WASHINGTON – In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for LGBTQ+ rights and First Amendment protections, the Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a Colorado law prohibiting “conversion therapy” for minors. The 8-1 ruling effectively sides with a Christian counselor who contended the ban infringed upon his constitutional right to free speech. The Court did … Read more
Keenan Nasution Drops Cassation Following Vidi Aldiano’s Passing: Case Closed? The protracted legal battle between musician Keenan Nasution and the estate of the late Vidi Aldiano has taken a significant turn. Nasution has withdrawn his cassation appeal to the Supreme Court, a move occurring shortly after Aldiano’s untimely death. This development raises questions about the … Read more
Oia’s Thalasso Atlántico Faces Imminent Demolition After Court Ruling A Spanish court has issued a ten-day ultimatum to the Oia Council to initiate the demolition of the controversial Thalasso Atlántico spa complex, escalating a long-running legal battle over its construction. The ruling marks a significant turning point in the dispute, potentially ending years of uncertainty … Read more
The Supreme Court has ruled that when only two candidates contest an election, overturning the winning candidate’s result should lead to the runner-up being declared the winner, rather than triggering a fresh election. Supreme Court Decision on Panchayat Samiti Election Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta delivered the judgment, overturning a decision by the Odisha … Read more
The Union Government has revoked the detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), citing a need to restore peace and facilitate dialogue in Ladakh. Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Revoked Wangchuk was initially detained on September 26, 2025, following a law-and-order situation in Leh on September 24, 2025. The detention order was … Read more
A staggering 82% of Indian citizens rely on school textbooks as their primary source of information about the country’s legal and political systems, according to a 2022 National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) survey. This statistic underscores the gravity of the recent Supreme Court intervention regarding revisions to an NCERT Class 8 textbook … Read more
The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, beginning the week of May 5, 2026. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi, is considering the petitions after a gap of nearly two years. CAA Challenge: Supreme Court Sets Hearing Date Senior Advocate Indira … Read more
<p>A staggering 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men will experience sexual assault in their lifetime. Recent Supreme Court decisions, overturning a controversial Allahabad High Court ruling, underscore a fundamental truth: the legal definition of sexual assault is not static, and its interpretation carries profound consequences. The case, involving actions deemed by the … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja criticized the February 8 elections, alleging a denial of the voters’ mandate, and vowed the party would continue to pursue the matter. Political Strategy and Resistance Raja emphasized that strikes are a significant political strategy, clarifying that they do not necessarily involve violent confrontation. He described such … Read more
Over 20,000 people in India are bitten by stray dogs every day. This startling statistic underscores a crisis escalating beyond isolated incidents, now forcing a reckoning within the Indian legal system. The recent Supreme Court hearings – triggered by the tragic death of a six-year-old – aren’t simply about one case; they represent a pivotal … Read more