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Bar council of India issues advisory against unapproved online LLM programmes The letter, authored by Justice Rajendra Menon, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and Co-Chairman of the Standing Committee on Legal Education, was addressed to the Registrar Generals of all.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
SC: HCs cannot suo motu enhance sentence of convict The Supreme Court has declared that high courts cannot increase a convict's punishment during an appeal against their conviction. This ruling came in a case where a man, initially convicted of house.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 5, 2025
Collegium system reforms can't be at cost of judicial independence: CJI Amidst calls for reform, CJI Gavai defended the collegium system, emphasizing that judicial independence must be paramount in appointments to the Supreme Court and High Courts. He highlighted the.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 4, 2025
SC rejects probe plea, says don’t file petitions to demoralise forces The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking a retired judge-supervised probe into the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing that such petitions could demoralize security forces. The court advised the petitioner.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2025
‘A game-changer for taxpayers': GST Appellate Tribunal rules notified - all you need to know India's GST dispute resolution is set for a major overhaul with the notification of the GSTAT Procedure Rules, 2025, effective April 24, 2025. These rules establish a digital-first, transparent.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 27, 2025
Supreme Court quashes Allahabad HC bail order for 3 in child trafficking case, slams UP government for laxity The Supreme Court has overturned the Allahabad High Court's bail order for three individuals accused of child trafficking, criticizing both the court and the Uttar Pradesh government for negligence... IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2025
Tamil Nadu governor conduct showed lack of bonafides, difficult for us to repose trust: SC The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142, declared ten Tamil Nadu bills as assented due to the Governor's lack of "bonafides" and disregard for court judgments. The court criticized the Governor's.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 12, 2025
Supreme Court legal aid panel to come to rescue of 4k poor prisoners The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, led by Justice Surya Kant, is set to file appeals for over 4,000 poor prisoners whose appeals were dismissed by High Courts. This initiative, involving state.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 2, 2025
Govt: 78% judges appointed to HCs from upper castes The law ministry revealed that around 78% of judges appointed to high courts since 2018 were from upper castes, with 5% each from minorities and SC/ST, and 12% from OBC. The government emphasizes the.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 25, 2025
In a year, Supreme Court sets free over a dozen convicted by HCs and trial courts In the past year, the Supreme Court has acquitted over a dozen individuals who were convicted by trial and High Courts for heinous crimes such as rape-cum-murder and manslaughter. These acquittals,.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2025
Courts not expected to delay matters concerning liberty: SC takes tough stance The Supreme Court urged high courts to avoid delaying liberty-related cases, expressing concern over a two-month delay in hearing a temporary bail plea on urgent medical grounds. The plea seeks.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 6, 2025
High courts can stay discharge orders only in rare cases: SC The Supreme Court criticized staying orders by High Courts that discharge accused persons in criminal cases, stressing it should only occur in exceptional cases where the discharge order appears.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 1, 2025
SC refuses to test validity of state laws against cow trafficking and slaughter The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL addressing violence against Muslims by cow vigilante groups, citing existing guidelines for police in mob-lynching cases. The court suggested aggrieved.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2025	JPC adopts waqf report, bill may be tabled next week The Joint Parliamentary Committee approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill with a 15-11 majority, amid opposition members' concerns over government interference and the inclusion of non-Muslims on waqf.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 29, 2025
Supreme Court explores ad hoc judges for criminal appeal backlog The Supreme Court has advised the appointment of ad hoc judges under Article 224A of the Constitution to High Courts to address the backlog of criminal appeal cases. This measure is vital due to.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2025	‘Meant to take us back to Stone Age’: Delhi HC junks plea challenging EVMs Delhi High Court rejects a plea against the use of EVMs in polls, dismissing the appeal by Ramesh Chander. The court observes no merit in the petition which challenged the Election Commission's.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2025
SC asks states, HCs to ensure adequate number of toilets in all court premises The Supreme Court has mandated states and high courts to construct separate toilet facilities for males, females, transgender, and persons with disabilities in all court premises and tribunals. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 16, 2025	SC: Must state intent behind judgment when giving verdict The Supreme Court has highlighted the difficulty faced by high courts and subordinate courts in determining whether its judgments are meant for decision-making or precedent-making. It stressed the need.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 13, 2025
SC frowns at 'stay and forget orders' in high courts The Supreme Court criticized the Allahabad High Court's practice of granting stays and delaying hearings, highlighting a child custody case where a stay lasted five years. A woman, separated from her.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2024	Criticise erroneous judgments, not stressed judges: Supreme Court The Supreme Court defended trial court judges burdened by massive case pendency, criticizing high courts for personal remarks against judges while correcting errors. The court emphasized the increasing.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 27, 2024
Book Release "Play in The Joints: Tax Insights & The Play Continues" by HMJ Ujjal Bhuyan, Mr R Venkataramani, Attorney General & HMJ Yashwant Varma, on Nov. 9, 2024 The insightful book titled, "*Play in the Joints: Tax Insights & The Play Continues*" authored by Dr. Aseem Chawla, a renowned practicing tax lawyer & noted author, who has several acclaimed.. NewsVoir - Published on November 11, 2024	Judges' vacancies lowest in southern high courts Southern states' high courts have successfully reduced judicial vacancies to as low as 4%, while larger courts in other regions face vacancies up to 49%. Timely recommendations by the collegium for.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2024
SC ticks off courts for blocking MBBS seats The Supreme Court advised high courts to exercise caution when ordering medical colleges to reserve seats for students alleging unfair admission denials. The court emphasized that such orders should.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 9, 2024	Centre Announces Appointment Of Chief Justices For Eight High Courts Union Law Minister (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts, via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Zee News - Published on September 21, 2024Also reported by •IndiaTimes
Postings of 3 HC CJs-designate changed on govt 'sensitive info' The Supreme Court collegium has revised its July 11 recommendations for appointing chief justices to seven high courts following sensitive information from the Union government. Justices Suresh Kumar.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2024	SC: Person in custody can seek pre-arrest bail in any other case The Supreme Court has adjudicated that individuals already arrested and in custody for one offence are entitled to seek anticipatory bail if they fear arrest in another case. This ruling resolves.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2024
`Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied`: 62,000 Cases Pending In High Courts Are Over 30 Years Old According to official data, there are four cases pending since 1954 and nine since 1955 in high courts. Zee News - Published on September 7, 2024	NEET-UG 2024 row: SC issues notice to Centre, NTA, Opposition says reason behind paper leak is... Supreme Court also stayed further proceedings on some pleas on NEET UG 2024 examination pending before different high courts in the country. DNA - Published on June 20, 2024
SC stays all proceedings before high courts on pleas against NEET-UG paper leak IndiaTimes - Published on June 20, 2024	Maharaj makers to challenge Gujarat High Courts stay order Yash Raj Films and Netflix are challenging the Gujarat High Court's stay order on "Maharaj," issued a day before its scheduled release. The film, based on Saurabh Shah's book and directed by Siddharth.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2024
Sanctity of NEET-UG exam not compromised, says NTA Denying any question paper leak, National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to oppose any move for cancellation of NEET-UG 2024. There are multiple petitions being filed in high courts and SC on diverse.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 12, 2024	BharatPe vs PhonePe: Dispute over 'Pe' suffix settled, companies withdraw... Both organisations will also undertake to carry out other necessary steps to comply with the obligations under the settlement agreement in respect of all cases before the Delhi and Bombay High Courts. DNA - Published on May 27, 2024
BharatPe, PhonePe Settle Trademark Dispute On Using 'Pe' Suffix Both organisations will also undertake to carry out other necessary steps to comply with the obligations under the settlement agreement in respect of all cases before the Delhi and Bombay High.. Zee News - Published on May 26, 2024	India: Are Trademark Proprietors Compelled To Invest In The Google Ads Program To Safeguard Their IPR? - De Penning & De Penning There has been considerable confusion regarding the intellectual property rights implications of keyword advertising, exacerbated by conflicting rulings from various High Courts. Mondaq - Published on May 3, 2024
327 judge posts in 25 HCs, or 29% of total, are lying vacant High courts face judge appointment challenges with 171 vacancies, impacting case pendency. Delayed HC collegium recommendations contribute to backlog. Minister Meghwal highlights slow process. SC.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 30, 2024	21 former judges write to CJI alleging people with political interest casting aspersion on judiciary A group of 21 retired judges of the Supreme Court and high courts have written to the Chief Justice of India on the escalating attempts by "certain factions to undermine the judiciary through.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2024
Supreme Court upholds NCLAT order against errant auditors SC upheld NCLAT's NFRA order against auditors, including Sam Varghese. The ruling strengthens NFRA's position in handling fraud cases and professional misconduct, impacting future challenges in High.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 11, 2024	DNA Exclusive: Analysing Delhi High Court`s Verdict Terming Arvind Kejriwal`s Arrest Legal The Delhi High Court today declared a verdict in Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrest in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The court has declined to provide relief to.. Zee News - Published on April 9, 2024
Investigation reveals 'nontoxic arsenic' powder in suspicious letters sent to judges in Pakistan An investigation report disclosed nontoxic arsenic powder in suspicious letters sent to judges of Pakistan's Supreme Court and high courts. Ministry of Interior notified for action. Chief Justice of.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 7, 2024	HC should not interfere in trial court's acquittal order: SC The Supreme Court emphasized that high courts should not intervene in trial court orders unless there is a clear distortion of facts and law, reinstating the acquittal of two individuals sentenced to.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2024
CEC defends EVMs with rhyme and reasons CEC Rajiv Kumar defended EVMs with Urdu poetry, calling skeptics out for blaming the machines for their own unfulfilled desires. Kumar took a dig at self-proclaimed experts using questionable.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2024	India: Jurisdictional Certainty Vis-a-vis The Powers Of High Courts Under The Trade Marks Act, 1999 - LexOrbis The definition of the term High Court allows for certainty regarding the territorial jurisdiction of the High Courts. Mondaq - Published on March 15, 2024
India: Powers Of High Courts Under Section 482 CrPC - S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is a pivotal provision that grants inherent powers to the High Courts and empowers them to exercise their jurisdiction to prevent abuse of the.. Mondaq - Published on March 1, 2024	India: An Unstamped Arbitration Agreement; In Re: Interplay Between Arbitration Agreements Under The Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996 And The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 - Intellect Law Partners For quite some time now, the Hon'ble High Courts across the country as well as the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India were faced with a peculiar point of law... Mondaq - Published on February 23, 2024
At 561, number of death row prisoners at a 19-year high The number of death row prisoners in India rises to 561, highest in 19 years. Trial courts impose 120 death sentences in 2023, with most cases involving sexual offenses. High courts have 303 cases.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 9, 2024	Former SC judge Lokur expresses concern about rising number of special leave petitions Justice Lokur expresses concern over rising number of special leave petitions in Supreme Court, claims high courts not following constitutional provisions. Missed opportunity in 2015-16 to frame.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 3, 2024
Chief Justices appointed to 6 high courts, including Rajasthan and Allahabad IndiaTimes - Published on February 2, 2024	Seven additional judges in four high courts elevated as permanent judges IndiaTimes - Published on January 30, 2024
SC orders all courts to shun practice of mentioning caste or religion of litigants in cases The Supreme Court has ordered its Registry, all High Courts and subordinate courts to stop the practice of mentioning the caste or religion of litigants in case papers. DNA - Published on January 29, 2024Also reported by •IndiaTimes