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In this episode of Sidebar Tales by SCC Times, Advocate Simran Kohli sits down with Menaka Guruswamy, one of India’s leading constitutional
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NLIU Bhopal’s Centre for Criminal Justice and Constitutionalism (CCJC) invites blog submissions exploring contemporary issues in civil and criminal justice.
Justice Augustine G. Masih and Justice Joymalya Bagchi shared practical insights on advocacy, constitutional law, judicial independence, AI in the judiciary, legal ethics and the transition from law school to courtroom practice.
From a fake AI-generated precedent that voided an insolvency order to a stray bull attack that reshaped animal-welfare law, July 2026 was one of the Supreme Court’s most consequential months. Explore 30+ rulings spanning constitutional law, criminal justice, technology, and human rights, plus the appointments, transfers, and numbers behind the month’s docket.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Judge, Supreme Court of India, delivered a powerful address at the 5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium, reflecting on judicial independence, Justice H.R. Khanna’s legacy, media trials, artificial intelligence, and the constitutional duty of judges in the digital age.
The Court stated that National Commission for Scheduled Castes has powers to requisition documents and receive evidence, but it does not have the power to make an order in furtherance of that evidence.
The GITAM Moot & Advocacy Committee is proud to announce the 7th edition of the Dr. MVVS Murthi Moot Court Competition which will be held from 7th to 10th of October,
The Court directed that directions issued in Rohit Anand Das v. State of Odisha, 2025 SCC OnLine Ori 4535, regarding modification of the APAAR consent form should operate on a pan-India basis.
The Symposium is being organised virtually in honour of Late Justice H. R. Khanna, whose unwavering commitment to constitutional morality, judicial independence and civil liberties continues to inspire generations of lawyers, judges and legal scholars.
The Security Review Committee had assessed Harbhajan Singh’s threat perception on 3 March 2026, nearly two months before he left the Aam Aadmi Party. Punjab & Haryana HC held the timing was coincidental, not retaliatory and that his Y+ CRPF cover and State’s undertaking of local deployment adequately addressed his security concerns.
Kerala HC stated that the duty of the Court is to uphold the democracy and ensure that the democratic procedures are strictly followed. However, in extraordinary situation, Court must take extraordinary decision to protect the democratic principles and people’s mandate.
The Allahabad High Court clarified that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 does not curtail the State’s power to acquire religious properties for a public purpose, including road widening and infrastructure development.
A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.
The Court examined the scope of Section 29-A, Representation of the People Act, 1951 and reaffirmed the limited circumstances in which deregistration is legally permissible.
The criteria prescribed was not in any manner watered down or deviated from the criteria required to be satisfied while seeking regular appointment.
In the special session, the Lok Sabha did not adopt the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill after it failed to secure the special majority required under Article 368, resulting in the withdrawal of the associated Delimitation and Union Territories Laws Bills.
Constitutional Interpretation: Principles by Prof. P. Ishwara Bhat — a definitive and comprehensive treatise examining the doctrines, methods, and evolving approaches shaping constitutional law in India. A must-read for legal scholars, practitioners, and students.