Top Legal Blogs in India

Top Legal Blogs in India

Here are some of the best and most reliable legal blogs in India as of 2025 for legal professionals, law students, and researchers to follow for insights, updates, and expert commentary:

Here are highly-regarded legal blogs from India, each with a slightly different focus (policy, student-resources, general law insights, etc.).

Legally India Ipleaders LiveLaw Legal Bites Legal Desire Bar and Bench Lawctopus LawRato Legal reader PathLegal SCC Online Scotus blog Vakilno1 Above the Law Corporate Law Indianlegallive Law360 LawSites Lawyersclubindia Legal Era Legal Services India Legaleraonline Manupatra Mondaq

Leading Indian Legal Blogs and Platforms

Platform	Description	Focus Area
Bar & Bench	India’s leading digital legal news outlet known for its in-depth coverage of the judiciary, bar, and legal profession.	Real-time legal news, case law updates, interviews
LiveLaw	Popular for instant updates from the Supreme Court and High Courts, as well as expert columns and case summaries.	Court reporting, legal analysis
iPleaders	India’s largest educational legal portal offering blogs and online law courses under LawSikho.	Legal education, practical law
Legal Bites	A well-known EdTech platform offering law articles, notes, and judiciary prep content.	Legal education, judiciary exams
Legal Desire	Global legal news and insights with over 80K followers and coverage of almost every field of law.	Legal news, careers, law school updates
Lawctopus	The most-followed Indian legal blog for students, known for internships, courses, and career guidance.	Law education, careers, internships
LawRato	Connects users with verified lawyers across India; includes blogs on family, property, and corporate law.	Legal advice, lawyer directory
Vakilno1	A general law information portal featuring articles on personal, property, and business disputes.	Legal information, Indian law updates
PathLegal	Provides a lawyer directory, user Q&A, and articles on diverse legal issues.	Legal directory, case guidance
Lawyersclubindia	A large interactive legal forum for advocates and tax professionals offering articles and Q&A sections.	Community, practice discussions
Legal Era	A professional magazine and online platform focusing on corporate and regulatory law.	Corporate, regulatory law
Manupatra	India’s top paid legal research database—akin to LexisNexis and Westlaw.	Case law research, judgments
SCC Online	A recognized legal research tool offering reliable Supreme Court and High Court databases.	Case law research
Legal Services India	User-friendly law portal with articles, advice, and legal documentation.	Legal awareness, general law
Indian Legal Live	Editorial-style magazine covering top legal news and in-depth commentaries.	Legal news, current affairs
Mondaq	A premium international portal that aggregates expert legal and business insights from law firms globally.	Corporate and commercial law

Top Indian Legal Blogs & Portals

1. Legally India – Legal news, careers, and law firm insights

India’s first and most popular independent portal for legal news, law firm rankings, and gossip.
Focus: Law firms, corporate legal industry, law school news.
Audience: Lawyers, law students, and legal recruiters.

2. iPleaders Blog – Practical legal guides & online courses

Offers easy-to-understand articles on Indian law and legal drafting.
Focus: Legal education, entrepreneurship law, contracts, and compliance.
Audience: Law students, entrepreneurs, compliance officers.

3. LiveLaw – Judgment summaries & legal journalism

Real-time legal news and court coverage.
Focus: Supreme Court/High Court judgments, columns, interviews.
Audience: Lawyers, journalists, legal enthusiasts.
Known for: Fast, accurate coverage and plain-English summaries.

4. Bar & Bench – Legal news, analysis, and reports

Professional-grade news platform for courts, firms, and law schools.
Focus: Litigation, policy, judiciary updates.
Audience: Practising lawyers, in-house counsel, students.
Comparable to LiveLaw but more “reportage-heavy.”

5. Legal Bites – Student-centric notes & analysis

Simplified notes, current affairs, and case summaries.
Audience: Law students and exam aspirants.
Includes study material and quizzes.

6. Lawctopus – Law student community hub

Internship experiences, writing competitions, and career tips.
Focus: Law school life, internships, and opportunities.
Audience: Students, early-stage legal professionals.

7. LawyersClubIndia – Community Q&A + articles

Forum-based site where people discuss legal issues and share resources.
Focus: Practical law, case discussions, and problem-solving.
Audience: Practising lawyers and laypersons seeking help.

8. Legal Desire – Legal news & career updates

Covers global and Indian legal updates, law firm news, and opportunities.
Audience: Students and young lawyers.
Has international coverage as well.

9. VakilNo1 – Legal info for the public

Provides general information on Indian laws (family law, property, etc.).
Audience: Common citizens seeking basic legal guidance.

10. PathLegal – Lawyer directory & blog

Directory of lawyers with a basic Q&A and blog section.
Audience: General users needing to contact lawyers.

11. Legal Era / LegalEraOnline – Corporate legal magazine

Professional legal magazine with events and awards.
Focus: Corporate law, compliance, and in-house counsel insights.
Audience: Senior legal professionals, companies.

12. Indian Legal Live – Legal news & analysis

News and commentary on Indian legal system and policy.
Often cited alongside LiveLaw and Bar & Bench.

13. Legal Services India – Informational articles & Q&A

Basic explanations of legal procedures, case laws, and acts.
Audience: General readers and students.

14. Corporate Law Blog (IndiaCorpLaw)

Premier blog on corporate, securities, and insolvency law in India.
Founded by Umakanth Varottil (NUS).
Audience: Corporate lawyers, academics, advanced students.
Highly respected for scholarly quality.

15. SCC Online Blog – Academic + news hybrid

Updates, analytical articles, and case digests.
Run by the publishers of the Supreme Court Cases journal.
Audience: Academics and legal researchers.

16. Manupatra Blog – Legal research platform updates

Official blog from one of India’s largest legal databases.
Focus: Legal research, new judgments, compliance alerts.

17. Mondaq (India section)

Global legal insights contributed by law firms.
Focus: Corporate, tax, employment, and regulatory law.
Audience: In-house counsel, business leaders.

International Legal Blogs (Global Perspective)

18. Law360

Premier U.S. legal news and analysis portal.
Subscription-based; covers litigation, corporate, IP, and policy.

19. Above the Law

Combines legal industry news with commentary and humor.
Audience: Lawyers and law students (US-centric).

20. SCOTUS Blog

Comprehensive coverage of U.S. Supreme Court cases.
Benchmark for court-focused legal reporting worldwide.

21. Legal Reader

US-based, but covers global law, corporate ethics, and social justice.
Mix of news, features, and commentary.

22. LawSites by Bob Ambrogi

Focus: Legal tech, AI in law, and innovation.
Excellent for staying updated on legal technology trends.

Quick Comparison Table

Category	Best Options
Legal News (India)	LiveLaw, Bar & Bench, IndianLegalLive
Law Student Resources	Legal Bites, Lawctopus, iPleaders
Corporate/Business Law	IndiaCorpLaw, Legal Era, Mondaq
General Legal Knowledge	VakilNo1, Legal Services India, PathLegal
Research Databases	SCC Online, Manupatra
Global Legal Insights	Law360, SCOTUS Blog, Above the Law, LawSites