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In Rare Move, Supreme Court Directs Seizure Of High Court Judge's Secretary's Steno Book To Find Out When Order Was Uploaded
In an unusual development, the Supreme Court has ordered the seizure of the steno book of the Secretary of a High Court Judge to ascertain the date of uploading of an order.The Court directed a "discreet inquiry" to find out when the order was typed, corrected and uploaded, and sought a report from the NIC (National Informatics Centre) regarding this.A bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari...
Stray Dog Case Made Me Known To Civil Society World Over; Thankful To CJI For Allotting It To Me : Justice Vikram Nath
In a lighter vein comment, Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath commented that the “stray dog” case has made him famous across the civil society globally.Justice Nath also expressed that he was thankful to the Chief Justice of India for allocating the matter to him."So long I have been known in the legal fraternity for the little work I do, but I am thankful to the stray dogs for making...
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...