Bar Associations 30% Women's Representation Rule
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The Registrar Generals of all the High Courts are hereby directed to communicate this order and submit a report along with the details of the Bar Associations that have failed to comply with the order or are reluctant to comply with these directions.”

Enhanced ECC Rates
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“We have considered the proposal submitted by the CAQM and find the same to be reasonable, just, and fair.”

appointment of Sajjadanashin
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The office of the mutawalli and Sajjadanashin cannot be said to be one and the same… Sajjadanashin is the spiritual head of Waqf and declaration of Sajjadanashin is a religious affair, however, role of Mutawalli of a Waqf only pertains to the administration and management of the Waqf.”

Sajjadanashin
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The Sajjadanashin is not merely an administrative manager of Wakf property but is primarily the spiritual head of the shrine, responsible for preserving the spiritual lineage (silsila), guiding disciples (murids), conducting religious ceremonies such as Urs and Sandal, and maintaining the spiritual traditions associated with the shrine.”

Contractual bar on Pre-Award Interest
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Arbitral Tribunal was justified in awarding post-award interest, but the rate of interest required modification.

genuineness of arbitration agreement
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The matter revolves around the alleged forgery/genuineness of the agreements containing the arbitration clause.

Retrospective Honorarium to Law Researchers
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The question of law is kept open to be decided in an appropriate case.”

section 112 presumption
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Scientific procedures, however advanced, cannot be employed as instruments of speculation; they must be anchored in demonstrable relevance to the charge and justified by compelling investigative need.”

Vipul Pancholi
Know thy Judge

Justice Vipul M. Pancholi’s journey to the Supreme Court of India is a testament to his legal expertise and steadfast commitment to the principles of justice.

oath as Supreme court judges
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Judges were recommended for elevation by the Collegium on 25-8-2025 and in a record display of speed, the Ministry of Law and Justice confirmed the recommendations on 27-8-2025.