranged wife's plea, emphasizing her autonomy. Read the landmark judgment details.
The Union Cabinet greenlights a 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, set to slash travel time by 45% and boost connectivity. Read more.
National Green Tribunal dismisses poultry farm owner's appeal, upholding PPCB's closure order for environmental violations near a school. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
A mother's petition to use her deceased son's preserved sperm for IVF faces legal hurdles as the Centre cites lack of consent. The Bombay High Court has deferred the final hearing to 2026. Explore the complex legal and ethical debate.
A Mumbai court sentenced a labourer to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2016 rape of a woman with mental retardation, ruling her consent invalid under IPC Section 90. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Reopening Bengaluru's HAL airport before 2033 requires BIAL's consent under concession agreement, says Minister Murlidhar Mohol. Get the full details here.
National Green Tribunal backs Punjab Pollution Control Board's order to shut a Zirakpur car dealership for flouting environmental norms. The dealer failed to amend its clearance. Read the full details.
Delhi High Court rules courts can waive mandatory 1-year separation & cooling-off period in mutual consent divorce cases, prioritizing decisional autonomy of spouses. Read the landmark verdict.
A viral video of a YouTuber confronting a man for allegedly touching her friend without consent on a Thai beach has ignited a global conversation on safety, stereotyping, and responsible tourism. Read the full story.
In a landmark ruling, NCLAT orders WhatsApp to obtain explicit user consent for all data sharing with Meta. This decision strengthens user privacy and could reshape data practices for tech giants in India.
Sexual health educator Seema Anand discusses her new book 'Speak Easy', the role of shame in sexuality, and why consent must be a continuous, vocal agreement.
Kerala High Court allows Thrikkakara municipality to proceed with PCB consent for a waste plant, overturning a stay. The case involves a 1999 land undertaking. Read the full legal details.
RBI's new digital banking framework, effective Jan 1, 2026, tightens bank approvals, mandates explicit customer consent, and bans service bundling. Learn how it protects users.
Legal experts question the DoT's mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, citing violation of privacy rights and lack of user consent. Read the full analysis.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules are now out, but businesses face a complex path to compliance. We explore the key hurdles, from consent to cross-border data flows.
A tribal youth in Bhopal was acquitted of rape charges after a 4-year legal battle over his marriage to his wife, whom he married when she was allegedly a minor. The court cited lack of evidence and upheld their love marriage.
Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea raise compliance concerns over India's new data privacy rules, citing issues with minor consent and duplicative reporting. Learn the industry's challenges.
Supreme Court emphasizes rape charges should apply only in genuine sexual violence cases, not failed relationships. Read the landmark judgment details.
Australian researchers reveal how seeking consent during diaper changes helps babies learn body autonomy from infancy. Simple steps for Indian parents to implement today.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules pension deductions without consent violate constitutional rights. Landmark judgment protects retirees' economic dignity. Learn your rights now!
Industry leaders emphasize investing in consent mechanisms and embedding data protection following India's DPDP Act implementation. Learn how businesses can adapt to new privacy regulations.
India implements Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, giving companies 12-18 months for compliance. New data protection board established with strict breach reporting requirements.
Delhi High Court acquits man in rape case, ruling subsequent marriage refusal doesn't render original promise false. Key legal precedent set on consent issues. Read full analysis.
India's latest AI governance framework mandates user consent, algorithmic transparency, and accountability. Discover how these guidelines protect you and what tech companies must now disclose.