A Powerful Tool, but Handle with Care

As diamond merchant Nirav Modi faces extradition from the UK on February 25, the fact is that India has not had much success in this sphere. With Vijay Mallya too facing extradition, the issue is a complex one

A New Net-scape

Google’s deals with several news organisations to pay for exclusive content could set a precedent and open a Pandora’s Box of payment demands. This has the potential to change the dynamics of Internet business models

Vested Interest?

Even as courts pass orders saying that disclosure of interest is needed when an applicant seeks personal information under the Act, experts are concerned that such orders defeat its very objective

Vaccine Tourism

Florida is a state that attracts a large number of tourists but now it has become a magnet for vaccine tourism.

Twitter War Unleashed

The social media giant finds itself in a soup over tweets by celebs supporting the farmers’ protests. With the centre asking it to block 1,178 accounts and Twitter not complying, a legal battle looms ahead

Rooting for Farmers

Groups of young lawyers from the Punjab and Haryana High Court have set up camps at the three protest sites to help the agitating farmers legally and find those who disappeared after the Republic Day fracas

Hold Your Horses

The Congress MP’s suggestion to allow the Standing Committee to “examine” the laws may be misplaced as it can only examine Bills, not Acts. It is prudent to wait for the report of the panel ordered by the apex court

Don't Junk that Jab

The hesitation shown by people to take the Covid-19 vaccine is due to fears about its after-effects. Stakeholders need to be transparent about its side-effects, while people need to be vigilant about their health

Court Acts as a Saviour

The Allahabad High Court summoned the UP home secretary over an illegal detention as the police feared a breach of peace. The government said guidelines would be laid to see that this is not repeated

A Stake Through Online Bets

The Tamil Nadu Assembly follows up its earlier ordinance by introducing a bill to ban online betting

A New Homecoming

After Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai wrote to the chief justice of India to allow physical entry into libraries, bar lounge, canteen, registry and chambers, the Court opened on February 8, allowing this access

A Golden Opportunity

With WhatsApp and Twitter’s questionable policies, there is a likelihood of customers shifting to block chain technology. This is used in Bitcoins and could give better privacy protection due to its encryption technology

Keep Gender, Religion Out

Two petitions have sought gender- and religion-neutral laws in adoption and guardianship and for divorce and alimony in tune with the spirit of the Constitution after considering international laws as well

Science Policy, Competition And Profits

The centre has proposed that all publicly-funded research be freely accessible to all. But most such journals require the author to submit the manuscript to the publisher for free, who then sells it. It is time the government puts in place laws and rules in this regard

“Something is Rotten in the State of Denmark”—Delays in Judicial Elevation

Delays in judicial appointments affect every citizen whose basic human rights are protected by courts. Are the Executive and the Judiciary equally to blame for this?

“An Overestimation of My Abilities”

The comedian’s affidavit in response to pleas which seek contempt of court proceedings against him for various tweets are well-said and an eye-opener regarding judges and the dispensation of justice

This Officer is No Gentleman

Despite adultery being decriminalised in 2018, it remains a crime in the armed forces. This is because it could affect the fighting efficiency of the forces and lead to a decrease in trust and morale

Setting an Example

A court in Zimbabwe recalled the landmark judgment in the Kesavananda Bharati case and held that compelling schoolchildren to salute the national flag was violative of their right to freedom of religion

Now the Hard Part

The government has put the growth plan in place by announcing a bold and new-age Union Budget. Now the mega task before the government lies in the execution of the plan

Handle with Kid Gloves

After an uproar over two controversial judgments regarding sexual assault on children, the Court’s collegium halted the promotion of a woman judge who presided over the cases

Costly Delay

The Court has imposed fines on states and public authorities for adopting an approach where they can walk in as and when they please, ignoring the period of limitation prescribed by statutes

A Life Sans Trust

As the government finally readies for the IPO of Life Insurance Corporation, a look into why perhaps it should not rush in

The Brexit Sandwich

Britain’s exit from the Euro pean Union, or Brexit, has led to much food for thought, literally.

The Great Mafia Trial

If you thought the Italian mafiawas confined to the movies, it may be advisable to check out a heavily fortified makeshift courtroom in the Calabria region where hundreds of mafia members are facing what is being called the trial of the century.

Covid's After Effects

It has been over a year since thecoronavirus emerged as a pandem-ic, infecting and killing millions across the world.

Dishonour of Trust

The National Legal Services Authority has submitted a report on pre-litigation mediation for cheque bouncing cases. This is a very positive development for the expeditious disposal of such cases

Anti-Virus Technology

Till now, we thought of anti-virus tech-nology as something to protect our computer from malware. Now, at the world’s most eagerly awaited technology fair, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), currently on in Las Vegas, albeit in limited form, anti-virus technology is stealing the show.

Judge acquits man for no “skin-to-skin” contact

Justice Pushpa V Ganediwala (below) of the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court recently dished out three controversial judgments, creating a furore among lawyers and across social media.

An Act Of Adultery

In an interesting order, the Allahabad High Court has said that a married woman who is in a live-in relationship without ending her marriage first is committing a crime and her partner is also culpable

India's Vaccine Diplomacy

Even as many nations are battling the deadly pandemic, India, a world leader in health, has lent a helping hand by exporting vaccines to them. This diplomatic move could also help in medical tourism