CJI B.R. Gavai inaugurates Supreme Court’s Annual Sports Events – 2025
Organising Committee for the Sports Events have received 3636 entries from 1752 employees of the Supreme Court for 13 sports events.
Justice BR Gavai
Supreme Court issues Circular on procedure to circulate Letters of Adjournment: Key Updates
On 19-05-2025, the Supreme Court released a new circular updating the procedures for circulating letters of adjournment of cases, following a letter from SCAORA to the newly appointed Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, on 14-05-2025.
Supreme Court Announces Partial Working Days: Full Details
The Supreme Court has officially replaced ‘summer vacation’ with ‘partial working days’ in the 2025 calendar.
Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India
Justice Gavai’s elevation is a milestone moment in the history of Supreme Court as he will be the first Buddhist to hold the position of CJI and only the 2nd Chief Justice belonging to the Scheduled Caste community.
“In this book we meet a judge who believed that judiciary must be open, inclusive, and unafraid of reform”: Justice Vikram Nath at the release of Justice N.V. Ramana’s book
“This is not a memoir in the usual sense, it is something rarer, a public record of judicial reflections formed in the framework of constitutional responsibility and offered in the spirit of service to public life” – Justice Vikram Nath
Justice BR Gavai reflects on Justice Ramana’s legacy at the Release of his book “Narratives off the Bench — A Judge Speaks”
In a heartfelt and deeply reflective speech, Justice BR Gavai shared his personal experiences and admiration for Justice NV Ramana, the former Chief Justice of India, during an event marking the release of Justice Ramana’s book published by EBC.
Supreme Court stays Delhi HC’s direction to Consortium of NLUs to revise CLAT 2025 result
The High Court had directed that all the candidates who participated in CLAT UG 2025 with respect to the Sets ‘B’, ‘C’ & ‘D’ of question papers shall, as a consequence, be granted the marks indicated against the said question.
Justice B.R. Gavai set to take oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India on 14th May
Justice Gavai, whose name for the position was recommended on 16-4-2025, will take over reins from Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who is set to retire on 13-5-2025 after a tenure of 6 months as 51st Chief Justice of India.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommends Justice B.R. Gavai as 52nd Chief Justice of India
Justice B.R. Gavai will become only the 2nd Chief Justice belonging to the Scheduled Caste community after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.
Supreme Court dismisses plea against Delhi High Court’s Senior Advocates designation
“We don’t see that anybody gets better treatment in this Court because he has a different gown,” the Bench remarked.
NEET-PG 2024 | Supreme Court dismisses plea for cancellation of AIQ Counselling Round-3
Three of NEET-PG 2024 candidates sought directions to the MCC to conduct afresh Round III of Counselling.
One-sided Developer-Buyer Agreement; SC refuses to interfere in NCDRC’s order to refund amount in excess of 10% of BSP
The Court reiterated that one-sided Agreements, as in the present case, would be covered by the definition of term “unfair trade practice”.
Term ‘manufacture’ in S. 3 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act excludes dispensing and packing of drug in ordinary course of retail business: SC
‘Manufacture’ is an inclusive term and includes any process or part of a process for making, altering, ornamenting, finishing, packing, labelling, breaking up or otherwise treating or adopting any drug or cosmetic with a view to its sale or distribution.
Supreme Court upholds Trial Court’s decision acquitting 3 Constables in 20 year old Murder case
“It must be established that all the accused had preplanned and shared a common intention to commit the crime with the accused who has actually committed the crime.”
Read why Supreme Court turned conviction of two brothers from S. 302 to S. 304 Part I of IPC in 23-year-old co-villager’s murder case
“The requirement of law in criminal trials is not to prove the case beyond all doubt but beyond reasonable doubt and such doubt cannot be imaginary, fanciful, trivial or merely a possible doubt but a fair doubt based on reason and common sense.”
‘Proceedings initiated with ulterior motive, used as weapon’; SC quashes proceedings against parents-in-law under S. 498-A of IPC
“Cruelty is not enough to constitute offence under S. 498-A IPC, it must be done with the intention to cause grave injury or drive victim to commit suicide or inflict grave injury to herself.”
Jal Jeevan Mission Scam | SC grants bail to middleman Sanjay Badaya in money laundering case
ED’s investigation into the Jal Jeevan Mission scam revealed that fake and fabricated work experience certificates were used to get Public Health and Engineering Department contracts and bribes were given to public servants to score tenders.
Supreme Court stays Gujarat HC’s contempt proceedings against judicial officer
The husband of one of the Judicial Officers alleged that she along with another Judicial Officer and Public Prosecutor violated the guidelines laid down in the Arnesh Kumar case; and that he was illegally arrested from his residence at off hours, pursuant to matrimonial matter.
Bulldozer actions against properties for simply being an accused or convict, unconstitutional; Executive cannot be a Judge and demolish properties: SC
“For an average citizen, the construction of a house is often the culmination of years of hard work, dreams, and aspirations. A house is not just a property but embodies the collective hopes of a family or individuals for stability, security, and a future. Having a house or a roof over one’s head gives satisfaction to any person. If this is to be taken away, then the authority must be satisfied that this is the only option available.”
Know why Supreme Court decided to acquit and quash death sentence of 2012 Pune Triple Murder accused
The accused was arrested in 2012 on the suspicion of murdering his wife, mother and 2-year-old daughter. In 2016, the Trial Court convicted him and imposed death penalty which was confirmed by Bombay High Court