“She Must Have Been Scarred To Life”: SC On Incest By Judicial Officer
The Supreme Court has refused to quash a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, against a suspended judicial officer accused of sexually abusing his minor daughter. The Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan, refused to entertain the plea for quashing with strong oral remarks during the […]
CJI Breaks New Ground : SC/ST’S Get A Boost In SC Administration
In a historic first, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) has announced a reservation policy for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in its staffing procedures. By way of this initiative, the court envisages to enhance representation and inclusivity in court administration. Staff members were notified through a recent circular regarding the implementation […]
Bowled Out? Modi’s Gamble Fails In SC
In a major setback for former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, the Supreme Court has dismissed his plea seeking to make the BCCI pay ₹10.65 crore penalty imposed on him by the Enforcement Directorate under Foreign Exchange Management Act(FEMA). The High Court observed that "In matters of alleged indemnification of the petitioner in the context of […]
“Not Just My Court”: CJI Gavai Breaks the Myth
"There is a growing belief that the Supreme Court is a CJ's court and not a court of all judges. But Justices UU Lalit, Sanjiv Khanna and I have attempted to dispel that notion.” stated Chief Justice of India (CJI), BR Gavai while elaborating on the efforts undertaken by him and his predecessors, Justices UU […]
MISSING LAW STUDENTS TRACED TO LAW FIRMS : PIL ON ATTENDANCE DISMISSED
“HC Is Not Custodian Of The Revenue’’: SC Arraigns Legally Flawed Bombay HC Order
The Supreme Court rapped and overturned a recent order of the Bombay High Court deeming it inappropriate and discerning that, “ a High Court is not the custodian of the revenue’’, it overstepped its bounds acting improperly in granting a stay . Once an appeal is deemed non-maintainable and disposed of, no further stay should […]
Bail Hearings Not For Investigative Techniques: SC Slams Narco Test Order by HC
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prasanna B. Varale has set aside an order of the Patna High Court permitting narco-analysis of an accused (Appellant), particularly during the pendency of a bail application. The facts of the case involve a missing woman whose disappearance from her matrimonial home was suspected to […]
Abduction, Suspension Inside Jayaram Case: SC Flags HC Overreach
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manmohan, intervened in a complex legal matter involving allegations of abduction against H.M. Jayaram, the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) in Tamil Nadu. The apex court has now issued instructions to the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court to transfer this case to […]
Art Can’t Be Held Hostage: SC Raps Protesters, Supports Thug Life Release in Karnataka
On 19th June, 2025, the Supreme Court bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manmohan closed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the unofficial ban on the Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka, after the State Government affirmed it had not imposed any such ban and assured "full protection and security" for its screening. The […]
Conned Of Rs. 65 Lakhs & Fake Route; Victim Of Dunki Deported: SC Denies Bail to Accused
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyyan and Justice Manmohan, recently denied anticipatory bail to a Dunki facilitator, Om Prakash, who faces serious charges of facilitating illegal immigration and defrauding a complainant of ₹65 lakhs . The case revolves around claims that Om Prakash promised to assist the complainant in traveling to the United […]