Long live Justice Nagarathna !
By Justice Katju I regard Justice BV Nagarathna as the best Judge in the Indian Supreme Court today, erudite, upright…
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Delhi High Court Grants Hero MotoCorp Interim Relief in Trademark Dispute Over ‘Destiny’ Electric Scooter Branding
Recently, the Delhi High Court passed an ad-interim injunction in a trademark infringement on trademark infringement by the Hero MotoCorp…
Delhi High Court Halts Trial Court’s Verdict Against Hindustan Times and Neelesh Misra in Defamation Case Over Alleged Defamatory Article
There in a recent case the Delhi High Court in a decision that has far-reaching implications to the press and…
Bombay High Court Petition Accuses Raj Thackeray of Inciting Violence Against Hindi Speakers : Seeks FIR and MNS Deregistration
The highpoint in this regards is a petition has been placed in the Bombay High Court against the Maharashtra Navnirman…
CJI BR Gavai Clarifies Supreme Court Collegium’s Limited Role in High Court Judgeship Nominations
Recently, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai elucidated an important and overlooked principle of the Indian judicial appointment fracture…
Why Four Amendments Introduced via Finance Act 2017 Are Unconstitutional
A legislation that was enacted in the Parliament of India is the Finance Act, 2017, which introduced a lot of…
Vice-President Dhankhar Questions CJI’s Role in CBI Director Appointment
This paper will look into the doubts raised by the Vice-President Dhankhar of the input of the Chief Justice of India in the appointment of the head of a central investigative agency, the CBI. It outlines the legal set-up, in particular the DSPE Act and composition of the Selection Committee, and its roots lie in judicial pronouncements. The article only displays facts with no opinion indulgence so as to explain the controversy.
3-Year Mandatory Practice Challenged in a Review Petition.
Advocate Chandra Sen Yadav has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging its May 20 judgment reinstating a mandatory three-year legal practice requirement for civil judge (junior division) exams. The petition argues this rule violates Articles 14 (equality) and 16 (equal opportunity in public employment) of the Indian Constitution, disproportionately excluding recent graduates who prepared under prior eligibility criteria.
Can Passing Of Any Law By Parliament Or State Legislature Be Held To Be Contempt Of Court?
The Supreme Court’s Nandini Sundar verdict balanced constitutional enforcement of rights with legislative authority by addressing SPO abuses, mandating inquiries, and outlining proper law-challenge procedures. It reinforced separation of powers while ensuring victim rehabilitation and upholding the rule of law.
Ensuring Merit and Experience: The Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Judicial Service Recruitment
The Supreme Court restored essential safeguards in judicial recruitment May 20, 2025, reinstating quotas and minimum experience requirements for entry and promotion. By balancing merit and practical legal training, the judgment ensures consistent standards across states and prepares candidates with necessary courtroom exposure, strengthening India’s subordinate judiciary for future challenges.
The Supreme Court restored essential safeguards in judicial recruitment May 20, 2025, reinstating quotas and minimum experience requirements for entry and promotion. By balancing merit and practical legal training, the judgment ensures consistent standards across states and prepares candidates with necessary courtroom exposure, strengthening India’s subordinate judiciary for future challenges.