Supreme Court Upholds Rule of Law in Contracts and Restores Arbitral Award
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in an important judgment delivered on 23 March 2026, reaffirmed that contracts involving the…
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Justice Abdul Moin of Allahabad High Court Condemns Misuse of Cow Slaughter Act, Citing Rise in Vigilantism
The Allahabad High Court has expressed its strong concern with regard to the heavy misuse of the Uttar Pradesh Prevention…
CJI Gavai Stresses Supreme Court’s Independence from Chief Justice Dominance
The third pillar of the largest democracy of the world which is known as the Indian judiciary plays its role…
Massive Judicial Reshuffle: President Appoints 5 New Chief Justices, transfers 4 CJs and 19 Judges on SC Collegium’s Advice
The President of India appointed new Chief Justices to five High Courts and transferred four others, alongside relocating 19 High Court judges. This is based on the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations. This major reshuffle, grounded in Articles 217 and 222 of the Constitution and aims to ensure efficiency, uphold judicial independence and reduce pendency. The move reflects ongoing reforms in judicial administration, balancing transparency, regional equity and institutional integrity amid growing demands for timely justice.
Gopal Khemka Murder: Legal Questions Surround Bihar Police Encounter of Accused Conspirator
This paper will look at the legality issues of the Bihar Police encounter that was killed during the operation Vikas alias Raja who was an accused in the Gopal Khemka murder case. It gives an overview of the case, the legal provisions involved, such as the law of self-defense, and the Supreme Court directions on encounters, as well as the rights of the accused.
Orissa High Court Condemns Illegal Bulldozer Demolitions, Orders ₹10 Lakh Compensation for Affected Parties
The given article examines an important judgement of the Orissa High Court on the matter of the unlawful destruction of a communal building, and points to how the court admonished the disregard of procedure and an abuse of authority by the executive particularly closely. Cruciality of following guideline by Supreme Court on demolition, protection of constitutional right of people and getting confidence of people in governance has been stressed by the ruling. It is a grave cautioning that the action taken by the state can never be out of line with the postulates of natural justice and the rule of law.
Supreme Court, in an Order by Justice Surya Kant, Strengthens Rule-of-Law by Enforcing PUCL Guidelines on Encounter Killings in Assam
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court under Justice Surya Kant mandated strict adherence to PUCL safeguards in Assam’s police encounter investigations, requiring timely FIRs, independent probes, magisterial inquiries, forensic analysis, and victim notification to uphold constitutional due process.
The Rise of Bulldozer Justice in India: Legal Analysis, Supreme Court Rulings, and Constitutional Concerns
Bulldozer justice has caught on in India because of its instant effect and powerful political statement. Its deployment, however, is problematic with serious legal and ethical implications in terms of due process and constitutional rights. Again and again, the Supreme Court has held that demolitions must not be applied as a mode of punishment and must adhere to proper legal formalities. While the call for rapid action against criminals is understandable, it should not be at the expense of core legal principles. Guaranteeing fair trials, bolstering the judiciary, and upholding the rule of law are important to avoid the abuse of power and ensure justice for all citizens.