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Centre Notifies Appointment Of 5 Supreme Court Judges : 4 HC CJs & Sr Adv V Mohana
The Central Government has notified the elevation of five persons as judges of the Supreme Court, including four sitting Chief Justices of High Courts and Senior Advocate V. Mohana, who practises at the Apex Court.The recommendation was made at the Supreme Court Collegium meetings held on May 22 and 27.The names approved for appointment are :Justice Sheel Nagu, presently Chief Justice of...
'Broadcast Fell Short Of Neutrality & Impartiality': NBDSA On Aaj Tak Programme Claiming Taj Mahal Was Once Hindu Temple
The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has directed news channel Aaj Tak to edit its programme “Black and White Full Episode” hosted by journalist Sudhir Chaudhary broadcasted on November 29, 2024 in so far it claimed that the Taj Mahal was once a Hindu temple.The complaint was filed in respect of a broadcast titled “Black and White Full Episode: Sambhal Jama...
Supreme Court Issues Directions To Ensure Same/Next-Day Release Of Prisoners Granted Bail, Acquittal Or Sentence Suspension
The Supreme Court has issued a set of directions aimed at ensuring that undertrials and convicts are released from prison without delay after courts grant them bail, suspend their sentence, or acquit them.Recognising that prisoners often continue to remain behind bars for days despite obtaining favourable judicial orders, the Court directed all High Courts and subordinate courts to streamline...
#TheLawChallenge: A Weekly Quiz For The Legally Curious By LiveLaw & QShala, Attractive Prizes For Winners
Welcome to the LiveLaw and QShala Law Trivia Quiz! We are excited to bring you this collaborative initiative — a law trivia-based quiz that will be held every Saturday. The quiz is entirely online, and you can participate by answering questions through the Google Form linked on this page. Ready for the Law Challenge is India's first comprehensive law quiz book for curious minds, published...
ICA To Hold 4th International Conference On Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes In London On June 5; CJI Justice Surya Kant To Inaugurate
The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) has announced the 4th Edition of its International Conference on "Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes: ADR as a Catalyst for Strengthening the India–UK Economic Partnership", scheduled to be held on June 5, 2026, at Church House, Westminster, London.According to the ICA, this year's edition assumes particular significance in light of the...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 29, 2026
Links to the reports of May 29IBC | Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan, Successful Resolution Applicant Can't Negotiate Further : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Issues Notice To Union, FSSAI On Plea Seeking Turnover-Based Penalty For Sale Of Unsafe And Adulterated FoodS.311 CrPC Power Can't Be Invoked To Fill Up Lacunae In Defence : Supreme Court Quashes Order To Recall Rape Victim For...
'Bar Is The Mother Of Legal Profession' : Justice JK Maheshwari In Farewell Speech
Supreme Court judge Justice JK Maheshwari on Friday urged lawyers to work hard, remain dedicated and keep advancing access to justice.“Let your mindset be the compass that points you towards one shared goal all of us have - advancing access to justice. Work hard, keep your dedication stronger and know that the law is always on the right side. Even if one particular judgment is not.”...
Complete Selection Of DERC Chairperson And Members Within Two Months: Supreme Court Directs Selection Committee
The Supreme Court today directed the Selection Committee to complete the selection process for Chairperson and two members of the Delhi Electricity Regulation Commission (DERC) within two months.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi ordered -"The Selection Committee to take immediate necessary steps for the selection of chairperson and two...
Senior Advocate Surojit Nath Mitra Appointed As Advocate General For West Bengal
Senior Advocate Surojit Nath Mitra was appointed as the Advocate General for State of West Bengal with effect from Friday (May 29). A notification issued by the Government of West Bengal states:"In exercise of power conferred by Clause (1) of Article 165 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is here by pleased to appoint Shri Surojit Nath Mitra, senior advocate, High Court, Calcutta to...
In Farewell Speech, Justice Pankaj Mithal Flags Judicial Pendency, Warns Against Unchecked AI Use
At a farewell function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association for retiring Supreme Court judges Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice JK Maheshwari, Justice Mithal expressed concern over mounting judicial pendency and cautioned lawyers against overreliance on artificial intelligence.Justice Mithal stressed that the mounting pendency of cases was not merely a statistical or...