The Fragile Backbone of the Care Economy Imagine a morning in a Massachusetts nursing home. The halls are quiet, but the tension is high. A dozen beds are empty not because patients have recovered, but because there aren’t enough nursing assistants to safely staff the floor. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s the looming reality … Read more
The Philippine Senate convened Monday as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, marking a pivotal moment in a political drama that could reshape the country’s leadership landscape. The trial follows her impeachment by the House of Representatives last week on charges of corruption, betrayal of public trust, and constitutional violations—allegations stemming from a … Read more
Philippine government lawyers have urged the Supreme Court to reject a bid by fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa to block his arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his role in a “war on drugs.” The Senator, who previously served as the … Read more
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is currently analyzing seven critical legal questions regarding religious rights and freedoms in India. The proceedings, which began on April 7, stem from a reference arising out of the Sabarimala review case. The outcome of this reference is expected to have a major impact on various legal … Read more
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the appointment of Central Government and Central PSU employees as counting supervisors and assistants for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The party is specifically contesting the exclusion of State government employees from these critical roles. Legal Challenge Against High Court Ruling … Read more
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, providing relief in a case involving allegations of multiple foreign passports held by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Supreme Court Reverses High Court Decision A bench consisting of Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice AS Chandurkar ruled … Read more
The Legal Tug-of-War: Regulatory Fines vs. Judicial Stays The ongoing clash between the Data Protection Commission (DPC) and TikTok highlights a growing tension in the digital age: the gap between a regulator’s power to penalize and a court’s power to pause. View this post on Instagram about Supreme Court, Data Protection Commission From Instagram — … Read more
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera, who is seeking anticipatory bail. The plea follows an FIR registered by Assam Police based on a complaint by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, regarding Khera’s allegations that she held multiple passports. … Read more
Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana Voting Map: A Blow to the Voting Rights Act and a Shift in Electoral Power The US Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, delivered on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, has significantly curtailed the application of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), potentially reshaping congressional maps across the nation and bolstering … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear an appeal from parents seeking to sue a public school district over policies that support student gender identity by withholding name or pronoun changes from parents without the child’s consent. The Florida Legal Challenge The case involved the parents of a student who identified as nonbinary … Read more