Sansa Law Desk

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark ruling in Prajwala v. Union of India (2026 INSC 609), holding that voluntary adult sex workers cannot be forcibly rescued or detained against their will under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITPA). The judgment, delivered by Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan, draws a clear line between sex trafficking and consensual adult sex work, establishing new nationwide guidelines for how law enforcement agenc

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued revised nomination rules for demat accounts and mutual fund folios, effective from September 1, 2026. Under the new framework, single-holder investors opening new demat accounts or mutual fund folios must either nominate a beneficiary or formally opt out of nomination. The changes are designed to reduce unclaimed financial assets in India, simplify the nomination process, and give investors more flexibility. Here is

Being arrested is one of the most frightening experiences a person can face. In India, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) with effect from July 1, 2024, sets out the rights of every arrested person and the duties of every police officer making an arrest. Knowing these rights is not just useful for the person arrested; it is essential for their family members who must act quickly in the immediate aftermath.

Lending money to a friend, relative, or acquaintance without a written agreement is extremely common in India. When the borrower refuses to repay, many lenders assume they have no legal recourse because there is no signed document. This is incorrect. Indian law provides several pathways to recover money lent informally, as long as you can produce some form of evidence that the transaction occurred. Bank transfers, UPI records, WhatsApp messages, emails, and even witness testi

Property disputes between siblings are among the most common and emotionally charged legal conflicts in India. Whether the disagreement involves ancestral property, self-acquired property left behind by a parent, or jointly held land, the law provides several pathways for resolution. This guide explains the legal options available, the process of filing a partition suit, and practical steps that siblings can take before and during litigation. Step 1: Understand the Type of Pr

The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA), chaired by Justice A.K. Sikri, on May 28, 2026, directed Aaj Tak to edit or suitably modify portions of a programme hosted by journalist Sudhir Chaudhary that claimed the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple. The NBDSA found that the broadcast fell short of the standards of neutrality and impartiality prescribed under its Code of Conduct, marking a significant intervention in media self-regulation over historic

On May 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of India invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to issue binding directions to all High Courts across the country. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant passed structured guidelines aimed at streamlining judicial timelines, particularly in cases where judgments remain reserved for long periods without pronouncement. The Court observed that inordinate delays in delivering reserved judgments violate A

The Supreme Court of India, in Ishwar Chand Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2026 INSC 587), quashed criminal proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against a husband and his family members. The bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan flagged what it described as the "uglier side of matrimonial litigation," where false POCSO complaints are weaponised to extract settlements or harass estr

The Assam Legislative Assembly on May 27, 2026, passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making Assam the third Indian state, after Uttarakhand and Gujarat, to clear such a law. The bill targets four core areas: a uniform marriage age, a ban on polygamy, gender-equal inheritance rights, and regulation of live-in relationships. The legislation applies to all communities in the state, with a complete exemption for Scheduled Tribes in both hill and plain areas. Ban on Pol

A caste certificate is one of the most important documents for accessing government benefits, reservations in education and employment, and welfare schemes in India. Whether you belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or Other Backward Classes (OBC), this certificate is required for admission to educational institutions under reserved categories, government job applications under reserved quotas, scholarships and fee waivers, and various Central and State

If your employer has not paid your salary or has failed to deposit your Provident Fund (PF) contributions, Indian labour law provides clear remedies that you can pursue without significant cost. This guide explains the step-by-step process for filing a complaint for unpaid wages under the applicable labour laws, and a separate process for raising a grievance with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for PF defaults. Both remedies are available to employees in the

A well-drafted rent agreement is the foundation of every successful landlord-tenant relationship in India. Whether you are a landlord renting out property or a tenant moving into a new home or office, understanding the essential clauses, stamp duty requirements, and registration rules is critical to protecting your legal rights. This guide explains how to draft a rent agreement in India in 2026, covering the mandatory clauses, stamp duty calculations, registration requirement

Filing a maintenance case is one of the most common legal remedies available to wives, children, and parents who are unable to support themselves financially. Under Indian law, Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaced Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), provides a straightforward mechanism to claim maintenance from a person who has sufficient means but neglects or refuses to provide financial support. This guid

The Delhi High Court on May 29, 2026, upheld the validity of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) regulations capping television advertisements at 12 minutes per clock hour, rejecting challenges from broadcasters who argued the cap violated their right to commercial exploitation of airwaves. A division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan dismissed a batch of petitions filed by general entertainment, news, and regional broadcasters, holding that TR

The NEET UG 2026 examination, held on May 3 for over 2.27 million medical aspirants, was cancelled on May 12, 2026, following confirmed evidence of a large-scale paper leak. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now leading the investigation, with 13 arrests made so far across Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nasik, Pune, Latur, and Ahilyanagar. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled a retest for June 21, with the Indian Air Force deployed to transport question papers