March 2026 – Page 2

Madras High Court Overturns SHRC’s Rs 2 Lakh Compensation Order: A Closer Look

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Center for Biological Diversity: Energy Secretary Uses Defense Production Act, Claiming to Preempt State Law

Center for Biological Diversity: Energy Secretary Uses Defense Production Act, Claiming to Preempt State Law The Center for Biological Diversity has voiced strong opposition to the Energy Secretary’s recent invocation of the Defense Production Act (DPA), which aims to preempt state laws for national energy initiatives. This controversial move has [...]

Supreme Court Upholds Parental Opt-Out Rights in LGBTQ+ Education: Mahmoud v. Taylor

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Michigan in the Crosshairs: Sixth Circuit’s Conservative Shift and the Battle Over Voter Rolls

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, known for its recent acceleration and increasingly conservative leanings, is poised to become a critical battleground for election law, placing Michigan directly in the national spotlight. This fast-moving judicial body, which covers Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, has seen a significant shift in its [...]

Lok Adalat Achieves Over 50% Settlement Rate: A Beacon of Speedy Justice

Five Lok Adalat benches were constituted for the exercise, which collectively took up 439 cases for consideration. Out of these, 225 matters were disposed of through mutual settlement, reflecting a settlement rate of more than 50 per cent The pursuit of justice can often be a long and arduous journey. [...]

The Unclaimed Road: Justice N.P. Sravan Kumar’s Call for Accountability in Hyderabad

Justice N.P. Sravan Kumar observed that if both the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) and HYDRAA deny laying the road, it must be determined who actually built it. In a recent and thought-provoking observation, Justice N.P. Sravan Kumar has highlighted a critical issue concerning public infrastructure in Hyderabad. The esteemed [...]

Bombay High Court Reinforces Res Judicata in Transactional Disputes

The principle of res judicata is a cornerstone of legal systems, designed to prevent the re-litigation of issues already decided by a competent court. In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court recently reaffirmed this vital doctrine, holding that when a Civil Court of competent jurisdiction has already determined the [...]

Gujarat High Court Denies Abortion to Minor Rape Survivor: A Deep Dive into Legal and Ethical Dilemmas

In a deeply distressing development from Ahmedabad, the Gujarat High Court recently delivered a ruling that has sparked widespread debate and concern. The court denied a minor rape survivor permission to terminate her 26-week pregnancy, citing a negative medical opinion regarding the procedure’s safety. This decision underscores the complex and [...]