India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Asks Dhulia Committee to Consider Kerala Bar Poll Delay

Supreme Court Directs Dhulia Committee to Consider Postponing Kerala Bar Council ElectionsIn a timely judicial intervention, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Tuesday directed theHigh Powered Election Committee, headed by retired Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, to examine a plea seeking to defer theKeral...

24 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

SC-Appointed Panel Notifies Kerala Bar Council Elections on April 17 with 30% Women's Quota & Rs 1.25L Fee

Kerala Bar Council Polls Locked In: April 17 Showdown with Women's Quota and Sky-High FeesIn a meticulously orchestrated move under theSupreme Court's watchful eye, theHigh-Powered Election Committee (Phase V-C)has dropped the official notification for theBar Council of Keralaelections. Polli...

16 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Approves Gumti Restoration Plan, Expands Monitoring to Neglected Delhi Heritage Sites

Supreme Court Signals Broader Oversight for Delhi's Neglected Heritage Sites in Landmark Gumti Case Introduction In a significant development for cultural heritage preservation in India, the Supreme Court of India has approved a comprehensive restoration plan for the 500-year-old Lodhi-era Sh...

16 Jan 2026

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SC Addresses Recusal, Electoral Immunity, and Reservation Issues

Recent Supreme Court Developments: Recusal, Immunity Challenges, Reservations, and Bail Controversies In a bustling session reflecting the Supreme Court of India's pivotal role in safeguarding constitutional values, the apex court has recently grappled with diverse issues, from a high-profile...

13 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Appoints New Judge for Coal Scam

Supreme Court Appoints New Judge for Coal Scam Trials In a significant administrative decision aimed at ensuring continuity and impartiality in one of India's most enduring corruption sagas, the Supreme Court of India on January 12, 2026, appointed Ms. Sunaina Sharma, an officer of the Delhi ...

13 Jan 2026

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Key SC Hearings on Criminal Justice and Constitutional Issues

Key SC Hearings on Criminal Justice and Constitutional Issues In a week marked by intense judicial scrutiny, India's Supreme Court has delved into pressing matters spanning criminal procedure, affirmative action, and institutional accountability. From questioning remission benefits for TADA c...

13 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Appeal Won't Abate If Deceased Party's Interest Sufficiently Represented: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules: No Abatement of Appeal If Deceased Vendor's Interest Sufficiently Represented by Legal Heirs Introduction In a significant ruling for civil litigation involving specific performance suits and abatement principles, the Supreme Court of India has held that an appeal does no...

13 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Bars Commercial Use of Mumbai Reclaimed Coastal Land

Supreme Court Bars Commercial Use of Mumbai Reclaimed Coastal Land In a significant reaffirmation of the public trust doctrine, the Supreme Court of India on Monday ruled that reclaimed land along the Mumbai Coastal Road (South) must ordinarily remain open to the public and cannot be utilized...

13 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges Amid National Push for Judicial Strengthening In a ceremonial affirmation of the judiciary's ongoing efforts to combat mounting case backlogs, the Punjab & Haryana High Court welcomed two new additional judges on January 8, 2026. Justic...

08 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Key Rulings on Arbitration 2025

Supreme Court Key Rulings on Arbitration 2025 In a year marked by robust judicial activity, 2025 has emerged as a watershed for arbitration law in India, with the Supreme Court and various High Courts delivering landmark judgments that fortify the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the "...

05 Jan 2026