“No Choice but to Withdraw”: Justice Yashwant Varma Quits Judges Inquiry Proceedings — His Letter Explains Why
Justice Varma cites reversed burden of proof, selective exclusion of evidence, and denial of fair hearing in cash-linked probe.
Judicial independence
Judicial Accountability or Legislative Influence? Delhi Union holds second debate on legislative interference in judicial appointments
The Delhi Union organized a debate on legislative interference in judicial appointments at the Constitution Club, Delhi, on 5th April, 2026.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court faces shake-up as two judges resign following 27th Constitutional Amendment
Pakistan’s judiciary faced upheaval as two Supreme Court judges resigned after the 27th Constitutional Amendment created a Federal Constitutional Court and curtailed Supreme Court powers
‘High Courts are expected to keep their hands away when Supreme Court is seized of any judicial matter’: SC in Corbett Tiger Reserve case
During the course of suo motu action on illegal constructions and rampant felling of trees in the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the Supreme Court granted an order of sanction vis-a-vis an officer, who then went on to challenge it before Uttaranchal High Court and obtained a stay.
Justice Abhay S. Oka, a tireless Champion of Justice, bids farewell to Supreme Court of India
Marking the conclusion of an extraordinary judicial career spanning more than four decades, Justice Abhay Oka retires on 23-5-2025. His journey, from the courtrooms of Thane to the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary, has been defined by a deep commitment to justice, tireless work ethic, and unshakable integrity.
Upholding an unwavering commitment to the constitutional values, 51st CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, retires
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, 51st Chief Justice of India, retires on 13-05-2025, after a distinguished tenure of 6 years at Supreme Court with 6 months as Chief Justice of India.
Bombay HC Judge alleges ploy by Advocates to frame him; Directs police inquiry
Noting the chain of events, the Court stated that there was a very clear attempt to frame the Court by Mr. Partho Sarkar because negative orders were passed by Justice Jamdar against Mr. Kurle and Mr. Nedumpara, close associates of Mr. Sarkar.
Justice Hima Kohli delivers a keynote address on ‘Constitution: A living document, Journey of Democracy Challenges and New Dimensions’ at ICPS
On 28-02-205, the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (‘ICPS’) organized a program on “Constitution: A living Document, Journey of Democracy Challenges and New Dimensions”.
Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL challenging removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav
The judge had remarked that India will function as per the wishes of the majority community.
Remembering Senior Advocate SP Gupta and his crusade for Judicial Independence
Former Uttar Pradesh Advocate General and Senior Advocate SP Gupta passed away on January 16, 2022. SP Gupta was enrolled as a
Why did Madras HC Judge refuse to recuse from an Illegal Mining Case? Read an all-inclusive report
Madras High Court: B. Pugalendhi, J., while refusing to recuse from the present case reminded himself of the harsh criticism of Justice V.R.
Judicial Independence versus RTI: 5-judge bench reserves verdict
Supreme Court: After hearing Attorney General KK Venugopal, appearing for the Supreme Court and advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the RTI activist