SC Seeks Centre’s Response on Additional Internship Mandate for Foreign Medical Graduates Affected by COVID-19 and Ukraine War
The Supreme Court bench of Justice B.R. Gavai (Presently Chief Justice of India) and Justice A.G. Masih has taken cognizance of a significant concern raised by a group of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) whose studies were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The bench has sought a formal response from […]
Fake Advocate Representation in SC? Probe ordered
In a significant development the Supreme Court recalled a previous settlement order in a civil appeal after the litigant, Harish Jaiswal(Respondent), denied ever engaging the advocates who purportedly appeared on his behalf and consented to the settlement. The background of the case involves a civil appeal filed by Bipin Bihari Sinha challenging a judgment of […]
SC: Caste Certificate Must Be in Prescribed Format to Claim Reservation
The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Manmohan, denied relief to a candidate whose OBC certificate did not align with the state government's specified format, which was crucial for the positions advertised by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion (UPPRPB). It was determined that deviations from the required format would likely […]
Delhi High Court Protects Andaz Apna Apna’s Legacy in IP Ruling
In a significant move to safeguard the intellectual property of one of Bollywood’s most beloved cult classics, the bench of Justice Amit Bansal of Delhi High Court has issued an ex- parte interim injunction against more than 30 parties for unauthorised commercial use of creative elements from the 1994 film Andaz Apna Apna. The order […]
J. Bela Trivedi’s Ciao Controversy: BCI Calls on SCBA & SCAORA to Give Farewell
The farewell ceremony for Justice Bela M. Trivedi has sparked controversy within the Supreme Court and the Bar Council of India. On 16/05/2025, the Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai (CJI) openly expressed his disapproval of the Supreme Court Bar Association’s (SCBA) decision to not offer a farewell for the retiring judge. However, despite the […]
SC Revamps Senior Advocate Designation Process: Scraps Marking System, Empowers Full Courts
In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court of India has comprehensively restructured the process of designating Senior Advocates. The three-judge Bench comprising Justice Abhay S. Oka, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, and Justice SVN Bhatti has directed all High Courts to undertake systemic reforms, putting an end to the contentious points-based marking system and re-empowering the Full […]
President Questions Supreme Court’s Power to Impose Deadlines on Assent to Bills
In an unusual constitutional development, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has invoked Article 143(1) of the Constitution of India to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on issues arising from its recent judgment concerning the timelines for the Governor and the President to grant assent to Bills passed by State Legislatures. Article 143(1) […]
Introducing the 52nd Chief Justice of India: Justice B. R. Gavai
On the 14th of May 2025, as the nation watches with measured breath, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, a moment both momentous and meditative. His elevation is not merely ceremonial; it is a testament to decades of quiet jurisprudence, constitutional fidelity, and an unwavering commitment to the […]
T20 League Dispute: No Interim Relief Under Arbitration Act as Party Acquiesced to Termination Notice
The Bombay High Court bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice M.S. Karnik, while upholding the decision of the trial court, refused to grant interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the party's prolonged inaction and tacit acquiescence to a termination notice barred the grant of such relief. The bench […]
SC: Pre-Cognizance Hearing Mandatory for PMLA Complaints Filed After BNSS Came Into Force
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan recently held that a Special Court must provide the accused an opportunity to be heard before taking cognizance of a complaint under Section 44(1)(b) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), in accordance with the mandate of the Bharatiya Nagarik […]