SC Registry Offices to Operate on All Saturdays Starting July 14
In the wake of enhancing judicial accessibility and efficiency, the Supreme Court Registry offices will be open on all Saturdays starting from July 14, 2025. Such an administrative change is introduced vide a notification issued by the Registrar (Court & Building). The amendment will result in the deletion of the calendar entry stating, “Registry will […]
Review Petition Challenges SC’s 3-Year Practice Mandate for Judicial Service Entry
The recent decision of the Supreme Court, which mandated 3 years of practice as an advocate for a candidate to apply for the entry posts in judicial service (post of Civil Judge-Junior Division), has been challenged by filing a review petition. Such a review petition stems out of the verdict passed on 20/05/2025 by the […]
Bar vs. Bureaucracy: SCAORA Condemns ED’s Action Against Arvind Datar as Constitutionally Untenable and Legally Unjustifiable
“To summon a senior member of the Bar for discharging his professional responsibility is a misuse of authority and an affront to the sanctity of the advocate's role” records a strongly worded statement released by the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA), which unequivocally condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for issuing a notice to […]
Bombay Bar Association’s Lineup of Notable Events
The Bombay Bar Association is set to host a distinguished lineup of events over the coming weeks, reflecting its ongoing commitment to legal scholarship, professional development, and the recognition of eminent members of the judiciary. The lineup is as follows: A Seminar on International Taxation will take place on Saturday, 14th June 2025, aimed at […]
Centre Approves Appointment of Three New Supreme Court Judges
The Central Government has cleared the appointment of three High Court judges to the Supreme Court of India on 29th May 2025 following the recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 26th May, 2025. As per official notifications issued by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, the […]
SC Collegium Proposes Major Reshuffle: Four HC Chief Justices Recommended for Transfer
In a significant move towards judicial administrative reshuffling, the Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on May 26, 2025, has recommended the transfer of four Chief Justices of various High Courts across the country. According to the Collegium’s resolution: Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava Parent High Court: Chhattisgarh Present High Court: Rajasthan Transferred To: […]
SC Collegium Springs Major Shake-Up in High Courts: 21 HC Judges to Be Transferred
Just after the recent elevation of High Court judges to the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court Collegium has made a significant judicial reshuffle by recommending the transfer/repatriation of 21 judges serving in various High Courts. During a meeting held on May 26, the Collegium put forward the names of the following judges for transfer between […]
SC Collegium Recommends Elevation of Three High Court Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of three High Court judges to the Supreme Court of India. In its meeting held on 26th May, 2025, the Collegium has recommended the following names: Justice N.V. Anjaria – Currently the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court (Parent High Court – Gujarat) Justice Vijay Bishnoi […]
After HC Rejection, SC Clears Mother’s Travel to Poland with Child on Assured Undertaking
In a custody dispute involving cross-border parental rights, the Supreme Court of India recently granted partial relief to a petitioner-wife by allowing her to travel to Poland with her minor daughter, subject to an undertaking. A relief that had earlier been denied by the Bombay High Court. While the High Court had rejected her plea […]
SC Makes 3 Year’s Bar Practice Mandatory for Entry into Judicial Service
"All High Courts and State Governments shall amend the service rules to the effect that candidates desirous of appearing in Civil Judge (Junior Division) must have a practice of a minimum period of 3 years to be eligible for said examination," held the Supreme Court while reinstating the condition of a mandated minimum practice of […]