The Allahabad High Court has ruled that raising the ‘sar tan se juda’ slogan challenges the authority of Indian law and the country’s sovereignty. The Court said such slogans promote violence, incite rebellion and are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Adish C Aggarwala’s book, “Modi’s Niti Shastra: The World’s His Oyster,” examines the evolution of India’s legal framework during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. It highlights significant reforms that have been pivotal in modernizing the legal system, which has received limited attention compared to other sectors impacted by Modi’s governance.
A Delhi court resolved a 17-year-old commercial dispute involving J&K Bank, emphasizing the negative impact of delayed justice on business confidence and the economy. District Judge Monika Saroha expressed concern over the lengthy litigation process and urged for quicker resolutions to enhance stability and promote economic growth.
The Delhi High Court ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) must provide ‘reasons to believe’ for future arrests, based on the Supreme Court’s direction in the Kejriwal case, but not retroactively. It clarified that violations of FEMA do not exempt individuals from IPC charges, affirming the validity of ED arrests while quashing Delhi Police actions.
Supreme Court Judge Manmohan highlighted the necessity for India’s legal system to evolve in response to challenges posed by AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity. During the International Legal Conference 2025, he emphasized that strong cybersecurity is essential for a thriving digital economy and called for urgent legal adaptations to ensure responsible governance and protection of individual rights.