Want The ‘Senior’ Gown? SC Brings Major Changes To Selection Process
The Supreme Court of India has notified the new “Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India, 2026”, which replace the earlier 2023 guidelines pursuant to the decision in Jitender @ Kalla vs State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr., decided on 13 May 2025. All matters relating to designation […]
Does A Husband’s ‘No’ Matter? SC To Decide In Khula Divorce Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has appointed Senior Advocate Shoeb Alam as amicus curiae to assist it in an appeal challenging a Kerala High Court ruling that allows Muslim women to dissolve their marriages through khula without the husband’s consent. The decision is now being examined about how it interprets Muslim Personal Law. […]
Deposit Money, Get Bail? Supreme Court Says ‘Absolutely Not’
The Supreme Court has reiterated that granting regular or anticipatory bail should not be made conditional on depositing any amount. In this case, the Court set aside the bail conditions imposed by the Jharkhand High Court and ordered that the accused be released on bail if arrested. The Supreme Court also directed its Registry to […]
Healthy Hearts Operated, 2 Dead: SC Upholds Bail Of Accused Cardiologist
The Supreme Court refused to cancel the bail granted to a cardiologist accused of performing angioplasty procedures on healthy patients or without their consent, to wrongfully claim money under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). A Division Bench of Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Atul S Chandurkar allowed the doctor to remain on bail […]
“Life Convict Seeking Relief?”: SC Questions Sengar Plea In Unnao Case
The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and NV Anjaria, asked the Delhi High Court to give an "out-of-turn" hearing to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's appeal against his 10-year conviction in the custodial death of the Unnao rape victim's father. The […]
“Court Cannot Compel Motherhood”: SC’s Landmark Ruling Allows 30-Week Abortion For Minor
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a woman’s right to choose (reproductive autonomy) is more important than the rights of an unborn child. The court allowed a minor girl to end her 30-week pregnancy, stating,“The court cannot compel any woman to complete her pregnancy if she is otherwise not intending to do […]
“Arrest Is The Exception, Notice Is The Rule”: SC’s Landmark Ruling On 7-Year Offences
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court said that the police must first issue a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to a person accused of an offence punishable with up to seven years in prison before making an arrest. A bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh […]
“Promise To Marry Is Not Rape”: Supreme Court Quashes Case Against Advocate
The Supreme Court recently quashed a criminal case against a Chattisgarh advocate who had been accused of raping a married woman on the false pretext of marriage. The judgement was delivered by Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan. Background: The complainant (Respondent No.3), who is an advocate, has been married since 2011 and has […]
“Wait for March”: CJI Signals Big SC Hearing On Election Freebies
The Supreme Court on Thursday indicated that it is ready to closely examine the practice of political parties announcing and distributing freebies before elections. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, said the issue is of major public importance and should be heard by a three-judge Bench. The […]
“You Still Have to Pay”: SC Rejects ‘Educated Wife’ Defence, Doubles Alimony
In a significant ruling on maintenance after divorce, the Supreme Court said a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance to his former wife just because she is educated or supported by her parents. The Court stressed that maintenance is meant to help the wife live with dignity and in a manner similar to the standard of […]