Amit Mukherjee

Amit Mukherjee

Investigative Legal Journalism Court Reporting

Investigative legal journalist who uses RTI applications, property records, and financial disclosures to expose judicial and regulatory failures. His investigations have prompted 4 Supreme Court suo motu proceedings.

Articles by Amit (18)

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Ruling From 2000 Nobody Can Actually Read—Here's Why It Matters

A 24-year-old Supreme Court judgment that affects how Indian courts decide cases remains locked away. What this means for your legal rights.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 76 views
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Your Workplace Rights Case Vanished From Court Records

A 2001 Supreme Court ruling on workplace disputes exists but is hidden from public view. What it means when justice becomes invisible.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 64 views
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Your Money Got Frozen by Court? Here's When That's Actually Legal

Supreme Court says judges can't freeze your business funds just because you're in a dispute. Here's what the law actually requires before a court can lock up your cash.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 41 views
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When Police Use Fake Documents Against You: What Your Rights Really Are

A 1987 Supreme Court ruling clarifies when police can charge you with forgery—and when they can't. What you need to know if you're ever accused of document fraud.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 21 views
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Delhi Bus Worker Fights for Pension: Did He Work Long Enough?

A DTC employee's 30-year legal battle over 98 days of unpaid leave reveals how bureaucrats block pensions. The Supreme Court is now waiting for a bigger case to decide.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
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Your Job Title, Your Seniority: How One Court Fight Rewrote Government Promotion Rules

Six government employees challenged how their seniority was calculated when job grades merged. The Supreme Court's decision affects how government reorganizes departments across India.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 24 views
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Teacher Wins: Court Rules You Can Challenge Unfair School Decisions

A 1984 Supreme Court case shows teachers at private schools can fight back against unfair punishment. Here's what changed and why it matters to education workers today.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 24 views
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Supreme Court Ruling Locked Away: Your Right to Read It

A 2009 Supreme Court decision affects Indian law—but the full judgment remains sealed. Here's how to demand access to your constitutional right.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 22 views
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Property Dispute Ruling Won't Explain Its Own Logic

An 11-year-old Supreme Court decision on a property fight still has no public explanation. Here's why that matters to you and your lawyer.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
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You Lost Land 30 Years Ago? Courts Say It's Too Late

Supreme Court ruling shows that even laws protecting poor families from land theft have time limits. Why waiting decades can cost you everything.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
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Stuck in Jail for Years? Your Rights Against Delays

A 1979 Supreme Court case shows how long people can languish in jail waiting for trial. What judges said about your right to a speedy trial—and what's changed since.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 24 views
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Why a 2009 Court Decision You Need Is Locked Away

A Supreme Court case that affects property and civil rights exists—but the full judgment has never been made public. Here's what that means for your case.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 26 views
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Election Violence Led to Disqualification: What the Courts Require as Proof

When a candidate faces charges of intimidating voters, what evidence does a court need? A landmark 1984 Supreme Court case sets the bar high—and shows why election integrity depends on proving guilt beyond doubt.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 21 views
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When Your Bank Uses a Court Ruling You're Not Allowed to See

A 17-year-old Supreme Court case on banking rights exists in law books but the full judgment is nowhere to be found. Here's why that's a problem for your wallet.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 22 views
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When Higher Courts Hijack Judges' Power: Supreme Court Steps In

A Rajasthan case exposes how senior judges can strip lower court judges of their independence. The Supreme Court says: this stops now.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
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Contractor Wins ₹55,000 Case: When Government Can't Break a Deal

A Supreme Court ruling on arbitration shows why it matters who decides disputes when government projects go wrong. Here's what happened.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 21 views
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Medical School Quota Rule Rejected: How One Court Case Changed Admissions

Rajasthan's medical colleges gave unfair bonus marks to their own graduates. The Supreme Court said this violates equality. Here's why it matters to you.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 23 views
Criminal Law

When a Witness Points at You in Court, Can They Convict You?

A Supreme Court ruling says judges must prove a witness is telling the truth—not just say so. But 20 years later, most courts still ignore it. What it means if you're accused.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 27 views