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Suppressio Veri as Grounds for Bail Cancellation: India’s Newly Articulated Misrepresentation Standard
Introduction Personal liberty stands as a cornerstone of Indian constitutional jurisprudence, yet this fundamental right must be balanced against the equally vital imperative of en
Parading Accused in Public: The Rajasthan High Court’s Ruling on Presumption of Innocence and Police Power
Introduction The practice of parading accused persons before the media and public has emerged as a deeply troubling phenomenon within India’s criminal justice system. This pr
MeitY’s 2-Hour Deepfake Takedown Window Under IT Amendment Rules 2026: Constitutionally Proportionate or Operationally Impossible?
Introduction The proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated synthetic media has created unprecedented challenges for digital governance worldwide. In India, the Ministry of
Section 79 Safe Harbour and AI Platforms: Can an Algorithm Be an Intermediary Under Indian Law?
Introduction The question of whether an artificial intelligence platform can qualify as an “intermediary” under Indian law — and thereby claim the protection of safe
Supreme Court Issued SOP Mandates 5-Page Cap on Written Submissions: Balancing Judicial Efficiency and the Right to Be Heard
Introduction On December 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued Circular No. F. No. 29/Judl./2025 introducing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the timelines for
India’s 2026 IT Rules Amendment: The World’s First Binding Synthetic Content Provenance Mandate
Introduction On 10 February 2026, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digita
Supreme Court Larger Bench Rule: When a 3-Judge Bench Recalls a 2-Judge Bench – India’s Unresolved Doctrine on Co-Equal Bench Powers
Introduction Few questions in Indian constitutional procedure are as persistently contested yet practically consequential as this: what exactly can a bench of three judges do to a
Ad Hoc Judges Under Article 224A: Can the Collegium Appoint Retired Judges Without Bar Council Consent?
Introduction On 3 February 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium took a step that few had anticipated after decades of legislative dormancy — it approved the appointment of five reti
High Court Must Independently Apply Its Mind on SC/ST Act Charges in Appeal Under Section 14A: Supreme Court Emphasizes Active Appellate Scrutiny
Introduction The appellate jurisdiction of High Courts under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, has been a subject of evolving jurispru
Supreme Court Clarifies: Payment of Gratuity Act Does Not Apply to Central Government Employees under CCS Pension Rules
Introduction The question of which statutory regime governs the payment of gratuity to government employees has been a recurring source of litigation in India. In a significant rul
