Justice Yashwant Varma resigns as Allahabad High Court Judge
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had reconstituted the 3-member inquiry committee to investigate the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma.
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Aadhaar Back Before Supreme Court as PIL Seeks Issuance Up to Age Six, Tighter Checks for Adults to Curb Misuse
The principal relief sought is the imposition of a cap, restricting Aadhaar issuance primarily to children up to six years of age and the formulation of stringent guidelines for adolescents and adults to prevent misuse by illegal infiltrators.
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Inside Supreme Court’s fresh directions on procedure for circulation of letters seeking adjournment of cases
Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association were requested to display the Circular on the Notice Board of the Association in order to provide information to its members.
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Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust announces 3 persons selected for JS Verma Fellowship 2026
The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust has selected 3 people for the JS Verma Fellowship 2026 Edition, namely, Archita Nigam, Surabhi Vaya, and Mallika Agarwal.
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Supreme Court Collegium adopts policy of advance transfer for Chief Justice-designates
To improve administrative continuity and judicial efficiency, the Supreme Court Collegium has decided that Chief Justice-designates should be transferred to their new High Courts in advance of vacancies arising.
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Lok Sabha Reconstitutes 3-Member Inquiry Committee in Justice Yashwant Varma Case
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted the 3-member inquiry committee to investigate the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma.
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CAQM issues revised directions on Particulate Matter emission standards for industries in Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas considered the recommendations of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and issues directions for Particulate Matter Emissions from Industries across Delhi-NCR.
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DHCBA condemns ‘inhuman & brutal’ manhandling of advocate by Gurugram police
The Delhi High Court Bar Association condemned manhandling of Advocate Satyajeet Ganguly by Gurugram Police.
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Kunal Vajani demits office as Joint Managing Partner of Fox & Mandal to pursue Independent Counsel Practice
After serving as the firm’s youngest and first lateral Joint Managing Partner, Kunal Vajani steps into independent practice with a focus on litigation, trial advocacy, and international arbitration.
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Supreme Court issues new guidelines for designation of Senior Advocates
In a Full Court Meeting held on 10-02-2026, the Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court of India have approved the new Guidelines titled as “Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India, 2026”.
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Inside Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra’s Vision for the K.L. Arora Chair at NLUD
Dr. Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate and former MPhil student at the University of Cambridge, was appointed for the position of K.L. Arora Chair Professor in Criminal Law at the National Law University, Delhi.
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India Has 879 Fast Track Courts Operational, 1800 Recommended: Law Ministry
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal updates Parliament on Fast Track Courts: 879 functional across 22 States/UTs, handling pending cases from 2015—2020.
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Delhi High Court Bar Association opposes enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts
In a resolution dated 28-01-2026, the Executive Committee of the Delhi High Court Bar Association (“DHCBA”) resolved to firmly oppose any initiative to enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Courts from the present value of Rs. 2 to 20 Crores.
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Mandatory Service Charge Declared Illegal: CCPA Penalizes Restaurants Across India
CCPA has enforced consumer protection law against 27 restaurants; automatic service charge deemed illegal, penalties imposed to curb unfair trade practices.
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Supreme Court issues fresh directions on case listing and oral argument timelines
The Circulars are issued in order to streamline listings and ensure timely access to justice for deserving litigants.
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Supreme Court issues advisory for Hybrid mode of appearance in view of ongoing weather conditions in Delhi
Members of the Bar/Parties-in-Person have been advised avail hybrid mode of appearance through video conferencing facility in their matters listed before the Courts.
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SCC Online signs an MOU with Data Security Council of India
SCC Online has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Data Security Council of India to collaborate on cybersecurity, data protection, competition, AI and emerging technologies.
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SCC Online signs MoU with The Dialogue to Strengthen Legal and Policy Research
SCC Online has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Dialogue, to foster a robust ecosystem for legal and policy research.
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Law Commission celebrates 76th Constitution Day; inaugurates its social media handles
“A civilisational legacy built upon tolerance, protected by sovereignty, guided by equality and held together by fraternity, ensures justice as also human dignity.”
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Justice Surya Kant underscores Access to Justice as the Constitutional North Star at 76th Constitution Day address
CJI Surya Kant’s Constitution Day address reaffirmed access to justice as central to India’s constitutional design.
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