The Supreme Court has directed the Union government and ten States and Union Territories to fill vacant posts of the Chief Commissioner, Additional Commissioners and State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities within four weeks. The Court also stressed that the draft accessibility rules under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 must be…
The Bombay High Court has designated 23 Special Fast Track Courts across Maharashtra to exclusively hear and decide cases involving examination-related offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices at University, Board and Other Specified Examinations…
The Delhi High Court has quashed two FIRs registered against former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kuldeep Kumar and four others in connection with a Tiranga Yatra held during Independence Day celebrations in 2021, holding that the cases arose from a single continuing transaction and could not be subjected to successive prosecutions. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma…
Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna has underscored the importance of courtroom experience for those aspiring to join the judiciary, observing that a prospective judge must understand the manner in which advocates approach and conduct litigation. Addressing judicial aspirants, Justice Nagarathna emphasised that practical exposure to advocacy cannot be adequately substituted by academic knowledge or preparation…
Supreme Court judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi has cautioned against the increasing impact of social media on the justice system, warning that online platforms are reshaping public perception of legal proceedings in ways that threaten the foundations of the rule of law. Describing the digital landscape as a “marketplace of likes,” he said the pursuit of…
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday said timely adjudication is itself an indispensable component of justice and not just an administrative objective. Speaking at the inauguration of Special Exclusive Courts for trial under several important acts at the Rouse Avenue Court Complex in Delhi, he said every court is a temple of justice,…
The Supreme Court has directed government authorities to ensure that pedestrian spaces along roads are clearly demarcated and protected from encroachments, emphasising that citizens must be able to walk with a reasonable assurance of safety and uninterrupted access. A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe issued the direction on Monday while hearing…
The Lok Sabh passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, without discussion, paving the way for increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the Bill during the post-lunch sitting of…
The Supreme Court on Monday released a report prepared by an expert committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Aniruddha Bose, recommending that courts adopt gender-sensitive and survivor-centric language while deciding sexual offence cases. The report, “Judgments and Gender: Sensitivity and Compassion in Writing Judgments,” advises judges to avoid expressions such as “prosecutrix,” “lost…
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on another petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act,2026, and tagged it with the batch of pending petitions assailing the legislation. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana passed the order while…