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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicIndian Courts

Topic: Indian Courts

4000 Indian courts have done away with typing. An AI revolution is on

Kerala High Court has mandated the use of Adalat AI to transcribe witness depositions in district courts, citing the need to tackle 'procedural delays' in India’s legal system.

Planting 100 trees in a year to cleaning police stations, unusual punishments imposed by Indian courts

Last week, a Delhi court ordered four men to stand with their hands up for entire day for wasting its time. Turns out, there are other instances wherein punishments are unique.

India’s courts place conditions on women’s rights—can’t drink, trust men, get married

Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh of the Allahabad High Court recently ruled that a woman who was sexually assaulted 'invited trouble' by drinking alcohol with the accused.

Indian Court slaps Amazon with $39M penalty in ‘Beverly Hills Polo Club’ trademark infringement case

Lifestyle Equities, owner of BHPC horse trademark, initiated case in 2020 alleging that Amazon India's website had listings of apparel with a similar logo at a fraction of the price.

‘Lack of criticism deters judiciary’—Justice Sanjib Banerjee asks academia to step up

The judge stuck to the discussion on ‘Group of Companies’ doctrine but not without commenting on the issue of intolerance toward criticism of judgments in India.

Fan blades to escape slides — critical parts missing from 2 Go First jets, lessor tells court

Go First and many of its foreign lessors have been locked in a legal dispute since the airline was granted bankruptcy protection in India in May.

Divorce cases to strip searches, how courts are championing ‘right to privacy’

Courts in India have become increasingly proactive about safeguarding the privacy and dignity of individuals across a range of cases, including in matrimonial and criminal matters.

She is not your lady, you talk too much—what Indian judges have said to women in the courtroom

Back in a revised paperback edition, ‘Intimacy Undone’ draws upon Malavika Rajkotia's personal encounters to comment on marriage, divorce & family law in India.

What is NJIC? Agency to monitor infrastructure development in trial courts, proposed by CJI

CJI N.V. Ramana had proposed the National Judicial Infrastructure Corporation in March this year to develop judicial infrastructure in trial courts.

Over 1,100 rape cases ended in compromise after going to court since 2014: NCRB

Over the years, compromise marriages have become institutionalised through laws and law enforcement.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.