Collegium Composition Under CJI Sanjiv Khanna
As Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna took office on November 11, 2024 the composition of the Supreme Court Collegium is expected to remain largely unchanged throughout his tenure. The Collegium, which includes the five senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, is responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges in the country’s constitutional […]
Bombay HC Grants Absolute Bail on Medical Grounds to Jet Airways Founder Naresh Goyal
On 11th November, 2024, amidst the liquidation process of Jet Airways the Bombay High Court’s Single Judge Bench of Justice N J Jamadar granted bail to Naresh Goyal who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged money laundering case. Naresh Goyal, 75 years old, suffers from various ailments including malignant duodenum neuro-endocrine […]
CJI Sanjiv Khanna Discontinues Oral Mentioning for Urgent Hearings in SC
In a significant procedural change, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, has discontinued the practice of oral mentioning for urgent listings. Announcing the decision on November 12, 2024, the CJI stated that advocates will no longer be permitted to verbally request urgent hearings in open court. Instead, […]
IMC Webinar Series on Evidence in Arbitration
To create awareness on various topics in arbitration law and its practice among the public and stakeholders in arbitration, IMC’s Arbitration Committee has organised a knowledge series webinars. The webinar series is being conducted in parts. Following are the details of the upcoming webinars: Part II Topic: Evidence in arbitrations including under the new law […]
SC: ‘Vacation’ Renamed As ‘Partial Court Working Days’
The Supreme Court has announced a significant change by renaming its ‘summer vacation/vacation' as 'partial court working days'. The amendment was notified on November 5, 2024 which will also be the last working week of outgoing Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. This change addresses criticism about lengthy court breaks and seeks to ensure cases […]
SC Orders Liquidation of Jet Airways Over Resolution Plan Default
“The Joy Of Flying” Is Now Grounded: SC Orders Liquidation Of Jet Airways The Supreme Court has ordered the liquidation of Jet Airways, previously led by Naresh Goyal, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) by exercising its extraordinary powers under Article 142. The court observed that liquidation is in the best interest of the […]
Delhi Court Orders Fresh Probe Into Gautam Gambhir’s Role in Alleged Real Estate Cheating Case
Delhi Court Orders Fresh Investigation in Alleged Cheating Case Against Gautam Gambhir and Real Estate Firms In a recent decision, a Delhi court has ordered a renewed investigation into a high-profile cheating case against former cricketer and current head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir, along with several real estate firms. Special Judge […]
SC to Hear Delhi Government’s Plea Against LG’s Power Over Lawyer Appointments
The Supreme Court is set to hear the Delhi government's plea on Monday challenging the Centre's decision that grants the Lieutenant Governor (LG) the authority to appoint government lawyers. This matter has significant implications for the Delhi government, which argues that this decision curtails its autonomy and impedes its ability to effectively represent the interests […]
Bombay HC: Employer Statutorily Bound to Compensate Despite Bona Fide Disputes Over Amounts
Once liability is admitted, employers are bound to make payments within one month, while disputes over the quantum can be adjudicated subsequently without halting the disbursal of admitted liabilities. The Bombay High Court, in a signification judgement by Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh, ruled that an employer is statutorily required to pay the admitted compensation amount within […]
SC Addresses Concerns of Over-Implication in Section 498-A Cases
The Supreme Court recently expressed concern about the growing trend of over-implicating individuals and exaggerating claims in domestic cruelty cases under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). In the Criminal Appeal before the Supreme Court, the division bench comprising Justice C.T. Ravikumar and Justice Sanjay Kumar, in their judgement, upheld that the courts […]