Supreme Court Back To 'Original Avatar' : Glass Panels In Corridors Removed; Website Uses Old Logo

The Supreme Court has removed the glass panels installed in its corridors, following a decision taken by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai to restore the Court to its "original avatar."The glass panels were erected last year during the term of the then Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for the purpose of centralised air-conditionining. However, in December last year, the Supreme...

Calcutta High Court Stays Notification For Preparation Of New List Of OBC Classes By West Bengal Govt

The Calcutta High Court has ordered an interim stay on the preparation of a new list of Other Backward Caste (OBC's) persons in the state of West Bengal, by including new castes in the state's list of existing OBC classes.A division bench of Justices Rajasekhar Mantha and Tapabrata Chakraborty issued the interim stay till the next date of hearing on 31st July, 2025.The court has also put a...

'Underworld Behind These Constructions': Supreme Court Approves Demolition Order Against Illegal Buildings In Thane

The Court lauded the Bombay High Court for passing the direction for the demolition of the illegal structures.

Kerala High Court Issues Directions Banning Certain Single-Use Plastics In Hilly Areas, Public Functions & Weddings

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (17th June), issued the following directions banning the use and sale of single-use plastic in the State.The use and sale of single use plastics including plastic food containers, plastic plates, plastic cups, plastic straws, plastic sachets, plastic bakery boxes are banned in the hilly tourist areas of the State with high footfalls. This ban shall not apply to...

Tamil Nadu ADGP Approaches Supreme Court Against HC Direction To Arrest Him In Abduction Case

Tamil Nadu Additional Director General of Police HM Jayaram has approached the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court's direction to arrest him to investigate his alleged involvement in an abduction case.The Supreme Court agreed to list the matter tomorrow.The High Court passed the direction while considering an anticipatory bail application filed by KV Kuppam MLA "Poovai" Jagan Moorthy...

Supreme Court Stays Demolition Of Thane Dargah For 7 Days, Allows It To Seek Recall Of Bombay HC's Demolition Order

The Supreme Court today (June 17) intervened in a dispute over the demolition of an alleged illegal shrine (dargah) in Thane, directing a status quo for seven days while allowing the Pardeshi Baba Trust (“Trust”) to seek a recall of the Bombay High Court's demolition order. The partial court working days bench comprising Justices Sandeep Mehta and Prasanna B Varale heard the case...

'Can't Allow Mobs To Take Over; State Must Ensure Film Release' : Supreme Court To Karnataka Govt On 'Thug Life' Ban

Rule of law demands that any film which has a CBFC certificate must be released and the State has to ensure its screening, the Court said.

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Ex-Nagaland Judge Accused Of Misappropriating Bail Surety Amounts

The Supreme Court on June 16 granted anticipatory bail to Inalo Zhimomi, former Principal District and Session Judge of the Dimapur District & Session Court, in a case over allegations of misappropriating the bond surety amount.A bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manmohan granted anticipatory bail subject to the petitioner cooperating with the investigation till the matter is...

Air India Flight Crash At Ahmedabad : Law On Victim Compensation Explained

This article explains what kinds of liability arise because of this plane crash, and under which law.

Agreement To Sell Not Conveyance, Can't Give Any Right In Property Without Suit For Specific Performance : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reiterated that in the absence of a suit for specific performance of a contract, an agreement to sell cannot be relied upon for claiming ownership or title over the property.“In the absence of a suit for specific performance, the agreement to sell cannot be relied upon to claim ownership or to assert any transferable interest in the property.”, the...

Supreme Court Stays Calcutta HC's Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against Police Officers Over 2019 Howrah Court Violence

The Supreme Court today (June 16) stayed the order of the Calcutta High Court which initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against against police officials allegedly involved in the 2019 Howrah District Court assault against lawyersThe bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manmohan was hearing the petitions filed by the officials against the High Court's order. The bench agreed...

Madras Bar Association Condemns ED Summons To Arvind Datar, Says Such Action Would Paralyse Legal System

The Madras Bar Association has condemned the act of the Enforcement Directorate in issuing a notice to Senior Advocate Arvind Datar in connection with a legal opinion rendered by him. The association highlighted that time and again, the Supreme Court has held that advocates are not liable for the alleged acts of their clients. It also added that if advocates are subjected to coercive measures...