Will India Legalise Same-Sex Marriage?

India’s Supreme Court is currently hearing final arguments in a historic group of petitions aimed at legalising same-sex marriage in the country. This case, which is a consolidation of cases brought by several LGBTQ couples, is being opposed by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The petitioners argue that denying the right to marry a person of one’s own […]

Vijay Mallya faces Jail in India over Contempt Case

India’s Supreme Court sentenced former billionaire Vijay Mallya to four months in prison, five years after he was convicted of contempt of court. In addition to him being fined £20 for the charge, he has also been ordered to return £33 million for violating court orders. This was breached when he transferred the money to his family members and failed […]