In this issue

STRESS & DISTRESS
There is a constitutional right to speedy trial, but this often does not take place due to case overload in courts. The apex court needs to devise an effective policy on wrongful charging, prosecution and incarceration.

Centre's Response Sought On Cancellation Of Ration Cards

The three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde termed the cancellation of three crore ration cards on account of the nonlinking with Aaadhar cards by the centre as “too serious” and sought the response of the Union government and all the states on this issue. The Court was hearing a PIL filed on the issue of implementation of a grievance redressal mechanism to ensure food to everyone under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). In this case, the petitioner, Koili Devi, sought an independent probe into starvation deaths across the country, the restoration of all cancelled ration cards and compensation for the death of her 11-year-old daughter Santoshi due to starvation.

1 min

Supreme Court upholds NCLAT judgement, no relief for defaulting promoters

The Supreme Court ruled that defaulting promoters, who are barred from submitting a resolution plan under Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), could not use any scheme or arrangement to gain control of their companies during the liquidation process.

1 min

Times Of Stress & Distress

There is a constitutional right to speedy trial, but this often does not take place due to case overload in courts. The apex court needs to devise an effective policy on wrongful charging, prosecution and incarceration

8 mins

Watch this Watchdog

Over the last five years, there has been a systemic slowdown in the submission of CAG reports. Critics wonder if the government’s fiscal strength and management is being assessed at all or not

5 mins

The Game is On

West Bengal represents the BJP’s final frontier but the party heavyweights are up against a gutsy street fighter in Mamata Banerjee. The elections have become a volatile mix of horse-trading and power games and, to paraphrase the TMC slogan, the game is on. The final score will have a major impact on national politics

8 mins

A Home Away from Home

In a move to provide shelter to couples who apprehend a threat after marrying against the wishes of their parents, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that they be provided a safe house

4 mins

Prickly Issue

The selective way in which the government is vaccinating the population came in for stricture from the Delhi High Court which asked it to explain why it was keeping such “strict control” over the process

5 mins

Who Is The Real Victim?

The Delhi High Court recently observed that it had become a trend to register false FIRs in sexual offence cases, thereby tarnishing the image of the man. The police too prefers to ignore them

6 mins

Treading a Dangerous Path

With several states breaching the 50 percent quota in government jobs, the apex court has issued a notice to them and Union Territories asking if this could be allowed as the limit was laid down by a bench in 1992

8 mins

Rape and The Law: An Egregious Tale

In September 2020, the brutal rape and murder of a young woman in Hathras shocked the nation. Some 27 years earlier, another similar rape occurred. Both are mirror images in terms of the crime and legal implications

5 mins

Read all stories from India Legal

India Legal Magazine Description:

India Legal Magazine is a monthly legal magazine published by ENC Network Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi, India. It is one of the most popular legal magazines in the country. The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the Indian legal system, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to law, including:

* Supreme Court and High Court cases: India Legal Magazine covers the latest Supreme Court and High Court cases, providing in-depth analysis of the legal issues involved and the implications of the rulings.
* Legal news and analysis: India Legal Magazine also covers legal news and trends from India and around the world. The magazine also provides in-depth analysis of the latest legal developments and their impact on businesses, individuals, and society.
* Legal commentary: India Legal Magazine also features commentary from leading legal experts on a variety of topics, such as constitutional law, corporate law, criminal law, and human rights law.
* Legal interviews: India Legal Magazine also features interviews with leading judges, lawyers, and legal scholars. These interviews provide insights into their perspectives on the Indian legal system and the challenges and opportunities that it faces.

India Legal Magazine is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the Indian legal system. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking to stay informed about the latest legal trends and developments, or who is looking for insights from leading experts in the field.