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Supreme Court Orders Merging of FIRs Against YouTuber Savukku Shankar; Permits Ongoing Investigation.
The Supreme Court has ordered that several FIRs against YouTuber Savukku Shankar be combined for investigation. The main FIR, filed on May 3, 2024, at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Coimbatore, will continue... read more
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The Supreme Court stated that the range of judicial review in contract issues involving the state or its agencies with private involvement is restricted.
The Supreme Court stated that judicial review regarding the State’s contractual relationships with private entities, especially concerning work scope and finances, is limited. This ruling came from Civil Appeals by a private company against... read more
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The Supreme Court Collegium has suggested judicial appointments for the Bombay, Madras, and Patna High Courts.
On February 20, 2025, the Supreme Court Collegium met and decided to recommend several judicial appointments in different High Courts. They suggested confirming three additional judges from the Bombay High Court as permanent judges:... read more
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AORs Should Not Just Sign Petitions or Appeals Written by Others: Supreme Court Provides Guidelines.
The Supreme Court has released new guidelines for Advocates-on-Record (AORs) in its latest ruling. The Court addressed a Criminal Appeal that raised two key issues. The first issue concerned the actions of an AOR... read more
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Supreme Court Sends Notice Regarding YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani’s Petition Against FIRs in the ‘India’s Got Latent’ Case.
The Supreme Court has today acknowledged a petition from YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, who is asking to dismiss or move an FIR filed against him in Guwahati. This FIR accuses him of promoting obscenity in... read more
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Supreme Court Orders to Finish Investigation and File Report in 10 Days for MLA Abbas Ansari’s Bail Request in Gangster Act Case.
The Supreme Court today reviewed a bail petition from Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in a criminal case linked to the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. Justices Surya Kant and... read more
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The Supreme Court stated that courts should be careful when comparing qualifications and should consider recruitment conditions fairly.
The Supreme Court has approved the appeal of candidates chosen for Junior Engineer (Electrical) positions in Lakshadweep’s Department of Electricity. The court noted that it is the appointing authority’s responsibility to determine if a... read more
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Mediation requires the agreement of both parties and cannot be forced on either one, according to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court highlighted that mediation should only occur with the agreement of both parties and cannot be forced on anyone. This point was made in Civil Appeals that raised important questions about the... read more
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The Supreme Court stated that just claiming a breach of contract does not lead to severe actions like blacklisting.
The Supreme Court ruled that simply claiming a breach of contract does not justify punitive actions like blacklisting a company. This decision came from a Civil Appeal filed by a company against a ruling... read more
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The Supreme Court outlines the rules about allowing a second FIR to be registered.
The Supreme Court has outlined the rules about allowing a second FIR (First Information Report) to be registered. This came up during a Criminal Appeal from the State against a decision by the Rajasthan... read more
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Is a Short Interview Enough to Evaluate a Candidate’s Fit? Supreme Court Raises Issues About the Senior Advocate Designation Process.
The Supreme Court of India has issued important guidelines for Advocates-on-Record (AoRs) about their professional duties and raised issues with the current process for designating Senior Advocates. Justices Abhay S. Oka and A.G. Masih... read more
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Important Development: Supreme Court Halts Lokpal’s Order Regarding High Court Judges’ Jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court has paused a recent decision by the Lokpal of India that claimed authority over High Court judges. A Bench consisting of Justice BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, and Justice Abhay S... read more
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Media, especially those in important roles, need to be very careful and responsible: The Supreme Court dismisses the defamation case against the editorial director of TOI.
The Supreme Court dismissed the defamation case against Jaideep Bose, stating that media professionals, especially those in important roles like authors and editors, need to be very careful and responsible before sharing any statements,... read more
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Equitable mortgages are widely acknowledged in India as a ‘charge’ under Section 100 of the Transfer of Property Act, according to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court stated that ‘equitable mortgages’ are acknowledged in India as ‘charge’ under Section 100 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA). The Court mentioned that these charges can be enforced similarly... read more
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The Supreme Court has stated that the reasons for rejecting an application under Section 437(6) of the Criminal Procedure Code must be more significant and distinct compared to the reasons for denying bail at the initial stage. This ruling comes as the court grants bail in a cryptocurrency scam case.
The Supreme Court approved bail in a cryptocurrency scam case, stating that the reasons for denying a bail application under Section 437(6) of the CrPC must be “different and a bit more significant” than... read more
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The Supreme Court disagrees with a lawyer asking for a delay because a senior advocate will present the case.
The Supreme Court strongly criticized an Advocate who requested a delay in a case, claiming a Senior Advocate would handle it. The Court scolded the Advocate for trying to postpone a commercial dispute case.... read more
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Apex Court Permits Announcement of Results for AYUSH Students Admitted Without NEET.
The Supreme Court has permitted the announcement of results for undergraduate AYUSH students who were admitted without taking the NEET UG-2019 exam, even though it deemed their admissions improper. Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K.... read more
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The Supreme Court has clarified the order regarding women’s reservation in the Delhi Bar Association. It has established a requirement of 10 years of practice for half of the reserved seats.
The Supreme Court has made it clear that half of the 30% of Executive Committee (EC) positions set aside for women lawyers in Delhi’s District Bar Associations must be filled by those with more... read more
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The Supreme Court has released guidelines for granting remission to convicts. It has instructed states and union territories to create policies based on Section 473 BNSS.
The Supreme Court provided guidelines for granting remission to convicts. It instructed States and Union Territories without a remission policy under Section 432 of the CrPC or Section 473 of the BNSS to create... read more
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The Supreme Court criticises states for failing to submit reports on how they are implementing the Domestic Violence Act.
The Supreme Court has criticized States and Union Territories (UTs) for failing to submit Status Reports on the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The Court has... read more
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The Supreme Court has asked the CBI about the slow progress of the trial, stating that it won’t finish in 25 years. This comes as they grant bail to Christian Michel after he spent 6 years in custody.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Christian Michel, who is accused of being a middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter scam. The Court pointed out that he has been in jail for a... read more
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The Supreme Court supports the decision to revoke the NOC for starting an Ayurvedic medical hospital, stating that no unchallengeable right can be claimed from an illegal grant.
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Jagdish Chand Memorial Trust regarding the cancellation of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) needed to start an Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital. The court stated that no... read more
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The Employee’s Compensation Act states that if an employer defaults, they must pay 12% simple interest per year, according to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court noted that according to Section 4A(3) of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, if an employer fails to pay the agreed compensation within one month of it being due, interest will start... read more
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Ranveer Allahbadia faces questions about whether anyone on Earth will appreciate this language, as FIRs are filed against him for his controversial comments.
The Supreme Court has provided temporary protection from arrest to YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia regarding FIRs filed against him in Mumbai and Assam due to comments made during the show India’s Got Latent. The Bench,... read more
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The Supreme Court has halted the demolition of a mosque in Uttar Pradesh due to claims of breaking its 2024 guidelines.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh authorities to explain why they should not face contempt charges for demolishing part of a mosque in Kushinagar, allegedly ignoring the Court’s orders. Justices B R... read more
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The Supreme Court has rejected petitions that challenged the PoW Act because notices were not issued, stating there were too many cases. Only new grounds for intervention will be allowed.
The Supreme Court ruled today that pending Writ Petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991, without notice are dismissed. Petitioners can only file new applications if they present new legal arguments. The Court... read more
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The Supreme Court is expected to review requests against the Places of Worship Act in March. It stated that only a few intervention applications will be allowed.
The Supreme Court announced today that it will set a date in March 2025 to hear several petitions against the Places of Worship Act, 1991, including the development of legal questions for review. Chief... read more
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The Supreme Court stated today that courts cannot instruct the legislature to create laws in a specific way.
The Supreme Court stated today that courts cannot instruct the legislature to create laws in a specific way. Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih made this remark while reviewing a case related... read more
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The Supreme Court stated that the legislature’s power to make rules cannot be canceled by the idea of ‘functus officio.’
The Supreme Court stated that the legislature’s power to make rules cannot be limited or canceled by the idea of ‘functus officio’. This statement was made during a series of Civil Appeals against a... read more
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The Supreme Court has declined to urgently hear YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s request regarding several FIRs related to his controversial comments.
The Supreme Court announced today that it will review influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s request regarding the FIRs filed against him for his controversial comments made during a YouTube program. A panel led by Chief Justice... read more
