“‘Somebody from the Family Comes and Buys It’: SC Flags Insolvency Abuse In ADAG Matter”
During the hearing of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) bank fraud case, Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi expressed serious concern that bankrupt companies are misusing India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to transfer assets to insiders at very low prices. Case Background & Counsels’ Arguments: The bench was […]
SC Sets March 10 Deadline To End ‘Paper Relief’ For Acid Attack Survivors
The Supreme Court strongly directed the states and Union Territories to release funds for paying compensation to acid attack victims whose applications had already been approved, making it clear that it was serious about ensuring victims receive timely relief. The court expressed concern that its orders granting compensation to victims were often rendered ineffective because […]
“Six Assailants, Eight Injuries—And Bail?”: SC Tears Into Bombay High Court Order
The Supreme Court strongly criticised a Bombay High Court order that had granted bail to two accused in the killing of a Scheduled Caste man during a land dispute. The bail had been granted by the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court, comprising Justice Vibha Kankanwadi and Justice Y. G. Khobragade, despite allegations that […]
“‘We Are The Products, Milords’: CCI Tells SC WhatsApp And Meta Make Money From User Data”
The Supreme Court on Tuesday made strong remarks against Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy, saying it “would not permit the exploitation of Indian users’ personal data.” The Court was hearing appeals filed by Meta and WhatsApp against a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order that upheld a ₹213.14 […]
Blood Samples, Bribes, And Bail: Supreme Court’s Order In Pune Porsche Crash Case
The Supreme Court granted bail to three people accused of planning to swap blood samples in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case, which led to the deaths of two persons. A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan ordered the immediate release of Ashish Satish Mittal, Aditya Avinash Sood, and Amar Santhosh Gaikwad, subject […]
“SC Asks the Hard Question: Will US Courts Share With India?”
The Supreme Court asked US pharmaceutical company Pfizer whether courts in the US and other Western countries would similarly share information with India under the principle of reciprocity. A bench of Chief Justice of India(CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing Pfizer’s challenge to a Madras High Court decision, which had refused to […]
“‘Less Said Is Better’: Supreme Court Hints At Grant Misuse In Stray Dog Sterilisation”
The Supreme Court on Thursday concluded hearings and reserved its judgment in a suo motu case initiated last year to address India’s growing stray dog problem. The case was heard by a Bench led by Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N V Anjaria, which urged authorities to take stronger and more effective action. After […]
“10.5 Judges Per Million Is Not Enough — But SC Says PIL Isn’t the Way”
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought to enhance the judge to population ratio to 50 judges per million to curb the pendency of cases nationwide. The petition was brought by the Forum for Fast Justice before a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI)Surya Kant and […]
“Why Not Seize Everything?”: CJI Floats Harsh New Law For Acid Attacks
The Supreme Court of India said that the Union Government may need to step in with new legislation to impose stricter punishment in acid attack cases. The Court also suggested that the law could consider reversing the burden of proof, similar to the provisions dealing with dowry deaths under criminal law. These oral observations were […]
Found Guilty But Released On Probation? SC Says Your Job Is Still At Risk
The Supreme Court clarified that granting probation in a criminal case does not wipe out the consequences of misconduct in departmental proceedings. The Court held that release under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 cannot be used as a ground to substitute the punishment imposed on an employee in disciplinary proceedings. Facts: The case arose […]