By Prof Upendra Baxi The passing of Mahendra Pal Singh on March 7, 2026, marks an irreplaceable loss to India’s community of legal scholars and teachers. A towering figure in constitutional law, administrative law and comparative jurisprudence, he leaves behind a legacy that stretches across classrooms, courtrooms, and institutions of legal education in India and…
A petition has been moved before the Supreme Court of India challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The plea questions a recent decision of the Allahabad High Court, which had granted the accused protection from arrest. Filed by the complainant,…
The Bombay High Court has passed an interim order restraining both the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Trust and former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh from publishing or circulating allegedly defamatory statements against each other, amid an ongoing legal dispute. The order was issued by Justice Milind N. Jadhav while hearing a defamation suit filed by…
Justice Surya Kant has called on High Courts across India to accelerate the process of judicial appointments, emphasizing that delays continue to strain the justice delivery system. Speaking on the issue, he highlighted that a large number of vacancies in the judiciary not only slow down case disposal but also affect public confidence in the…
The Supreme Court of India has cautioned against the growing misuse of artificial intelligence in legal practice, highlighting an alarming trend of fabricated judgments being cited in courts. The court noted that the issue is not confined to India but is increasingly surfacing across jurisdictions worldwide. The remarks came from a bench comprising Justice Rajesh…
The Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case while offering him protection from arrest in connection with a case filed against him. The decision comes as a relief to the religious leader, who had approached the court seeking legal protection amid ongoing proceedings.The religious leader had term the case…
A Supreme Court-appointed panel has urged the central government to withdraw the proposed Transgender Amendment Bill, raising serious concerns about its potential impact on the rights and dignity of transgender individuals. The panel, constituted to review issues affecting the transgender community, noted that several provisions in the draft law could undermine the very protections it…
By Upasana Das & MG Suprabha The Competition Commission of India, in the case concerning Intel’s India-specific warranty policy for boxed microprocessors, examined whether such a policy amounted to abuse of dominant position and violated Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002. The Commission found Intel guilty of abuse of its dominant position and imposed…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed strong concern over the way the Haryana Police handled the investigation of a rape case involving a four-year-old child in Gurugram. Observing significant irregularities and insensitivity, the Court directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the probe. The matter was brought before the Court…
A recent survey conducted by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) brings renewed attention to the challenges experienced by women advocates in the country. While the number of women entering the field has steadily increased, the survey reveals that deep-rooted inequalities continue to affect their professional journeys. The findings indicate that gender bias remains a…