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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...
Will Make Every Retired Judge Honorary Member Of Supreme Court Bar Association: SCBA President Vikas Singh
The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, on Friday announced that every retiring judge of the Supreme Court would henceforth be made an honorary member of the SCBA, with a view to maintaining their engagement with the legal fraternity after retirement.Speaking at the farewell ceremony held for Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Pankaj Mithal,...
SCBA Elections : Supreme Court Directs Implementation Of Revised Eligibility Criteria This Year; Raises Term To 2 Years From 2027
The Supreme Court today approved a wide-ranging set of electoral reforms for the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), laying down fresh eligibility criteria for voters and candidates, introducing anti-corruption safeguards, and directing implementation of most reforms before the next election.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice KV Viswanathan pronounced the directions...
Twisha Sharma Dowry Death Case | Bhopal Court Remands Husband Samarth Singh, Mother-In-Law Giribala Singh To 5-Day CBI Custody
A Bhopal Court, on Friday (May 29), remanded Twisha Sharma's husband Samarth Singh and her mother-in-law Giribala Singh to 5-day CBI custody, who are booked in an alleged case of dowry death. As per PTI report, the court allowed CBI's plea seeking custody of the husband and mother-in-law. Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12. An FIR...
Supreme Court Issues Notice To ED On Former Haryana MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker's Bail Plea In Money Laundering Case
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a plea filed by former Haryana MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker from Congress against to him in an alleged Rs. 616 Crores money laundering case.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi posted the matter for hearing on 17th June 2026. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for Chhoker.The Punjab and Haryana High...
'No Material': Odisha Court Acquits Alleged Al-Qaeda Operative Accused Of Raising Funds & Recruiting Youth To Terrorist Organisations
A Cuttack Sessions Court acquitted an alleged Al-Qaeda (AQIS) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative accused of propagating radical anti-national ideologies amongst the students of Madrasa, raising funds for terrorist activities and purportedly recruiting youths to different terrorist organisations.While finding the accused not guilty, Sessions Judge Manas Ranjan Barik held that the IO had...