‘Compromise Unacceptable’; HC Blocks Rape FIR Quash:Warns on Perjury
“The terms of compromise are unacceptable for quashing the FIR and the proceedings.” observed the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court while rejecting a petition for quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) of a rape case where the victim and the alleged accused arrived at a ‘compromise.’ The applicants in this […]
Collegium, not Convenience: CJI Gavai Cautions Center over Delayed and Selective Approach
The Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai, has cautioned the Union Government against the selective implementation of Collegium recommendations. The Chief Justice of India conveyed that the transfers and appointments should not be by segregating names or for selective compliance. It has been reported that such caution arises out of the very first Collegium meeting, […]
Bail Hearings Not For Investigative Techniques: SC Slams Narco Test Order by HC
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prasanna B. Varale has set aside an order of the Patna High Court permitting narco-analysis of an accused (Appellant), particularly during the pendency of a bail application. The facts of the case involve a missing woman whose disappearance from her matrimonial home was suspected to […]
Vacation Invaded by Senior Advocates? SC reminds again, Vacation Benches Meant for Junior Bar Growth
Coming to the defense of young advocates, the Supreme Court bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Prasanna B. Varale expressed their disapproval over the frowned-upon practice of Senior Adovcates appearing during court vacation. Such observation of the court stems from the hearing of Arvind Dham Versus Directorate of Enforcement, where Senior Advocate Mr. Mukul […]
SC Registry Offices to Operate on All Saturdays Starting July 14
In the wake of enhancing judicial accessibility and efficiency, the Supreme Court Registry offices will be open on all Saturdays starting from July 14, 2025. Such an administrative change is introduced vide a notification issued by the Registrar (Court & Building). The amendment will result in the deletion of the calendar entry stating, “Registry will […]
Review Petition Challenges SC’s 3-Year Practice Mandate for Judicial Service Entry
The recent decision of the Supreme Court, which mandated 3 years of practice as an advocate for a candidate to apply for the entry posts in judicial service (post of Civil Judge-Junior Division), has been challenged by filing a review petition. Such a review petition stems out of the verdict passed on 20/05/2025 by the […]
Bar vs. Bureaucracy: SCAORA Condemns ED’s Action Against Arvind Datar as Constitutionally Untenable and Legally Unjustifiable
“To summon a senior member of the Bar for discharging his professional responsibility is a misuse of authority and an affront to the sanctity of the advocate's role” records a strongly worded statement released by the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA), which unequivocally condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for issuing a notice to […]
‘Do Epic Shit’, Not Deepfake Scams: Delhi HC Issues Injunction Against Deepfakes Impersonating Ankur Warikoo
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Amit Bansal has passed a john doe order and granted reliefs in a suit filed by Ankur Warikoo (Plaintiff No. 1) seeking permanent injunction against misuse of personality rights, infringement of trademark, and dissemination of deepfake content impersonating Mr.Warikoo. Mr. Warikoo, a well-known digital content creator, author, entrepreneur, […]
Colonel Qureshi Remark:SC Maintains Interim Stay on Arrest of Kunwar Vijay Shah
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Dipankar Dutta has extended the interim order preventing the arrest of BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah in connection with a case filed by the Madhya Pradesh police regarding his remark referring to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi as the "sister of terrorists." In the previous hearing, the […]
Indiscretion, Not Crime: Bombay HC Releases 19-Year Old Arrested Over Operation Sindoor Post
“This is an absolutely shocking case where a 19-year old student has been arrested and detained in police custody…” expressed the Bombay High Court bench of Justice Gauri Godse and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan while considering a petition filed by a 19-year-old engineering student who had been arrested for allegedly posting objectionable content on social media […]