The recent Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi, which reportedly claimed seven lives and injured several people, has raised serious questions about unsafe buildings, unauthorised construction, structural safety and legal liability. The incident has also triggered judicial scrutiny. The Delhi High Court is monitoring the matter, while the Supreme Court has examined the wider issue...Read More

Can an accused remain in jail for years without trial? What happens when an undertrial spends an exceptionally long period in custody? A recent Supreme Court order has brought these important questions concerning bail, prolonged incarceration, speedy trial and Article 21 of the Constitution back into focus. In Lisham Ibungotomba Singh v. State of West...Read More

What Is Section 13(4) of the SARFAESI Act? Section 13(4) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 becomes relevant when a borrower fails to discharge the liability after receiving a demand notice under Section 13(2). At this stage, the Bank can take statutory measures for enforcement of the security interest, including taking possession of the secured asset and proceeding towards its...Read More

Received a bank notice under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act? Here are your legal rights, timeline limits, and how to file a representation to protect your property If the notice references Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002, it means your bank has officially classified your loan account as a Non-Performing Asset (NPA).  SARFAESI Act gives massive power to...Read More

CASE DETAIL ; Uma Bharti & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.,  W.P.(CRL) 2429/2026,  “Love is a personal choice — and constitutional liberty protects that choice.” Delhi High Court Says Live-In Relationship Is Akin to Marriage The Delhi High Court has delivered an important ruling on live-in relationship rights in India, holding that consenting adults have...Read More

A public place does not mean a person has no right to privacy.” Delhi Metro Photo Controversy: What Does the Law Say? A recent incident inside the Delhi Metro has triggered a wider debate about privacy, consent, women’s safety and photographing people without their knowledge. The answer is not as simple as “yes” or “no.” Indian law...Read More

CASE TITLE ; G. Ganesh v. State of Tamil Nadu Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No. 11263/2025. The proceedings arose from a judgment dated 5 March 2025 of the Madras High Court in CRLRC No. 373/2025. The Supreme Court proceedings subsequently expanded into a broader examination of systemic failures in dealing with missing persons and human trafficking.  The...Read More

The Delhi Land Records Bill 2026 is one of the biggest property reforms proposed by the Delhi Government. The Bill aims to digitize land records, assign every property a unique Property Aadhaar Card, reduce ownership disputes, and bring greater transparency to property transactions. The proposed Bill seeks to create a single, digital and authenticated database...Read More

Case Title ; Dr. Lokesh BH & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr. The legal status of live-in relationships in India has once again come under the spotlight after the Supreme Court considered whether the protection against matrimonial cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC, now corresponding to Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, can extend to...Read More

The issue is important for couples involved in divorce cases, matrimonial disputes and maintenance proceedings in India. What Does the Law Say About Maintenance and Adultery? Under Section 125(4) CrPC, a wife may be denied maintenance if she is “living in adultery.” The provision also applies where a wife, without sufficient reason, refuses to live with her husband or...Read More