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NALSA Launches Landmark Schemes On Human–wildlife Conflict And Support For Dependents Of Prisoners & Victims Of Crime At Southern Regional Conference In Kerala
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA), today inaugurated the Southern Regional Conference on “Human–Wildlife Conflict & Co-existence: Legal and Policy Perspectives” at the Kerala Legislative Assembly Hall, Thiruvananthapuram. The two-day conference has brought together Judges of the Supreme Court and High...
Supreme Court Judges Launch NALSA Scheme For Victims Of Human -Wildlife Conflict
The two-day Regional Conference on Human -Wildlife Conflict & Co-Existence organized by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA) under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has commenced today with an inaugural session at the Sankaranarayanan Thampi Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.The event was attended by judges from the Supreme Court, the High Courts of Kerala,...
'Need More Women Judges' : SCBA Flags Low Gender Balance In Higher Judiciary; Seeks Urgent Action From Collegium
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has expressed grave concern over the disproportionately low representation of women in the higher judiciary, both in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts, and has urged the Collegium to ensure adequate gender diversity in forthcoming judicial appointments.In a resolution passed on August 30, 2025, the SCBA noted that several High Courts such...
There's Laxity In Implementing Directions Against 'Bulldozer Actions'; Supreme Court Must Monitor : S Muralidhar
Senior Advocate Dr S Muralidhar opined that there is laxity in the implementation of the directions given by the Supreme Court against the trend of "bulldozer justice", where houses of persons accused of crimes are demolished by authorities as a punitive measure.Although the Court has issued several directions to curb the rampant demolition of buildings as a punitive measure, the Court...
Can Live-In Partner Seek Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC? Supreme Court Issues Notice On Man's Appeal
The Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 29) issued a notice in a plea filed by a man against the maintainability of the Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance application filed by his live-in-partner before the family court. The bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B. Varale heard the plea filed by the male partner against the Kerala High Court's decision that dismissed his plea...
Review Petition Filed Against Supreme Court Direction That Only District Judges Can Head District Consumer Commissions
A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the judgment dated May 21, 2025, in Ganeshkumar Rajeshwarrao Selukar & Others vs. Mahendra Bhaskar Limaye & Others in which directions were issued regarding the appointment, eligibility, selection, and tenure of Presidents and Members of State and District Consumer Commissions.One important direction issued in the judgment...
Former Judge Of Supreme Court, Justice M. Ravindra Bhat Joins Singapore's Arbitration Chambers As First Indian Member
The Arbitration Chambers of Singapore has expanded its panel with the appointment of two new members, former judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice M. Ravindra Bhat, and Allen & Gledhill partner and former CIAC CEO and registrar, Minn Naing Oo.Justice Bhat becomes the first Indian member of the Arbitration Chambers. He was instrumental in founding the Delhi International...
Dharmasthala Burial Case | Bengaluru Court Issues Fresh 'Gag Order' Restraining Media Reporting Against Temple Admin
A civil court in Bengaluru has re-issued a fresh interim injunction restraining certain media houses from publishing defamatory content against the temple administration or the family in relation to the Dharmasthala burial cases. The city civil court said “I.A.No.II filed by the plaintiff under Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 R/w section 151 of C.P.C is partly allowed. Defendants (excluding...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 29, 2025
Links of today's reports from Supreme Court.Four Women Senior Advocates Express Solidarity With Justice Nagarathna's Collegium Dissent, Raise Concerns About Lack Of TransparencyJustices Alok Aradhe & Vipul Pancholi Take Oath As Supreme Court JudgesBihar SIR | Supreme Court Agrees To Hear On Monday Pleas To Extend September 1 Deadline For Claims & Objections'You Don't Allow Lawyers...
Supreme Court To Hear PIL Seeking To Monitor If Hospitals Built On Govt Concessions Provide Free Aid To EWS/BPL Patients
The Supreme Court today (August 29) agreed to consider a PIL on the lack of free treatment for EWS and BPL patients in private hospitals built on government lands or with government concessions.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices NV Anjaria and Alok Aradhe issued notice to the Union of India, all States and Union Territories in the matter. The petition is filed by a Magsaysay Awardee...
Supreme Court Seeks NALSA's Report On Two Shelter Homes For Urban Poor In Delhi
In the matter relating to relocation of temporary shelters for homeless person in Delhi's Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan, the Supreme Court today (August 29) directed the NALSA to submit a report on capacity and quality of facilities provided by the State in the proposed new shelters. The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices NV Anjaria and Alok Aradhe was hearing a PIL on the issue of setting...
