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Introduction: Taking Stock of Gender Justice in 2025 Assessing a year through the lens of gender justice is never straightforward. 2025 reflected sharp contradictions —landmark judicial interventions, undeniable courage by women across professions, but also entrenched misogyny, political hypocrisy, and structural inequality. From the corridors of power to courtrooms, sports fields to workplaces, India’s gender story this year oscillated between progress and regression. I. Abuse of Power and the Question of Consent: The Nitish Kumar Incident One of the most disturbing moments of 2025 involved Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly removing a Muslim woman doctor’s face covering during a government appointment ceremony in Patna. The act occurred in a public setting while the woman was receiving her appointment letter for an AYUSH position. Legal Implications Touching a woman without consent constitutes an offence under: Section 354, Indian Penal Code (IPC) – Assault or criminal forc...

Introduction: A New Age Threat to Personal Liberty The Supreme Court of India has taken serious note of the alarming rise of “digital arrest” scams , a sophisticated form of cyber fraud that exploits fear, authority, and technological vulnerabilities. In a strong intervention, the Court directed the Union Government to immediately consider systemic measures to prevent such scams, flag suspicious financial transactions, and protect citizens—especially senior citizens—from digital extortion. The observations were made by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi , highlighting the constitutional and institutional duty of the State to safeguard citizens from cyber-enabled crimes. What Are ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams? Digital arrest scams involve criminal impersonation of law enforcement agencies, intelligence officials, or even judges , wherein victims are coerced into believing that they are under arrest or investigation. Fraudsters often: Use forged co...

The Supreme Court of India has issued a significant caution regarding the regulation of digital platforms like YouTube, stressing that excessively rigid controls could have a chilling effect on freedom of speech. While acknowledging the urgent need to prevent misuse of online spaces and protect individual rights, the Court reiterated that any regulatory mechanism must be balanced, flexible, and constitutionally sound. Supreme Court’s Emphasis on a Balanced Digital Regulatory Framework During the hearing on Monday, a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi highlighted that the rising misuse of YouTube and similar platforms demands stringent oversight. However, the judges warned that harsh and inflexible rules could unintentionally impose a gag on free expression and lead to devastating consequences for digital creators and public discourse. The Bench stated that increasing incidents of online content violating privacy, dignity, and individual r...

The recent passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 has sparked a nationwide debate, with platforms like A23 Rummy challenging its constitutionality in court. However, when examined in the context of India’s socio-economic realities, this ban is not only justified but also a critical step towards protecting vulnerable citizens and ensuring responsible digital governance. Online Gaming: A Silent Epidemic In the last decade, online real-money gaming has become widely accessible, with platforms offering games like rummy, poker, and fantasy sports easily downloadable from app stores. These games often lure players with welcome bonuses and advertisements, promoting the illusion of quick financial gains. However, this accessibility has led to devastating consequences : Families have lost savings, assets, and livelihoods to addictive gaming platforms. There are increasing reports of mental health crises, suicides, and family breakdowns linked to gambli...

Plea in Delhi High Court Raises Concerns Over Mobile Apps Sharing Sensitive Vehicle Owner Data A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court raising serious concerns about mobile applications that allow third-party access to the personal and sensitive information of vehicle owners. The plea, filed by Gopal Bansal , a practicing advocate, highlights potential privacy violations and security risks caused by these apps providing easy access to information such as the vehicle owner's name , address , and vehicle details . Key Points of the Petition 1. Access to Sensitive Information: The petitioner argued that the ease with which these apps provide access to personal information could result in misuse , with malicious intent. He claimed that this could jeopardize the safety and privacy of vehicle owners. 2. Judges and Senior Advocates Targeted: In his petition, Bansal stated that he was able to obtain information about vehicles reportedly used by judges and senior advocat...