Centre notifies transfer of 4 High Court Chief Justices and 18 High Court Judges
On 14-7-2025, the President of India, in exercise of powers under Article 222(1) of the Constitution, issued the transfer orders.
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Issue of suo motu designation of Senior Advocates by Full Court does not warrant reconsideration: Supreme Court upholds Orissa High Court’s power
“The conferment of Senior Advocate status is a privilege, not an entitlement, and must be governed strictly by the principles of fairness, accountability, and institutional integrity”.
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President appoints Chief Justices of 5 High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium on 26-5-2025 had recommended the elevation of 5 High Court Judges as High Court Chief Justices.
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Karnataka HC quashes proceedings against HUL MD & CEO Rohit Jiwa over contaminated Horlicks biscuits
Special Court for economic offences took cognizance for offences punishable and Sections 51 and 59 of Food and Safety Standards Act, 2006 (2006 Act) and initiated proceedings against Rohit Jiwa.
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Know Thy Judge | From Student Union to the Supreme Court: Justice Aravind Kumar’s dynamic journey & important judgments
Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.
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How discolouration of Saree on first use led to a ₹36,500 Consumer Court Award!
The complainant purchased 14 sarees from IHA Designs for his wife and relatives for his sister-in-law’s engagement function upon being influenced by the advertisements promising curated selections and high-quality craftsmanship.
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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis | ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada & Abdul Hakim Haqqani
The Taliban have implemented governmental policies that resulted in severe violations of fundamental rights and freedoms of the civilian population of Afghanistan.
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PNB Fraud Case | ATFP upholds attachment of Nirav Modi’s aide’s New York property worth $ 7.1 million by ED
Hearing an appeal filed by co-accused Mihir Bhansali’s wife, the Tribunal stated that PMLA, 2002 entitles the attachment of proceeds of crime which are either generated as a result of criminal activity relating to a scheduled offence, or, equivalent value, or, where such proceeds of crime is taken, or, held outside the country.
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‘Exceeds equitable authority’; SCOTUS grants partial stay on universal injunctions issued against US govt’s birthright citizenship executive order
Donald Trump, upon becoming the 47th President of the United States of America, passed an Executive Order No. 14160 within “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship”.
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SCOTUS upholds Texas’ H.B. 1181 law mandating age verification for users visiting pornography websites
In 2023, Texas enacted H. B. 1181, requiring certain commercial websites publishing sexually explicit content that is obscene to minors to verify that visitors are 18 or older.
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President appoints 2 Advocates as Additional Judges of Bombay High Court
The Advocates’ names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on 24-9-2024.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for 9 High Courts
The Collegium led by CJI B.R. Gavai held meetings on two consecutive days to recommend the names fit for elevation.
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One community can’t compel another community to do an act they despise citing traditional roles: Karnataka High Court
“The salvation of the country lies in identifying human being as a human being and as an Indian with the other identities playing a secondary role”.
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SCOTUS permits parents to opt-out their children from school lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive themes
The Montgomery County Board of Education introduced a variety of LGBTQ+-inclusive texts into the curriculum which included 5 “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks approved for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, which have story lines focused on sexuality and gender.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.K. Maheshwari’s stellar career and important judgments
In August 2021, Justice J.K. Maheshwari was elevated to the Supreme Court and priorly served as Chief Justice of two High Courts- Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim.
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NHRC seeks Action Taken Report on alarming rise of Fluoride contamination in Telangana’s groundwater
A complaint was filed seeking NHRC’s intervention emphasising that fluoride contamination poses severe health risks and measures to mitigate the crisis remain inadequate.
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Supreme Court issues comprehensive Guidelines for retention and destruction of records
“The Guidelines ensure compliance with audit and statutory obligations by defining appropriate retention periods based on fiscal, legal, and administrative relevance. They are aligned with national public record management standards”.
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State has no legislative competence to levy tax on minimum tariff for supply of electricity: Karnataka High Court
The Court further clarified that only the tax on ‘minimum tariff’ has been held unconstitutional and not the tax collected on the consumption of electricity.
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DCDRC imposes costs of Rs 40,000 on consumer seeking to repair/replace his damaged Hyundai car despite selling it
A consumer had filed a complaint before the DCDRC seeking repair or replacement of his damaged Hyundai car and compensation of Rs 5 Lakhs for mental agony and deficiency of service.
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Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from Nippani to the Supreme Court of India
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance.
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