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Introduction: Why a Minimum Age Law for Social Media in India Is Urgently Needed: The absence of a minimum age law for social media in India has created a serious legal and constitutional gap in the protection of children online. As social media platforms increasingly shape how children learn, interact, and perceive their identities, the risks associated with unrestricted digital exposure have become impossible to ignore. Following Australia’s recent ban on social media acces

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Introduction The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 is not simply a weaker form of criminal law, it is quite muddled. At its foundation is an ongoing identity dilemma: the law struggles to determine if a child in conflict with the law (CICL) is an offender or a recipient of help, a wrongdoer or a victim. It adopts the structure of adult criminal procedure, inquiry, evidence, bail, remand, while asserting that it is not a prosecution. It rebrands punishment as rehabilitation, prisons

Introduction In a landmark decision emphasising the division between civil issues and criminal charges, the Supreme Court acquitted an individual of all criminal accusations  related to an enduring family property conflict in Kolkata’s Salt Lake region. The Court determined that the claims, even if taken literally, did not reveal the necessary components of the alleged offences and that the criminal proceedings were improperly used to cast a civil issue in a criminal light. T

Introduction CJI Surya Kant's Constitution Day address presented an ambitious vision for India's judiciary, striking a balance between uniformity, inclusiveness, and innovation. His call for a national judicial strategy, emphasis on mediation, fair incorporation of technology, and prioritization of international cooperation collectively reflect a modern, cohesive view for delivering justice. President Droupadi Murmu’s remarks highlighted the importance of inclusivity by stres

Introduction Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has strongly dismissed the enduring notion that encouraging mediation undermines the judicial system, describing this perspective as “unacceptable” in the current scenario. Addressing a celebration event held by the Bar Council of India in his recognition, the CJI stressed that mediation should be seen as a fundamental and empowering part of the justice delivery system, rather than a substitute arising from judicial shortco

Case Title:  Nandkumar @ Nandu Manilal Mudaliar Versus State of Gujarat. Introduction In a crucial ruling upholding the tenets of compassionate appointments , the Supreme Court of India determined that civil death presumption occurs only after seven years have passed since an individual went missing and that the dependents of such an employee cannot seek compassionate appointment if the employee had already been regarded as retired and pension benefits were accepted prior to

Introduction In a significant remark, the Supreme Court of India has raised alarms regarding the misuse of POCSO Act and the growing abuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, especially in instances stemming from marital conflicts and consensual teenage relationships. The Court highlighted the critical necessity for boys and men to be informed about the legal regulations surrounding sexual offences and the extensive implications of these law

Case title:  Mihir Rajesh Shah Versus State of Maharashtra and Another. Introduction In a significant decision emphasizing the constitutional protections of personal freedom, the Supreme Court of India has determined that not providing the written grounds of arrest  in a language comprehensible to the arrestee makes the arrest and ensuing remand unlawful. The ruling, issued by a bench including Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, greatly broadens the

Case Title:  CBI v. Amit Aishwarya Jogi, SLP(CRL.) No. 30, 2012. Introduction In a significant reassertion of federal prosecutorial limits, the Supreme Court  of India has confirmed that a State Government cannot autonomously lodge an appeal against an acquittal in a criminal case investigated and prosecuted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The three-judge Bench featuring Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta based its decision on the precedent se

Case Title:  Marufa Begum v. Union of India (Neutral Citation: 2025:AHC:190289-DB). Introduction In a notable reaffirmation of investigative authority, the Allahabad High Court has determined that police officials are entirely authorised to instruct banks to freeze accounts  believed to be involved in criminal activities. The Court additionally specified that a dissatisfied account holder should obtain relief from the Magistrate, rather than through writ jurisdiction under Ar

Case Title:  Sareed Ahmed Ganie v. Union of India & Another. Introduction In a notable decision strengthening evidentiary protections under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) , the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court determined that Call Detail Records (CDRs) indicating communication between accused individuals, absent any related voice recordings, cannot solely warrant the refusal of bail in cases involving substantial amounts of narcotics. A Sin

Case title:   In Re: Victims of Digital Arrest Related to Forged Documents, SMW (Crl.) 3/2025. Introduction In a notable advancement in the ongoing suo moto proceedings regarding “ digital arrest ” scams , the Supreme Court on Thursday prevented the release from prison of individuals accused of defrauding a 73-year-old woman Advocate-on-Record (AoR) through falsifying judicial documents and impersonating officials. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Ba

Case title:  Madras Bar Association v. Union of India | WP(c) 1018 OF 2021. Introduction In a notable clarification that alters the framework of tribunal appointments in India, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that Chartered Accountants (CAs) do not need to possess a minimum of 25 years of experience to qualify for positions as Technical Members in tribunals like the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). This ruling brings significant clarity on Chartered Accountants tri

Introduction During the 2025 Constitution Day observance,  Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant  highlighted the immediate necessity for a standardized national judicial policy designed to ensure coherence, predictability, and uniformity throughout all court jurisdictions in India. His speech emphasized a firm dedication to enhancing institutional clarity and fostering judicial harmony amid the ongoing rapid evolution of the Indian judiciary. A unified vision of India’s ju

Introduction India’s legal sector is undergoing a technology renaissance. Over the past five years, the introduction of AI-driven research tools, automated drafting systems, and digital court infrastructures has reshaped the way legal professionals operate. However, most existing tools are either too generic, too technical for lawyers, or fail to understand the nuances of Indian law. This created an urgent need for an intelligent, India-specific solution that could keep pace

Introduction In a compelling speech that addressed the core issue of India's justice accessibility crisis, Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court recently reiterated a basic principle, “the standard of legal aid for the impoverished must not be subpar.” During the launch of “Between Custody and Constitution: Field Lessons in Delivering Fair Trial Rights – Legal Aid  for Undertrial Prisoners (2019–2024),” a report by the Square Circle Clinic, NALSAR, Justice Nath emphasized

Introduction In a notable reaffirmation of judicial order and hierarchical respect, the Supreme Court of India  on Wednesday emphasized that High Courts should not take up cases that are already being examined by the Apex Court. The decision was made amid the current case regarding the purported unlawful tree cutting and unapproved buildings in the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve. The bench featuring Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria issued emph

Introduction Zohran Mamdani's ascent from a community assembly member in Queens to the Mayor of New York City signifies not only a political transformation in America but also a philosophical change that resonates around the world. For Indian observers, his win signifies the symbolic revival of Jawaharlal Nehru’s democratic socialism ideals, previously articulated in the Preamble of India’s Constitution, to ensure justice, social, economic, and political; liberty, equality,

Introduction In a move that may transform procedural standards at the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) , the Supreme Court of India has resolved to review whether cases yielding split verdicts in front of an NCLAT Bench should be sent to a third member for resolution or be re-evaluated by a bigger coram. The issue, with major consequences for appellate processes and judicial conduct in quasi-judicial entities, emerged in R. Narayananswamy v. Registrar of Compan