Indirect Discrimination in Indian Army: Court Ushers in Change
Arshnoor Kaur v. Union of India In the present case, the SC struck down an arbitrary and unconstitutional policy of…
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Supreme Court Recalls Order Banning High Court Judge From Hearing Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court lifted the ban of Justice Prashant Kumar and deleted the other remarks and passed the case back to the Allahabad High Court. The decision highlights the aspects of restriction of the interventions of the Supreme Court in the administrative aspects of high courts, and it also emphasizes the dignity of the courts and respect amongst the various courts.
A Phoenix arises from the ashes By Justice Katju
The INDIA alliance, a coterie of opposition parties in India with diverse agendas, which was lying moribund till now, has…
State bar council issues notices to 16 lawyers over alleged bench hunting
The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has issued notices to 16 lawyers—including some senior advocates—for allegedly “bench hunting,” or trying to get cases heard by judges they think will rule in their favour.
This all ties back to a high-profile corruption case involving Gurugram realtor Roop Bansal and former CBI judge Sudhir Parmar, where lawyers are accused of manipulating which judge would hear the case.
Rahul Gandhi’s Exposé: How Alleged Fake Voters Undermine the Core Constitutional Principles of Indian Democracy
The Price of Phantom Votes: How Alleged Fake Voters Threaten India’s Democratic Promise Recently, Rahul Gandhi has loudly and clearly…
Supreme Court Calls for Performance Audit of High Court Judges Amidst Concerns Over Delays and Accountability
The Supreme Court is distressed by the delays and lack of performance of High Court judges. In light of the recent complaints about unscheduled breaks and the fact some judges had not delivered verdicts that had previously been reserved, the Supreme Court believes some form of a performance audit is necessary to find out whether High Court judges are producing an output consistent with public expenditure. This would aim to restore confidence in the judicial system through enhanced speedy justice and greater transparency.
Supreme Court Sets Limits on Regulatory Assets for Electricity Tariffs: Emphasizes Accountability and Timely Recovery
The Supreme Court made it clear that regulatory assets are only expected to be very rare, limited to only 3% annually of revenue, and to be fully recovered in 3 years for new or later assets and 5 years for existing or prior assets. Regulatory Commissions are expected to set up cost-reflective tariffs and equally manage regulatory assets in a fully transparent manner and subject to rules and policies. The judgment imposes strict accountability, and has empowered APTEL to ensure compliance and control against regulatory failure.
Simple Fraud Allegations No Bar to Arbitration, Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has established that pending criminal proceedings based upon allegations of “simple fraud” (like cheating or breach of trust) does not prevent arbitration proceedings from progressing; only cases alleging “serious fraud” or cases that challenge the validity of the arbitration agreement or that protect public policy will estop an individual from arbitrating a dispute.
Conviction Cannot Rest Solely on Confessional FIR Without Supporting Evidence, Rules Supreme Court in Narayan Yadav Case
https://api.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2025/32670/32670_2025_8_1504_63019_Judgement_05-Aug-2025.pdf Presided by: Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Sandeep Mehta, Supreme Court Appellant: Narayan YadavRespondent: State of Chhattisgarh In a recent…
Management Committee of Thakur Shree Bankey Bihari Ji Maharaj Temple v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court suspended the operations of the management committee of the Thakur Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple and instituted a High-Powered Committee to oversee its operations. The SC took this step due to disputes faced by the previous management and its lack of efficiency. The Supreme Court also rerouted certain writ applications regarding the constitutionality of the Temple Trust Ordinance, which allows the State to handle its affairs towards the Allahabad High Court.