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FROM DISSENT TO DETENTION: WHEN PROTEST BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE TERRORISM

FROM DISSENT TO DETENTION: WHEN PROTEST BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE TERRORISM By Adv. Mamta Singh Shukla, Supreme Court of India January 8, 2026 | New Delhi Introduction: A Quiet Question for Our Democracy:- Imagine a group of students gathering peacefully to protest a government policy. There are no weapons, no calls for violence—only a temporary […]

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SUPREME COURT’S SUO MOTO COGNIZANCE IN THE ARAVALLI CASE: A DEFINING MOMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL JURISPRUDENCE

SUPREME COURT’S SUO MOTO COGNIZANCE IN THE ARAVALLI CASE: A DEFINING MOMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL JURISPRUDENCE On December 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India took the extraordinary step of staying its own November 20, 2025 judgment concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges. Acting suo moto, a three-judge vacation bench led by Chief

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Indore’s Water Tragedy: How “India’s Cleanest City” Failed Its People

Indore’s Water Tragedy: How “India’s Cleanest City” Failed Its People Indore, India’s much‑celebrated “cleanest city” for eight years in a row, recently it is at the centre of a deadly water scandal. In late December 2025, a severe waterborne disease outbreak in the Bhagirathpura area killed at least 10 people and sickened more than 1,400

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Delhi High Court Shields Britannia’s Iconic “Little Hearts” from Copycats

Delhi High Court Shields Britannia’s Iconic “Little Hearts” from Copycats January 2, 2026 – In a decisive victory for brand protection, the Delhi High Court has temporarily banned the sale of counterfeit “Little Hearts” biscuits, granting urgent relief to Britannia Industries Limited. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora’s December 23, 2025 order marks a robust defense of

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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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The Shadow of the Locked Door: Kerala Single Dwelling Place Protection Bill 2025

The Shadow of the Locked Door Kerala Single Dwelling Place Protection Bill, 2025 In Kerala, a home has never been understood merely as immovable property. For generations, the single dwelling place has symbolised stability, dignity, and survival. However, in recent years, this fragile assurance has increasingly been unsettled by rigid financial recovery mechanisms. The Kerala

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