Kolhapur Circuit Bench Doesn’t Oust Mumbai Seat’s Jurisdiction: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has clarified that the creation of a Circuit Bench at Kolhapur does not automatically take away the authority of the Principal Seat at Mumbai. The Court said that the Principal Seat will still have jurisdiction in cases where the original and appellate authorities whose orders are challenged are located within its […]
Big Relief: SC Orders ‘No-Fault Compensation’ For Serious COVID Vaccine Side Effects
In a significant ruling, a Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has directed the Union Government to frame a “no-fault compensation” policy for people who suffered serious adverse events after taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Court Says Families Need Not Prove Fault: The Court said that affected families should be able to […]
“Fake News Can Damage Institutions”: SC Hears Centre’s Plea On Fact Check Unit Rules
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the Union Government’s petition challenging the Bombay High Court’s September 2024 judgment that struck down provisions of the Information Technology Rules allowing the Central Government to set up Fact Check Units (FCU). Court Calls Issue ‘Paramount Importance’ A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymala […]
Stop Chasing National Media”: CJI Surya Kant Pulls Up Lawyer, SC Rejects PIL
On Monday, the Supreme Court sharply dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that raised concerns about deadly accidents caused by poor public infrastructure. The case was heard by a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. The Court noted a growing trend of young lawyers filing what it called […]
Can ACJM Act Under SARFAESI Act? Bombay High Court Answers
The Bombay High Court has recently observed that an Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) can hear applications under Section 14 of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002, (SARFAESI Act). The court explained that an ACJM has the same judicial powers as a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM). Petition […]
Only ‘Influence’, Not ‘Undue Influence’: Bombay HC Rejects Election Plea Over Shinde Roadshow
In a decisive ruling, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition filed by Congress leader Md Arif (Naseem) Khan challenging the victory of Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Dilip Lande from the Chandivali assembly constituency in the 2024 elections. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan held that Khan’s petition did not include the essential material facts required under […]
Women’s Day Power Walk: CJI Surya Kant Leads Historic March From Sukhna Lake
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu led a Women's Day walkathon in Chandigarh on Sunday morning as part of the India International Disputes Week (IIDW) 2026 festivities. The walkathon began at Sukhna Lake and covered about 2.5 to 3 kilometres, ending at the Open Hand […]
“It Makes No Sense”: Supreme Court Questions Arrest After Charge Sheet
A Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan was hearing a case challenging the rejection of anticipatory bail granted to Musheer Alam in a disproportionate assets case under Sections 13(1)(e) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Allegations in the FIR: The FIR was registered at […]
“If We Carried Everything Home, We’d Be In Hospital”: Bombay HC Judge Reveals Hidden Pressure Of The Robe
Amid rising tension in courtrooms, Bombay High Court Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Abhay Mantri spoke about the increasing stress faced by judges.They also urged lawyers to maintain respect for the judicial system while representing their clients. The judges made these remarks while hearing petitions filed by trustees Prashant Mehta and Charu Mehta challenging an order […]
“Roving Inquiry Not Allowed”: Bombay HC Quashes CBI FIR In GTL Case
A division bench of the Bombay High Court led by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam A. Ankhad held that an investigating agency cannot continue a criminal investigation simply in the hope of finding unknown accused persons when a preliminary enquiry has not revealed any prima facie offence. Petition By GTL Infrastructure Limited: The […]