Senior advocate Pradeep Rai has been elected president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), taking charge of the organisation at a time when closer coordination between the judiciary and the legal fraternity remains a key institutional priority. Following his election, Rai described Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as a “fatherly figure” for members...
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that he never accepted an invitation from the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law to attend its upcoming convocation as chief guest, effectively putting to rest speculation over whether he would appear at the ceremony. The clarification comes against the backdrop of...
The Delhi High Court has granted relief to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers, marking a significant development in a long-running legal dispute that had triggered nationwide debate over athlete safety and accountability in Indian sports. The court’s decision came after...
In a landmark decision reinforcing the importance of constitutional rights and judicial fairness, the Supreme Court has granted bail to two alleged members of the banned terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen who had remained behind bars for nearly 12 years while awaiting the completion of their trial. The court observed that prolonged incarceration without the conclusion...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking immediate judicial intervention against the alleged police action on student protesters participating in the Citizens’ Justice Platform (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The bench advised the petitioners to follow the regular judicial process instead of seeking an...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition seeking legal action against social media influencer Nazia Elahi Khan, observing that the petitioner had alternative legal remedies available under the law. The apex court declined to intervene directly in the matter and advised the petitioner to approach the appropriate legal forum before seeking the...
The Kerala government has clarified that it does not intend to enter into any confrontation with the High Court but believes that greater operational freedom is necessary for the administration to function effectively. Devaswom Minister stated that the government respects the judiciary and its constitutional role while emphasising the need for adequate space for executive...
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Madras High Court order that imposed restrictions related to cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu. The interim order offers substantial relief to the Tamil Nadu government and paves the way for a detailed examination of the legal and constitutional issues raised in...
In a major administrative initiative aimed at reducing judicial delays, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has constituted four special benches of the Supreme Court to exclusively hear and dispose of the court’s oldest pending cases. The move reflects a renewed commitment by the country’s highest judicial institution to address the long-standing backlog and...
In a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of freedom of expression in the digital era, the Supreme Court directed the restoration of the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holding that the suspension of the account lacked adequate legal justification. The ruling is being viewed as an important precedent for online...