CJI Surya Kant's Rule of Law Speech
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that the rule of law is the cornerstone of constitutional democracy and serves as a safeguard against arbitrary gov…
Fundamental Rights: Legal News & Updates (Page 2)
Articles, case updates and legal news tagged "Fundamental Rights".
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Allahabad High Court Calls NSA Detention an 'Orwellian Dystopia', Awards ₹5 Lakh Compensation
The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of student activist Aakriti Chaudhary, describing the authorities' conduct as capable of turning Uttar Prades…
Supreme Court to Revisit Marital Rape Exception; Centre Raises Concerns Over Impact on Institution of Marriage
The Supreme Court is set to revisit the constitutional challenge to the marital rape exception, with the Centre reiterating concerns that criminalising marital …
Students Cannot Be Punished For Asking Questions; Intolerance Is At Odds With Constitution: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that students cannot be threatened or punished for asking questions or expressing dissenting views, calling such actions unconst…
Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Over Delays
The Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed a woman's preventive detention under the PITNDPS Act, holding that unexplained delays in informing her of her right to m…
Centre tells Supreme Court that pre-amendment transgender identity cards will remain valid until challenges to the new law are decided.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued before the enactment of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Ac…
'Both Press & Judiciary Have Failed Us, Why?' Kapil Sibal
Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, speaking at the Prem Bhatia Memorial Lecture 2026, argued that the press and judiciary—two key democratic instit…
Telangana High Court Orders Interim Restoration of Facebook Account Access
The Telangana High Court has directed the interim restoration of public access in India to the Facebook account of BRS social media activist Raghuveer Rathod wh…
Constitution Never Approved Algorithmic Governance: Why India Needs Right To Human Decision-Making
India's increasing reliance on algorithmic systems in governance raises concerns about transparency, accountability, and constitutional rights. The article argu…
Allahabad High Court Quashes Remand Over Failure to Provide Written Grounds of Arrest
The Allahabad High Court quashed a remand order after finding that police failed to communicate the grounds of arrest to the accused in writing, violating Artic…
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Challenge to 2026 Transgender Rights Amendment
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union Government and States on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protecti…
Supreme Court Rejects Plea for After-Hours Urgent Hearings Mechanism
The Supreme Court declined a plea seeking the creation of a permanent mechanism for urgent hearings outside regular court hours, observing that judicial functio…
Supreme Court Protects Student Protesters, Orders No Coercive Action
The Supreme Court has directed authorities not to take coercive action against student protesters involved in nationwide demonstrations over examination irregul…
Students Are Jailed For Merely Protesting; Bail Denied Even For Having Biryani On Ganga Boat Trip : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed concern over the shrinking space for dissent in India, highlighting instances where students and citizens have face…
Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Alleging Police Excesses Against Student Protesters
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear petitions alleging police excesses against students protesting over the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities. The…