Law and Other Things

Law and Other Things is a publisher that produces blog content focused on Indian legal issues, constitutional law, public law, and procedural aspects of litigation. It provides analysis and commentary on topics such as end-of-life care rights, constitutional challenges to legislation, and practical guidance on court procedures. The blog aims to make complex legal topics accessible to law students, young lawyers, and litigants, often addressing contemporary legal debates and reforms within the Indian legal system. It also features periodic updates on public law developments and discussions on equal access to legal and educational opportunities.

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Beyond Essential Legislative Functions: The Supreme Court’s Change of Heart on Delegation in Constitutional Contexts

By Pranav Mittal

June 19, 2026

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Over the years, the Supreme Court has applied the essential legislative functions standard to determine the validity of delegated legislation. In Rojer Mathew v South Bank India Ltd., although the Court was primarily concerned with the constitutionality of the

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Phantom Precedents: AI Hallucination, the Verification Vacuum, and the Case of Mandatory Pre-Filing Reform in Indian Courts.

By Aditee Singh & Ayushmaan Ashutosh Singh

June 19, 2026

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INTRODUCTION
The Supreme Court of India made an announcement on 26 March 2026 which would have seemed farfetched ten years ago. Hearing a special leave petition in the case of Heart and Soul Entertainment Ltd., the court stated that the

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When Reform Stops Short: The New Labour Code’s Statutory Gap on Shift Changes

By Vikram Kalugotla & Japmeet S.B.

June 19, 2026

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Introduction
A milestone was achieved in the sphere of labour jurisprudence in India, with the government finally deciding to enforce the four newly legislated Labour Codes, after a hiatus of nearly 5 years. The Labour Codes, rationalising 29 labour laws,

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Defection by another name: Why the merger exception within the X Schedule cannot shield the AAP-BJP defectors

By Neil Thomas Varghese & Dhanya Dhanasekar

June 19, 2026

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On 24 April 2026, former Aam Aadmi Party (“AAP”) MP, Raghav Chadha, along with six of his colleagues, announced they were leaving the party to join with the Bharatiya Janata Party (“BJP”), after a prolonged

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The Courts and the Constitution, 2026: Inaugural Session and Overview

By LAOT

June 5, 2026

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Introduction
The Courts and the Constitution is an annual conference that has, over its seven editions, emerged as a leading forum for rigorous and reflective engagement with constitutional governance and adjudication. The seventh edition, held on 28–29 March 2026, was

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Panel 1: Reworking Constitutional Boundaries: Gubernatorial Power, Federalism, and Institutional Balance

By LAOT

June 5, 2026

Introduction
This panel examined the intersection of constitutional text, institutional practice, and judicial intervention, focusing specifically on the controversies surrounding the exercise of gubernatorial discretion in matters of legislative assent under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution. The discussion

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Panel 2: Special Intensive Revision: Contours and Contents of Citizenship

By LAOT

June 5, 2026

This report summarises the panel discussion on the topic “Special Intensive Revision: Contours and Contents of Citizenship”, during the 7th Edition of the Courts and the Constitution Conference at NALSAR. The panel consisted of Supreme Court practitioners and legal academicians

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Panel 3: MP Singh Memorial Panel

By LAOT

June 5, 2026

The panel paid tribute to Professor M.P. Singh by showcasing his academic work, his role as head of NUJS, and his ability to unite diverse groups in legal education. Dr. Satya Prasoon, who serves as an Assistant Professor at NALSAR

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Panel 4: Adjudicating the Environmental Juristocracy: Judicial Evasion and the Crisis of the Rule of Law

By LAOT

June 5, 2026

Introduction
This report summarises the panel discussion titled “Adjudicating the Environmental Juristocracy,” which examined the trajectory of environmental and animal law jurisprudence in India, with a particular focus on recent Supreme Court decisions and the political economy that shapes them.

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Panel 5: Beyond Judicial Conduct and Constitutional Accountability

By LAOT

June 5, 2026

The fifth panel highlighted the multi-faceted dimensions of behavioural accountability within the Indian Judicial system. Moving beyond the constitutional frameworks, the panelists delved into the impact of the conduct of the judges both on and off the bench.
The session

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