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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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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