Fishy DecisionBumblebees Are Now Classified As Fish in California A California court made this decision to grant bumblebees the same protection afforded to aquatic species. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Legal DilemmaThe Debate Around Making Rape Laws Gender Neutral The Kerala High Court noted that rape should be a gender neutral offence — but this has been a bone of contention among feminists for many years. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
No Space For CrimesA Canadian Law Could Outlaw Astronauts Committing Crimes in Space An international centralised space governance system is needed as “humanity approaches a time when humans may realistically be living and working in space.” By Rohitha Naraharisetty
On PaperWe Asked Six Experts to Explain the Impact of a Uniform Civil Code in Modern India "What we need is uniformity in rights and not a Uniform Civil Code." By Saumya Kalia
The Right To SucceedPeople With Disabilities Have the Right to Reservation for Promotions: Supreme Court It would be "discriminatory" if one is denied the reservation simply because they weren't hired under the "PwD quota." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Informed ConsentSensitize People About Vaccination Benefits Instead of ‘Forcing’ Them: Meghalaya HC While vaccination was an "absolute necessity," use of force or coercion violates fundamental rights like the right to means of livehood. By Aditi Murti
Reducing IncarcerationVaccinate Arrested People Above 45 Years Before They Are Sent to Prison: Bombay HC The ruling aims to prevent the further spread of Covid19 in prisons, which have been hotspots throughout the pandemic. By Aditi Murti
Culture of FearIn U.P., Cow Slaughter Is the Most Common Reason for Detention Under the National Security Act The NSA, which gives state the power to arrest without formal charges, is being used to target minority groups, an Indian Express report showed. By Devrupa Rakshit
Setting The Right Precedent“Trying to Break My Own Preconceived Notions” About LGBTQ+ Issues, Madras HC Judge Says The judge appointed an LGBTQ+ counselor to help him understand and mediate a dispute between a couple and their families. By Devrupa Rakshit
Victim BlamingRape Survivor Writes To CJI Alleging Sessions Judge Laughed at Her During Hearing The woman says the judge's reaction made her "deeply regret pursuing [her] complaint in the vain hope of getting justice.” By Aditi Murti
Justice InterruptedAlmost 84% of Cases Filed by SC/ST Women, Children Are Pending in Court: Govt Panel Attacks on oppressed-caste women and children have increased by 15% over the last three years, the panel noted. By Saumya Kalia
This Land Is Our LandHaryana’s New Bill Will Make Protest Planners Pay for Damage to Public Property During Gatherings “It is a bill that takes us away from democracy and encourages dictatorship. It is anti-people." By Saumya Kalia
No Trivial MatterSC Tells Lower Courts Not To Trivialize Sexual Abuse, Perpetuate Sexism The apex court issued sensitivity guidelines to curb court rulings that promote "stereotypical and patriarchal notions about women." By Aditi Murti
Navigating ConsentCan’t Assume a Woman Consents To Sex Just Because She Has Said Yes Before: Delhi Court The court rejected the bail plea of news anchor Varun Hiremath, who allegedly raped a 22-year-old woman. By Aditi Murti
Laws of DissentSedition Cases Are “Quite Low,” Government Says, but Cases Have Almost Doubled Since 2014 Experts have expressed concern over misuse of sedition laws to “use, abuse and chill free speech." By Saumya Kalia
No SnitchingPolice Who Leak Private Data During an Investigation Should Be Penalized: Karnataka HC The ruling follows several instances of the media misreporting cases after gaining access to private WhatsApp chats and digital documents. By Aditi Murti
Evading ScrutinyBengaluru Court Bars Media From Airing ‘Defamatory’ News About BJP Ministers Involved in Job‑for‑Sex Scandal The ministers claim the media is publishing reports without verifying the news and sources. By Aditi Murti
Freedom of StreamingSupreme Court Rules That Amazon Prime Video’s India Head Can’t Be Arrested in Tandav Case The court stated that the Government’s current social media and OTT rules "have no teeth," thus no power for prosecution. By Aditi Murti