“Who Gave Them Law Degrees?”: SC Slams Drafting That Fuels Litigation
The Supreme Court, in a strong remark, criticised law firms for drafting overly complicated arbitration clauses that end up creating unnecessary court disputes. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi, said such drafting amounts to professional misconduct, especially at a time when courts […]
Grabbed, Dragged, Stopped by Cries — SC Restores Rape Attempt Charge
In a sharp criticism to judicial insensitivity, the Supreme Court has set aside an Allahabad High Court order which had held that groping the breasts of an 11-year-old girl and untying the string of her pyjama amounted only to “preparation” and not an attempt to rape. A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India […]
If You Live, You’re Liable: SC Rules Surviving Suicide Pact Is A Crime
In an important judgment, Supreme Court judges Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Manmohan said that if two people agree to die together and one survives, the survivor can still be punished for abetment of suicide. The Court explained that the mutual decision to end life gives the mental encouragement required under Sections 306 and 107 […]
Court Notice On WhatsApp? Bombay HC Says It’s Valid Service
In an important decision by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke has affirmed that sending court summons through electronic methods- including mobile phones and WhatsApp- is completely valid under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Facts of the Case: Based on this view, the High Court set aside the penalty […]
Legal Black Hole: SC Notices Centre, UP Over Missing Shariat Procedure
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Union Government and the State of Uttar Pradesh, asking them to explain why rules under Section 4 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 have not been notified. A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih raised this issue while examining […]
Right To Health At Stake: SC Presses FSSAI On Sugar-Salt-Fat Labels
The Supreme Court strongly criticised a compliance affidavit filed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in a public interest litigation that seeks mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods showing sugar, salt and saturated fat levels. A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan was hearing a miscellaneous application […]
“10+2 Not A Barrier Anymore — But There’s One Catch, Says SC”
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed visually impaired candidates appearing for the All India Bar Examination(AIBE) and Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) exams to use scribes who have qualifications higher than Class 12, provided the scribes are not law graduates. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya […]
Out On Bail? Supreme Court Says Police Can’t Pick You Up Again So Easily
In a significant ruling protecting bail rights, the Supreme Court said the police cannot re-arrest a person who is already on bail just because new cognizable, non-bailable offences are added later in the charge sheet. For such an arrest, they must first obtain permission from the same court that granted bail. Justice JB Pardiwala and […]
“Ride A Horse To Office?” Bombay HC’s Sharp Jab At BMC Over Powai Encroachments
In a sharp rebuke to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for ignoring illegal encroachments on public roads, the Bombay High Court delivered a biting oral remark. Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Abhay Mantri said that if the civic body’s lax attitude continues, Mumbaikars might soon abandon cars for bicycles and horses—even the BMC chief could […]
Want The ‘Senior’ Gown? SC Brings Major Changes To Selection Process
The Supreme Court of India has notified the new “Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India, 2026”, which replace the earlier 2023 guidelines pursuant to the decision in Jitender @ Kalla vs State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr., decided on 13 May 2025. All matters relating to designation […]