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…
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AIBE 22 (XXII) Exam Schedule 2026 Released by BCI: Check Important Dates
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the schedule for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 22 (XXII). Law graduates and eligible candidates appearing…
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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…
What is to be done By Justice Katju
Independence Day for India is coming shortly on 15th August, but I will not be celebrating it as there is…
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.
State of Bihar now Jharkhand v. Nilu Ganjhu @ Nilkant Ram Ganjhu & Anr
In the present case, the SC affirmed the order of the Trial Court, which was quashed by the High Court…
Ushering a New Era of Human Rights in Matheran
The Supreme Court ushers in a new era of human rights in Matheran by banning hand-pulled rickshaws in the region and requesting the government to promote e-rickshaws for the previous rickshaw pullers, successfully granting them a livelihood.
Senior advocates barred from mentioning cases in CJI court
In a landmark move to foster inclusivity and create more opportunities for younger members of the legal fraternity, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has announced that designated senior advocates will no longer be permitted to mention matters for urgent listing before the Supreme Court. The directive announced in open court, will come into effect from August 11.