In a landmark judgment strengthening the independence of the legal profession, the Supreme Court has ruled that banking associations cannot effectively blacklist advocates by placing their names on internal “caution lists” circulated among member banks. The verdict is expected to have significant implications for the relationship between financial institutions and legal professionals, reaffirming that disciplinary...
The Gujarat High Court is scheduled to pronounce its much-awaited judgment in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case on Tuesday, bringing one of India’s longest-running and most significant terrorism-related legal proceedings closer to its conclusion. The verdict is expected to mark a major milestone in a case that has remained at the center of India’s...
The Bombay High Court has raised significant questions over the legality of an externment order issued against an individual accused of shouting slogans against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. During the hearing, the court expressed concern over whether such allegations alone could legally justify the drastic administrative measure of externment, emphasizing the need for authorities...
In a significant development concerning the electoral process and judicial intervention in election-related disputes, the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections. The apex court observed that the appropriate forum for addressing such grievances lies with the...
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has emphasized the growing importance of mediation in India’s dispute resolution framework, arguing that it should emerge as a preferred mechanism for resolving conflicts rather than being treated as a secondary option. At the same time, he expressed concern over the increasing procedural complexities and operational challenges confronting...
The Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom has strongly condemned the disruption that occurred during a public lecture delivered by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai in London, describing the conduct of certain audience members as “indecorous” and unacceptable. The incident, which took place during a high-profile academic and legal event, has drawn...
The Supreme Court on Monday addressed a politically sensitive controversy involving remarks allegedly comparing members or supporters of a political group to “cockroaches,” a statement that triggered sharp reactions and legal proceedings. During the hearing, the Chief Justice of India urged all sides not to respond emotionally to political rhetoric, observing that public discourse often...
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to expand its probe into the 2024 RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case by constituting a fresh, specialised investigation team, intensifying judicial scrutiny into alleged lapses and possible attempts to suppress or distort key evidence. The directive comes amid continuing judicial...
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday, September 18, issued a clarification in open court regarding his earlier remarks made during the Supreme Court’s hearing on the Khajuraho idol restoration case. Addressing the backlash and controversy surrounding his comments, the CJI said his words had been “misrepresented” and “taken out of...
New Delhi: The Central Government on Wednesday announced the appointment of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The announcement was made by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on X, stating that the President, in consultation with...