Fighting Back Against Noise: India’s Laws for a Quieter Life

In the busy streets of Pimpri-Chinchwad, where factories hum and traffic never sleeps, picture young law student Anjali rushing home after a long day of classes. She just wants to unwind, maybe sip chai and review her notes on environmental law. But as night falls around 10 PM, it’s chaos—a nearby generator roars like a […]

What are the new rules for registration of live-in relationships in Uttarakhand?

1. Introduction India has long been a country where personal relationships are governed by a patchwork of religious and customary laws. Live-in relationships, though recognised by the Supreme Court and protected under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, have never had a dedicated registration framework — until now. On 27 January 2025, […]