Supreme Court scraps point-based system for senior advocate designations, directs High Courts to revise rules
The Bench directed all the High Courts to amend the existing rules in accordance with the Judgment within four months.
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Only valid and subsisting DSR can form basis for environmental clearance; draft DSR legally untenable: Supreme Court upholds NGT order
“The illicit sand trade often operates under the shadow of organised crime, undermining the rule of law and weakening governance structures. Therefore, absolute standards with tough policies, strict enforcement and quick accountability are compelling for effective regulatory control.”
Upholding Constitutionalism and Restoring Constitutional Order
by V. Sudhish Pai*
“Justice is a sleeping force which judges must breathe life into and awaken”: Justice Surya Kant speaks at release of Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s book
On 07-05-2025, EBC organised a book release event for the launch of Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s book titled ‘Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks’ at the Delhi High Court.
Supreme Court quashes criminal charges against anti-human trafficking activists branded as criminals for raid to rescue bonded labourers and minor children from brick kiln
“When profile of the allegations emerging from the factual matrix of the case renders existence of mens rea patently absurd or inherently improbable, such prosecution is liable to be quashed as an abuse of process of law.”
Discharge of serviceman or denial of disability pension based on unreasoned medical board report would be unsustainable in law: Supreme Court
“There is a difference between the “conclusion” or “opinion”, and “reasons” to support such a conclusion or opinion. The reasons have to be separately mentioned for the conclusion arrived at by the Medical Board. The bare conclusion arrived by the Medical Board cannot treated as the reasons for discharge of the serviceman and denial of invalid pension within the meaning of the Regulations”
Supreme Court halts release of serving women army officers; Orders status quo until next hearing
Amid ongoing Indo-Pak tensions and in light of Operation Sindoor, the Supreme Court underscored the paramount importance of safeguarding the dignity and morale of women officers serving in the Indian Army.
“Judiciary is [one of] the last remaining spaces of hope for common man”: Former CJI N.V. Ramana at his book release ‘Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks’
On 07-05-2025, EBC organised a book release event for the launch of Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s book titled ‘Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks’ at the Delhi High Court.
Justice BR Gavai reflects on Justice Ramana’s legacy at the Release of his book “Narratives off the Bench — A Judge Speaks”
In a heartfelt and deeply reflective speech, Justice BR Gavai shared his personal experiences and admiration for Justice NV Ramana, the former Chief Justice of India, during an event marking the release of Justice Ramana’s book published by EBC.
Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit reports on pending cases with reserved judgments as of 31-01-2025
“We request the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority to take immediate necessary steps to provide legal assistance in terms of the decision taken by the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee and ensure that the convicts like the petitioners are not left remediless.”
“Impugned order suffers from judicial caprice and arbitrariness”; Supreme Court sets aside Karnataka HC order quashing 498A IPC case against Husband
“Inconsistent decisions coming out from different benches shake public trust and reduce litigation to a punter’s game. It gives rise to various insidious sharp practices like forum shopping spoiling the clear stream of justice.”
Justice Yashwant Varma Cash in House Row | 3- Member Committee submits report to CJI
The 3-Member Committee was constituted after reports surfaced that a huge pile of unaccounted cash amounting to Rs. 15 crores were found from the residence of Justice Varma.
Supreme Court issues notice to comedian Samay Raina and 4 others over alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities
The present petition called for the regulation of online content that violates the right to life and dignity of persons with disabilities.
Allegations of past harassment insufficient without proximate mens rea for abetment of suicide: Supreme Court quashes case against Husband’s in-laws
“The Court would not hesitate to exercise its extraordinary powers which are inherent to quash such proceedings when it comes to fore, and the court is satisfied that allowing the proceedings to continue would be an abuse of process of Court or that the ends of the justice require that the proceedings ought to be quashed.”
‘Penetrative act by one is sufficient to convict all in the gang if there is common intention’; SC upholds conviction in 21-years-old gang rape case
“Common intention is implicit in the charge of gang rape itself and all that is needed is evidence to show the existence of common intention”
‘Not common for rustic persons to be aware of mental illness’; SC converts mother’s conviction from under S. 302 to S. 304 Part II IPC for killing two minor daughters
“It was inexplicable and incomprehensible how a mother who loved her children and who had a cordial relation with her husband could resort to such a violent act and be attributed with the “intention to cause death” of her beloved children, except for coming under some influence or forces beyond her control as claimed by her.”
Breakdown of SC’s 4:1 Verdict on Court’s limited power to modify Arbitral Awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act
The present controversy arose because the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, does not expressly empower courts to modify or vary an arbitral award, and Section 34 of the 1996 Act only confers upon courts the power to set aside an award.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC’s decision sentencing woman to one week imprisonment for ‘dog mafia’ remark against Judges
The contemnor circulated a circular in the residential colony making serious insinuations against the High Court and the Supreme Court Judges.
Supreme Court reverses Kerala HC order granting children’s custody to father, citing lack of home-cooked food and companionship
“We could even have considered giving an opportunity to the father to make suitable arrangements for providing home cooked food to the child but the fact that the child gets no company whatsoever except for that of the father during the interim custody period of 15 days is an additional factor which weighs heavily against his claim for the child’s custody.”
Can Arbitral Awards Be Modified in Setting Aside Proceedings? — A Brief on the Supreme Court’s Reinterpretation of Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
by Aashish Gupta*, Puneeth Ganapathy** and Rishab Aggarwal***