India - Supreme Court

CJI BR Gavai's Tenure: A Legacy of Milestones and Judicial Retractions

CJI BR Gavai's Tenure: A Legacy of Milestones and Judicial Retractions The six-month tenure of the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, has concluded, leaving behind a complex legacy marked by progressive reforms, landmark judgments upholding civil liberties, and a series o...

24 Nov 2025

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Supreme Court Weekly: Key Rulings on Bail Hierarchy, Police Accountability, and Homebuyer Rights

Supreme Court Weekly: Key Rulings on Bail Hierarchy, Police Accountability, and Homebuyer RightsNew Delhi– In a significant week of judicial pronouncements from September 10 to 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered several landmark judgments impacting criminal procedure, constitution...

28 Sep 2025

India - Supreme Court

President Murmu Confirms Key Judicial Appointments in Supreme Court and High Courts

President Murmu Confirms Key Judicial Appointments in Supreme Court and High Courts New Delhi– In a series of significant developments impacting the Indian judiciary, President Droupadi Murmu has approved several key appointments, including the elevation of two High Court Chief Justices to th...

02 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Acquits All Police Officers in 20-Year-Old Udayakumar Custodial Death Case, Citing Lack of Proof

Kerala High Court Overturns Convictions in 20-Year-Old Udayakumar Custodial Death Case, Citing Failure of Proof KOCHI, KERALA– In a landmark judgment concluding a two-decade-long legal battle, the Kerala High Court has acquitted all police officers previously convicted in the sensational 2005...

01 Sep 2025

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The Collegium's Crisis: Secrecy, Dissent, and Executive 'Bonhomie' Erode Judicial Primacy

The Collegium's Crisis: Secrecy, Dissent, and Executive 'Bonhomie' Erode Judicial Primacy New Delhi- The Supreme Court Collegium, long defended as the bulwark of judicial independence, is facing a profound crisis of credibility. A series of recent events, marked by unprecedented opacity, supp...

28 Aug 2025

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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justices Aradhe and Pancholi for Elevation

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justices Aradhe and Pancholi for Elevation; Justice Pancholi in Line for CJI in 2031New Delhi– The Supreme Court Collegium, in a significant move that could shape the future leadership of the Indian judiciary, has recommended the elevation of two senior High...

27 Aug 2025

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Centre Notifies Seven High Court Judges; SC Collegium Recommends Key Appointments

Centre Notifies Seven High Court Judges; SC Collegium Under CJI Gavai Recommends Key Supreme Court and Chief Justice Appointments New Delhi, May 27, 2025– A significant wave of judicial appointments and recommendations swept through the Indian legal landscape on Monday, May 26, 2025. The Cent...

26 May 2025