Rajasthan’s New Anti-Conversion Law: Implications and Controversies
Rajasthan’s announcement of a new anti-conversion law has sparked a multifaceted debate, reflecting broader national tensions around religious freedom and social cohesion. The state’s decision, communicated to the Supreme Court, aligns with similar measures in various Indian states, each navigating…
Overview of the New Criminal Laws in India
The Indian government has enacted three new criminal laws, effective from July 1, 2024, aiming to overhaul the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act. These are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…
ASG S.V. Raju Awarded ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by UK-India Legal Partnership
The prestigious accolade of ‘Lawyer of the Year’ has been awarded to Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Suryaprakash V. Raju by the UK-India Legal Partnership (UKILP). This honor recognizes Raju’s exemplary contributions to the legal profession and his role in fostering…
Centre Proposes New Excise Law to Boost Ease of Doing Business
The Indian government has proposed a new excise law aimed at improving the ease of doing business in the country. This initiative, part of a broader reform agenda, is designed to simplify regulatory processes and enhance business operations across various…
Is It Legal To Carry Alcohol On The Train?
The short and sweet answer to your question is: it is illegal to carry alcohol on the train in India. There are actually specific laws that prohibit people from doing such things while they are using public transport. But if…
Top US Official States India’s TikTok Ban Aids Legal Battle Against Chinese App
As per the FCC chief Brendan Carr, United States is getting a strong stand in the country’s legal case against Tiktok, because of the ban that India has imposed already on the social media app. It is important to mention…
Kerala’s Legal Pursuit: Seeking Supreme Court Remedy on Bill Assent Delays
As of now, the Kerala Government is facing a delay in the starting of argument in Supreme Court regarding the actions from the parts of the Government and the President regarding the bills passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The…
Iraq’s New Law: Harsh Prison Sentences for Same-Sex Relations
New Law Enactment by Iraq Mentioned 10 to 15 Years of Jail time for LGBTQ+ Practices The law recently passed in the Iraq parliament has been vehemently criticized by the diplomats and human rights groups. The law passed imposes severe…
Is Your Car’s LED Headlight Legal? Gujarat Prohibited to Unapproved LEDs
Driving in Gujarat? Unauthorized White LED Headlights Now Prohibited In an attempt to improve road safety, Gujarat has clearly taken a very proactive stand against the use of unauthorized white LED car headlights. This had to be issued by the…
Beware the Deepfake! Government Issues Legal Warning Before Lok Sabha Polls
The Indian government recently sharpened its focus on the misuse of deepfake technology in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. It came close to a string of incidents where deepfake content had presented public figures in a way that raised concern…
