“Judges, Measure Your Worth By Public Money Spent On You’’: SC’s Justice Suryakant’s Stern Reminder
During his address at the inaugural session of the Supreme Court Bar Association's lecture series on 'Justice for All – Legal Aid and Mediation, Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant conveyed his dismay regarding the commitment levels of certain High Court judges. While acknowledging that some judges exhibit unwavering dedication and bear significant responsibilities as […]
Potholes, Gridlock And Jams ; Kerala HC’s Toll Ban Gets SC’s Stamp Of Approval
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the judgment of the Kerala High Court, which was challenged by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) with respect to the liability arising from the suspension of toll for four weeks at the Paliyekkara plaza on National Highway 544 in Thrissur district, citing the poorly maintained […]
Summoning Lawyers For Legal Advice : SC To Define Boundaries
Can investigating agencies summon advocates for the legal advice they render to their clients? On August 12, the Supreme Court had reserved its verdict in the instant suo-moto matter which has captured the attention of lawyers across the country. The Apex Court has now made it clear that it intends to lay down guidelines to […]
Order Reserved in Supreme Court Face-Off on Stray Dog Relocation
On 14th August, 2025, the Supreme Court bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice NV Anjaria, reserved its order on pleas seeking a stay on the directions issued by a two-judge bench on August 11 for the removal of stray dogs from Delhi and Delhi NCR to shelter homes. This shift came […]
Plywood Bill Turns Criminal Case? ; SC Raps HC With Punchline : “Keep Your Cool, Share A Laugh”
The Supreme Court has set aside a Rajasthan High Court order that had refused anticipatory bail to a couple, holding that what was essentially a civil dispute had been wrongly given a criminal angle. Smiling as he perused the case file, Justice JB Pardiwala quipped ,“We are not going to lose our cool today. Today, […]
District Judge Recruitment Criteria : Constitution Bench To Settle Eligibility Dispute
The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.V. Anjaria referred to a five judge bench, the question of whether a judicial officer who has already completed seven years in the Bar is eligible to be appointed as a District Judge against a vacancy reserved for […]
Journalist Benazeer Heena’s Challenge To ‘Talaq-e-Hasan’ : SC Calls For Wider Debate
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, a group of petitions questioning the constitutionality of 'Talaq-e-Hasan', a Muslim divorce practice where a husband can unilaterally divorce his wife by uttering "talaq" three times over three months, was discussed. Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed their reluctance to reject these petitions on grounds […]
Stray Dogs Face Court Crackdown : SC Slams Release-Back Policy
Expressing grave concern over rising incidents of dog bites and rabies, the Supreme Court bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan recently directed authorities in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad to immediately pick up stray dogs from all localities and shift them to designated shelters, without releasing them back into public spaces. The […]
Impeachment Heat On Justice Verma : 3- Member Panel To Probe Under Judges Act
In a latest development, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has officially announced the formation of a three-member committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act of 1968 to investigate Justice Yashwant Varma. The inquiry is significant as it comes after an impeachment motion submitted by 146 Lok Sabha members, raising concerns over the judge's conduct. This action […]
Operation Asha Ruling : SC Defines The Boundaries Of Constructive Trusts
In a landmark ruling in Operation Asha v. Shelly Batra & Others, the Supreme Court—through Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan—has delivered a comprehensive guide on the scope of Section 92 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) and the circumstances under which a registered society may be treated as a constructive trust. Section 92 CPC […]