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Mount Taranaki Becomes a Legal Person

February 1, 2025

Recently, New Zealand‘s Mount Taranaki, also known as Taranaki Maunga, was officially recognised as a legal person. This landmark decision acknowledges the mountain’s significance to Indigenous Māori people, granting it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being. The ..

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Bombay High Court Quashes Case Under SC/ST Act

February 1, 2025

In judgement, the Bombay High Court has quashed a case filed under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The court ruled that the alleged offences did not occur in “public view,” important requirement for prosecution ..

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Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Tanneries in Vellore

January 31, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has recently issued ruling regarding the environmental impact of tanneries in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It compared the pollution in the Palar River (a water source for 30 towns and 50 villages) due to untreated tannery ..

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Supreme Court of India – A People’s Court Evolution

January 30, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has undergone transformation since its inception in 1950. Celebrating 75 years, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna brought into light its role as a “true people’s court”. This transformation reflects its commitment to social, economic, and political ..

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Legal Challenges of US Birthright Citizenship

January 30, 2025

Birthright citizenship has recently been at the forefront of legal debates in the United States. A U.S. District judge blocked an executive order by President Trump that sought to redefine this principle. The ruling marks the ongoing struggle over citizenship ..

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New Guidelines for Information Utilities in Insolvency

January 30, 2025

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced new guidelines to enhance the functioning of Information Utilities (IUs) within the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). These changes aim to improve identity verification, streamline processes, and ensure data integrity ..

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Comprehensive Classification of India’s Nomadic Tribes

January 30, 2025

The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) have recently completed study on India’s denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes. This comprehensive classification effort involved categorising 268 tribes that had previously remained unclassified. The study, spanning three years, ..

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What are Party Whips?

January 29, 2025

Recent discussions surrounding the role of party whips in Indian politics have gained momentum. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns about how whips limit an MP’s freedom of expression. He argues that enforcing party loyalty stifles individual thought. This ..

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Supreme Court Split Verdicts

January 29, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has faced scrutiny over its handling of split verdicts. These decisions occur when judges cannot reach a consensus. The recent case regarding the burial of Ramesh Baghel’s father marks the complexities of such verdicts. The ..

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Uttarakhand Implements Uniform Civil Code

January 28, 2025

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, 2025. It makes Uttarakhand as the first state in India to enact the UCC post-independence. The UCC aims to establish a unified legal framework for all citizens, promoting ..

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