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Witness Protection Scheme is a remedial and curative measure, designed to neutralise the effects of threats once they have materialised. Bail cancellation, on the other hand, is a preventive and supervisory function of the criminal court, whose duty is to ensure that the trial proceeds unpolluted by intimidation.
“In the normal course, we would not have entertained the petition of this nature, but the petitioner is seeking implementation of a relief that he has already got by invoking a remedy under Article 226”
CJI BR Gavai’s lecture eloquently reaffirmed that human dignity lies at the heart of India’s constitutional vision. Through an insightful examination of historical foundations and contemporary judicial interpretations, he demonstrated how dignity continues to guide legal reasoning and public policy in the 21st century.
Covering all the important family law cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates, this roundup provides a quick summary of cases, latest legal updates in criminal law and links to other roundups.
Catch up with the important Service Law cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates.
“Across the country there are about 1100 sanctioned posts of High Court Judges, out of which nearly 670 are occupied by men and only 103 by women.”
“This Court is repeatedly confronted with similar matters wherein proceedings are kept pending in the High Court for more than three months, in some cases for more than six months or years wherein judgments are not delivered after hearing the matter.”
“The SIT shall be assisted fully by the Central Zoo Authority, the CITES Management Authority, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the State of Gujarat, including its Forest and Police Departments. All private persons and entities, including Vantara, shall also extend full co-operation.”
by Arush Khanna* and Akarsh Pandey**
This matter pertains to the degree of ‘substantial compliance’ with the prescribed Form 25 affidavit, as encapsulated in the proviso to Section 83(1)(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 read with Rule 94-A of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961.
Hailing from Garli, India’s first heritage village, Justice Sanjay Karol served his parent High Court of Himachal Pradesh as Acting Chief Justice and High Courts of Tripura and Patna as Chief Justice before his elevation as a Supreme Court Judge on 06-02-2023.
“The will of the people, expressed through the election result, should be respected, unless it has been corrupted by fraudulent practices, in which case, the court should intervene without hesitation.”
The products in the present case are premium and ultra-premium whiskies, targeted at a discerning consumer base, that are likely to exercise greater care in their purchase decisions. The distinct trade dress and packaging reduce any likelihood of confusion.
“We hope that the petitioner is able to make the most of this indulgence granted by us, keeping in mind only the interest of the home buyers.”
“The grant of bail constitutes a discretionary judicial remedy that necessitates a delicate and context-sensitive balancing of competing legal and societal interests.”
“Insofar as the interpretation of Section 2(zk) and Section 5(2) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. made by the High Court in the impugned Judgment is concerned; it is a matter on which we do not express any opinion, and it is left open in an appropriate case to be considered afresh.”
“When public functionaries betray the institutional trust, the consequences are profound and far-reaching and in a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law, custodial officers must be held to the highest standards of integrity.”
The Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship is a mandated practical training program for medical graduates in India. It is a part of their medical education, intended to provide hands-on clinical experience in a hospital setting across various departments. The internship is essential for obtaining a medical degree and gaining the necessary skills to practice medicine professionally.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed a 3 Member Inquiry Committee after MPs’ proposal to examine March 2025 fire incident linked to recovery of unexplained burnt cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence.
The Public Interest Litigation calls for clear, time-bound judicial directions to ensure India’s disability rights framework aligns with both its legal obligations and moral responsibilities.