Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Supreme Court issues notice in petition seeking ban on online gambling/betting games operating in the guise of e-sports games

The petitioners further stated that there are about two thousand Online Apps operating relating to betting and gambling and stated that the government should take immediate action in this regard in larger public interest.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court issues notice in petition seeking direction for ECI to frame Rules for regulation of Political Parties

The petition sought further direction for the Centre to take steps to reduce the menace of Corruption, Casteism, Linguism, Regionalism, Communalism & Criminalization in politics.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“Expected to maintain standards”; DCDRC directs IRCTC to pay Rs 25000 compensation for dead worm found in Veg Biryani

The DCDRC said that it is expected from IRCTC to maintain certain standards and to check the quality of food that is being served to the consumers while travelling.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

To Summon or not to Summon an Advocate? Inside important SC directions to guide Investigators & protect Client-Advocate privilege

“When a person cannot incriminate himself, he cannot be prejudiced or incriminated by the statement of his counsel, only on the basis of the professional communications he had with his counsel, in confidence”.

Appointments & Transfers News

Supreme Court designates 1 former High Court Chief Justice and 4 Judges as Senior Advocates

The Supreme Court designated former Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court as well as former Judges of the High Courts of Bombay, Madras, Rajasthan and Punjab & Haryana.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘High Courts are expected to keep their hands away when Supreme Court is seized of any judicial matter’: SC in Corbett Tiger Reserve case

During the course of suo motu action on illegal constructions and rampant felling of trees in the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the Supreme Court granted an order of sanction vis-a-vis an officer, who then went on to challenge it before Uttaranchal High Court and obtained a stay.

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Know Your CJI Designate Justice Surya Kant who will take charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in November

Justice Surya Kant will take charge as Chief Justice with effect from 24-11-2025 and succeed CJI B.R. Gavai who will retire on 23-11-2025.

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju takes oath of office as Karnataka High Court Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Tara’s transfer from Delhi High Court in August, which was confirmed by Law Ministry on 14-10-2025.

Appointments & Transfers News

Three new Judges administered the oath of office at Delhi High Court

Justice Avneesh Jhingan, Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha and Justice Dinesh Mehta were transferred to Delhi High Court from their respective High Courts on 14-10-2025.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Whether an industrial entity could be benefitted from Kedar Nath Yadav (2017) ruling on Singur Land Restoration? Inside Supreme Court’s decision

The Supreme Court in Kedar Nath Yadav v. State of W.B., (2017) 11 SCC 601, had quashed the acquisition proceedings for Tata Motors’ Nano Car project in Singur, Hooghly and directed restoration of land to the original landowners/cultivators by the State.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Interference of State authorities in conversion procedure under UP Conversion Act is conspicuous: Supreme Court

While quashing multiple FIRs under UP Conversion Act, 2021, the Court observed that statutory requirement of making public the personal details of each person who has converted to a different religion, may require a deeper examination.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

RTI reply sheds light on pendency of Habeas Corpus, Preventive Detention, UAPA and NDPS cases before the Supreme Court

In September 2025, a RTI query was filed before the designated CPIO of the Supreme Court, seeking the statistics on pendency and disposal of cases by the Supreme Court.

Appointments & Transfers News

King of Bahrain issues Royal Decree appointing former ASG Dr Pinky Anand as Member of Dispute Resolution Panels of BICC

In her extensive legal career, Dr Pinky Anand has also represented India in various national and international fora including BRICS. She is a founding member of BRICS Legal Forum.

Israel’s obligations in Occupied Territory of Palestine

Case Briefs International Courts

Israel as Occupying Power is obliged to ensure that population of Occupied Palestinian Territory gets the essential supplies of daily life: ICJ

The Court found that the local population in the Gaza Strip has been inadequately supplied within the meaning of Article 59 of the Fourth Geneva Convention. In such a situation, Israel, as the occupying Power, is under an obligation to agree to and facilitate relief schemes.

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Justice P.B. Bajanthri, 46th Chief Justice of Patna High Court, retires after a tenure of 1 month

Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri was appointed as Chief Justice of Patna High Court in September 2025.

Appointments & Transfers News

President confirms transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan from Madhya Pradesh HC to Allahabad HC

In August the Collegium had recommended Justice Sreedharan’s transfer to Chhattisgarh High Court, which was later modified by the Collegium after reconsideration was sought by the Government.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice Alok Aradhe

Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court, Justice Alok Aradhe served as Chief Justice for the High Courts of Telangana and Bombay and also as Judge in Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh High Courts.

Directions to ensure protection of transgender persons

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Gaps in Transgender Persons Act & Rules; Advisory Committee; Identity issues: Inside Supreme Court Directions & Suggestions to ensure protection of Transpersons

The Court emphasised that drawing on stereotypes and stigma associated with the transgender community is impermissible for the purpose of formulating laws, rules and policies as it would be squarely opposed to the principle of substantive equality.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Constitutional Validity of S. 163-A H.P. Land Revenue Act| Supreme Court issues notice; Directs status quo vis-a-vis the suit property

The petition by special leave challenged the decision of Himachal Pradesh High Court which had held that Section 163-A of the H.P. Land Revenue Act, 1954 was manifestly arbitrary and unconstitutional.

wrong product delivery by online shopping platforms

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Online shopping platforms should develop a system of photographing/video recording of receiving & opening of packages by delivery persons: DCDRC

“It is the duty of the online platform, which is offering such services, to ensure that correct product is delivered by the seller who is having business to business contract with them”.