From Tradition to Regulation: Why Madras HC Barred Private Jallikattu Organisers

From Tradition to Regulation: Why Madras HC Barred Private Jallikattu Organisers Introduction: Tradition Meets Judicial Regulation Recently, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that Jallikattu events conducted at prominent venues such as Avaniyapuram constitute state-organised events of international importance. Consequently, the Court prohibited private individuals from independently hosting such events. This ruling

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THE VERDICT ON PRIVILEGE: MCDONALD’S INDIA V. STATE OF NCT

THE VERDICT ON PRIVILEGE: MCDONALD’S INDIA V. STATE OF NCT In a resounding victory for the sanctity of the legal profession, the Delhi High Court has fortified the walls of confidentiality between lawyers and their clients. On January 12, 2026, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna delivered a definitive ruling in McDonald’s India Ltd v State of

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Supreme Court Pushes for ‘Romeo-Juliet Clause’ in POCSO: Ending the Criminalisation of Teen Romance

Supreme Court Pushes for ‘Romeo-Juliet Clause’ in POCSO: Ending the Criminalization of Teen Romance By Adv. Mamta Shukla, Supreme Court of India & Certified POSH Trainer The Supreme Court of India has made a bold call: introduce a “Romeo-Juliet clause” in the POCSO Act, 2012 to protect consensual relationships between close-in-age adolescents from being treated

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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 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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