India: Human Rights

The Supreme Court of India has mandated that Rajasthan formulate a comprehensive policy to introduce Rajasthani as a subject in all schools, reinforcing constitutional principles of mother tongue-based education.

In Anwar Hussain v. State of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court of India delivers a strong message on state accountability and protection of personal liberty under Article 21. The Court found that false criminal antecedents were wrongly attributed to the petitioner in a bail matter, rejecting the State’s “computer error” explanation and calling it a serious lapse affecting a citizen’s liberty.

In a significant reaffirmation of individual autonomy and statutory interpretation, the Kerala High Court has held that a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from a foreign embassy...

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India in Victim ‘X' v. State of Bihar & Anr. exercised its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution to cancel the bail granted...

In a case that lays bare not just legal questions but also the daily indignities faced by Dalit communities, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently passed a powerful order in Thirumalaisamy v. State of Tamil Nadu.

The statutory system of Hindu divorce which exists currently today has been greatly hindered by several contemporary dangers.

In recent times, the world has recognized the urgency of addressing climate change and embracing sustainable development.

Palestine is a state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This means that Hamas leaders and personnel can be held accountable for committing genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, ...

This article aims to explain the meaning of sexual harassment at workplace in terms with The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition AndRedressal) Act, 2013...