Breathing Through Tubes, Waiting For Release: Supreme Court Weighs A Heartbreaking Plea
The Supreme Court bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan considered a heartbreaking AIIMS medical report on a 32-year-old man who has been in a vegetative state for the past 12 years after falling from a building. The court was hearing a plea filed by his father seeking permission for passive euthanasia to […]
“Whims, Caprices and Lawlessness”: Bombay HC Comes Down Hard On Maharashtra Police
In a strong rebuke, the Bombay High Court pulled up the Maharashtra police and state authorities for failing to comply with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which came into force in July 2024. The court questioned why key procedures under the new criminal law were being ignored months after its implementation. A bench of […]
Who’s Headed Where? Collegium Names Five New High Court Chief Justices
The Supreme Court Collegium convened on December 18, 2025, to recommend the elevation of five judges as Chief Justices of various High Courts across India. Mr. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, currently serving at the Allahabad High Court, has been recommended as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. The appointment follows the retirement of the […]
Bench Battle Ends: “Supreme Court Gives Kolhapur Bench Its Seal of Authority”
In a swift and decisive move, the Supreme Court on Thursday shut down a legal challenge to the creation of a circuit bench of the Bombay High Court in Kolhapur, firmly backing the expansion of judicial infrastructure. The petition, filed by advocate Ranjeet Baburao Nimbalkar, was rejected by a Bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and […]
“They Used Money to Interfere With Justice’’: Blood, Bribes and Betrayal Exposed As Bombay HC’s Justice Chandak Slams Bail Door In Pune Porsche Case
The Bombay High Court slammed the door on bail pleas from businessman Vishal Agarwal and seven co-accused in the tragic Pune Porsche crash case, where two young software engineers lost their lives to a speeding luxury car driven by Agarwal's underage son. Justice Shyam C Chandak lambasted the group's alleged plot to manipulate blood samples, […]
“Married, Burnt, Betrayed by Law—Until SC Steps In: ‘Groom Price’ Dowry Evil Across Faiths Laid Bare’
In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol alongside Justice N Kotiswar Singh, the Supreme Court of India restored the conviction of Ajmal Beg and his mother Jamila Beg for their roles in the dowry death of Nasrin, a young bride barely 20 years old, underscoring the persistent menace of dowry demands across communities. […]
Why The Supreme Court Ordered Refund In A Rs. 4.45-Crore Land Deal
In a significant ruling highlighting the risks of concealed property liabilities, the Supreme Court has held that a seller who fraudulently hides existing encumbrances in an agreement to sell is liable to refund the buyer’s advance payment. A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta ruled in favour of the buyer, noting that […]
Air Travel in Freefall: — ‘We Appreciate the Issue,’ SC Says, But Steps Back
In a latest development, the Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition over widespread flight cancellations and delays by IndiGo Airlines, observing that the matter is already being examined by a High Court. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, advised […]
‘Shocked and Enraged’: Bombay HC Slams Punjab National Bank for Publishing Directors’ Names Despite Pending Case”
The Bombay High Court strongly criticised Punjab National Bank (PNB) for publishing the names and photographs of the directors of a borrowing company in a leading financial newspaper, despite being aware that the directors had urgently approached the court seeking protection. Facts: In the present case, jewellery maker Damara Gold and its directors had approached […]
‘You Can’t Shut the Internet!’ Justice Jamadar Of Bombay HC Blasts Magistrate Over YouTube Orders
The Bombay High Court has issued an important ruling on the limits of judicial power over online content. The Court made it clear that Rule 10 of the Information Technology Rules, 2009 does not give Magistrates the authority to order the blocking of content on the internet. Justice N.J. Jamadar made these observations while hearing […]