Supreme Court Collegium Approves Appointment Of Three Judicial Officers As Judges Of Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.In a resolution passed by the Collegium, the names of judicial officers Chirag Bhanu Singh, Bhupesh Sharma, and Yogesh Jaswal were cleared for elevation to the High Court...

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Adv Amit Lahoti As Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 2nd June, 2026 approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Amit Lahoti, Advocate as a Judge of the High Court of Madhya...

Filing Of Second Complaint With Material Improvements Raises Doubts: Supreme Court Quashes FIR

The Supreme Court has observed that the registration of a subsequent criminal complaint with material improvements creates a doubt over the genuineness of the prosecution, warranting quashing of the proceedings. A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Vipul M Pancholi heard the case where the complainant had initially concealed an allegation of extortion against the Appellants;...

'When Law Enforcers Turn Extortionists' : Supreme Court Cancels Pre-Arrest Bail Of Policemen Accused Of Extortion

The Supreme Court recently cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to three police officers accused of allegedly extorting money from a jeweller. It remarked that when law enforcers turn extortionists, the citizens are left in a dilemma as those who are meant to protect them become the ones against whom the citizens have to ask for protection: "When law enforcers turn extortionists, the...

Complete Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 [Jan-March]

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest Jan - Mar, 2026Administrative LawAdministrative Law — Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation — Policy Change — Lack of Probity and Transparency - Service/Education Law — Alteration of the "Rules of the Game" - Supreme Court found that the policy modification was prompted by an undisclosed representation from the father of a high-ranking candidate who failed...

'No Constitutional Protection For Betting On Games Of Skill' : Supreme Court Upholds TN, Karnataka Laws Banning Online Games With Stakes

While games of skill may be protected by Article 19, wagering on games of skill does not enjoy such protection, the Court held.

The More Judges Realise Courts' Duty To Enforce Accountability, The Better Our Country Will Be : Sr Adv S Muralidhar

It's important to ask questions to those in power to enforce accountability in law, Dr Muralidhar said.

Supreme Court Constitutes High-Powered Expert Committee To Reassess Definition Of Aravalli Hills

The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member High-Powered Expert Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of issues relating to the definition and demarcation of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges, observing that decisions with far-reaching environmental consequences should not be taken without the benefit of expert evaluation. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India, Justice...

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Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : June 2, 2026

Links to today's reports :Five New Judges Take Oath In Supreme Court, Court Moves Closer To Full StrengthCCS Rules | Temporary Status Casual Labourer Entitled To Pension Even Without Formal Regularisation : Supreme CourtCompanies Act | Supreme Court Rejects 'Vote-Cast-First' Rule For Societies In AGMs; Only Person Lawfully Authorised Can Vote: Supreme CourtHigh Courts Expected To Record Nature...

Prashanto Chandra Sen & Haripriya Padmanabhan Appointed Tamil Nadu Additional Advocate Generals For Supreme Court

The Tamil Nadu Government has appointed Senior Advocates Prashanto Chandra Sen and Haripriya Padmanabhan as Counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu before the Supreme Court, in the rank of Additional Advocate General.According to the appointment order, the appointments have been made based on a recommendation from the Advocate General of Tamil Nadu. The two senior advocates will represent...

Sovereignty Prevails Over Personal Liberty When Nation Is Threatened By Drug Trade: Supreme Court

The Court set aside bail granted to alleged drug trafficker.