Addressing Asymmetry in Arbitrator Appointments: A Multi-Party Context
by Shruti Sabharwal† and Ujval Mohan††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 65
Supreme Court of India
Decoding Supreme Court’s Listing Process
by Anuja Pethia†
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh
Born on 21-07-1962, in the picturesque city of Erode, Justice M.M. Sundresh has achieved remarkable milestones in his legal career, culminating in his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 26-08-2021. His journey from a small town to the highest echelons of the Indian judiciary serves as an inspiration to many aspiring legal minds.
The Supreme Court of India and its Diverse Jurisdictions
by Ajay Bhargava† and Trishala Trivedi††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 59
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Advocate Biswadeep Bhattacharjee as Meghalaya High Court Judge
The Collegium recommended Biswadeep Bhattacharjee’s name keeping in mind his 30 years’ experience at the Bar and good knowledge and efficiency in handling criminal and civil matters.
Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
On 05-07-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Chief Justice, High Court for the State of Telangana to the Supreme Court of India. Upon acceptance of the recommendation by the Law Ministry, Justice Bhuyan took oath as Supreme Court Judge on 14-07-2023.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of 4 Advocates, 2 Judicial Officers as Judges for High Courts of Telangana and Himachal Pradesh
1 woman judicial officer has been recommended by the Collegium for elevation as High Court Judge out of the 6 recommended names.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of 15 Permanent Judges for 5 High Courts
Collegium in its Resolution dated 12-07-2023 recommended names of 15 Judges who are to appointed Permanent Judges in their respective High Courts. 3 out of the 15 recommended names are women Judges.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Aravind Kumar
Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, took steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated the conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice S. Venkatanarayana Bhatti take oath as Judges of Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Bhuyan and Justice Bhatti on 05-07-2023, which was cleared by the Ministry of Law and Justice within 1 week, i.e. on 12-07-2023.
“Justice Khanna ensured upholding of the Rule of Law at all costs”: Justice Dipankar Datta at 3rd Justice HR Khanna Memorial National Symposium | CAN Foundation
“Men of character who have adorned our judicial institutions continue to dispense justice, fearlessly and with a sense of purpose, because these
3rd Justice HR Khanna Memorial National Symposium | CAN Foundation
“There must be a law in existence to justify an encroachment on privacy. Such a law should have a legitimate objective and
Never Reported Judgment | Hindu law only requires giving and taking of child with intent to adopt; no separate declaration required: SC [1951 SCC 1050]
This report covers the Supreme Court's Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1951 on requirements of adoption under Hindu Law.
Saturday Night Hearing in Teesta Setalvad case: Supreme Court stays Gujarat HC order for 7 days
Gujarat High Court had rejected Regular Bail plea of Civil Rights Activist Teesta Setalvad and had directed her to surrender immediately.
Rules 97, 98 and 101 of Order 21 of CPC enable Executing Court to adjudicate inter-se claims of decree holder and third parties: Supreme Court reiterates
Supreme Court commented that “The situation is indeed disquieting, viewed from the perspective of the decree holders, but the law, as it stands, has to be given effect whether the court likes the result or not.”
Can Foundation | 3rd Justice HR Khanna Memorial Symposium
The Confederation of Alumni for National Law Universities Foundation (CAN Foundation) in collaboration with the National Law Institute University, Bhopal and Hidayatullah
Explained| Existence & Validity of Arbitration Agreement: Scope of Referral Court’s jurisdiction at the Pre-referral stage
In the case at hand, the Delhi High Court had referred the disputes for arbitration without conclusively deciding the issue of the existence and validity of an arbitration agreement and had left it to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
2023 SCC Vol. 5 Part 5
Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 — S. 24(2) — Lapse whether occasioned: There
Mere publication of Additional List does not create any right to be appointed in enlisted candidates’ favour: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court set aside the Karnataka High Court verdict wherein it was held that the State failed in its obligation to inform the respondent about the existence of the vacancy that has arisen.
Chain of Circumstantial evidence must be complete in all aspects to indicate guilt of accused: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court was of the view that the High Court ought to have interfered with the conviction when it found one of the links in circumstantial evidence missing and not proved, respecting the settled law in this regard.