India - High Court of Delhi

From Bench to Bar: Supreme Court Designates Five Retired High Court Judges as Senior Advocates

From Bench to Bar: Supreme Court Designates Five Retired High Court Judges as Senior Advocates New Delhi– In a significant move underscoring the value of judicial experience, the Supreme Court of India has conferred the prestigious Senior Advocate designation upon five retired High Court judg...

02 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Justice Surya Kant to be 53rd CJI; SC Shields Advocate Privilege

Justice Surya Kant Appointed 53rd Chief Justice of India Amidst Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Advocate-Client Privilege New Delhi– In a period of significant judicial developments, the Supreme Court of India is set for a leadership transition with the appointment of Justice Surya Kant as t...

31 Oct 2025

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Delhi High Court Slams ED’s ‘Manifestly Arbitrary’ Arrest Policy in Money Laundering Case

Delhi High Court Slams ED’s ‘Manifestly Arbitrary’ Arrest Policy in Money Laundering CaseNew Delhi– In a significant ruling that scrutinizes the investigative discretion of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Delhi High Court has granted bail to three individuals in a high-value money laund...

28 Sep 2025

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Judicial Overreach or Institutional Imperative? SC Tests 'Master of Roster' Power

Judicial Overreach or Institutional Imperative? SC Tests 'Master of Roster' Power A recent standoff between the Supreme Court and the Allahabad High Court has ignited a profound debate on judicial federalism, testing the delicate balance of power between the nation's apex court and the High C...

11 Aug 2025

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Judicial Integrity Paramount: Gujarat High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement, Citing 'Collective Wisdom'

'Doubtful Integrity' and 'Collective Wisdom': Gujarat High Court Limits Judicial Review in Compulsory Retirement of Judicial Officer AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT- In a significant judgment reinforcing the high standards of conduct expected from the judiciary and the limited scope of judicial review ove...

31 Jul 2025

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Delhi High Court Questions Centre's Power to Order Film Cuts Under Cinematograph Act

Delhi High Court Probes Limits of Centre's Revisional Authority in 'Udaipur Files' Controversy NEW DELHI– The Delhi High Court has cast a critical eye on the scope of the Central Government's authority to mandate specific edits to a film, raising fundamental questions about the statutory limi...

31 Jul 2025

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Allahabad HC Imposes Personal Costs on Officials for Illegal Blacklisting

Allahabad HC Mandates Personal Accountability, Imposes ₹1.25 Lakh Cost on Officials for Illegal Blacklisting LUCKNOW:In a resounding affirmation of due process and a stern rebuke against administrative overreach, the Allahabad High Court has imposed significant personal costs on two senior of...

31 Jul 2025

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Why Indian Judicial System Should Do Away With The Medieval Era Colonial Practice Of ‘My Lord’ And ‘Your Lordship’

Introduction "You cannot force someone to respect you, but you can refuse to be disrespected" A quote, by someone unknown, truly encapsulates the natural principle of human tendencies, which, in all circumstances, cannot be so regulated through Rules and Procedures, as the subjects are produc...

15 Jul 2025

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Leasehold Land Value Must Be Included in Share Valuation for Capital Gains Under Section 55(2)(b)(ii): J&K&L High Court

Leasehold Land Value Essential for Share Valuation in Capital Gains Calculation: J&K&L High CourtJammu:The High Court ofJammu& Kashmir and Ladakh recently upheld the principle that the value of a company's leasehold interest in land must be included when determining the fair market value of i...

27 Apr 2025