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AI has learnt a new trick—finding loopholes in laws

The study grew out of a simple question: If AI games its training rules, what’s stopping it from gaming real laws and regulations?

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.

On Camera

Why Asim Munir may be softening on Imran Khan

Asim Munir's biggest gripe since the conflict with India in 2025 is that while he has made geo-political gains, there is no comfort for the general at home.

NITI Aayog wants India to reimagine skilling, pitches ‘skills not degree’, training from Class 6

Federal think tank in its latest report maps India’s workforce and learners across five segments, reveals that fewer than one in 12 secondary schools currently offer vocational subjects.

India, Japan look at joint naval shipbuilding, technology transfer with pact to deepen defence ties

Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman