Bar Council Elections 2026 : 53 Women Candidates Breaking Barriers
The Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa elections scheduled to be held on 24 March 2026 have drawn considerable attention within the legal fraternity. Elections to the Bar Council are always significant, as they determine the representatives who will participate in shaping the regulatory framework governing advocates, including issues of professional welfare, disciplinary standards, and […]
“Anant Ambani-Linked Vantara Cleared? SC Shuts Down Fresh Explosive Wildlife Violations PIL”
The Supreme Court rejected a public interest petition that accused Vantara’s animal welfare trusts of breaking international wildlife trade rules. The Court said the claims were similar to an earlier case, which had already been examined and cleared by a court-appointed investigation. Vantara is a large animal rescue, care, and rehabilitation project set up by […]
“Who Owns The Dead’s Money? SC Demands Answers From Govt, RBI”
The Supreme Court has directed the Union Government and the Reserve Bank of India to submit fresh affidavits in a case about setting up a centralized system to help legal heirs claim money left behind by deceased persons in bank accounts and other financial instruments. The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was […]
Nine Months. No Excuses : SC Issues Final Warning In Sheena Bora Trial
In the high-profile Sheena Bora murder case, the Supreme Court has given a final extension of nine months to complete the trial, making it clear that no further requests for more time will be allowed. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh passed this order after considering a letter dated February 5, […]
A Question No One Could Answer? Careers At Stake As SC Ends Exam Chaos
In a clear and practical decision, Supreme Court judges Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra stepped in to fix a recruitment issue that had confused different High Courts. They also resolved a tough constitutional question from the Chandigarh law officer exam. The Question: The disputed question was: “Which of the following Schedule of the Constitution […]
No School Nearby, No Justice?”: Bombay HC Strikes Down RTE Distance Rule
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to remove the distance limit imposed for admissions under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The court said that such limits could go against the objective of Section 12(1)(c) of the Act. This direction came while a division bench of Justice […]
Fathers Could Soon Get Paternity Leave: SC Urges Government Action
The Supreme Court has urged the Union Government to make a law that recognizes paternity leave as a social security benefit. A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan made this observation while hearing a case about a law that gave maternity leave to adoptive mothers only if the child was under three […]
“Notorious Epstein Link Row Explodes: Delhi HC Orders Takedown In Minister’s Daughter Case”
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief in a case involving Himayani Puri, the daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The matter concerns a plea over social media posts linking her to notorious child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Takedown Order To Social Media: A single-judge bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna directed social media […]
“Spit, Fights, Killing: HC Slashes Life Sentence In Shocking Family Case”
The Bombay High Court recently reduced a man's life sentence to 10 years in prison. The man had killed his own brother. However, the court said the case would be treated as culpable homicide not amounting to murder, not murder. The court noted that the brother had habits like smoking tobacco and consuming gutka. He […]
6 Years. 1 Witness. No Justice? SC Explodes Over Maharashtra Trials Delays
The Supreme Court has again strongly criticised the slow pace of the criminal justice system in Maharashtra, pointing out that serious delays are affecting fair trials. A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan expressed concern while hearing a bail plea. The Court issued a notice and asked the Police Commissioner of Nashik […]