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Mediation awaits legal activation

The establishment and operationalisation of the Mediation Council of India – a cornerstone of the Mediation Act, 2023 – remains one of the most anticipated shifts in our legal landscape.

A marital paradox

The Supreme Court’s recent observation that forcing a couple, separated for 15 years, to continue in a legal relationship would amount to “cruelty to both parties” draws attention to one of the most glaring gaps in India’s matrimonial laws.

A warning for all times

The word ‘emergency’ evokes an intense sense of unease, often associated with the suspension of established norms and procedures in pursuit of a perceived larger objective. Different forms of emergencies command our attention in different ways.

Firefighters conduct rescue operations at the fire-ravaged commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area where 18 people lost their lives.

Fire Trap

The investigation into the fire that claimed 15 young lives in Lucknow will eventually determine where the blaze began.

Endgame Politics

Few politicians have exhibited Benjamin Netanyahu’s talent for political survival.