The Journal

Read the judgment, not the headline.

Sourced explainers and companion pieces to every episode.

Why Indian law needs a conversation, not another headline

Over 5 crore cases are pending in Indian courts. Most citizens meet the law only through a headline. We think that's the problem worth solving.

10 Nov 2026 · 5 min read

Landmark Cases · 7 min

In 2017 a retired High Court judge's petition against Aadhaar led to one of the most important constitutional rulings in Indian history.

Criminal Law · 6 min

Justice Krishna Iyer said it in 1977. Nearly five decades later, three in four Indian prisoners are undertrials. Why the gap?

Legal Reform · 8 min

Since 1 July 2024, three new codes replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act. Here's what actually changed for you.

Corporate & Commercial · 6 min

Companion reading to Episode 1 with Dr. Siva Pardhiva, why the biggest legal battles in Indian infrastructure start at the tender stage.