The Karnataka High Court recently permitted the parents of a 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities to proceed with a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy after concluding that the surgery was necessary for her overall health, dignity and well-being. The single-judge Bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj exercised the Court’s parens patriae jurisdiction (legal doctrine that…
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant urgent listing to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an independent investigation into the alleged fake encounter of 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district, along with broader concerns regarding alleged extra-judicial killings and the growing “encounter culture” in the country. The single-judge Bench of Justice…
The Kerala High Court on Monday refused to interfere with the state government’s Priyadarshini Scheme, which grants free travel in ordinary KSRTC buses to all women and transgender persons. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar VM dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Muhammed Firdouz challenging the validity…
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant relief to Himachal Pradesh judicial officer Arvind Malhotra, who had sought consideration of his name for elevation to the High Court, orally observing that no judicial direction can be issued to a High Court Collegium regarding recommendations for judgeship. A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice…
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing in a matter arising out of the Hanuman Janmabhoomi dispute, after concerns were raised regarding the Karnataka High Court’s decision to relist the case following the pronouncement of its judgment. The issue was mentioned before the Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Joymalya…
The Union Government has notified the appointment of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court following the retirement of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul on June 20, 2026. The appointment was notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Justice) on June 19. Acting under Article 223 of…
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has emphasised the importance of yoga as a tool for achieving holistic well-being, stating that true wellness extends beyond physical fitness and involves a harmonious alignment of the mind, body and spirit. Participating in a special yoga session on the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday, the…
The Union Government has reappointed Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for a further term of three years, ensuring continuity in its legal representation before the Supreme Court and other constitutional courts. The reappointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and communicated through an order issued by…
The Kerala High Court has directed the police authorities to provide protection to viral Kumbh Mela star Monalisa Bhosle after she alleged serious threats to her life following her marriage to Mohammed Farman Khan. After hearing the submissions from the parties, the single-judge Bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed on Friday that police protection was…
The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) seeking removal of social media posts and online content falsely claiming that Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, several Supreme Court judges and Union Ministers had travelled to London to participate in a government-sponsored badminton…