Shalini Kapoor

Shalini Kapoor

Empirical Constitutional Studies Constitutional Law

Empirical legal researcher who reads data where others read doctrine. She tracks Supreme Court patterns quantitatively: how many petitions get heard, which benches grant stays, and where outcomes diverge from stated law.

Articles by Shalini (2)

Constitutional Law

Can Courts Order Federal Police to Investigate Without State Permission?

Supreme Court decides whether judges can bypass state governments and direct the CBI to investigate crimes. What this means for federalism and your right to fair investigation.

14 April 2026 · 6 min read · 68 views
Family Law

Rent Out a Room? Your Home Loses Legal Protection

A Delhi court ruling reveals a harsh truth: if you rent even one room to a stranger, your family home loses its shield against creditors seizing it.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 27 views