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The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have condemned the Delhi Police’s action against student protesters in the national capital and called for an independent and impartial inquiry into allegations of excessive use of force during the demonstrations. In separate resolutions on Tuesday, both bar bodies expressed concern over…

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) on Wednesday published the long-awaited report of the Expert Committee on reforms to the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), deciding that no changes will be introduced in the pattern or syllabus of CLAT 2027. The Governing Body instead resolved to retain the existing examination format for the upcoming…

The Muslim party in the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute has moved the Supreme Court, alleging that the authorities have failed to comply with the apex court’s directions regarding the provision of an alternative venue for Friday prayers. The plea relates to the Supreme Court’s interim arrangement permitting members of the Muslim community to offer Friday…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s decision recognising the merger of six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. A Bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker on the plea filed by…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition challenging the alleged police action against student protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) Parliament march in New Delhi, observing that the matter did not warrant immediate intervention at the mentioning stage. The matter was mentioned before the Bench of Chief…

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has filed a writ petition before the Supreme Court in his personal capacity, challenging the constitutional interpretation of the Tenth Schedule that permits elected legislators to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law by claiming the benefit of a political party merger. The matter was mentioned before the Bench of Chief Justice…

The Supreme Court has taken note of allegations made by a woman advocate practising before the Apex Court that she and her client were assaulted by a Bar Association office-bearer inside the Lucknow District Court premises in connection with a land-grabbing dispute. The advocate also alleged that her client was being unlawfully confined and that…

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has defended the functioning of the Supreme Court Collegium, stating that it was often subjected to casual criticism by those unfamiliar with the judiciary’s functioning and the rigorous process followed for judicial appointments. Addressing a felicitation ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to welcome the…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Union government to file a comprehensive affidavit explaining the utilisation of the Environment Relief Fund (ERF), expressing concern over allegations that the statutory fund meant to provide immediate relief to victims of accidents involving hazardous substances has remained largely unutilised. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI)…

The Uttarakhand High Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the State government for detaining Uttarakhand Parivartan Party (UPP) chief Prabhat Dhyani after he announced on social media that he intended to join the youth-led protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk. A Division Bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani and Justice Siddhartha Sah…