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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicIndian judiciary

Topic: indian judiciary

‘Stop blind import of US verdicts’ — RSS mouthpiece Organiser slams judiciary on same-sex unions, Sabarimala

Calling for 'indigenising jurisprudence', Organiser criticises 2018 SC judgments decriminalising same-sex relations & adultery, and allowing women of all ages to enter Sabarimala.

Victim or criminal? How law finds itself in knots when a battered woman kills her abuser

Courts are coming up with different understanding & versions of battered women syndrome to adjudicate such cases, but stakeholders say more clarity from law, judiciary required.

Social media engagement by judges goes against ‘expected’ aloofness

A peek into a judge’s opinions and online interactions with certain individuals may affect the perception of neutrality expected while delivering a verdict.

Indian judiciary’s well-being is at stake. Conflicts over collegium system can create tension

The discussions about the law should be seen from a legal and objective perspective rather than letting political biases cloud the discourse.

Efforts to delegitimise judiciary is troubling, aimed at reducing its standing: Sonia Gandhi

In her address to Congress MPs on Wednesday, the former party president also accused the government of not allowing a debate on Chinese incursions, and failing on the economic front.

What’s stopping India’s judicial infrastructure upgrade? The absence of Centre-state unity

Justice DY Chandrachud raised the dismal state of affairs in district courts where female judges don't have access to toilets. But judicial infrastructure needs more than momentary focus.

Sharp decline in disposal, increased pendency — how pandemic affected district courts in India 

There’s been a 40% decline in disposal of cases during pandemic, a report mapping district courts’ performance showed.  The study was conducted by a Delhi-based think-tank. 

Vivek Agnihotri submits apology for tweet on judge. HC asks ‘Difficult to express remorse in person?’

The court has asked the filmmaker to be present for the next hearing on 16 March. Agnihotri had alleged bias on part of Justice Muralidhar towards Bhima Koregan accused Gautam Navlakha.

CJI Lalit helped reduce judiciary’s case backlog. Now all eyes are on his successor

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Kerala court granting bail to Chandran highlights sexism, misogyny within Indian judiciary

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.