Beyond the Brief

Courts of Discontent

The law minister’s remarks have been interpreted as crossing a Lakshman rekha. They are hardly that

Why Blame Botticelli?

The eco-ninjas have crossed the line

Hindu plea on Gyanvapi maintainable, says Varanasi Court

Litigants sought access to the Shringar Gauri shrine, Anjuman Committee opposed the plea

Essential Question

A Muslim hospitality sector icon makes a point in the hijab case that the Supreme Court is hearing

Supertech Twin Towers Demolished

A tall order

A Red Card for Indian Football

FIFA’s decision to suspend AIFF puts the spotlight on in-house intrigues and frustrates the Supreme Court’s efforts to reform the sport’s governance

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit: An Institutional Mind

The new Chief Justice of India has a long way to go in a short tenure

What’s the Media Agenda?

The Loud Sentinel

The Supreme Court’s observations in denying Nupur Sharma relief contradict its own precedent and the notion of judicial restraint