Heritage Taj’s New Neighbour; The Jetty, Gets SC Nod: ‘Look Beyond Colaba Residents’ Asserts Court
The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, has dismissed the appeal against the construction of a ₹229 crore passenger jetty and terminal near Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India. The Bench, led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai along with Justice K Vinod Chandran, upheld the Bombay High Court's July 15 order that had paved […]
Liquor Outlet In Crowded Market Faces HC Heat : Court Demands Policy Justification
The Rajasthan High Court has raised serious constitutional concerns over the State’s allotment of a liquor shop license in a densely populated market, considering it a prima facie violation of Articles 21 and 47 of the Constitution. A bench led by Justice Sameer Jain has directed the government to explain its decision-making and produce the […]
Illegible Prescriptions Violate Right To Health: HC Backs Patients ‘Right To Know’
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, led by Justice Jasgurpreet Puri, has underscored the significance of receiving a clear and legible medical prescription, declaring it a fundamental right enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution. This important development came during the hearing of an anticipatory bail application when the Court was appalled to find that […]
Women Lawyers Left Vulnerable : SC Issues Notice To BCI & Union On Posh Coverage
“Either you file a PIL under Article 32, or you challenge the Bombay High Court order as an SLP. You cannot file a writ petition challenging the High Court order. If you are wanting to achieve something, do it properly,” noted Justice BV Nagarathna. In a significant move for women in the legal profession, the […]
Assent or Obstruction; Art 143 In Focus : SC Weighs Presidential Reference On Bill Timelines
“We’ll be expressing a view on law, not on the Tamil Nadu Governor’s decision,” Chief Justice of India BR Gavai remarked, as the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court heard the Presidential Reference concerning timelines for gubernatorial and presidential assent to Bills. The five-judge Bench—comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, Justice Surya […]
Promotion Row Settled: HC Reject’s Centre’s Challenge Against Wankhede
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling, dismissed the Central Government's plea challenging the order to promote IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, provided he is deemed eligible by the UPSC. The judgment, delivered by a division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Madhu Jain, upheld the directive of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and […]
Dodging The Witness Box Backfires: Refusal To Testify Invites Legal Presumption Against You
The Supreme Court, in its judgment delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, reiterated that when the facts lie within a party’s exclusive personal knowledge, refusing to testify can have grave consequences. This principle was applied in a family property dispute where children claimed their share on the basis of their mother’s […]
HC Fumes Over ‘Culture Of Strikes’ By Lawyers: Warns Of Contempt Action
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticized the functioning of the revenue court at Tehsil Rudauli, Ayodhya, after discovering that a pending case had been adjourned 68 times out of 102 hearings due to repeated strikes and condolence calls by the local Bar Association. Facts: The matter arose from an Article 227 writ filed by Mohd. […]
SC Calls Out ‘Misdirection’ In Operation Sindoor Case: Shields Prof. Ali Khan From Further FIR’s
In a major turn of events, the Haryana Police disclosed to the Supreme Court that they have filed a closure report regarding a First Information Report(FIR) against Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who teaches political science at Ashok University.The professor shot into limelight after his social media commentary on ‘Operation Sindoor’, which led to another FIR […]
Foreign Judgements Violative Of Indian Law Not Binding On Indian Courts
The case of Rohan Rajesh Kothari vs. The State of Gujarat heard by the Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, exemplifies how Indian law supersedes foreign laws, particularly when the latter contravenes established domestic legal principles. This case highlights the Indian judiciary's commitment to upholding national laws and protecting the rights […]