When Judiciary & Executive Align In Purpose, Constitution Comes Alive : CJI Surya Kant

The CJI said that State Governments across the political spectrum have realised the importance of strengthening judicial infrastructure.

Judge Shouldn't Be Labelled 'Liberal', 'Pro' Or 'Conservative' : Justice Amanullah

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah of the Supreme Court yesterday remarked that labelling of judges as 'pro', 'conservative' or 'liberal', especially by the media, based on how the judge decides a case, is wrong. He reasoned that whatever opinion a judge ultimately holds is based on reasoning and law. "Every time the press or public judges a judge, it's not fair, especially from the students of law...

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Doctors In NDPS Case Since Grounds Of Arrest Weren't Given In Writing As Per 'Mihir Shah' Verdict

The Supreme Court recently granted bail to two medical professionals accused in a narcotics case on the ground that they were not supplied the grounds of arrest in writing prior to production before the Magistrate.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, noting that the grounds of arrest ought to have been supplied to the accused, as per the mandate of Mihir Rajesh...

3 Year Practice Rule Won't Affect Women, Experience As Lawyer Necessary To Be Judge: Justice BV Nagarathna

"Unless you know the tactics and strategy of a lawyer, you can't be a successful judge," Justice Nagarathna said.

Supreme Court Declines To Quash Disciplinary Proceedings Against Sameer Wankhede, Gives Fresh Opportunity To Respond To Chargesheet

The Supreme Court recently declined to quash disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede in connection with the 2021 Cordelia cruise drug bust case, but directed that he be given an opportunity to respond to the chargesheet before any further steps are taken in the inquiry.A bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe said it was not inclined to quash the...

Toll On National Highways Covered By Union List; States Can Levy Toll Only On Other Roads : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a special leave petition challenging Union's power to levy toll tax on national highways, observing that such charges fall within the Union List under the Constitution.A bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan held that toll collected for use of national highways by the National Highways Authority of India is a fee traceable to Entry...

Are CPCB Guidelines On Petrol Pump Establishment Mandatory? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

The Supreme Court recently referred to a larger Bench the issue of whether the siting criteria prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board for setting up petrol pumps are mandatory, in view of a conflict with local zoning regulations.A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K Vinod Chandran was dealing with appeals concerning guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board...

Sabarimala Reference : Supreme Court Constitutes 9-Judge Bench; Hearing To Commence On April 7

The Supreme Court will commence hearing the Sabarimala reference matter from April 7 before a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.Apart from the CJI, the Bench comprises Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R Mahadevan and...

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Transgender Persons Amendment Act 2026, Says Omitting Self-Identification Violates Art 21

The petitioners argued that the right to self-identification of gender conferred by the 2014 NALSA judgment cannot be taken away by a statute.

Institutions Like ECI, CAG Must Function Independently, Free From Political Influence: Justice BV Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna highlighted that control over the election process is in effect a control over political competition.

Kerala Court Sends Director Renjith To Police Custody For 3 Days In Sexual Harassment Case

The Judicial First Class Magistrate-1, Ernakulam has granted custody of Malayalam film director Renjith Balakrishnan to police till Monday (April 6) in the sexual harassment case lodged against him.L. Usha, Magistrate allowed the custody application preferred by the police, granting permission to interrogate the director for three days from today till Monday.Earlier this week, the...

Centre Should Not View States As Subordinates; Citizens Of A State Cannot Be Discriminated Against: Justice BV Nagarathna

The relationship between the Centre and the States should not be dependent on the ruling party, she said.