Supreme Court To Deliver Judgment Tomorrow On Court Managers' Appointment

The Supreme Court will pronounce judgment tomorrow on the issue relating to the appointments of Court Managers in the All India Judges Association case.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice AG Masih and Justice K Vinod Chandran will pronounce the verdict.Apology & Clarification : It was initially misreported that the matter was listed for judgment on the issue of...

Madras HC Should've Followed Principles Of Natural Justice If It Intended To Recall Order Quashing ED Case Against Former DGP: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today quashed an ECIR against former DGP MS Jaffar Sait in a money laundering case, holding that the Madras High Court erred by rehearing the matter after having already allowed his quashing petition, without issuing notice to the parties.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan allowed Sait's appeal against the Madras High Court's decision to relist for...

Supreme Court Asks Bombay HC To Decide Challenge To Maratha Quota Law Soon

The Supreme Court recently declined to entertain a plea challenging the 10% Maratha reservation quota in Maharashtra's government jobs and educational admissions. The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih refused to entertain the writ petition filed by the candidates preparing for NEET UG and NEET PG 2025 Exams. Considering the nearing date of examinations (June 15 for NEET PG, NEET UG...

Student Suicide: Supreme Court Directs Personal Presence Of IIT Kharagpur Officer, Police Officer-In-Charge To Explain Delay In Filing FIR

Taking serious note of the delay in filing an FIR by IIT Kharagpur authorities in the incident of a student's suicide, the Supreme Court on May 13 directed the officer concerned of the IIT and the Officer in Charge of the area Police station to be present at the next hearing to explain the reasons for such lapse. The bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan was hearing the matter...

Former Chief Justice Of India DY Chandrachud Joins NLU Delhi As Distinguished Professor

Former Chief Justice Of India Justice DY Chandrachud has joined National Law University (NLU) Delhi as a Distinguished Professor.“From landmark judgments on privacy, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender justice to his pioneering work on digital freedoms and judicial reforms, his presence will profoundly enrich our academic ecosystem. Now, his wisdom will directly fuel NLU Delhi's mission to build a more just and equitable legal system”, a press release issued by NLU Delhi stated.According to the press...

Chandni Chowk Illegal Constructions | Supreme Court Stays Conversion Of Residential Houses Into Commercial Complexes; Warns MCD Of Contempt

While dealing with allegations of illegal constructions taking place in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the Supreme Court recently passed an order staying the conversion of residential houses into commercial complexes in the area."Construction of residential premises to commercial complexes shall remain stayed in the relevant areas...no further construction to convert the residential houses...

BREAKING | Supreme Court Clears ₹500 Crore Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor Plan, Permits Land Purchase Using Temple Deposits

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court today (May 15) permitted the Uttar Pradesh Government to use funds from the Shri Banke Bihari Temple (Vrindavan) for acquiring 5 acres of land around the temple for corridor development, on the condition that the acquired land shall be registered in the name of the deity. Modifying the order of the Allahabad High Court, which had prohibited the...

NEET PG: Supreme Court Lists Plea Concerning Marks Normalisation, Increased Transparency In Evaluation Process On May 20

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on May 20, a batch of petitions seeking measures to ensure increased transparency in NEET-PG Exams and the issue of normalisation of marks.While at the outset, the bench of CJI Gavai and Justice AG Masih remarked that the pleas mainly concerned NEET-PG 2024 and the matter now seem infructuous however, the counsel for the petitioner highlighted that...

'Don't Want Publicity Litigation': Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Govt Action Against Vijay Shah For Remarks On Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

The Supreme Court today (May 15) refused to entertain a plea which sought directions to the Union and Madhya Pradesh Governments to take adverse action against BJP Minister Vijay Shah for his comments on Col. Sophiya QureshiThe advocate mentioned that he has filed a letter petition seeking directions " to be given to the state or union government to take action against this kind of person."...

Justice Behind Bars: Supreme Court Legal Services Committee's Landmark Initiative Empowers Thousands Of Inmates

The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC), under the visionary leadership of Justice Surya Kant, Chairman, has been undertaking an unprecedented special campaign to provide legal aid to prison inmates across the country. Launched on January 10, 2025, in association with all State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) and Prison Departments, the campaign is aimed at ensuring access...

Kancha Gachibowli Deforestation Prima Facie 'Pre-Planned', Take Steps For Restoration Or Face Contempt: Supreme Court Warns Telangana Govt

The Supreme Court today came down heavily upon the Telangana Government over the prima facie 'pre-planned' cutting of over 1,000 trees in the Kancha Gachibowli area. The Court warned the State officials of contempt proceedings and temporary imprisonment as it noted that a long weekend was misused to initiate the bulldozing of the region. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih had...

Supreme Court Deprecates 'Deliberate, Ambiguous' Drafting Of Arbitration Clauses; Calls For Suo Motu Action In Malafide Cases

Delivering a significant judgment on arbitration law, the Supreme Court today deprecated the practice of arbitration clauses being deliberately phrased "ambiguously" by members of legal fraternity and urged judicial forums across the country to throw out cases involving "shoddily drafted arbitration clauses" at the threshold.The Court said that such "malafide cases" are a "criminal wastage...