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The proposed September 5 march in Delhi by the CJP has been called off after the Centre moved to initiate proceedings for quashing the FIRs that had triggered the political and legal controversy. The development marks a significant turn in a dispute that had steadily acquired a wider political dimension, with the proposed mobilisation in [] The post CJP calls off Delhi march on September 5 as Centre moves to quash FIRs appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court is set to consider applications filed by Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Assam seeking quashing of 116 FIRs registered in connection with protests linked to the CJP. The applications have come ahead of the CJPs proposed fresh protest march in Delhi on September 5, with the organisation alleging that the Centre had [] The post Supreme Court to hear pleas by 4 States to quash 116 FIRs linked to CJP protests ahead of Delhi march appeared first on India Legal .

The Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee constituted by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has submitted its interim report outlining a roadmap for comprehensive modernisation of court infrastructure across the country. The report was presented to the Chief Justice on Sunday, August 30, a day ahead of the deadline prescribed for the Committee. The panel was [] The post CJI Surya Kant formed Judicial infrastructure panel submits interim roadmap for Pan-India court modernisation appeared firs

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Thursday urged the 56 Commonwealth countries to develop a shared judicial approach to climate change, warning that climate vulnerability disproportionately hurts those least responsible for it. Addressing the High-Level Commonwealth Policy Dialogue on Climate Justice at Marlborough House, London, organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth [] The post CJI Surya Kant pitches for shared Commonwealth jurisprudence on climate justice at

In a significant development in the insolvency proceedings involving media baron Subhash Chandra, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has substantially reduced his personal liability, bringing down the amount from claims exceeding 22,000 crore to approximately 625 crore. The ruling comes in the backdrop of insolvency proceedings initiated against Chandra in relation to personal guarantees [] The post NCLT ruling slashes Subhash Chandras liability from over 22,000 crore to 625 crore in insol

The relatively limited visibility of the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) is symptomatic of a broader deficit of confidence in institutional arbitration within the country, former Supreme Court judge Justice L Nageswara Rao has said. Justice Rao made the observations while participating in a panel discussion organised by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) during [] The post IIACs limited visibility reflects deeper trust deficit in institutional arbitration: Justic

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that the Supreme Court Collegium is actively engaged in the process of filling the remaining vacancies in the offices of Chief Justices across various High Courts, while making it clear that allegations concerning a sitting judge must be addressed through established institutional mechanisms and cannot be subjected [] The post CJI Surya Kant says Collegium is addressing High Court Chief Justice vacancies; complaints against judges cannot be tried in pub

The Supreme Court has issued sweeping directions to all States to constitute dedicated Special Investigation Teams (SITs) for probing suspected fraudulent motor accident insurance claims, after a matter concerning the identity of a vehicle allegedly involved in an accident exposed what the Court perceived as a potentially widespread and organised pattern of insurance fraud. A [] The post Supreme Court orders States to set up dedicated SITs to unravel fraudulent motor accident insurance claims ap

The Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to take a decision within two months on a representation seeking the constitution of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission, envisaged under the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act. The petition raised concerns over the continued non-constitution of the statutory body despite the legislative framework having [] The post Delhi High Court asks Centre to decide plea for constitution of National Nursing and Midwifery Commission

A Delhi court has convicted Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a sitting judge of the Supreme Court in an attempt to influence a judicial officer and secure bail in a corruption case pending against him. Chief Judicial Magistrate Harshita Mishra of the Tis Hazari Courts delivered the judgment on August 20, holding Chandrasekhar guilty of offences [] The post Sukesh Chandrasekhar convicted for impersonating Supreme Court Judge in bid to secure bail appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has stayed a judgment of the Calcutta High Court that had declared unconstitutional a set of notifications issued by the West Bengal government for the creation of dedicated police stations for the States Special Task Force (STF) and the assignment of specified courts to deal with cases investigated by the specialised agency. [] The post Supreme Court stays Calcutta High Court verdict striking down dedicated STF Police stations and Courts in West Bengal appeared first on India

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Kerala governments response to a plea by death-row convict Muhammed Ameer-Ul-Islam seeking transfer from a Kerala prison to a jail in Assam to be closer to his wife and aged parents. A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu was hearing the plea seeking Ameer-Ul-Islams transfer [] The post Supreme Court seeks Keralas response on death-row convicts plea to shift to Assam jail appeared first on India Legal .

By Keshav Ranjan I. Introduction: The judiciary is the guardian of the Constitution and the final arbiter of disputes in a democratic society. Its authority rests not only on the correctness of its judgments but also on the confidence that citizens place in its independence and impartiality. One of the important mechanisms that protect this [] The post The Discipline of Recusal: Preserving Judicial neutrality and Institutional faith appeared first on India Legal .

Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman and Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra has rejected allegations levelled against him by BCI member YR Sadasiva Reddy, who has demanded his resignation, describing the charges as baseless and politically motivated. Manan Mishra disputed Reddys claim to be a BCI co-chairman, asserting that Reddy is no longer a member [] The post BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra rejects resignation demand, calls allegations political vendetta appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar There was a time when a courtroom was, quite literally, a room. What was said inside it travelled outward through judgments, legal reporting and, eventually, public discussion. Today, a courtroom can be watched live on a mobile phone, clipped within seconds and circulated to millions before the hearing itself has concluded. That [] The post When Justice Goes Viral appeared first on India Legal .

In an exclusive conversation first carried by Doordarshan, the chief justice of India discusses his journey from a village in Haryana to the countrys highest judicial officeand outlines his vision for a faster, more accessible and more representative justice system. He also makes a pointed appeal: respect the judicial process, preserve context and do not turn courtroom observations into instant verdicts. INDIA LEGAL reproduces the Q&A as an edited presentation The post Justice In The Age Of The

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, challenging criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him over alleged remarks linking the Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ) with the banned terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta [] The post Supreme Court rejects Sukhbir Singh Badals plea against criminal defamation case over AKJ-BKI remarks a

Justice Sanjay Karol was accorded a warm and affectionate farewell as the Supreme Court Bar gathered to mark the conclusion of his judicial tenure. The farewell function, organised in his honour ahead of his retirement on August 22, saw members of the Bench and the Bar reflect on a career distinguished by judicial commitment, constitutional [] The post Justice Sanjay Karol accorded warm farewell ahead of retirement appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on August 21 set aside a Madras High Court order directing the trial court to summon the Union Telecom Secretary as a court witness in the criminal case against DMK MP and former Union Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran concerning the alleged misuse of BSNL telecom facilities. A Bench of Justice K.V. Viswanathan [] The post Dayanidhi Maran BSNL case: Supreme Court sets aside Madras High Court order summoning telecom secretary as court witness appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Sudipta Sen, chairman and managing director of the Saradha Group, in a case arising from the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam, taking note of his prolonged incarceration of nearly a decade. A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih passed the order in Sudipta Sen [] The post Saradha chit fund scam: Supreme Court grants bail to Sudipta Sen after nearly a decade in custody appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court is examining a challenge by members of an arbitral tribunal against a Rajasthan High Court order that curtailed their fees over the prolonged pendency of arbitration proceedings. While hearing the arbitrators plea, the top court itself expressed concern over the extraordinary time taken to bring the dispute to a conclusion, remarking that [] The post Supreme Court flags excessive arbitration delay as arbitrators challenge Rajasthan High Court fee cut appeared first on India Leg

The Supreme Court on Friday commenced its three-day Samadhan Samaroh Special Lok Adalat, an initiative aimed at facilitating the amicable resolution of pending cases through mediation and other consent-based mechanisms. The exercise will be conducted on August 21, 22 and 23. Samadhan Samaroh stands for Supreme Court Action for Mediated Adjudication and Disputes Harmonization Across [] The post Supreme Court begins three-day Samadhan Samaroh special Lok Adalat to facilitate settlements appeared f

In a significant recalibration of the eligibility framework governing entry-level judicial appointments, the Supreme Court on Friday reduced the mandatory prior legal practice requirement for candidates seeking appointment as Civil Judges (Junior Division) from three years to one year. At the same time, the Court introduced an extensive post-selection framework comprising a year of intensive [] The post Supreme Court cuts Judicial Service practice requirement to one Year, Introduces training and

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association hosted a ceremonial farewell on Wednesday for Justice Sanjay Karol, who will demit office on August 22, 2026, after a three-and-a-half-year tenure at the apex court. In his address, Chief Justice Justice Surya Kant lauded Justice Karol for his commitment to accessibility and institutional dignity, noting that the Bench loses [] The post CJI Surya Kant hails Justice Karol as a judge who lived the Constitution at SCAORA farewell appeared first on I

The Supreme Court on Monday voiced serious concern over allegations of the excessive and disproportionate deployment of force by police, paramilitary forces and other security personnel against peaceful protesters, underscoring the imperative of restraint in the States response to constitutionally protected dissent. A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and [] The post Supreme Court flags excessive force against Jantar Mantar protesters, urges state

The Delhi High Court has dismissed fugitive businessman Lalit Modis challenge to a 2016 arbitral award directing specific performance of an agreement to sell his Vasant Vihar property to BDR Builders and Developers Private Limited. The Bench of Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar held that Modi failed to establish either that the sole arbitrator was statutorily [] The post Delhi High Court dismisses Lalit Modis challenge to arbitral award over Vasant Vihar property appeared first on India Legal

The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) to independently examine allegations of excessive and disproportionate use of force by police, paramilitary forces and other security personnel against protestors during demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and other parts of the country. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and [] The post Supreme Court forms high-powered panel to examine police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar

The Supreme Court on Thursday stressed the importance of sports and physical activity for children, observing that youngsters are increasingly moving away from playgrounds in the digital age. A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta were hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking recognition of the right to sports and physical literacy [] The post Supreme Court calls for greater sports participation among children in digital age appeared first on India Legal .

The Union Government is reconsidering the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, which were framed to address caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities, the Solicitor General told the Supreme Court on Thursday. Taking note of the submission, a Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya [] The post Supreme Court defers challenge to UGC caste discrimination rules as centre reconsiders framework appea

The Delhi High Court on Thursday observed that banning or restricting childrens access to social media is a matter of government policy and should be decided by the executive after consulting all stakeholders. A Division Bench of Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking [] The post Delhi High Court: Social media ban for children is a policy matter, leaves decision to Centre appeared first on India Legal .

Supreme Court judge Justice P.S. Narasimha has underscored the transformative potential of mediation, observing that a consensual settlement arrived at by the parties themselves is often more durable and satisfying than a determination imposed through conventional judicial adjudication. Speaking about the Supreme Courts Samadhan Samaroh initiative, Justice Narasimha explained that the programme seeks to address [] The post Mediation offers a more enduring resolution than Judicial adjudication: J

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Courts recent judgment convicting him in a 2013 rape case and sentencing him to 10 years imprisonment. The petition challenging the conviction and sentence was filed on Thursday morning and is likely to be mentioned for urgent hearing, as Tejpal is [] The post Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against Bombay High Court conviction in 2013 rape case appeared first on India Legal .

A new three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will hear review petitions challenging the Courts July 2022 judgment in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of India, which upheld the constitutional validity of several provisions conferring wide powers on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The Bench will comprise [] The post New Supreme Court Bench to hear review petitions challenging 2022 PMLA verdict appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has held that police cannot independently register an FIR or act as the primary investigating authority for offences under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PC & PNDT Act). A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh ruled that the Appropriate Authority constituted [] The post Supreme Court: Police cannot register FIR or lead investigation under PC & PNDT Act appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to take instructions on whether Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that have failed to remove pornographic content misusing actor and politician Jaya Bachchans name can be de-registered. Justice Jyoti Singh was informed by Bachchans [] The post Delhi High Court seeks instructions on de-registering ISPs over failure to block pornographic con

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on a PIL seeking the establishment of a national DNA and biometric identification system for missing and rescued children. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana issued [] The post Supreme Court examines plea for DNA, biometric identification of missing children appeared first on India Legal .

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported assault of two men from Manipur in Delhis Munirka area. One of the victims has reportedly suffered serious head injuries and is on ventilator support. The Commission has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner seeking a detailed report on [] The post NHRC seeks report from Delhi Police over assault on two Manipur men in Munirka appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has reiterated that tribunals constituted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, have the power to order the eviction of children from a senior citizens property when necessary to ensure the parents maintenance, protection and dignity. A Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe observed,that [] The post Supreme Court: Tribunals can order eviction of children to protect senior citizens appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, August 19, gave the Odisha Sentence Review Board one final opportunity to decide on the premature release plea of Dara Singh, alias Rabindra Kumar Pal, who is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons. A Bench of Justice Manoj [] The post Supreme Court gives Odisha sentence review board final opportunity to decide Dara Singhs remission plea appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stressed the need to institutionalise and strengthen the National Testing Agency (NTA) to prevent question paper leaks and ensure secure and efficient conduct of entrance examinations. A Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe said the NTA must have experienced personnel, robust infrastructure and updated technology to preserve [] The post Supreme Court stresses need to institutionalise NTA, strengthen exam security appeared first on India Legal .

The Chief Justice of India on Monday virtually inaugurated newly constructed court complexes at Irinjalakuda and Chavakkad in Keralas Thrissur district, describing the development as a kind of homecoming that would take the justice delivery system closer to citizens residing in smaller townships. The CJI, who addressed the gathering through video conference, expressed regret over [] The post CJI virtually inaugurates Thrissur Court complexes, Says new Infrastructure will take Justice to doorstep

The Supreme Court on Wednesday urged the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to examine whether certain restrictions on firecrackers could be relaxed ahead of the upcoming Diwali season, particularly those relating to noise limits. A Bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice PB Varale asked the CPCB to explore whether a limited relaxation could be [] The post Supreme Court urges CPCB to consider relaxing firecracker restrictions ahead of Diwali appeared first on India Legal .

There is no room for caste-based discrimination in places of worship, the Madras High Court recently observed while addressing allegations that non-Brahmin devotees were being treated differently at the Arulmigu Devaraja Swamy Temple in Kanchipuram. A Bench of Justice G Jayachandran and Justice E Manoharan emphasised that religious traditions cannot be invoked to discriminate against [] The post Madras High Court: No room for caste discrimination in places of worship appeared first on India Lega

Newly elected Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Pradeep Rai, in an interaction with the Supreme Court Bench, underlined the Bars commitment to maintaining a constructive and collaborative relationship with the judiciary, while acknowledging the guidance and institutional support extended by the Court. Addressing the Bench, Rai said that the guidance of the Judges was [] The post SCBA President Pradeep Rai assures Supreme Court of Bars cooperation; CJI says we all are coparceners app

The Supreme Court has said it would constitute a high-powered committee comprising a former Supreme Court judge, a former Chief Justice of a High Court and a senior retired police officer to examine allegations arising from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests. A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Supreme Court to form high-powered panel to probe alleged police excesses, violence during Jantar Mantar protests appeared first on India Legal .

The Kerala High Court has declined to interfere with the Forest Departments refusal to permit shooting of Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam film Athimanoharam at Pamba and Sannidhanam, areas falling within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. A Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar disposed of a petition filed by director Tharun Moorthy and producer [] The post Kerala High Court blocks Mohanlal starer Athimanoharam shoot at Sabarimala, citing Periyar Tiger Reserve Restrictio

The Orissa High Court Bar Association has expressed concern over the declining number of judges at the High Court and urged the Supreme Court Collegium to expedite the appointment process to fill the existing vacancies. The Bar has warned that continued vacancies could seriously affect the functioning of the High Court and push the justice [] The post Orissa High Court Bar seeks urgent filling of judicial vacancies, warns of standstill in Justice delivery appeared first on India Legal .

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to deposit Rs 1.21 crore, along with 8% annual interest, towards the unpaid consideration for 1,512 sq metres of temple land in Ayodhya that was taken over after execution of a sale deed in December 2023. The order was passed by a Bench of Justice [] The post Allahabad High Court directs UP Government to deposit Rs 1.21 Crore with 8% interest for Ayodhya temple land appeared first on India Legal .

Voting for the 2026 elections of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) is underway today, with members of the Supreme Court Bar casting their votes to elect the Associations new office-bearers. The election assumes particular significance as the SCBA, the representative body of advocates practising before the Supreme Court, enters a new phase of institutional [] The post SCBA Elections 2026: Voting underway appeared first on India Legal .