SC Collegium Springs Major Shake-Up in High Courts: 21 HC Judges to Be Transferred
Just after the recent elevation of High Court judges to the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court Collegium has made a significant judicial reshuffle by recommending the transfer/repatriation of 21 judges serving in various High Courts. During a meeting held on May 26, the Collegium put forward the names of the following judges for transfer between […]
Order VII Rule 11 CPC | Triable Issues Demand Trial, Not Rejection at Threshold: SC Overturns HC Order
The Supreme Court bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R.Mahadevan, while scrutinizing the scope and limitations of Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) overturned the Rajasthan High Court's order rejecting a civil plaint under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC. The bench held that a plaint disclosing […]
SC Collegium Recommends Elevation of Three High Court Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of three High Court judges to the Supreme Court of India. In its meeting held on 26th May, 2025, the Collegium has recommended the following names: Justice N.V. Anjaria – Currently the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court (Parent High Court – Gujarat) Justice Vijay Bishnoi […]
SC Slams ED Over TASMAC Raids, Flags Federalism Violation
"ED is crossing all limits. You are totally violating the federal structure of the country," stated the Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai, while issuing a stay on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation and raids against the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).The bench of CJI B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih was considering petitions […]
SIT Formed After SC Rebuke: Holds Minister Accountable in Colonel Qureshi Row
In compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court, Madhya Pradesh police has formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate BJP State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Top Army Officer who led the ‘Operation Sindoor’ press conference. The SIT includes Inspector General of Police Pramod Verma, Deputy Inspector […]
SC Makes 3 Year’s Bar Practice Mandatory for Entry into Judicial Service
"All High Courts and State Governments shall amend the service rules to the effect that candidates desirous of appearing in Civil Judge (Junior Division) must have a practice of a minimum period of 3 years to be eligible for said examination," held the Supreme Court while reinstating the condition of a mandated minimum practice of […]
SC Seeks Centre’s Response on Additional Internship Mandate for Foreign Medical Graduates Affected by COVID-19 and Ukraine War
The Supreme Court bench of Justice B.R. Gavai (Presently Chief Justice of India) and Justice A.G. Masih has taken cognizance of a significant concern raised by a group of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) whose studies were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The bench has sought a formal response from […]
J. Bela Trivedi’s Ciao Controversy: BCI Calls on SCBA & SCAORA to Give Farewell
The farewell ceremony for Justice Bela M. Trivedi has sparked controversy within the Supreme Court and the Bar Council of India. On 16/05/2025, the Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai (CJI) openly expressed his disapproval of the Supreme Court Bar Association’s (SCBA) decision to not offer a farewell for the retiring judge. However, despite the […]
T20 League Dispute: No Interim Relief Under Arbitration Act as Party Acquiesced to Termination Notice
The Bombay High Court bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice M.S. Karnik, while upholding the decision of the trial court, refused to grant interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the party's prolonged inaction and tacit acquiescence to a termination notice barred the grant of such relief. The bench […]
S. 482 CrPC | High Court Cannot Rely on Extraneous Documents at Quashing Stage: SC
The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice SVN Bhatti ruled that the High Court cannot rely upon extraneous documents while exercising their powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC),and accordingly set aside the Gujarat High Court’s order that had refused to quash the FIR against the Appellant. The […]