Custodial Trial Explained: Is Keeping an Accused in Jail Throughout the Trial Legal?
Introduction The concept of a Custodial Trial has recently become a significant topic in Indian criminal law. Although investigating agencies often request courts to keep an accused person in judicial custody throughout the trial, an important legal question arises: Does Indian law actually permit a custodial trial? The debate surrounding Custodial Trial has gained attention […]
Article 326 and Article 19(1)(a): Understanding Voting Rights in India for CLAT Aspirants
Article 326 and Article 19(1)(a) together form the constitutional foundation of voting rights in India. While Article 326 establishes who has the right to vote through the principle of universal adult suffrage, Article 19(1)(a) protects how citizens exercise that choice by guaranteeing freedom of speech and expression. Through a series of landmark judgments, the Supreme […]
Right to Walk Judgment: Supreme Court Declares Footpaths a Fundamental Right
The Right to Walk Judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India in Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz v. P. Ayyappan (2026) marks a landmark development in constitutional law and urban governance. In a significant ruling, the Court held that the right to safe and accessible footpaths is an integral part of Article 21 of […]
Loss of Domestic Care Compensation: Supreme Court Recognises Homemakers as Nation Builders
Introduction The concept of Loss of Domestic Care Compensation has received historic recognition from the Supreme Court of India in a landmark judgment concerning compensation for the death of homemakers in road accidents. In a significant step toward gender justice and economic recognition of unpaid labour, the Court held that homemakers are “nation builders” and […]
Indian Tort Law: Future Prospects, Present Challenges
Introduction Indian Tort Law remains one of the most important yet underdeveloped areas of the Indian legal system. Unlike criminal law, which focuses on punishing offenders on behalf of the State, tort law is primarily concerned with compensating victims who suffer harm due to civil wrongs. It acts as a mechanism for accountability, deterrence, and […]
Supreme Court Missing Children Judgment: Instant FIR Rule Explained for CLAT Aspirants
Introduction The Supreme Court Missing Children Judgment is one of the most important legal developments of 2026. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court directed police authorities across India to immediately register a First Information Report (FIR) whenever information regarding a missing child is received. The ruling aims to strengthen child protection mechanisms, improve police […]
NTA Zero Error Policy: Lessons from Repeated NEET Paper Leaks in 2026
Introduction The NTA Zero Error Policy has once again come under public scrutiny after the latest NEET UG 2026 controversy. Questions surrounding examination integrity, paper leaks, and institutional accountability have reignited debates about the effectiveness of India’s examination system. For CLAT aspirants, this issue goes beyond medical entrance examinations and offers valuable insights into governance, […]
Rupee at 90: Why India’s Currency Slide Matters Beyond the Economy
Introduction The Indian rupee crossing the ₹90-per-dollar mark is more than just a financial milestone. It reflects broader shifts in global trade, foreign investments, inflation, and monetary policy. While economists often view currency fluctuations as part of market cycles, the effects of a weaker rupee eventually impact everyday life through higher prices, expensive imports, and […]
India’s New Industrial Relations Rules 2026: A Turning Point for Labour Law?
Introduction The notification of the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026 marks one of the most significant developments in India’s labour law framework in recent years. By implementing key provisions of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the government seeks to modernize industrial governance, simplify labour compliance, and strengthen dispute resolution mechanisms. For CLAT aspirants, this topic […]
Why is India Increasing the Number of Supreme Court Judges?
Introduction India’s judiciary has long faced the challenge of an overwhelming number of pending cases. From constitutional disputes to criminal appeals and civil litigation, courts across the country continue to struggle with heavy judicial workloads. In response to this growing pressure, the Union Cabinet has approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, […]
