Blaze, Cash and Transfer: Delhi HC Judge Transferred After Cash Found at Residence
A fire eruption at the official residence of Delhi High Court Judge, Justice Yashwant Verma led to an unexpected discovery; and a major decision. While Justice Verma was out of town, fire broke out at his bungalow, prompting his family to alert the fire brigade and police. As firefighters worked to control the flames, they […]
SC Pushes ECI for Transparency: Voter Turnout Data Under Scrutiny
The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice KV Viswanathan, directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to examine concerns over the publication of final voter turnout data and the disclosure of Form 17C, which records votes polled at each booth. The court allowed petitioners, Association […]
Advancing Gender Equality in the Legal Profession: A Call for Systemic Change
Speaking at a seminar, "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Who Made It," organized by the University of Mumbai and the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Justice BV Nagarathna advocated for a 30% reservation for women in State as well as Central government legal panels and public sector advisory roles, addressing the persistent gender disparity […]
Justice Joymalya Bagchi Takes Oath as Supreme Court Judge
Justice Joymalya Bagchi has officially taken oath as a judge of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath at a full court ceremony on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Union government approved his appointment on March 10, 2025, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation on March 6, 2025. A key […]
Bombay HC Directs RBI to Accept ₹20 Lakh in Demonetized Notes
In a recent judgement, the Bombay High Court directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to accept ₹20,00,000 in demonetized currency from the. petitioners. The division bench of Justice A.S. Chandurkar and Justice M.M. Sathaye ruled in favor of the petitioners that they were unable to deposit the amount within the deadline due to circumstances […]
Bombay HC Directs RBI to Accept Rs. 20 Lakh in Demonetized Notes
In a recent judgement, the Bombay High Court directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to accept ₹20,00,000 in demonetized currency from the. petitioners. The division bench of Justice A.S. Chandurkar and Justice M.M. Sathaye ruled in favor of the petitioners that they were unable to deposit the amount within the deadline due to circumstances […]
SP’s MLA Azmi Gets Anticipatory Bail Over Aurangzeb’s Praise Statement: City Civil & Sessions Court
History or Heresy? Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Asim Azmi has been granted anticipatory bail by the Mumbai Sessions Court in a criminal case connected to his controversial statements praising Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and calling him a ‘good administrator.’ Mr. Azmi found himself at the center of a political and legal controversy following remarks made […]
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Mannat’ Renovation; CRZ Violation Or Not?: NGT Demands Evidence
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) bench of Judicial Member Dinesh Kumar Singh and Expert Member Vijay Kulkarni has directed social activist Santosh Daundkar to submit evidence supporting his allegations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) violations by actor Shah Rukh Khan or the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) in securing CRZ clearance for the renovation […]
J. Joymalya Bagchi Appointed as Supreme Court Judge
The President of India has appointed Justice Joymalya Bagchi, a Judge of the Calcutta High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. The appointment comes under Article 124(2) of the Constitution and will be effective from the date he assumes charge. TAP HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Collegium Controversy: Seniority Sidestepped in SC Appointment
The Supreme Court Collegium has once again stirred debate with its latest recommendation—elevating Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Calcutta High Court to the Supreme Court. While Justice Bagchi's competence and integrity are not in question, his selection over ten senior judges, including eight Chief Justices, has reignited concerns over the Collegium’s appointment process. Justice Bagchi […]