Historic SC Ruling: Judiciary Cannot Force President Or Governors To Act On Bills Within Set Time
In the much awaited major constitutional ruling, the Supreme Court, answering President Droupadi Murmu’s reference under Article 143, held that it cannot impose fixed timelines for the President or Governors to act on Bills under Articles 200 and 201. The Court ruled that the idea of “deemed assent” when such timelines expire is unconstitutional, as […]
“Delhi’s Toxic Air Reaches Courtroom: SC Judge Urges Virtual Mentions For Safety
Amid worsening air pollution in Delhi, Justice PS Narasimha of the Supreme Court has urged lawyers to switch to virtual appearances during mentioning rounds, for health and safety. He advised using virtual hearing facilities to reduce health risks caused by the polluted air. The concern was evident in the courtroom, where many lawyers were seen […]
“Privacy Ends With Death”: MP HC Allows Haq Release
In a significant order, the Madhya Pradesh High Court bench of Justice Pranay Verma has refused to stay the release of the film Haq, inspired by the landmark Shah Bano maintenance case. The court dismissed the plea filed by Siddiqua Begum Khan, daughter of the late Shah Bano Begum, who claimed the film misrepresents her […]
CJI Bhushan Gavai to Lead Foundation Ceremony for Bombay High Court’s Upcoming Grand Complex At BKC Bandra
In a major step toward expanding judicial infrastructure, the Chief Justice and companion Judges of the High Court of Bombay will host a ceremonial event for the laying of the foundation stone for its upcoming High Court complex at Bandra-Kurla Complex on 5th November 2025, at 6:00 p.m.The ceremony will be graced by the Hon’ble […]
AG Grants Consent to Initiate Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Who Targeted CJI
In a dramatic turn following last week’s courtroom chaos, where Advocate Rakesh Kishore allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, a new development has surfaced—Attorney General R Venkataramani has granted permission to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against the advocate. The update came before a bench led by Justice Surya […]
Aryan Khan vs Wankhede Saga Returns: This Time In HC
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has expressed reservations about the maintainability of IRS officer Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit against Red Chillies Entertainment, Netflix and others over his alleged defamatory portrayal in the Aryan Khan directed Netflix web-series Bads of Bollywood. The court questioned how Wankhede could bring the suit in […]
‘X’ Corp Loses Bid To Limit Govt Blocking Powers In HC
"The content on social media needs to be regulated and its regulation is a must, more so in cases of offences against women in particular failing which right to dignity as ordained in the Constitution gets railroaded." observed the Karnataka High Court while dismissing X Corp’s petition that sought a ruling declaring that Section 79(3)(b) […]
“Can’t Permit Multiplicity”: Bombay HC Dismisses PIL on Maratha “Kunbi” Caste Certificates
In a significant order reflecting judicial restraint, the Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a Maharashtra Government Resolution (GR) that grants “Kunbi” caste certificates under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category to members of the Maratha community claiming Kunbi origins. The PIL, filed by Adv. Vinit Vinod Dhotre, alleged […]
“Can’t Permit Multiplicity”: Bombay HC Dismisses PIL on Maratha “Kunbi” Caste Certificates
In a significant order reflecting judicial restraint, the Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a Maharashtra Government Resolution (GR) that grants “Kunbi” caste certificates under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category to members of the Maratha community claiming Kunbi origins. The PIL, filed by Adv. Vinit Vinod Dhotre, alleged […]
Hotelier Jaya Shetty Murder Case : SC Nixes Chhota Rajan’s Plea For Bail
The Supreme Court Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta has cancelled the bail granted by the Bombay High Court to gangster Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, alias Chhota Rajan, in connection with the 2001 murder of hotelier Jaya Shetty. The bench noted that Rajan, convicted in four other cases and absconding for 27 years, […]