Strengthening the Judicial Foundation The Union government officially notified the appointment of five new judges to the Supreme Court of India this week, a move that significantly boosts the apex court’s operational capacity. The appointments include four sitting High Court Chief Justices and one senior advocate, V. Mohana, marking a strategic shift in judicial staffing…
WFI clears Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games selection trials after Supreme Court intervention, paving her way to compete in Hangzhou.
Supreme Court Intervention The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of the tragic death of Twisha Sharma, a young bride whose passing has ignited a national debate over dowry-related violence. The judicial intervention follows 12 days of intense public scrutiny and conflicting reports regarding the circumstances of her death in Bhopal. The…
Judicial Review of Anti-Terror Bail Provisions The Supreme Court of India has officially referred the question of bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to a larger bench, addressing a perceived conflict in legal precedents regarding prolonged incarceration during trial delays. This decision, emerging from the ongoing legal proceedings involving activist Umar Khalid, aims…
A Bhopal district court has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of the late Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody following allegations of dowry-related death. The judicial decision, handed down this week, comes amidst ongoing investigations by local authorities and intensifying scrutiny from the Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear related legal challenges…
Clarification Amidst Public Scrutiny Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant recently issued a formal clarification regarding a widely circulated remark that sparked significant controversy across Indian media and social platforms. During a public event, the Justice faced intense backlash following reports that he referred to unemployed youth as ‘cockroaches,’ a statement many interpreted as dismissive…
Judicial Operations Shift Toward Virtual Framework In a significant response to the ongoing fuel crisis affecting India, the Supreme Court of India announced this week that it will implement mandatory fuel-saving measures, including a transition to virtual hearings on miscellaneous days and the introduction of carpooling for its judges. The decision, aimed at curbing consumption…
