Collegium Controversy: Seniority Sidestepped in SCÂ 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 […]
Kerala HC’s J. A. Badharudeen Boycotted!
On March 6, 2025 an incident before the Kerala High Court prompted members of the legal fraternity to demand an apology from Justice A. Badharudeen. The issue arose when a lawyer, who had recently lost her husband in January, sought additional time to file a change of vakalatnama. Allegedly, the judge responded in a manner […]
J. Joymalya Bagchi Recommended for SC
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Joymalya Bagchi, a senior judge of the Calcutta High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Justice Bagchi, who has over 13 years of judicial experience, is ranked 11th in all-India seniority among High Court Judges. Notably, he is also in line […]
SCOTUS Shuts Door on Tahawwur Rana’s Fight Against Extradition to India
On 06.03.2025, Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's emergency application to put stay on his extradition to India has been rejected by Supreme Court of the United States. Tahawwur Rana, currently jailed in Los Angeles, had made a desperate last-minute plea to the Supreme Court of the United States to block his extradition to India. […]
‘Arbitrary’& ‘Biased’: CAT overturns Sameer Wankhede’s Transfer Order
The Principal Bench of Justice Ranjit More and Member Rajinder Kashyap of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has set aside the transfer of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Sameer Wankhede, known to have apprehended persons of high profile when he was serving as Zonal Director of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mumbai. Wankhede's tenure was significant for […]
Mumbai Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana Moves US SC to Block Extradition to India
Hanging by a thread, Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana, currently jailed in Los Angeles, has made a desperate last-minute plea to the US Supreme Court to block his extradition to India. Citing fears of torture due to his Pakistani Muslim identity, Rana is seeking an emergency stay on his transfer. In his petition, it […]
Bombay HC to Hear Madhabi Puri Buch’s Plea to Quash FIR in Alleged Listing Fraud
On 04.03.2025, the Bombay High Court single bench of Justice SG Dige is expected to hear Former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch’s plea to quash an order passed by a Special Court in Mumbai directing the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register a case against them in a listing fraud […]
Beat the Heat: Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa’s Exemption for Advocates
In a major relief for advocates, the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa (BCMG) has provided an exemption from wearing “black coats” amid soaring heat levels. The BCMG, vide a circular, allowed the advocates to not wear their traditional black coats from March 1st to June 30th every year. Previously, this exemption was only applicable […]
Juvenile Law Is Not a Get-Out-of-Jail Card for Repeat Offenders: SC
The Supreme Court on 24th February, 2025, denied bail to a juvenile, stressing that his repeated offences prevent him from avoiding legal consequences simply due to his age. Expressing their ire on the juvenile’s involvement in four identical cases, the bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan minced no words in calling his […]
Bombay HC Slams Govt Over Staff Shortage, Demands Action
The Bombay High Court on 21th February, 2025 directed the Maharashtra government to promptly decide on staff requirement proposals submitted by the High Court registry, as staff shortages were severely affecting court functioning. A bench of Justice AS Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata, hearing a suo motu case, emphasised the urgency, citing issues like incomplete […]