Judicial scrutiny

Misuse of dowry laws: Impact on cases of atrocities against women

The tragic case of a Bengaluru techie who ended his life due to alleged harassment and extortion by his wife and in-laws has once again brought the issue of false dowry cases to the forefront. This incident, which involved demands for exorbitant sums of money and multiple false police complaints, highlights a disturbing trend that […]

Upholding principle of secularism in reservation policies

The recent Supreme Court ruling that reservations cannot be granted based on religion is a reaffirmation of India’s commitment to secularism and equality. This decision came in response to the West Bengal government’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision to quash the Other Backward Class (OBC) status of 77 communities, primarily Muslim. The state […]