Gag Order Fallout; Impartiality At Stake : Judge Recuses From Case
The Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge at Bengaluru, Judge Vijay Kumar Rai has recused himself from a defamation case filed by Harshendra Kumar D of the Dharmasthala Temple family, after concerns were raised about his past education at SDM Law College, run by the same trust that manages the temple. The case involves […]
SC Collegium Approves Appointments to Bombay HC
In a significant development, the Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 28th July 2025, has approved the proposal for the appointment of three Advocates as Judges of the High Court of Bombay. The names cleared by the Collegium include: (i) Shri Ajit Bhagwanrao Kadethankar, (ii) Ms. Aarti Arun Sathe, and (iii) Shri Sushil […]
High- Stakes ‘Cash At Home’ Scandal Hits Another Roadblock’: CJI Recuses From It
In a significant turn of events, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has recused himself from adjudicating a plea by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. Justice Varma’s plea challenges a committee's report that found him culpable in relation to a substantial amount of unaccounted cash discovered at his residence in Delhi. Senior […]
Courtroom Clash; CJI Schools Lawyer On “Varma’’ Slip.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai has strongly objected to Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara’s reference to Justice Yashwant Varma as “Varma” during court proceedings. Justice Varma, who is embroiled in the infamous “cash in residence” controversy, continues to be a sitting judge of the High Court. This is not the first time that […]
17 Years Later, Justice Recalibrated: HC Reverses Verdict Of Train Blast Accused
The Bombay High Court has taken a significant step of overturning a previous verdict of a special Maharashtra Control Of Organised Crime (MCOCA) Court, that had sentenced five individuals to death and another seven to life imprisonment for their alleged role in the cataclysmic 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case. The blast involved coordinated bombing of […]
Anti-Terror Law Survives Legal Test: HC Endorses UAPA
"UAPA" in its present form is constitutionally valid. The petition fails.” ruled the Bombay High Court bench of Justice AS Gadkari and Justice Neela Gokhale, dismissing a petition questioning the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), an anti- terror law. The UAPA law is often censured for being used as a tool to […]
Gold, Glamour & Jail : Actress Ranya Rao Sentenced To Imprisonment For Smuggling Charges
Kannada actress Ranya Rao, noted for her role in Maanikya, has been sentenced to one year of Preventive Detention under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) due to gold smuggling charges. The actress has also been denied the right to apply for bail during the entire duration of her […]
Sadguru Whips Up Legal Storm: Pleads SC To Muzzle You tuber
The Isha Foundation, led by spiritual guru Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, has moved the Supreme Court seeking an injunction against YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh, accusing him of continuing to publish defamatory content despite previous court orders. The dispute stems from a video Singh posted on February 24 on his YouTube channel titled “Sadhguru EXPOSED: What's happening […]
Professor’s Voice Can’t Be Stifled: SC Greenlights Mahmudabad’s Freedom Of Speech
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has acted upon the FIR against Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Ashoka University. The bench ruled that Mahmudabad is free to express his opinions and write articles, as long as they do not pertain to issues currently under judicial review. This decision […]
Circuit Bench Of Bombay HC in Kolhapur?
The long standing issue of having a circuit Bench of the Bombay High court at Kolhapur, in Western Maharashtra, has gained momentum with a formal notice being circulated by the Advocates Association Of Western India( AAWI),the prominent Bar Association of the High Court in Mumbai. A special general body meeting is to be held on […]