Mediation Subtracts Bitterness, Divides Burdens & Adds Hope To Broken Human Relations : Justice Surya Kant

At the 2nd National Mediation Conference held in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant highlighted the transformative role of mediation in delivering justice that goes beyond court verdicts. Speaking at the inaugural session, he drew inspiration from the historic soil of Kalinga, remarking that true strength lies not in force but in dialogue that heals, restores,...

Judges Must Disappear After Deciding, Let Judgments Speak For Themselves : Justice Narasimha

Judges should not speak too much, especially after retirement, in the age of social media, Justice Narasimha said.

Supreme Court Stays Rajasthan HC Judgment Which Held POCSO Act Safeguards Won't Apply Once Victim Turns 18 During Trial

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Rajasthan High Court judgment which held that procedural safeguards under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) end once the victim turns 18 during the trial. A bench of Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Prasanna B Varale issued notice returnable in six weeks on a petition challenging the High Court's order dated May...

GLC Thiruvananthapuram Alumnus Mohammed Hussain K.S. Empanelled as Joint Secretary (Legal & Treaties), MEA

An alumnus of Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, Mohammed Hussain K.S., currently serving as Legal Advisor at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in Geneva, has been empanelled as Joint Secretary (Legal & Treaties) in the Ministry of External Affairs.Mr. Hussain holds a Bachelor of Law from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, a Master of Laws from the...

Bhopal Gas Tragedy : Supreme Court Issues Notice To Officials In Contempt Plea Alleging Non-Compliance With Directions For Medical Care

The Supreme Court, on September 26, issued notice to the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research, Chief Secretary of Government of Madhya Pradesh and Principal Secretary of Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief & Rehabilitation Department in a contempt petition regarding the non-compliance of the directions passed by...

Supreme Court Pulls Up Jharkhand Govt For Delay In Notifying Saranda, Sasangdaburu Wildlife Sanctuaries

The Supreme Court recently pulled up the State of Jharkhand over repeated non-compliance with its previous assurances given to declare the Saranda/Sasangdaburu forests as a wildlife sanctuary and conservation reserve. The Court observed that if the compliance with previous orders on the issue is not done before the next date of hearing, the Chief Secretary of the State will have to show cause...

Centre Extends Tenure Of Attorney General R Venkataramani For Two More Years

The Central Government has extended the tenure of Senior Advocate R Venkataramani as the Attorney General for India for a further period of two years, with effect from October 1, 2025.A notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs) on Friday stated:“The President is pleased to re-appoint Shri R. Venkataramani, Senior Advocate as Attorney General for...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 26, 2025

Supreme Court news of today.

WB Universities VC Appointments: Supreme Court Asks Governor, CM To Give Reasons For Reservations On Committee Recommendations

In the matter pertaining to the appointment of Vice Chancellors for West Bengal Universities, the Supreme Court today asked the Governor and the Chief Minister to place before it reasons behind their reservations, if any, about certain candidates recommended by the Search-cum-Selection Committee for appointment.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter.Earlier, the...

'No Chief Information Commissioner In CIC', Petitioners Flag Unfilled Vacancies, Supreme Court Hearing On Oct 27

The Supreme Court will hear on October 27 the PIL assailing non-fulfilment of vacancies in Information Commissions set up under the Right to Information Act.The matter was mentioned today before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi by Advocate Prashant Bhushan (for petitioners). Bhushan informed the Court that the post of Chief Information Commissioner is currently unfilled and...

'Nowadays, Mother-in-Law & Husband Very Wary Of Wife Due To False Complaints; S.498A IPC Very Draconian ': Supreme Court

"We are not saying every case is false, but 498A is very very draconian and misused," Justice Nagarathna said.

Telangana Judicial Service | Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Bar On Advocates From Other States In District Judge Appointment

The Court, as a special measure, allowed petitioners who qualified the exam to be appointed. The questions of law are left open.