December 2025

Supreme Court Mandates Fixed Timelines for Oral Arguments

Supreme Court Mandates Fixed Timelines for Oral Arguments A Procedural Reset for Speedy Justice On December 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mandating strict, pre-declared timelines for oral arguments in all post-notice and regular hearing matters. Issued under the directions of Chief Justice Surya Kant, the SOP […]

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When Power Escapes Accountability: Why “Public Servant” Under POCSO Must Include Elected Representatives

When Power Escapes Accountability: Why “Public Servant” Under POCSO Must Include Elected Representatives Lessons from the Unnao Rape Case By Adv. Mamta Shukla The Unnao rape case is not merely a criminal appeal—it is a constitutional test of India’s commitment to child protection and accountability of power. At its core lies a deceptively technical question

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Is GST on Air Purifiers Unconstitutional? Delhi HC Questions the Right to Breathe

 Is India Taxing the Right to Breathe? Delhi High Court Questions 18% GST on Air Purifiers As air pollution reaches emergency levels, the Delhi High Court questions whether taxing air purifiers violates the fundamental right to life under Article 21. Disclaimer: Sub judice as on December 24, 2025. This article is based on public filings,

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Switch Off Today, Save Tomorrow: National Energy Conservation Day 2025

Switch Off Today, Save Tomorrow: National Energy Conservation Day 2025   Introduction: The Significance of December 14th   Every year on December 14, India observes National Energy Conservation Day, a day dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, sustainable energy use, and responsible electricity consumption. Initiated in 1991 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power, this day is more

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Transition Turmoil: Delhi High Court Questions Centre’s Notification on IR Code

Transition Turmoil: Delhi High Court Questions Centre’s Notification on IR Code Introduction    The Delhi High Court has recently raised serious concerns over the procedural implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. While the Central government notified the Code to come into force in November 2025, the Court highlighted that key labour laws intended to be repealed have not been formally revoked.

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The Digital Dilemma: Does Sanchar Saathi Offer Security Without Sacrificing Privacy?

The Digital Dilemma: Does Sanchar Saathi Offer Security Without Sacrificing Privacy? By Vijay Foundation|December 6, 2025|Category: Technology, Privacy Sanchar Saathi: Security tools for mobile subscribers — and privacy concerns. Introduction: Security in an Age of Vulnerability In an era where your mobile phone serves as your wallet, your identity card, and your personal diary, the

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