BCI Has No Business Interfering In Legal Education, Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently dismissed the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) challenge to a Kerala High Court order that allowed two murder convicts to attend law classes virtually from jail. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh ruled that BCI had no business to interfere in matters of legal education and […]
SC Commends HC’s Courage in Directing SIT Probe into Alleged Fraud
The Supreme Court of India, in its recent order, upheld the Bombay High Court’s directive to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe businessman Anand Jain in connection with an alleged Rs. 2,400 crore fraud. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan, commended the Bombay High Court for its […]
SC Cracks Down on Unauthorized Appearances: Only AORs & Authorized Advocates Allowed
In a significant ruling addressing the procedural norms for advocates appearing before the Supreme Court, a bench of Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma clarified that only the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) or those specifically instructed by the AOR are permitted to appear, plead, or address the Court. The judgment, delivered on March 19, […]
No More Legal Glam: BCI Takes a Stand Against Unethical Legal Advertising
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a strong warning against unethical legal advertising and misleading social media promotions by advocates, stressing the need to uphold the dignity of the legal profession. In a press release dated March 17, 2025, the BCI condemned the use of Bollywood actors, celebrities, and digital platforms to promote […]
Demand and Acceptance Not Proven: SC Acquits Govt Officials in Bribery Case
Two government officials accused of soliciting and accepting bribes have been acquitted by the Supreme Court, which ruled that the prosecution failed to convincingly establish the core elements of demand and acceptance. The case was adjudicated by a bench comprising Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, who emphasized that the presumption under Section […]
SC Judge On The Digital Dilemma: Protecting Justice and IP Rights in the Digital Era of Courtrooms.
Speaking at a conference hosted by the Supreme Court of Kenya, Justice B.R Gavai expressed concern over how content creators often extract and circulate short clips from court hearings, distorting judicial discussions and spreading misinformation. The increasing misuse of livestreamed court proceedings, he noted, has become a growing threat that needs to be addressed urgently. […]
Execution Cases To Be Resolved In 6 Months or Consequences To Be Borne: SC Cracks Down on Delays
Noting the inordinate delay of three to four years just to pass appropriate orders in executive petitions the Apex court bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan observed that such procrastination leads to frustration of the decree -holder who lies in wait for closure . The slow pace of decisions of district judiciaries on […]
Delays in Forest ID Will Cost Chief Secretaries To Be Held Accountable!: SC to Govt
While reviewing a cluster of Writ petitions challenging the 2023 amendments to the Forest Conservation Act (FCA), the Apex court of Justice BR Gavai and Justice A G Masih gave out a stern warning to those non-complaint State Governments and Union Territories(UT’s) who have yet not formed expert committees to identify forest lands. They were […]
Dowry Death Bail Cases Mandate Stricter Scrutiny: SC
The Supreme Court in a recent judgment emphasized the need for "stricter judicial scrutiny" while granting bail in dowry death cases, especially where evidence suggests persistent harassment over unmet dowry demands. The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that a casual approach in such cases could undermine public confidence in the […]
SC: Arbitration Agreements Are Binding On The Legal Representatives Of The Deceased Party
In a recent judgement the Supreme Court upheld the judgement of Gauhati High Court that arbitration agreements are enforceable against the legal representatives of a deceased partner of a partnership firm. The issues for determination were; (i) Whether the legal heirs of a deceased partner in a partnership firm, being non-signatories to the partnership deed […]