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.
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
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,
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
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
Key Reflections on Justice HR Khanna
Justice A.G. Masih shares thought-provoking insights on judicial independence, constitutional values, technology, and the evolving justice system at the 5th Justice H.R.
Supreme Court Clarifies: Every Wrong Statement Is Not a False Statement; Protects Against Misuse of Perjury Law
The Supreme Court has held that an incorrect statement cannot automatically amount to a false statement attracting criminal prosecution. Emphasising the importance
BCI Directs Universities to Inspect Law Colleges; Orders End to Impermissible Weekend & Evening Courses
The Bar Council of India has directed universities to physically inspect all affiliated and constituent law colleges within six weeks following the
In the Age of AI, What Is the Role of a Publisher? | ‘In Chambers’ Book Release
At the launch of In Chambers: A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Practice, Ethics, and Advocacy, by Talha A Rahman published by EBC,
Supreme Court Clarifies Electronic Evidence Under BSA 2023; Explains Role of Hash Value
In a landmark ruling on electronic evidence, the Supreme Court in Pune Bar Assn. v. Union of India upheld the validity of
How to Register on SCC Online Advocates’ Directory
A verified professional profile can make it easier for clients, peers, and researchers to find accurate information about an advocate’s practice
Right to Walk on Footpath is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that the right to walk safely is a part of Article
Supreme Court Recognises Homemakers’ Unpaid Work; Creates ‘Loss of Domestic Care’ Compensation Head
The Supreme Court has recognised homemakers as “Nation Builders” and introduced a new compensation head, “Loss of Domestic Care”, in motor accident
Why Is Article 25 Subject to the Other Provisions of Part III? Indira Jaising Raises a Key Constitutional Question Before the Supreme Court
Why does Article 25 say it is ‘subject to the other provisions of Part III’?” Before the Supreme Court, Senior Advocate Indira
Jashandeep Kaur v. Union of India (2026): Supreme Court Regularises MBBS Admissions Amid NMC Passing Criteria Dispute
(1) A change in MBBS passing criteria left several students caught in legal uncertainty. By the time the case reached the Supreme
CJI Surya Kant Administers Oath to Five New Supreme Court Judges
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant today administered the oath of office to Justices Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, Arun Palli
Supreme Court Says FIR Delay Alone Cannot Be Ground for Bail in Dowry Death Cases
In Mahesh Chand v. State of U.P., the Supreme Court cancelled bail granted in a dowry death case and reiterated that courts