Sarita Prasad

Sarita Prasad

Long-Form Legal Analysis Court Reporting

Long-form legal journalist who writes 3,000-word case studies on India's most complex legal battles. Her series on custodial deaths won the Ramnath Goenka Award for Impact Journalism.

Articles by Sarita (18)

Supreme Court

Your Village Officer's Job Just Got Legal Protection

Supreme Court stops municipalities from erasing village officers' power. What this means for land records, taxes, and who actually runs your area.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 76 views
Supreme Court

When Someone Trespasses on Your Land: What Courts Can Actually Do

A Supreme Court case reveals the real power courts have to return your property after trespassing conviction—and the surprising limits on when they can act.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 65 views
Supreme Court

What Happens When Supreme Court Rulings Stay Secret?

A 2018 Supreme Court judgment exists but nobody can read it. Here's why that matters to you and how India's justice system keeps decisions hidden from ordinary people.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
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When Citizens Sue the Government: What Sulekha Rani's Case Reveals

A 2019 Supreme Court judgment shows how ordinary Indians can challenge state power—but a crucial problem blocks access to justice itself.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 23 views
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Miss a Court Deadline? Supreme Court Says That's Your Problem

India's Supreme Court ruled you can't blame the court for missing appeal deadlines. Here's what it means for anyone fighting a legal case.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
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Can Your Boss Fire You Without a Hearing? 1963 Supreme Court Ruling Says No

A landmark case that gave railway workers protection against sudden dismissal. What it means for your job security today.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 23 views
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When You Sue the Government: What One Supreme Court Case Reveals

A 2006 Supreme Court judgment shows how ordinary citizens can challenge the state—and what it means for your rights. Here's what happened.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 22 views
Supreme Court

When the Government Sues You: What One 2004 Case Shows

A Rajasthan case reveals how ordinary people fight back when the state takes them to court—and why access to these legal decisions matters.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
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Your Property Fight at India's Top Court

What happens when your land dispute reaches the Supreme Court? A real case shows how courts reshape property rights for millions.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
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When Family Property Fights Reach India's Highest Court

A 2009 Supreme Court case shows why property disputes between families matter—and what it takes to finally win. Real stakes. Real costs. Real lessons.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 27 views
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Your Business Partner Betrayed You? Here's What the Supreme Court Does

When restaurant owners and business partners go to war, India's Supreme Court has to decide who's right. Here's what one landmark case teaches us about contracts and fairness.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 26 views
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When Someone Sues the Government: What a 2012 Supreme Court Case Teaches Us

A real Supreme Court case from 2012 shows how ordinary people challenge state power. Here's why this matters to you.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
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Seller Backs Out of a Land Deal? Courts Can Force Them to Sell

A 70-year-old Supreme Court ruling shows that a signed receipt for earnest money is a binding contract. If a seller tries to flip your property, you can legally stop them.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
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A Supreme Court Ruling That Controls Your Life—But You'll Never Read It

For 20 years, a Supreme Court judgment has shaped property and civil disputes across India. Most Indians have no idea what it says. Why courts cite laws ordinary people can't access.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 27 views
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Your Land, Government's Plan: When You Must Speak Up or Lose It

A Supreme Court case shows why staying silent during land acquisition can cost you everything. What property owners need to know about their rights.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
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Your Military Pension Cut? This Supreme Court Case Could Help

A 2005 Supreme Court ruling on defence pensions shows courts will overturn government decisions. What every retired soldier needs to know.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 25 views
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When Your Lawyer Doesn't Show Up: What the Supreme Court Did About It

A lawyer rents out his name to dozens of cases but never appears in court. The Supreme Court stepped in—and what it found shocked the bench. Here's why it matters to you.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 22 views
Criminal Law

Can Tax Officials Ignore Your Business Records? Supreme Court Says No

A 1960 Supreme Court ruling that still protects businesses: tax inspectors can't reject your honest books without proof. Here's how it works.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 22 views