The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that it was, prima facie, not acceptable for compensation disputes arising out of land acquired under the National Highways Act, 1956, to be decided by government-appointed bureaucrats, terming it a systemic disadvantage faced by landowners under the Act.
The 36th Basic Course in Legislative Drafting, organised by the Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research (ILDR), Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, was inaugurated here, for officers of the state governments and Union Territories.
A government report that spends more than a decade in a drawer tells a story regardless of what is written on its pages.
The public debate about whether an Indian passport proves citizenship has brought back an important legal question.
In a short span of time, the Supreme Court used Article 142 in two Tamil Nadu cases involving intimate relationships.
The retreat of a bugle and marching by Border Security Force soldiers in crisp uniforms was in harmony with Border Guard Bangladesh personnel as the two sides performed a Retreat Ceremony drill on a February weekend.
In an interview with Subhash K Jha, Boman Irani speaks on working with Shyam Benegal and completing 15 years of Well Done Abba
As part of the Kerala Travel Mart last year, we (The Statesman) embarked on a tour of Fort Kochi, guided by Rajesh PK, alongside fellow media professionals.
Marriage is not just about celebrating togetherness on the good days; it is also about supporting one another through the toughest times. Siddhartha and Bani Majumdar's love story serves as a reminder of this very idea.
The post-lunch lethargy was instantly ripped off when the relaxed atmosphere was interrupted by the host’s announcement of a tour of the terracotta temples of Murshidabad’s Baranagar, as a fitting tribute to the Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2025.
