SC on Conversion and Reservation: Religious Conversion Alone Cannot Confer Backward Class Muslim Status
Supreme Court held that conversion to Islam does not automatically make a person a member of a notified Backward Class Muslim community,
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POCSO Act: “Penetration to any extent” is sufficient, even without physical injury | SCC Times
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in Shyam Veer v. State of H.P., 2026 SCC OnLine HP 5948, reiterated that penetration “to any
Jamui Incident Explained | Moral Policing, POCSO & the Rule of Law
Can private individuals legally stop, restrain or use force against young people because they disapprove of their conduct? This episode examines the reported Jamui incident, the BNS, POCSO Act, private interference, unlawful restraint, child protection and the rule of law.
Rajasthan HC on Cyber Fraud Investigations: Entire Bank Accounts Cannot Be Frozen Without Justification
The Rajasthan High Court, in Shree Balaji Enterprises v. RBI, has laid down important safeguards against arbitrary bank account freezes during cyber
Three New Supreme Court Judges Take Oath | Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Upadhyaya & Aparesh Singh
Watch three new judges join the Supreme Court of India. Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh
Policing vs Innovation | Law, Camera & Conversations| Ep 2
Watch episode 2 of Law, Camera & Conversations by SCC Times where Advocate Anusha Soni engages with Sajan Poovayya, Senior Advocate, Supreme
Jamui Incident Explained | Moral Policing, POCSO & the Rule of Law
Coming Soon | Next episode in Law Made Easy by SCC Times examines the reported Jamui incident through the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh: Why CCPA Objected to Pre-Ride Tipping Prompts
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for displaying pre-ride tipping prompts that suggested consumers
Kapil Sibal, Akhil Sibal & Amit Sibal on AI, Law & the Art of Thinking | Sidebar Tales Ep. 5
In Episode 5 of Sidebar Tales, Kapil Sibal, Akhil Sibal and Amit Sibal sit together to discuss the limits of a case-law-centric
UPI MDR Explained: Will Customers Pay More for Digital Transactions?
Reports of “UPI charges” have sparked concern among users, but the latest notification makes one thing clear: UPI stays free for users.
Tenant Rights in India Explained | Rent, Eviction, Security Deposit & More | Law Made Easy Ep. 11
What rights do tenants have in India? From security deposits and rent agreements to eviction, notice periods and essential protections, understand the
SC Directs 7 States to Raise District Judges’ Retirement Age from 60 to 62 Years
The Supreme Court in All India Judges Association v. Union of India has directed Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu
10 people file 1 petition. Do they pay 1 court fee or 10? Bombay HC Explains Rule for Joint Writ Petitions
The Bombay High Court has ruled that court fees in joint writ petitions are payable per petitioner where individual causes of action or personal benefits are involved. A single court fee is sufficient only when multiple petitioners pursue a common cause of action.
SC on Advocate-Client Confidentiality: Duty Continues Even After Relationship Ends
The Supreme Court in Rehana Khan v. Rizwan Siddiquee has reiterated that an advocate’s duty of confidentiality continues even after the professional
Annual Increment Cannot Be Denied to Employees Retiring Before July 1 After 6 Months’ Service: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has reiterated that annual increment is an earned benefit accruing from service already rendered. The Court held that
SCC Times Street Smart | Independence Day Special Quiz
How well do you know India’s freedom struggle, Constitution and law? This Independence Day, SCC Times Street Smart takes the quiz
Government Extends Additional NPS Investment Choices to CAB Employees Covered Under NPS
The Ministry of Finance has extended two additional investment choices under the National Pension System to eligible employees of Central Autonomous Bodies
Bombay HC: No Double Standards in Food Safety; Same Rules for Government Canteens and Private Hotels
In Sanjay Baburao Nirbhavne v. State of Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court restored the food licence of a four-star hotel after a
MP HC: Marriage or Divorce Cannot Be Performed Through a Notarised Agreement
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that neither marriage nor divorce can be legally effected through a notarised agreement under Hindu