“Rs. 6.8 Crore in Law Firm’s Account Under Scanner: SC Refuses to Halt Police Probe”
A Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India, (CJI) Surya Kant along with Justice V Mohana on Tuesday refused to cancel a police summons served on law firm ‘The Legal Attorneys and Barristers’ in connection with an ongoing investigation. However, the bench granted temporary protection from arrest to one of the firm’s advocates, […]
SC Strengthened by Five New Judges; Justice Ghuge Named Acting CJ of Bombay HC
Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice Arun Palli, and Senior Advocate V. Mohana have been elevated to the Supreme Court of India, marking a significant development in the composition of the apex court. In the meanwhile, Shri Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge, Judge of the High Court of Bombay, has been appointed […]
Supreme Court Set for New Appointments as Collegium Recommends Five Names.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of four Chief Justices of High Courts and one Senior Advocate as Judges of the Supreme Court. The strength of the Supreme Court judges was increased to 38 recently. Presently, the Supreme Court is functioning with 32 judges. Two additional vacancies are expected shortly with the retirements […]
“Landmark Order: Euthanasia Allowed, No Return Rule Set as SC Issues Sweeping Stray Dog Directions”
The much awaited judgment on stray dogs was delivered by a bench of the Supreme Court led by Justice Vikram Nath along with Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice NV Anjaria. The Court has authorised authorities to resort to euthanasia of rabid and dangerously aggressive dogs when necessary to protect human life. Court allows strict action […]
“Registrar General Could Not Act Alone: SC Strikes Down Entire Judge Disciplinary Process”
The Supreme Court has clarified that disciplinary action against a judicial officer can be initiated only with the approval of the Chief Justice of the High Court or a committee of judges designated by the Chief Justice. The court held that the Registrar General has no independent authority to launch such proceedings on their own. […]
“Entire Project Will Stand Halted”: CJI Warns State Over Slow Pace of Bombay HC Complex Land Handover
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi were informed on Monday, 18th May, that 20.19 acres of the total 30.16-acre land meant for the new Bombay High Court complex has now been handed over to the High Court. The remaining land will be transferred in phases before the end of the […]
“Egregious Error’’: SC Cancels Bail in Dowry Death Case, Pulls Up Allahabad HC for Ignoring Law”
In a strong step against dowry-related violence, the Supreme Court of India cancelled the bail given to a husband accused in a dowry death case. The Bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Vijay Bishnoi said the High Court made a serious mistake. The Allahabad High Court had focused on delay in filing the FIR […]
Doctor Dies, Case Lives: SC Says Negligence Claims Don’t End With Death
In a significant ruling the Supreme Court clarified that medical negligence claims under the Consumer Protection Act survive the death of a doctor. However, any liability will pass only to the extent of the property (estate) inherited by the doctor’s legal heirs. A Bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar noted that […]
Dignity in Question: SC’s Suo Motu Move Over ‘Clean Police Stations’ Bail Orders by Orissa HC, Odisha Courts
The Supreme Court has taken up a suo motu case to examine controversial bail conditions imposed by the Orissa High Court and some trial courts in Odisha, where accused persons were ordered to clean police stations. The practice has raised serious concerns about dignity and fairness. Bench to hear today: A Bench headed by Chief […]
“Blacklisted Without Hearing? SC Weighs Lawyer’s Fight Against IBA ‘Fraud Enabler’ Tag”
The Supreme Court on 29 April, 2026, reserved its verdict on a lawyer's urgent plea challenging a caution list issued by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA). The list had labelled him a fraud enabler due to alleged negligence, leading to a debate on professional accountability. Bench Concludes Hearing: A bench led by Justice PS Narasimha […]