Promotion Row Settled: HC Reject’s Centre’s Challenge Against Wankhede
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling, dismissed the Central Government's plea challenging the order to promote IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, provided he is deemed eligible by the UPSC. The judgment, delivered by a division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Madhu Jain, upheld the directive of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and […]
SC Calls Out ‘Misdirection’ In Operation Sindoor Case: Shields Prof. Ali Khan From Further FIR’s
In a major turn of events, the Haryana Police disclosed to the Supreme Court that they have filed a closure report regarding a First Information Report(FIR) against Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who teaches political science at Ashok University.The professor shot into limelight after his social media commentary on ‘Operation Sindoor’, which led to another FIR […]
SC Applies ‘Manoj Doctrine’ To Death Row Case : CJI To Reassess Dupare’s Death Sentence
In a pathbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court granted a writ petition filed under Article 32 by Vasanta Sampat Dupare, who had been convicted and sentenced to death for the horrific crime of raping and murdering a four-year-old girl. This decision was pivotal, as it called into question the immediate circumstances surrounding Dupare's sentence. Background: The […]
Delhi Lawyers Push Back Against LG’s ‘VC In Police Stations’ Order
The Executive Committee of the Delhi High Court Bar Association, led by Honorary Secretary Vikram Singh Panwar, has unanimously expressed strong disapproval of a notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on August 13, 2025. This notification designated ‘video conference rooms in police stations’ as official locations for recording […]
SC Recasts Stray Dog Policy: Orders Sterilize-Vaccinate-Release Model
In a significant ruling the Supreme Court of India, with Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria at the helm, made a significant alteration to its earlier directives concerning the management of stray dogs. The court has now clarified that dogs apprehended under its August 11 order are to be returned to the streets […]
“Judges, Measure Your Worth By Public Money Spent On You’’: SC’s Justice Suryakant’s Stern Reminder
During his address at the inaugural session of the Supreme Court Bar Association's lecture series on 'Justice for All – Legal Aid and Mediation, Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant conveyed his dismay regarding the commitment levels of certain High Court judges. While acknowledging that some judges exhibit unwavering dedication and bear significant responsibilities as […]
No Short-Cut To Freedom Via Sickness In PMLA Cases : HC Denies Bail To Dham
In a recent ruling, Justice Ravinder Dudeja of the Delhi High Court emphasized that claiming to be "sick and infirm" does not guarantee bail in cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Court made it clear that medical pleas cannot diminish the seriousness of money laundering offenses. The judge noted that […]
Lawyer’s Claim On Client’s Property “Unacceptable’’ : HC Slams Conflict Of Interest
In a notable decision that underscores the ethical responsibilities of legal practitioners, the Delhi High Court recently declined an appeal presented by an advocate seeking a claim on a disputed property, which he allegedly believed was bequeathed to him by his client. A division bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar emphasized […]
Plywood Bill Turns Criminal Case? ; SC Raps HC With Punchline : “Keep Your Cool, Share A Laugh”
The Supreme Court has set aside a Rajasthan High Court order that had refused anticipatory bail to a couple, holding that what was essentially a civil dispute had been wrongly given a criminal angle. Smiling as he perused the case file, Justice JB Pardiwala quipped ,“We are not going to lose our cool today. Today, […]
Journalist Benazeer Heena’s Challenge To ‘Talaq-e-Hasan’ : SC Calls For Wider Debate
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, a group of petitions questioning the constitutionality of 'Talaq-e-Hasan', a Muslim divorce practice where a husband can unilaterally divorce his wife by uttering "talaq" three times over three months, was discussed. Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed their reluctance to reject these petitions on grounds […]