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In cases where tangible physical injury or death has occurred these orders would not be applicable.

The Supreme Court has given the Narendra Modi government and the RBI two weeks’ time to come up with alternatives to the issue.

The woman and her husband had filed a plea in the SC for permission to undergo an abortion owing to severe cardiac abnormalities borne by the foetus.

The move is expected to keep a check on tax evasion using multiple PAN cards.

If there were two cases we could pick that showcased Justice Bhagwati's commitment to the ideals of democracy, they would be the Hussainara Khatoon Vs Home Secretary, Bihar (1979) and M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1983).

While statistics show a decrease of drunk-driving accidents, they are nonetheless the deadliest—there were more fatalities in accidents due to drunk driving than in accidents due to other causes.

Recent Supreme Court orders about compulsory playing of the National Anthem in movie theatres have made cinema experiences even more difficult for disabled moviegoers, but there is hope on the horizon.

While the Aadhaar debate rages on, another issue that has come to light is that of privacy. Do we have absolute right over our body?

The Law Commission of India recently reiterated its recommendation for abolishing the death penalty in India. We take a look at the pros and cons of such a step, and the role of the death penalty in India’s justice system today.

PIL is a weapon given to the public which can be used when the intention is of public interest.