Chyawanprash Clash Intensifies : HC Slams Patanjali Appeal, Calls It ‘Luxury Litigation’
Patanjali Ayurved, has escalated its battle to the Delhi High Court by challenging a single judge’s directive that restrains the company from airing advertisements allegedly criticizing Dabur’s Chyawanprash. This case was recently presented before a division bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla. Signalling their scepticism about the merit of this […]
“Respect All Faiths” : CJI Rebuts Backlash Over Khajuraho Temple Comment
Chief Justice of India(CJI), B.R. Gavai clarified his earlier remarks made while dismissing a plea seeking reconstruction of a damaged Lord Vishnu idol at a Khajuraho temple, stating that he maintains equal respect for all religions. The controversy stemmed from the Chief Justice’s dismissal on September 16 of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking reconstruction […]
Bombay HC Censures “Scandalous & Scurrilous” Pleadings: Initiates Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Nilesh Ojha
The Bombay High Court, led by Chief Justice (CJ) Shree Chandrashekhar , on Wednesday initiated a suo motu criminal contempt of court case against advocate Nilesh Ojha. This move comes in response to Ojha’s 'scandalous and scurrilous' accusations against a sitting judge, allegations he made while defending himself in another criminal contempt case. That original […]
HC To Victims : Only Trial Witnesses Can Challenge Malegaon Blast Acquittal
During the hearing of the appeal filed by victims of the 2008 Malegaon Blast against the acquittal of former BJP MP Pragya Thakur, Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit, and others, the Bombay High Court, led by Chief Justice Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad, made it clear that it would consider the plea only if the appellants […]
Fire, Cash Discovery, and a Sudden Exit: Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns as Impeachment Closes In
In a major development, Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has resigned while an impeachment inquiry against him is still going on. He sent his resignation directly to the President of India. In his letter, he said: “It is with deep anguish that I tender my resignation from the office of Judge of […]
SC Issues Interim Stay on Contested Waqf (Amendment) Act Provisions
In a latest development, the Supreme Court, with Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih on the bench, put a halt on key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The Court stayed the clause requiring a person to have been a Muslim practitioner for five years before creating a Waqf until […]
SC Demands Equal Rank Recognition for Persons with Disabilities : Sets Oct 14 As Deadline
The Supreme Court, with Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta presiding, raised significant concerns regarding the treatment of ‘persons with disabilities’ (PWD) who achieve the general category cut-off in public education and employment. The Court observed that despite meeting these standards, such candidates are often still classified under reserved categories, resulting in the loss of […]
Presidential Reference over Governor Bill-Assent Timelines : SC Verdict Soon
On Thursday, September 11, the Supreme Court reserved its judgment on a Presidential reference under Article 143 of the Constitution, which raised critical questions regarding the timelines for the President and Governors to grant assent to Bills under Articles 200 and 201. The matter was heard over ten days by a bench consisting of Chief […]
12.5 Years Of Custody Without Trial ; HC Slams Delay : Frees Blast Accused
A division bench of the Bombay High Court, comprising Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Rajesh Patil, granted bail to Farooq Bagwan, one of the accused in the 2012 serial bomb blasts case in Pune, citing prolonged delay in the trial as the primary reason. The incident in question involved a series of five low intensity […]
A Historic Shift : Bombay HC To Get A Rs. 3,750-Cr Makeover And A New Address In Bandra East
The Maharashtra State Cabinet has sanctioned a whopping ₹3,750 crore for constructing a new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra East. This ambitious project, approved by the cabinet, plans to develop the sprawling complex on approximately 30.16 acres. The upgraded facility will feature 75 state-of-the-art courtrooms, chambers for judges, administrative offices, staff amenities, an arbitration […]