Long drawn injustice: worse than justice denied - Brief history of the Nellie Massacre victims

The 1983 Nellie Massacre remains one of India's darkest episodes, where over 2,000 Bengali Muslims were brutally killed amid demographic tensions in Assam. After more than four decades of delayed justice and bureaucratic failures, the Supreme Court recently declined to hear victims' pleas, asking them to approach the High Court instead; prolonging their decades-long wait for recognition,...

With Misinformation, You can't build a Nation !

In this powerful episode of Dil Se with Kapil Sibal, host Kapil Sibal moderates an honest and hard-hitting conversation on “Information and Its Relevance in India Today.” Joining him are former Supreme Court Judge Justice Oak, legendary filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and Siddharth, founder of The Wire. The discussion explores the transparency of judicial appointments, the role of information in...

Farewell Ceremony of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Chief Justice held on 20 Nov 2025

Watch the heartfelt farewell function honoring Hon'ble Mr. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on 20 November 2025, as he bids farewell to his role as Chief Justice of India. Join us for speeches, tributes and reflections on his distinguished service and legacy in the...

Power to summon advocates during investigation? Everything you need to know

A landmark Supreme Court judgment has clarified how far investigative agencies can go when summoning lawyers and accessing client-related documents. The Court laid down strict safeguards, distinguished between practising advocates and in-house counsels, and reinforced the true purpose of legal privilege under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. This decision has major implications for...

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan: Legacy & Law | Capital Foundation Annual Lecture 2025”

Join us for the Capital Foundation Annual Lecture & Award 2025, commemorating the 110th Birth Anniversary of Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer. This special lecture explores the life, law, and legacy of one of India's greatest jurists. The event features a keynote address by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Judge of the Supreme Court of...

Red Fort blast| Presidential Reference| Sanjay Kapur| NUJS| Doctor punished unfairly

This week on Courts This Week by LiveLaw, Debojeet Das and Advocate Awstika Das unpack the top legal stories, including a dramatic turn in the Red Fort Blast case, Supreme Court's clarification on Governor's powers, the striking down of the Tribunals Reforms Act, and landmark rulings on environmental, family, and judicial service...

De-duplication in voters list|Akola riots|Jawed Habib|Ganja below commercial quantity| ISIS & UAPA

In today's episode of Courts Today by LiveLaw, we look at key developments from the Supreme Court and High Courts across India — from the Election Commission's voter list revision and the Supreme Court's stance on ISIS-linked UAPA cases to Jawed Habib's interim protection in a multi-crore fraud probe. Plus, major rulings on railway liability, accessibility for disabled staff, and a...

MLA defection in Telangana| SIR in Tamil Nadu challenged|BJP's Kapil Mishra| Jaya Bachchan

From the Supreme Court's scrutiny of Telangana's defection row and the women's reservation law to key updates in the Delhi riots case and Jaya Bachchan's personality rights plea — today's Courts Today dives into some of the week's most crucial judicial developments across India's courts. Stay tuned for all the major legal highlights shaping headlines and justice...

Dog bite cases| Accident claims amendment| Election after conviction| Air India report| Ajit Jogi

In today's Courts Today episode, we cover major rulings from the Supreme Court and High Courts — from election disqualification for hiding convictions and relief for accident victims, to stray dog control, the Air India crash probe, and lawyer protection in Mumbai. A packed day in courtrooms across India — here's everything you need to...

Delhi riots | National emergency| Ex DUSU President under threat| Haq| Patanjali v. Dabur

In today's episode of Courts Today by LiveLaw, Debojeet Das brings you major judicial updates — from the Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case and a plea to declare India's air pollution a public health emergency, to court orders on Patanjali's “dhoka” ad, transgender seats in law colleges, and Asaram's sentence suspension. Catch all the top rulings and legal developments from...

Burial grounds| Theerth Yatra-IRCTC| Sensationalizing hearings| Wife's objection to 2nd marriage

This episode of Courts Today covers key judicial developments — from the Madhya Pradesh High Court granting anticipatory bail in a wildlife case, to the Kerala High Court ruling that a Muslim man must notify his first wife before registering a second marriage. Also featured: Delhi High Court's warning to the media over sensational court reporting, Madras High Court's strong stance on...

'Haal' movie| Tribunals Reforms Act| CCI-Meta relief| Judge transfer saga| 'What is love jihad?'

In this episode of Courts Today by LiveLaw, Debojeet Das brings you the week's top legal developments — from the Supreme Court's sharp remarks on the Tribunal Reforms Act and NCLAT's ruling on WhatsApp's data sharing, to the controversy over Justice Nisha Banu's transfer, the BMC human rights breach, and landmark judgments from the Madras, Delhi, and Kerala High Courts. A crisp roundup of...