Law Interns Influx Curbed : SC Puts Cap On Entry On Busy Court Days
In response to concerns raised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), the Supreme Court has decided to restrict the entry of law interns on miscellaneous days- namely Monday, Tuesdays, and Fridays. This decision, communicated through the Assistant Registrar, follows a letter from the SCBA dated July 23, highlighting issues such as overcrowding in courtrooms,corridors,libraries,and […]
Fainting Spell In Courtroom Sparks Controversy: What Really Happened
A recent incident in the Bombay High Court involving a Senior Judge whose resolute comments in the courtroom apparently caused a young lawyer to faint has caused much flutter in the corridors of justice. The incident has generated much talk in the bar and has even reached the higher echelons of the judiciary. The episode […]
Rs. 91 Lakhs To Youth For Losing Limb In Highway Horror : SC Censures Braking Without Warning:
In a significant step towards improving road safety, the Supreme Court, in its recent ruling held that sudden braking on highways amounts to a form of negligence. In their ruling the bench granted an amount of ₹91,39,253 as compensation to the appellant who lost a leg in a gruesome accident on a highway. Facts The […]
Bar Under Pressure?; Clarify Stand On Summons To Lawyers: SC To Centre
The Supreme Court of India recently heard a suo motu case titled "In Re: Summoning Advocates Who Give Legal Opinion or Represent Parties During Investigation of Cases and Related Issues", following recent instances of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issuing summons to two senior lawyers merely for providing legal advice. The bench of Chief Justice of […]
Kudla Rampage v/s Media Gag Order : HC To Decide On Friday
The Karnataka High Court is currently deliberating on the Maintainability of a petition filed by a YouTube news channel, 'Kudla Rampage,' in connection with the Dharmasthala burial case. The plea challenges an ex-parte interim order that restrains media platforms from publishing any alleged defamatory content against the family managing the Sri Manjunathaswamy temple and the […]
Civil Judge Resigns Moments After Senior Is Elevated: Says,“Accused Is Rewarded”
The elevation of district judge, Rajesh Kumar Gupta, to the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has caused much consternation to a Civil Judge(Junior Division), serving in Shadol, Madhya Pradesh, compelling her to instantly resign from her position just hours after the Central Government cleared the judicial officer’s elevation. judge who is yet to take oath […]
“I don’t regret calling you a coward”: HC Judge Slams Lawyer In High Stakes Courtroom Clash
In a dramatic courtroom proceeding in the Madras High Court, Justice GR Swaminathan confronted Advocate Vanchinathan over serious allegations the lawyer had made, accusing the judge of caste and communal bias. The judge accused Vanchinathan of engaging in a relentless and baseless campaign to tarnish the image of the judiciary. The exchange between the judge […]
Can Courts Set Timelines On Constitutional Powers?: SC To Decide
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has raised 14 constitutional questions over the Supreme Court’s ruling of April 8, 2025, that set timelines for Governors and the President to act on bills passed by state legislatures. The reference, made by the President, challenges this verdict of the Supreme Court. The Apex Court has constituted a […]
Indian Courts Must Act On Irksome Foreign Arbitration Abusers: HC
In a notable ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that Indian civil courts possess the authority to grant anti-arbitration injunctions against foreign-seated arbitrations, particularly when such proceedings are found to be oppressive, vexatious, or contrary to the public policy of India. The Court went a step further and affirmed that civil courts are duty-bound […]
Summoning Lawyers For Legal Opinion? : SC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance
The Supreme Court of India has taken a notable step of initiating a suo moto case to address the growing concern over investigative agencies summoning lawyers for the legal opinions they provide to their clients. A bench of the Chief Justice of India(CJI) B.R. Gavai, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.V. Anjaria heard the […]