The Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has said that judicial leadership is undermined when judges project an image of perfection instead of embracing humility and continuous learning. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 11th Biennial Conference of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute in New Delhi, the CJI emphasised that judges are not…
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a comprehensive status report on its investigation into cases stemming from the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur. The direction came amid concerns over the pace of investigation, coordination gaps, and the need to ensure meaningful progress in prosecutions. A Bench…
A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud heard the matter, underscoring the need for judicial vigilance and systemic coherence given the protracted nature of the cases arising out of the 2023 violence. The unrest, which resulted in widespread loss of life and property, has generated a complex matrix of criminal cases,…
The Delhi High Court has taken a firm stance against the exploitation of minors in criminal activity, describing the practice as a “growing menace” that demands stern judicial scrutiny. The court’s observations came while hearing an application for anticipatory bail in a trafficking case involving allegations that children were being used to carry out thefts….
By Sujit Bhar The Calcutta High Court’s recent order in a case arising from the Andaman and Nicobar islands is one of those rare judicial interventions that speaks not only in the language of law, but also in the voice of social conscience. While overturning a trial court’s decision that had discharged the in-laws of…
By Shaan Katari Libby The primary purpose of arbitration is to provide a private, neutral, and efficient alternative to traditional court litigation for resolving disputes, particularly in commercial, international, and employment contexts. Arbitration aims to deliver finality with a legally binding, and enforceable decision while offering flexibility (as to arbitrator, process and venue), confidentiality (unlike…
The Supreme Court of India has issued a clear warning against the act of spitting pan masala, gutka and similar chewable tobacco products inside its precincts, underscoring its commitment to maintaining decorum and cleanliness in the country’s highest judicial forum. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reminded lawyers, litigants and visitors…
The Bombay High Court has sought detailed particulars regarding allegations of hate speech and threats purportedly made by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and its chief Raj Thackeray against Hindi-speaking residents in Maharashtra. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekar and Justice Gautam Ankhad was hearing a petition filed by Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Sena…
The Supreme Court began its examination of a petition challenging the powers of the Income Tax (IT) Department to carry out search and seizure operations without prior notice, including the confiscation and inspection of digital devices such as mobile phones, laptops and cloud-stored data. The plea questions provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961, as…
The controversy surrounding Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat intensified after the Supreme Court came down strongly on the makers over the film’s title, calling it derogatory and unacceptable. Following the court’s observations, the producers have agreed to change the name of the project ahead of its release. The backlash began after the film’s title…