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Judge Advocate General Recruitment | Executive can’t restrict number of women candidates/ reserve posts for men under the guise of ‘extent of induction’: SC

“Notification dated 18-1-2023 for the JAG Scheme providing only 3 vacancies for female candidates as against 6 vacancies for male candidates is against the concept of equality as enshrined in the Constitution”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC constitutes Committee led by former Allahabad HC Judge to supervise functioning of Bankey Bihari Temple

The petitions stemmed from the promulgation of Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025 contemplating the establishment of a Trust for managing the affairs of the Temple and overturning the longstanding 1939 Scheme for Temple Management.

Bar councils cannot collect Optional Fees

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘There is nothing like optional’; BCI & State Bar Councils cannot collect any ‘optional’ fees: Supreme Court

A contempt petition was filed before the Court alleging that State Bar Councils are not complying with directions given in Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, (2025) 1 SCC 641 with specific allegations for Karnataka State Bar Council.

Appointments & Transfers News

Centre notifies appointment of 16 Judges for 5 High Courts

The President of India on 8-8-2025, appointed 16 Judges across 5 High Courts.

Know thy Judge

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia bids adieu to the Supreme Court: A throwback to his dedicated journey & distinguished career

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia is a second-generation legal professional started his legal career in 1986 and eventually became a Judge at Supreme Court of India in 2022.

In-House Procedure inquiry judicial misconduct

Case Briefs Supreme Court

In-House Procedure for inquiry into judicial misconduct is not a removal mechanism; much less an extra-constitutional mechanism: Supreme Court

The Court found the provision in paragraph 7(ii) of the Procedure requiring the CJI to write to the President and the Prime Minister along with the report of the Committee to be in order, legal and valid.

Appointments & Transfers News

Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judicial Officer as Judge of Punjab & Haryana HC

There is a vacancy of 36 Judges against sanctioned strength of 85 Judges in Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

POCSO| ‘No mitigation for crimes that subvert notion of family as space of security’; SC upholds father’s life sentence

“Incestuous sexual violence committed by a parent is a distinct category of offence that tears through the foundational fabric of familial trust and must invite the severest condemnation in both language and sentence”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Special nature of suit under S. 92 CPC requires it to be filed on behalf of the public for vindication of public rights’: Supreme Court

Allowing former President of Operation ASHA to commence suit under Section 92 CPC, the Court clarified that reliefs insofar as the removal of the Respondent 1 from the post of President and board member, along with the grievances which the Respondents 1 and 2 respectively may have with the other board members, would have to be agitated in a separate suit.

Appointments & Transfers News

President appoints 5 Judicial Officers as new Judges of Allahabad High Court

The appointments were made in exercise powers under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, which were notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice on 4-8-2025.

TSRTC colour blind employee redeployment

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Employer’s discretion ends where employee’s dignity begins’; Supreme Court directs TSRTC to redeploy colour-blind employee

Stating that TSRTC’s omission to consider redeployment violates both statutory and constitutional obligations, the Court directed that the colour-blind employee be appointed to a suitable post, consistent with his condition.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Know Why Supreme Court decided to recall its judgment ordering liquidation of BPSL & rejecting JSW’s Resolution Plan

Recalling the previous judgment dated 2-5-2025, the Court found that this was a fit case warranting exercise of review jurisdiction vested in the Supreme Court.

Legal RoundUp Supreme Court Roundups

Supreme Court July 2025 | Stories & Judgments on Electoral Roll revision; Recorded spousal conversations; Tribal woman’s right to ancestral property and more

Stay informed on the latest Supreme Court judgments of July 2025 on Bihar’s Electoral Roll revision, recording of spousal conversations; Tribal woman’s rights over ancestral property; Guidelines on collection of DNA evidence and mental health of college students. Explore notable rulings shaping the legal landscape.

Telangana Assembly Speaker BRS MLAs defection

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC directs Speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly to expeditiously conclude disqualification proceedings against defected BRS MLAs

“The question, therefore, that we ask ourselves is as to whether the Speaker has acted in an expeditious manner, when expedition was one of the main reasons, why the Parliament had entrusted the important task of adjudicating disqualification petitions to the Speaker/Chairman”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Know Why Supreme Court set aside proceedings against badminton players Chirag Sen & Lakshya Sen for birth record falsification

In 2022, a complaint was filed against Chirag and Lakshya alleging that the players had misrepresented their date of birth to qualify for tournaments in the Under-13 and Under-15 categories and thereby gained wrongful selection and monetary rewards.

Conciliation under Section 18(2) of MSMED Act

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Limitation Act is not applicable to conciliation proceedings under Section 18(2) of the MSMED Act: Supreme Court

“Time-barred claims must not be excluded from conciliation under the MSMED Act. The statute of limitation only bars the remedy but does not extinguish the underlying right”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Use of ‘may’ in alleged arbitration clause doesn’t indicate clear intention to refer dispute to arbitration’; SC upholds Calcutta HC’s verdict

“Similarly, a clause which states that “if the parties so decide, the disputes shall be referred to arbitration” or “any disputes between parties, if they so agree, shall be referred to arbitration” would not constitute an arbitration agreement”.

protecting mental health of coaching college students

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court issues comprehensive Guidelines on protecting mental health of young students in coaching centres and colleges

“Mental health is an integral component of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution which has been upheld by the Court time and again.”

Case Briefs International Courts

Climate Change | ICJ issues Advisory Opinion on obligations of States under International Law

UN General Assembly had requested the ICJ to issue opinion on questions framed vis-a-vis States’ obligations for the climate system. During the proceedings, 91 written statements and 62 written comments were filed by the States and international organizations.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Case of Saviour turning into a devil’; Supreme Court cancels Superintendent’s bail in Patna’s Uttar Raksha Grih women inmates trafficking case

“Grant of bail to the person accused of such grave offences without assigning reasons shakes the conscience of the Court and would have an adverse impact on the society”.