legal reforms
Supreme Court Declares Dowry Eradication an Urgent Constitutional and Social Necessity as Anti-Dowry Laws Face Dual Challenges
Dec 16, 2025 01:29 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling highlighting the critical need to eliminate dowry practices while addressing the paradoxical challenges of ineffective enforcement and misuse of anti-dowry legislation. The Court has directed comprehensive reforms in education, law enforcement, and judicial processes to combat this persistent social evil that transcends religious boundaries, emphasizing that marriage partners must be treated as constitutional equals.
PM Modi Advocates for Justice Delivery in Local Languages: Strengthening Legal Aid for All Citizens
Nov 09, 2025 12:36 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to deliver justice in languages understood by recipients, calling for court judgments and legal documents to be available in local languages. Speaking at a national conference on legal aid delivery mechanisms, he stressed that ease of justice is essential for social justice regardless of socioeconomic background and highlighted government initiatives including the translation of over 80,000 Supreme Court judgments into 18 Indian languages.
Justice Surya Kant Set to Become India's 53rd Chief Justice Following CJI Gavai's Recommendation
Oct 27, 2025 02:35 pm CST
Chief Justice BR Gavai has officially recommended Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India. With an impressive judicial career spanning two decades, Justice Kant is known for landmark verdicts on Article 370, free speech, and gender equality. Set to take office on November 24, 2025, his 1.2-year tenure promises continued judicial reform and constitutional stewardship.