Granting Extension to File Challan in Absence of Accused Violates Article 21: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes an order extending the time for filing a...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
ARTICLE 21 — Legal Updates & Case Law
Explore 38 published judgments, orders, and legal explainers covering ARTICLE 21 across the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
Right to Life Includes Right to Best Medical Care: Jharkhand High Court Permits Accused to Travel for Treatment
Jharkhand High Court rules that the Right to Life includes access to the best medical...
Feb 9, 2026·5 min
Adults Can Choose Partners Without Family Approval: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court rules that consenting adults do not need societal or parental approval...
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
Rajasthan High Court Grants Relief To Police Officers: "Justice Cannot Be Denied Simply Because One Didn't Approach The Court"
The Rajasthan High Court quashes stigmatic remarks against police officers in an NDPS case, ruling...
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
Allahabad HC: Questioning Rape Victim's Character Violates Right To Dignity Under Article 21
Allahabad High Court warns advocates against character assassination of rape victims, ruling that labeling a...
Feb 4, 2026·3 min
Can A Foreign Court Dissolve An Indian Marriage?
An Indian wife moves the Supreme Court under Article 32 to halt "oppressive" divorce proceedings...
Feb 3, 2026·5 min
Menstrual Health is a Shared Responsibility, Not Just a "Women’s Issue": Supreme Court Recognizes Right to Menstrual Hygiene Under Article 21
In a landmark ruling (Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Union of India), the Supreme Court declares...
Jan 31, 2026·5 min
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Dignified Death or 'Cruel' Noose? SC Reserves Verdict on Abolishing Death by Hanging
The Supreme Court ponders whether the colonial method of "hanging by the neck" should be...
Jan 22, 2026·3 min
Bengaluru Court Directs Media Entities to Take Down 'Defamatory Content' Against Suspended DGP Ramachandra Rao
A Bengaluru court has directed over 30 media houses, including India Today and TV9, to...
Jan 21, 2026·5 min
Right to Appear in Exam is Part of Right to Live with Dignity Under Article 21: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court rules in Shreya Pandey v. State of UP that the right...
Jan 21, 2026·3 min
SC on Stray Dog Menace: "Compassion Must Balance with Safety," Hearing Enters Final Leg
As the Supreme Court wraps up arguments from NGOs and individuals, the focus shifts to...
Jan 20, 2026·2 min
Preventive Detention Cannot Override Bail, Supreme Court Says
Supreme Court Ruling: Preventive Detention Cannot Be Used to Override Bail. The Apex Court quashes...
Jan 10, 2026·4 min
