SC Dismisses Petition Challenging Delhi HC’s Senior Designations
On 7th February, 2025, the Supreme Court bench of Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, dismissed a petition filed by Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara, challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to confer senior designations on 70 advocates. The Supreme Court bench in the previous hearing slammed Advocate Nedumpara for alleging nepotism in the […]
Civil Judge Recruitment; SC Defies Karnataka State Circular
The Supreme Court recently directed the Karnataka High Court to continue with the selection process of recruiting 158 civil judges, despite a state government circular halting direct recruitment. A bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan was informed that the Karnataka government, through a circular issued on 15th November, 2024, […]
‘Discovery India’ Caught In Its Own ‘Cult of Fear’: SC Orders Police Protection Over Asaram Bapu Documentary
The Supreme Court on 6th February, 2025, granted interim police protection to officials and the property of Discovery Communications India following threats received over their documentary Cult of Fear – Asaram Bapu. The bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued notice to the Union Government and several state police authorities, […]
Wife Separated from 1st Husband Can Claim Maintenance from 2nd Husband: SC
“It must be borne in mind that the right to maintenance u/s. 125 CrPC is not a benefit received by a wife but rather a legal and moral duty owed by the husband.”…Supreme Court. The Supreme Court bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma overturned the Telangana High Court's order and clarified […]
Comparison Of Petitioner To Fugitives Vijay Mallya And Nirav Modi Unwarranted: Kerala HC Criticizes Sessions Court
The Kerala High Court Single Judge-Bench of Justice VG Arun set aside a sessions court order that denied a narcotics case accused permission to travel abroad for work. The court criticized the sessions judge for making an improper comparison between the petitioner and fugitives like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, who have remained absconding. "Citing […]
Aaditya Thackeray’s Aide In Khichdi Scam, Granted Bail: Bombay HC
On February 4, 2025, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Suraj Chavan, an aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, allegedly involved in a ₹6.7 crore "Khichdi scam" that dates back to the Covid-19 pandemic’s relief efforts. A single-judge bench of Justice Milind Jadhav allowed his release on a provisional ₹1 lakh cash […]
PIL On Maha Kumbh Stampede Rejected; Petitioner Directed To Move HC: SC
The Supreme Court Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar on 3rd February 2025, declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking action against Uttar Pradesh officials over the recent Maha Kumbh Mela stampede and directed the petitioner, Advocate Vishal Tiwari, to approach the Allahabad High Court. The […]
No PoP Idols for The Upcoming Ganesh Maghi Festival On 1st Feb: Bombay HC
On 30th January, 2025, the Bombay High Court issued an interim order prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Maghi festival on 1st February, 2025. The division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre emphasized the need to uphold the Central Pollution Control […]
Residence-Based Reservation in PG Medical Courses Are Unconstitutional; Violative Of Article 14: SC
Domicile-based reservations in Post Graduate (PG) medical seats are unconstitutional, as they violate Article 14 of the Constitution, which ensures equality, noted the Supreme Court in their ruling on 29th January 2025. Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, and Justice SVN Bhatti stated, “Residence-based reservation in PG medical courses is clearly violative of Article 14 […]
Parliament Adopts Waqf (Amendment) Bill Report: Dissent Deadline Until 4 PM
On 29th January, 2025, The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), chaired by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, adopted the draft report and amended version of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, with a majority vote. Of the total committee members, 16 voted in favor of it while 11 opposed the decision. The bill seeks to amend the Waqf […]