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Know The Law | Principles On Secondary Evidence Production : Supreme Court Explains
The Supreme Court has reiterated the settled principles governing the admissibility of secondary evidence under Sections 64 and 65 of the Evidence Act, emphasising that primary evidence remains the rule and secondary evidence an exception.A bench comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice SVN Bhatti summarised the principles in the case Tharamel Peethambaran And Another Versus T....
High Powered Election Committee Notifies Kerala Bar Council Elections For April 17
The High-Powered Election Committee (Phase V-C) has officially notified the election to the Bar Council of Kerala, with polling scheduled for April 17, 2026. The notification was published in the Extraordinary issue of the Kerala Gazette dated February 14, 2026.The election is being conducted pursuant to the Supreme Court's order dated November 18, 2025, in M. Varadhan vs. Union of India...
Plea For FIR Against Himanta Biswa Sarma : Live Updates From Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear today petitions seeking FIR and a probe by a Special Investigation Team against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his speeches and public remarks which allegedly constitute hate speech offences.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipil Pancholi will hear the matters.The petitions have been filed by...
Justice Behind Bars: Lifeline For India's Poorest Prisoners
For many prisoners, the difference between freedom and a cramped prison cell isn't a guilty verdict — it's a lack of money. Imagine being granted bail by a judge, only to remain behind bars for months because you can't afford a few thousand rupees for a surety bond or fine.To tackle this “poverty trap” within the legal system, the government has a scheme called “Support to...
Supreme Court Allows Three NGT Judicial Members To Continue Beyond Retirement Till Next Appointments
The Supreme Court recently directed three judicial members of the National Green Tribunal to continue to function as a stopgap arrangement, noting that imminent retirements would otherwise leave at least three vacancies and adversely affect the functioning of the Tribunal at five locations across the country.“In the circumstances, pending further appointments to be made and assumption of...
Juvenile Justice Act: All India Annual Digest 2025
Supreme CourtCriminal Law – Bail - Juvenile Justice - Sexual Offences - Sex Education - Supreme Court reiterated its direction to the State of Uttar Pradesh to file an additional affidavit informing the Court on how sex education is provided as a part of the curriculum in higher secondary schools (Classes IX to XII) so that young adolescents are made aware of the hormonal changes that come...
Disability Rights: All India Annual Digest 2025
Supreme CourtAdditional Directions for PwD Inmates – Held in addition to the L. Muruganantham guidelines, the Court issued further directions - i. Grievance Redressal: States and UTs must establish an independent and accessible mechanism for complaints regarding neglect or abuse; ii. Inclusive Education: Facilities must be created to ensure PwD inmates have meaningful access to...
U.P. State Legal Services Authority Launches Nyaya Rath Mobile Legal Aid Vehicles Across 74 Districts
The Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA) organized a programme on 14 February 2026 at 3:15 PM at the Chief Justice Portico, High Court, Lucknow Bench, to mark the Flag-Off Ceremony of Multi-Utility Vehicles for the 74 District Legal Services Authorities of Uttar Pradesh, along with the launch of the State Mediation Helpline.The programme was inaugurated by Justice Vikram...
Supreme Court To Hear Pleas Seeking FIR Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma On Feb 16
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday (February 16) a batch of petitions seeking the lodging of a first information report and constitution of a Special Investigation Team(SIT) probe against Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, for the offences relating to hate speech over his comments on 'Miya Muslims' and the 'point blank' video.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and...
Supreme Court Allows High Courts To Hear Consumer Appeals In States Where State Commission Not Formed
Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 To Ensure Functioning Of Consumer Commissions In Smaller States, Seeks SG's AssistanceInvoking its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court recently empowered High Court Judges to hear consumer appeals in States where State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions. Many States found it “not viable” to constitute...