Malika Bhola, Author at SCC Times

Delhi High Court 38 government hospitals

Delhi HC Directs GNCTD to Fill Vacancies, Ensure Round-the-Clock Referral Coordinators and Proper Utilisation of Medical Equipment in 38 Government Hospitals

Delhi HC directs GNCTD to strengthen staffing, referral coordination and utilisation of medical equipment across 38 government hospitals.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Mere conduct of arbitral proceedings at a place does not make it the “seat” of arbitration: Supreme Court restores Section 34 petitions before Sundargarh Court

Supreme Court held that merely conducting arbitral proceedings at Cuttack did not make it the seat of arbitration, and upheld the maintainability of the Section 34 petitions before the Sundargarh Court.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Crimes Against Women and Children; Directs 4-Week Safety Audit Across Delhi-NCR

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of crimes against women and children in Delhi-NCR and directs vulnerability mapping, CCTV audits and enhanced patrolling.

Samosa and tea direction Delhi High Court

Case Briefs High Courts

No ₹50,000 Costs; Just “Samosa and Tea” for DHCBA Employees: Delhi HC’s Light-Hearted Direction in Cost Wavier Case

Delhi High Court waives ₹50,000 costs but replaces the bill with a rather unusual “samosa and tea” treat for DHCBA staff.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court permits mother to relocate minor children to UK; holds father facing POCSO prosecution disentitled to custody

Supreme Court permits mother to relocate minor children to the UK, holds that frequent changes of employment cannot be termed “nomadic life” and considers pending POCSO prosecution while determining custody.

Bombay Shaving Company Gillette Switch4 advertisement

Case Briefs High Courts

Gillette’s Disparagement Plea: Delhi High Court Restrains Bombay Shaving Company from Running Revised Switch4 Advertisement

In Gillette’s advertisement dispute with Bombay Shaving Company, Delhi HC directs that the revised Switch4 advertisement not be run till the next hearing.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court on BCI Chairman row: Plea seeking FIR over alleged Advocate assault dismissed

Delhi High Court held that the plea seeking FIR and investigation into the alleged assault of advocates at BCI premises was not maintainable, with an alternate remedy available under BNSS.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Once Trial commences on all issues, one issue cannot subsequently be tried as preliminary under Order 14 Rule 2(2) CPC

Supreme Court explains the scope of Order 14 Rule 2(2) CPC and holds that once the trial of issues generally has commenced, an issue cannot subsequently be severed and tried as a preliminary issue.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court: Failure to redeem confiscated gold bars within stipulated period cannot be attributed to petitioner where Customs failed to quantify applicable duty

Delhi High Court directs Customs to quantify duty and release 12 confiscated gold bars, holding petitioner cannot be blamed for delayed redemption where duty was not quantified.

Legal RoundUp Weekly Roundup

Top Legal Developments [14-20 Sep]: Disability Pension Rules, NCLAT E-Filing Glitch, DV Act Limitation, POCSO & Other Key Verdicts & Policy Updates

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court rejects Bombay Shaving Company’s amended Switch4 Advertisement in Gillette disparagement suit; Earlier ad called an “Outright Mockery” of Court Proceedings

Delhi High Court directed Bombay Shaving Company to take down its Switch4 advertisement after finding its portrayal of Court proceedings objectionable and later rejected the amended advertisement proposed by the Company in Gillette’s disparagement suit.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court on Disability Pension: Entitlement Rules 2008 Substantially Retain 1982 Scheme; Burden Shifts to Ex-Servicemen After 15 Years

Supreme Court examined the legal effect of the Entitlement Rules 2008, their relationship with the 1982 Rules, the role of Medical Board opinions, and the shift in burden of proof after 15 years in disability pension claims.

Article 226 vs Article 227 Supreme Court

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Article 226 Writ Petition cannot be treated as Article 227 to deny right of appeal

Supreme Court holds that a writ petition under Article 226 cannot be treated as one under Article 227 to deny an appellate remedy. Revenue Court orders can be challenged under Article 226.

Case Briefs High Courts

Not named in initial statement, no specific role: Delhi High Court grants bail to woman accused in Murder case after 2.8 Years of Custody

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a woman accused in a murder case, taking note of her prolonged incarceration, lack of a specific role in the offence, absence of CDR material placing her at the crime scene and her status as a woman and mother of 3 minor children.

Events/Webinars News

BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Highlights Mediation, AI, Arbitration and Judicial Cooperation

At the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026, the Chief Justice welcomed judicial leaders from BRICS Member and Partner Countries, highlighting the importance of mediation, AI, arbitration, and judicial cooperation in addressing contemporary challenges and strengthening the shared values of justice.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

6 passes out of 257 applications: Supreme Court directs Tamil Nadu to facilitate purse seine fishing transit through territorial waters, emphasises cooperative federalism

Supreme Court issued directions to Tamil Nadu to facilitate transit through territorial waters and timely access pass clearance for purse seine fishing in EEZ

Events/Webinars News

SCC Times

Delhi HC Directs GNCTD to Fill Vacancies, Ensure Round-the-Clock Referral Coordinators and Proper Utilisation of Medical Equipment in 38 Government Hospitals

Mere conduct of arbitral proceedings at a place does not make it the “seat” of arbitration: Supreme Court restores Section 34 petitions before Sundargarh Court

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Crimes Against Women and Children; Directs 4-Week Safety Audit Across Delhi-NCR

No ₹50,000 Costs; Just “Samosa and Tea” for DHCBA Employees: Delhi HC’s Light-Hearted Direction in Cost Wavier Case

Supreme Court permits mother to relocate minor children to UK; holds father facing POCSO prosecution disentitled to custody

Gillette’s Disparagement Plea: Delhi High Court Restrains Bombay Shaving Company from Running Revised Switch4 Advertisement

Delhi High Court on BCI Chairman row: Plea seeking FIR over alleged Advocate assault dismissed

Supreme Court: Once Trial commences on all issues, one issue cannot subsequently be tried as preliminary under Order 14 Rule 2(2) CPC

Delhi High Court: Failure to redeem confiscated gold bars within stipulated period cannot be attributed to petitioner where Customs failed to quantify applicable duty

Top Legal Developments [14-20 Sep]: Disability Pension Rules, NCLAT E-Filing Glitch, DV Act Limitation, POCSO & Other Key Verdicts & Policy Updates

Delhi High Court rejects Bombay Shaving Company’s amended Switch4 Advertisement in Gillette disparagement suit; Earlier ad called an “Outright Mockery” of Court Proceedings

Supreme Court on Disability Pension: Entitlement Rules 2008 Substantially Retain 1982 Scheme; Burden Shifts to Ex-Servicemen After 15 Years

Supreme Court: Article 226 Writ Petition cannot be treated as Article 227 to deny right of appeal

Not named in initial statement, no specific role: Delhi High Court grants bail to woman accused in Murder case after 2.8 Years of Custody

BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Highlights Mediation, AI, Arbitration and Judicial Cooperation

6 passes out of 257 applications: Supreme Court directs Tamil Nadu to facilitate purse seine fishing transit through territorial waters, emphasises cooperative federalism

BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Justice Surya Kant holds Bilateral Meetings with Judicial Leaders

BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: Supreme Court of India to Host Judicial Leaders in New Delhi

Supreme Court sets aside ₹425.27-crore Customs penalty order built on AI-generated fake citations

FIRs quashed, pan-India compensation policy directed: Inside Supreme Court’s NEET-UG 2026 Protest order