SC: Caste Certificate Must Be in Prescribed Format to Claim Reservation
The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Manmohan, denied relief to a candidate whose OBC certificate did not align with the state government's specified format, which was crucial for the positions advertised by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion (UPPRPB). It was determined that deviations from the required format would likely […]
Mediation Is ‘Wiser Form Of Justice’: CJI Khanna At National Mediation Conference 2025
On May 3, 2025, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna emphasized the importance of public understanding regarding mediation, asserting that it should not be perceived as an inferior form of justice, but rather as a wiser and more insightful approach. His remarks came during the inaugural National Mediation Conference 2025, which also marked the […]
Res Judicata Not Attracted Without Adjudication: SC Clarifies Law on Fresh Suits After Default Dismissals
The Supreme Court division bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan, recently clarified that the dismissal of a suit or application for default under Order IX Rules 2 or 3 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) does not bar the filing of a fresh suit. The Court held that such dismissals do not […]
Interim Bail Can’t Be Granted Repeatedly: SC
The Supreme Court division bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice K Vinod Chandran, expressed concern over the Odisha High Court's practice of granting interim bail on a repetitive basis. The bench noted that while interim bail might be necessary in certain situations, it should not be granted routinely or repeatedly. The Court specifically took […]
Historic First: All-Women Panel Elected to Lead Pala Bar Association
In a landmark achievement for gender representation in the legal field, the Pala Bar Association in Kerala has elected an all-female executive committee, filling all 15 positions with women. This milestone surpasses the Supreme Court's directive mandating one-third female representation in bar associations. The directive, initially applied to the Supreme Court Bar Association, has since […]
Savarkar Remarks: SC Stays Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Issues Stern Warning
On 25th April 2025, the Supreme Court division bench of Justice Dipankar and Justice Manmohan stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi, pending in a Lucknow court, specifically related to his statement stating that Savarkar was a servant of the British and that he took a pension from the British. The court conveyed a strong […]
From Moots to Ministries: Law Grads Crack UPSC with Flying Colours
In a remarkable achievement, numerous law graduates from top institutions across India have excelled in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024. Among them, Manav Dhanetiya, an alumnus of National Law University, Delhi, who graduated in 2022, has earned an All India Rank (AIR) of 514, having previously achieved AIR 734 in […]
Delhi HC Slams Ramdev Over ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Jab, Videos to Be Taken Down
On 22nd April, 2025, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev informed the Delhi High Court that all advertisements referencing Hamdard’s iconic beverage, Rooh Afza, will be withdrawn from all platforms, including print and digital media. The assurance was communicated by Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar, representing Ramdev and Patanjali Foods Limited, during proceedings before Justice Amit Bansal. The […]
‘Let’s See How You Go Home Alive’: Female Judge Threatened
In a shocking incident that unfolded in a Court of the Judicial Magistrate, 1st class, South-west District/Dwarka courts, New Delhi, a convict and his attorney displayed disparaging behavior towards a female judge after the individual was found guilty in a cheque bounce case. Following the conviction, both the convict and his legal representative unleashed a […]
Forgery in the Courts? Telangana HC Uncovers Alleged Fabricated Orders in Land Dispute
The Telangana High Court division bench of Justice T. Vinod Kumar and Justice P. Sree Sudha recently directed its Registrar (Judicial-I) to lodge a police complaint over suspected forged court orders that have surfaced in an ongoing civil dispute concerning land in Shamshabad village. Among the fabricated documents is an order purportedly issued 37 years […]