India - Supreme Court

Sabarimala Reference Day 4: TDB Disputes NSS on Articles 25, 26

Sabarimala Reference Day 4: TDB Disputes NSS on Articles 25, 26In a pivotal exchange on the fourth day of hearings before a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) advanced a nuanced interpretation of Articles 25(2)(b) and 26(b) of the Constitution,...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

SG Challenges Constitutional Morality in Sabarimala Reference

SG Challenges Constitutional Morality in Sabarimala ReferenceNEW DELHI – On the second day of hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta launched a forceful critique of "constitutional morality" and "transformative constitutio...

08 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

CCTV Footage Exonerates Accused: Supreme Court Quashes Assault Charges Under IPC Sections Citing Bhajan Lal Principles

Neighbors Cleared by Camera: Supreme Court Halts 'Malicious' Assault TrialIn a landmark intervention, theSupreme Court of Indiahas quashed criminal proceedings against three apartment residents accused of assaulting a 77-year-old former prosecutor and his family. A bench comprising Justices V...

07 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Schedules 9-Judge Sabarimala Review Hearing April 2026

Supreme Court Schedules 9-Judge Sabarimala Review Hearing April 2026In a significant development for Indian constitutional law, the Supreme Court of India has directed the constitution of a 9-judge Constitution Bench to commence hearings on April 7, 2026, in the long-pending review of the lan...

16 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Grants Injunction Protecting Madhavan's Personality Rights

Delhi HC Grants Injunction Protecting Madhavan's Personality Rights Against Deepfakes and Misuse In a significant ruling for the entertainment industry and digital rights landscape, the Delhi High Court on December 22 issued an interim injunction safeguarding the personality rights of acclaim...

22 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Bars High Court Review of Arbitrator Appointments; Madras HC Voids Award Over Jurisdictional Flaw

Supreme Court Bars High Court Review of Arbitrator Appointments; Madras HC Voids Award Over Jurisdictional Flaw In a landmark ruling that underscores the principle of minimal judicial interference in arbitration proceedings, the Supreme Court of India has firmly held that high courts cannot r...

30 Nov 2025

India -

New BNSS Provision Granting Pre-Cognizance Hearing to Accused Sparks Debate

New BNSS Provision Granting Pre-Cognizance Hearing to Accused Sparks Debate on Procedural Delays and Constitutional Validity New Delhi– A significant procedural shift in the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) is drawing critical scrutiny from the legal community. A new provis...

08 Sep 2025

India -

Judicial Gender Gap: Data Reveals Alarming Disparity in High Court Appointments

Judicial Gender Gap: Data Reveals Alarming Disparity in High Court Appointments New Delhi– A comprehensive analysis of judicial appointments over the last 17 months reveals a stark gender imbalance in the elevation of judges to India's High Courts, raising critical questions about the inclusi...

08 Aug 2025

India -

Judicial Appointments in Focus as SC Collegium Revives Candidate Interaction

Judicial Appointments in Focus as SC Collegium Revives Candidate Interaction New Delhi, July 29, 2025— In a significant move signaling a renewed emphasis on transparency and firsthand assessment in judicial appointments, the Supreme Court Collegium has summoned three senior advocates for a pe...

29 Jul 2025

India - True

Delhi HC: Application for Arbitrator's Mandate Extension Under S.29A A&C Act Permissible Post-Expiry; Delay Condoned if 'Sufficient Cause' Shown

Delhi High Court Extends Arbitrator's Mandate, Cites 'Sufficient Cause' for Delay New Delhi:The High Court of Delhi, presided over by Mr. JusticeJasmeet Singh, has allowed a petition for the extension of a sole arbitrator's mandate, emphasizing that an application under Section 29A(4) and (5)...

21 Jun 2025