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Fragmented laws not enough, says ex-SC judge; calls for comprehensive climate law in India

'A robust national climate law grounded in constitutional principles and aligned with international obligations is, to my mind, the way forward,' Kohli said.

28 September 2024, 08:00 IST

Fragmented laws not enough, says ex-SC judge; calls for comprehensive climate law in India

Fragmented laws not enough, says ex-SC judge; calls for comprehensive climate law in India

Fragmented laws not enough, says ex-SC judge; calls for comprehensive climate law in India

28 September 2024, 08:00 IST

Officials must provide all papers in detention cases: Supreme Court

The court held that the failure to supply all relevant documents and statements, especially in a language the detainee is conversant with, hampers their right to effectively contest the detention and thus, the constitutional right of effective representation.

13 September 2024, 02:16 IST

Officials must provide all papers in detention cases: Supreme Court

Officials must provide all papers in detention cases: Supreme Court

Officials must provide all papers in detention cases: Supreme Court

13 September 2024, 02:16 IST

Kolkata rape-murder case: AIIMS doctors urge PM for central law to protect healthcare workers

The body has also urged for restoration of law and order at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata where a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and killed.

18 August 2024, 18:26 IST

Kolkata rape-murder case: AIIMS doctors urge PM for central law to protect healthcare workers

Kolkata rape-murder case: AIIMS doctors urge PM for central law to protect healthcare workers

Kolkata rape-murder case: AIIMS doctors urge PM for central law to protect healthcare workers

18 August 2024, 18:26 IST

First draft of new simplified I-T law to be prepared by tax dept panel: Revenue Secy Sanjay Malhotra

Malhotra said that the exercise is not linked to bringing a new direct taxes code, but a comprehensive review of the income tax law.

25 July 2024, 09:00 IST

First draft of new simplified I-T law to be prepared by tax dept panel: Revenue Secy Sanjay Malhotra

First draft of new simplified I-T law to be prepared by tax dept panel: Revenue Secy Sanjay Malhotra

First draft of new simplified I-T law to be prepared by tax dept panel: Revenue Secy Sanjay Malhotra

25 July 2024, 09:00 IST

New criminal laws come into effect, usher in widespread changes in justice system

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) take into account some of the current social realities and modern-day crimes. The new laws replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.

01 July 2024, 04:27 IST

New criminal laws come into effect, usher in widespread changes in justice system

New criminal laws come into effect, usher in widespread changes in justice system

New criminal laws come into effect, usher in widespread changes in justice system

01 July 2024, 04:27 IST

Criminal defamation law needs reforms

The provision was enacted to protect the interests of the British Empire and its officials when India was under colonial rule

01 June 2023, 18:47 IST

Criminal defamation law needs reforms

Criminal defamation law needs reforms

Criminal defamation law needs reforms

01 June 2023, 18:47 IST

Lily Thomas: Woman behind law that ousted Rahul from LS

Thomas belonged to the first generation of women lawyers in India and she was the first woman to get the LLM degree from Madras University

26 March 2023, 14:37 IST

Lily Thomas: The woman behind disqualification law on convicted politicians

Lily Thomas: The woman behind disqualification law on convicted politicians

Lily Thomas: Woman behind law that ousted Rahul from LS

26 March 2023, 14:37 IST

Purge legalese, use plain English

India has more than a thousand central laws and a larger number of state laws, and Indian laws are riddled with complex language and Latin words

17 March 2023, 23:28 IST

Purge legalese, use plain English

Purge legalese, use plain English

Purge legalese, use plain English

17 March 2023, 23:28 IST

Not a word more, not a word less

Freedom of expression is crucial to a democracy. But what of freedom of speech in the case of hate speech?

26 January 2023, 03:57 IST

Not a word more, not a word less

Not a word more, not a word less

Not a word more, not a word less

26 January 2023, 03:57 IST

‘Strict Legalism’ key to resolve border rows

The Constitution of India provides a framework for resolution of border disputes between the states

03 December 2022, 07:40 IST

‘Strict Legalism’ key to resolve inter-state border rows

‘Strict Legalism’ key to resolve inter-state border rows

‘Strict Legalism’ key to resolve border rows

03 December 2022, 07:40 IST