The Supreme Court has reiterated that a criminal investigation cannot be permitted to continue indefinitely and that an unjustified delay in submitting a chargesheet may, in appropriate cases, constitute valid grounds for quashing the proceedings altogether. A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh observed that a trial court does not lose…
During the ceremonial valediction convened in Courtroom Number 1 to honor the tenure of Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, an incident of unexpected theatricality briefly punctuated the otherwise solemn proceedings. As various members of the Bar offered their tributes, one counsel, evidently moved by a sense of admiration and gratitude, approached the lectern…
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, who is set to demit office on November 23, on Thursday reflected his remarks on personal convictions, professional journey, and institutional philosophy. During a valedictory ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), the CJI observed that although his personal spiritual practice is rooted in Buddhism, he has…
Dr Chetna Garera Even after the Supreme Court created a National Task Force to ensure the safety of medical professionals, India’s doctors continue to be beaten, threatened, and humiliated within the very institutions where they save lives. “We enter hospitals to save lives, not to fear for our own,” murmured a young Delhi resident doctor…
By Nishant Aggarwal The right to health has become central to modern constitutionalism, representing the intersection of dignity, life, and equality. Though not explicitly enumerated in the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has interpreted Article 21 guaranteeing life and personal liberty as encompassing the right to health. In Consumer Education and Research Centre v. Union…
The Delhi Police on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case were not peaceful dissenters or intellectuals but individuals who allegedly attempted to orchestrate a coordinated, anti-constitutional insurrection with the objective of destabilising the elected government through orchestrated violence. The submission was made by Additional Solicitor General…
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Central government to prepare a comprehensive Management Plan for Sustainable Mining (MPSM) applicable across the Aravalli hill system, which spanned across the States of Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat, along with the national capital. The Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice…
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Chartered Accountants (CAs) having less than 25 years of professional experience were eligible for appointment as Technical Members in tribunals, including the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran made these observations while delivering judgment in…
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that constitutional courts could not prescribe mandatory timelines for the President or State Governors while exercising their powers on granting, withholding, or reserving Bills for consideration under Articles 200 and 201. The Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice PS…
The Supreme Court has invalidated key sections of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, ruling that the central government’s framework for appointing tribunal members and determining their tenure violates the principles of judicial independence. The judgment was delivered by a bench headed by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai along with Justice K. Vinod Chandran. According to…