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 to be investigated. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar stated that while the May 3 FIR investigation goes on, evidence from other FIRs, except Crime No. 10, should be given to the officer in charge of the main case.… read more

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 a Madras High Court decision that addressed several Public Interest Litigations (PILs) related to Formula 4 Racing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which included certain directives. Justices P.S. Narasimha and Manoj Misra noted that the Sports Development Authority acts as a key… read more

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: Justice Shailesh Pramod Brahme, Justice Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwalla, and Justice Jitendra Shantilal Jain. The Collegium also recommended extending the term of Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande, an additional judge at the Bombay High Court, for another year. Additionally, they proposed confirming four… read more

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 who submitted the Special Leave Petition (SLP) that led to the Appeal. The second issue focused on the behavior of an Advocate who represented the case and was subsequently named a Senior Advocate. The two-Judge Bench, consisting of Justice Abhay S.… read more

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 an online show. Chanchlani is named in the case alongside podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, who is the main accused due to his controversial comments on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh have issued a notice… read more

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 N Kotiswar Singh instructed the Investigating Officer (IO) to finish the investigation and provide a status report within 10 days. During the hearing, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Ansari, argued that his client has been in custody for five months without… read more

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 candidate meets the job requirements in cases of qualification disputes. The court was reviewing appeals from candidates whose selections were overturned by the Central Administrative Tribunal. The Division Bench, led by Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra, stated, “When… read more

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 respect and authority of the High Court. The main concern was whether the High Court should be lenient in cases involving its mandamus orders. The Appeals contested an Interlocutory Order and ongoing Contempt Petitions in the High Court. Justices B.R. Gavai… read more

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 from the Chhattisgarh High Court, which upheld a previous judgment. Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan stated that for a contractor to face blacklisting due to an alleged contract breach, their actions must be significantly wrong or unusual to deserve such… read more

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 High Court, which accepted the accused’s request to cancel an FIR. The two-Judge Bench, made up of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, pointed out the following key principles regarding the registration of a second FIR: The main question… read more

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 delivered this ruling, highlighting the need for AoRs to be accountable and questioning the effectiveness of the current point-based system for Senior Advocates. Greater Accountability for Advocates-on-Record Justice Oka pointed out that if an Advocate-on-Record submits a petition they did not… read more

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 Oka took notice of the situation and raised serious concerns about the Lokpal’s ruling. This case, overseen by Justice AM Khanwilkar, involved accusations against a current High Court judge for allegedly swaying an Additional District Judge and another High Court judge… read more

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, news, or opinions. The Court overturned the Karnataka High Court’s decision that had rejected the request to dismiss the defamation case against Jaideep Bose, the former Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan emphasized… read more

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 to a simple mortgage, except for those who are unaware of the charge. This decision came from a Civil Appeal against a Bombay High Court ruling that dismissed a Writ Petition challenging the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) order. The two-Judge… read more

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 those for denying bail at the initial stage. The Court ordered the Appellant to pay Rs. 35 lakh to the Trial Court within six months as a bail condition. The Prosecution claimed that around 2000 investors lost nearly Rs. 4 crore… read more

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. Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan stated, “Do you think we will delay a case just because you mention a senior counsel? This behavior among lawyers must end. We will not postpone cases simply because you name a senior counsel.”… read more

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. Vinod Chandran stated that while the colleges should not have admitted students who did not qualify for NEET, not releasing their exam results or degrees now would create significant difficulties since they have completed their courses. The Court noted, “Although these… read more

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 than 10 years of experience, while the other half can be filled without this requirement. This clarification was provided by Justice Surya Kant and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh on Monday, February 17, changing previous orders. Initially, on December 19, 2024, the… read more

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 one within two months. Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan stated that if a government has a policy for considering early release under these sections, it must review all eligible convicts for premature release without requiring a specific application from… read more

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 granted an additional four weeks for this submission, contingent on a payment of Rs. 5,000 as a penalty. The two-Judge Bench, consisting of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Prasanna B. Varale, stated, “Counsel for the states requested more time to file… read more

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 long time and that the trial has been delayed. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta criticized the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for not finishing the investigation, even after filing three charge sheets since Michel’s extradition in 2018. Justice Mehta stated,… read more

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 permanent right can be claimed based on the grant, which was deemed illegal. The appeal contested the NOC’s withdrawal for a private Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital. Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran noted that the argument of promissory estoppel… read more

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 accruing at a rate of 12%. The appellants brought their case to the Supreme Court to contest the interest awarded under this Act. Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran stated that the law clearly sets the interest rate at 12%.… read more

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, led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice NK Singh, has paused his arrest on the condition that he cooperates fully with the investigation without a lawyer present at the police station. The Court also ordered that no new FIRs can be… read more

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 Gavai and Augustine George Masih also ordered that no further demolition of the structure should occur until further notice. This decision came during a hearing of a contempt petition against the Kushinagar authorities for their supposed willful disobedience of a Court… read more

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 also allowed Writ Petitioners to submit fresh Intervention Applications if they address a new legal issue. This morning, the Court decided not to take up the matter right away due to the high number of pending petitions and interventions. The Chief… read more

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 Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna mentioned that the case cannot be addressed right away due to the high number of petitions. He noted, “The Places of Worship Act matter may not be heard today, considering the number of petitions filed.… read more

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 to a February 2024 decision by the Delhi High Court, which dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) on the matter. The bench noted, “Parliament has developed a new law after thorough consideration. In writ jurisdiction, neither high courts nor the Supreme… read more

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 decision by the Telangana High Court, which had annulled a Government Office Memorandum (GOM) from Andhra Pradesh. The two-Judge Bench, consisting of Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Sandeep Mehta, emphasized that the rule-making power of the legislature is not subject to… read more

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 Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar informed Abhinav Chandrachud, who represented Allahbadia, that they do not permit oral requests for urgent hearings. The Chief Justice stated that the case has been assigned to a bench and will be addressed in two… read more