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In-House Inquiry Process for Judges in India

March 25, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna started a special three-member internal investigation on March 22 into the actions of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. This happened after bundles of cash were reportedly found at his official residence, ..

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Disclosure of Form 17C

March 24, 2025

Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) engaged with petitioners demanding transparency in voter turnout records. The Supreme Court of India deferred a hearing regarding the disclosure of Form 17C, which records votes cast at polling stations. This engagement followed ..

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CHNV Parole Programmes

March 24, 2025

Recently, the Trump administration announced the termination of temporary legal status for over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision follows a Federal Register document indicating that the temporary parole programmes will end on April 24, 2025. ..

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Supreme Court Collegium

March 22, 2025

The Supreme Court collegium plays important role in the appointment and transfer of judges in India’s higher judiciary. Recently, the collegium made headlines by transferring Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court back to the Allahabad High Court. This ..

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Habitual Offender Laws

March 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns regarding laws associated with classifications of habitual offenders. As of March 2025, 14 States and Union Territories continue to enforce these classifications. The Supreme Court previously deemed the classification constitutionally suspect, particularly ..

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4-Point Action Plan for Addressing Issues with IBC

March 21, 2025

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in India has undergone scrutiny and recommendations for improvement. A recent report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance brought into light persistent issues affecting the effectiveness of the IBC. The Committee emphasised the ..

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West Bengal OBC List Controversy

March 21, 2025

The West Bengal government is currently engaged in legal and administrative process concerning the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list. This follows a Supreme Court directive to update the list amid allegations of political bias. The controversy primarily revolves around the ..

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X Files Lawsuit Against Indian Government Over Censorship

March 21, 2025

Recently, social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has initiated legal proceedings against the Government of India in the Karnataka High Court. The lawsuit challenges the government’s interpretation of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act. X argues ..

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Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0

March 20, 2025

The Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, introduced by the Union government, aims to reform India’s complex legal framework. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the ease of living for citizens. The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy has ..

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Supreme Court Questions Food Security Inequality in India

March 20, 2025

The Supreme Court of India raised serious concerns regarding the disparity between reported economic growth and the high poverty levels in certain states. On March 19, 2025, Justice Surya Kant noted the contradiction of states claiming high per capita income ..

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