In a pivotal case that touches upon the delicate balance of federalism in India, the Supreme Court on 22 January has undertaken the task of examining the constitutional validity of the Central Government’s decision to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab. This move, which expands the BSF’s operational area from […]
Issues Notices to Centre and 13 States In a significant move addressing concerns of caste-based discrimination in Indian prisons, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union Government and 13 State Governments following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by journalist Sukanya Shanta. The PIL, which is based on Shanta’s award-winning 2020 report titled […]
