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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Whether stay on Delhi HC’s 15th April order in PPL v. Azure Hospitality copyright case is binding on both parties? SC clarifies
The case pertains to alleged exploitation of PPL’s sound recording in the bars and restaurants owned by Azure Hospitality without taking any license from PPL.
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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice Vijay Bishnoi
Justice Vijay Bishnoi, known for his commitment to upholding constitutional principles and ensuring procedural fairness, took oath of office as Judge of Supreme Court of India in May 2025.
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‘Consumer disputes are non-arbitrable’; District Commission holds NCDRC’s Two verdicts as per incuriam
“On one side is judicial propriety and on the other, severe contempt. Yet this Commission will take this risk and make attempt to set legal principles clearly for the purposes of upholding judicial federalism”.
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Explained | Supreme Court decision on scope & ambit of Section 11 of the SARFAESI Act
“There is no need for an explicit written arbitration agreement to attract Section 11 of the SARFAESI Act. The provision creates a legal fiction as regards the existence of an arbitration agreement”
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SC grants interim relief to journalist Nandakumar T.P. in connection of posting defamatory YouTube video against female CPIM politician
On 9-6-2025, the Kerala High Court had refused to grant relief and directed Nandakumar T.P. to surrender before Police, however, he approached the Supreme Court challenging the refusal.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Pankaj Mithal’s tryst with law and notable judgments
Sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Pankaj Mithal began his career in law in the 1980s and subsequently went on to become Chief Justice of High Courts of J&K and Ladakh and Rajasthan.
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Misappropriation of bail surety amount | SC grants anticipatory bail to former Nagaland Principal District Judge
It had been alleged that the while serving as Principal District Judge, the petitioner had misappropriated Rs 14,35,000 which was allegedly deposited as bail surety.
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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice N.V. Anjaria
Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was serving as the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court prior to being appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in May 2025.
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When alleged kidnapping of a pet cat ‘Daisy’ compelled Karnataka HC to admonish symptomatic misuse of criminal process
A wayward pet feline ‘Daisy’ went missing, leading to a complaint by the pet owner and subsequent filing of chargesheet against the petitioner levelling serious allegations such as insulting a woman’s modesty.
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Divorced, not re-married & living independently: Supreme Court enhances permanent alimony from Rs 20,000 to 50,000
The Court opined that the appellant was entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective of the standard of living she enjoyed during the marriage, and which reasonably secures her future.
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