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 […]
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 […]
“No Question Of Suppression Of Facts”: SC Expunges Bombay HC’s Remarks Against Lawyer
The Supreme Court Bench of Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti recently had expunged adverse remarks made by a division bench of Bombay High Court against a lawyer in a matrimonial case, stating that the criticism was unjustified. The Supreme court bench held that there was no suppression of facts by the appellant, as […]
Summer Break Gets A Makeover: Justice Gavai Redefines Summer Work
The Supreme Court is all set to operate with three Vacation Benches every week all through the upcoming summer recess, announced Justice BR Gavai, as part of a broader initiative to enhance judicial efficiency, continued access to justice and improving case disposal rates. The summer break this year will comprise “partial working days” and will […]
SC Pulls Back The Curtains On Judicial Appointment & The Judges Assets
In a significant move towards promoting transparency and public accountability in the Indian judiciary, the Supreme Court of India has announced a comprehensive disclosure of the process followed in appointments to the High Courts and the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court of India has published the complete process of appointments of the High Courts and Supreme […]
SC: Limitation Period for Appeals Under Commercial Courts Act Begins on Judgment Pronouncement, Not Copy Receipt
The Supreme Court Bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan has reaffirmed the importance of diligence and procedural discipline in commercial litigation, holding that under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, the limitation period for filing an appeal commences from the date of pronouncement of the judgment and not from the date of receiving […]
S. 482 CrPC | High Court Cannot Rely on Extraneous Documents at Quashing Stage: SC
The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice SVN Bhatti ruled that the High Court cannot rely upon extraneous documents while exercising their powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC),and accordingly set aside the Gujarat High Court’s order that had refused to quash the FIR against the Appellant. The […]
Mediation Is ‘Wiser Form Of Justice’: CJI Khanna At National Mediation Conference 2025
On May 3, 2025, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna emphasized the importance of public understanding regarding mediation, asserting that it should not be perceived as an inferior form of justice, but rather as a wiser and more insightful approach. His remarks came during the inaugural National Mediation Conference 2025, which also marked the […]
SC: Subsequent Purchaser Not a ‘Necessary Party’ But Can Be Added as ‘Proper Party’ in Specific Performance Suit
The Supreme Court bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan, recently held that a subsequent purchaser in a suit for specific performance may not be a “necessary party,” but can be considered a “proper party” if their rights are likely to be affected by the outcome of the proceedings. The case stemmed from […]