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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Topic: Law

Karnataka’s new misinformation bill can penalise social media users for honest mistakes

The bill criminalises speech that is factually incorrect and imposes unusually harsh penalties. Spreading fake news could get you the same prison time as that for kidnapping.

Why Allahabad HC fined UP Shia Central Waqf Board Rs 15,000 in case originating from a 1934 deed

Court found the board guilty of suppression and concealment of material facts, rejecting its claim on a private imambara.

Justice Hrishikesh Roy told me law is an art and asked what novel I’d defend in court

After serving for over five years as a judge of the Supreme Court of India, he demitted office on 1 February. I first met him 18 months ago, when I started working as his law clerk.

When I found myself in a losing case against Senior Advocate Iqbal Chagla

A tall and impressive presence, with a deep baritone voice, Iqbal Chagla’s persona was integral to his advocacy. It was hard not to be captivated by the sheer power of his words.

Law against forceful conversion necessary to protect rights of the vulnerable, Centre tells SC

The central government told the apex court that individual states have the power to restrict this ‘menace’ since they are responsible for law and order.

‘Legal aid not just for namesake, should be effective, not a sham’: Why SC freed death row convict

SC overturns man's conviction for killing wife & 4 kids. Flagging legal assistance given to him as 'below average', bench says poor can’t be denied 'appropriate' counsel.

One lone, brave voice stood up against anti-defection law in 1985. All his predictions came true

When it comes to anti-defection law, the cure is worse than the disease.

‘For God’s sake…’ – What Ambedkar said about rule of majority in India

Any failure to protect the fundamental rights of minorities means damaging the very soul of the Constitution, and violating the core teachings of Ambedkar.

Marital rape law is necessary. Women cannot be expected to quietly accept violence in marriage

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

Sec 124A needs a quiet burial in India. Sedition law has no place in a democracy

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

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

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.