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Warning Labels on Packaged Food: The Right to Know What You Eat

The Supreme Court is examining FSSAI’s front-of-pack labelling proposal and asking why warnings should wait for two high nutrients. What is at stake for consumers.

When the Court Is Handed Citations That Do Not Exist

An order resting on invented judgments was set aside. What the Supreme Court’s warning means for lawyers and authorities using AI in legal work.

Preventive Detention Cannot Rest on a Police Confession Alone

A confession made to the police is not sufficient basis for preventive detention, the Supreme Court has held, quashing an NSA order and awarding costs.

When a Marriage Reaches a Dead End: Divorce Under Article 142

Eighteen cases between one couple, ended by a single order. How the Supreme Court uses Article 142 to grant divorce and close related litigation together.

Written Grounds of Arrest: Why an Oral Reason Is Not Enough

An arrest without written grounds is now liable to be set aside, and the officer concerned can face departmental action. What Article 22 requires, explained.

When POCSO Is Used as a Weapon in a Custody Battle

The Supreme Court has laid down safeguards against parents invoking POCSO to gain leverage in custody disputes — without weakening protection for real allegations.

Banks Cannot Seize Your Vehicle by Force: What the Supreme Court Held

The Supreme Court has held that a lender’s right to repossess a financed vehicle has limits: no force, no threats, and notice first. What borrowers can now do.

Bail in India: 25 Common Questions Answered in Plain English

Plain-English answers to 25 bail questions in India: bailable vs non-bailable offences, process, documents, surety, default bail and refusal.

Anticipatory Bail in India: 25 Common Questions Answered in Plain English

Plain-English answers to 25 anticipatory bail questions in India: who can apply, conditions, process, documents, duration and what if it is rejected.

Family Trusts Explained: A Smart Way for Wealthy Families to Plan Their Estate