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Aastha

B.A.LL.B., LL.M., Advocate, Associate Legal Editor

WhatsApp & Emails Valid for Arbitration | “No Signature Needed If Consent Is Clear”: Delhi High Court

“WhatsApp and email exchanges can form a valid arbitration agreement even without signatures,” rules Delhi HC, but denies interim relief citing lack of jurisdiction and no proof of intent to obstruct an arbitral award.

Centre Launches Unified Waqf Rules 2025 for Transparent Property & Welfare Reform

The government notified new rules for waqf property registration, audits, and digital management. The Waqf rules 2025 also ensure support for widows, divorced women, and orphans.

Supreme Court Collegium Led By CJI Gavai Recommends Appointment Of 33 Judges To 6 High Courts

In a major step towards bolstering the higher judiciary, the Supreme Court Collegium, during its meeting on July 2, 2025, recommended the appointment of 33 individuals as Judges in six different High Courts. The list comprises both judicial officers and practicing advocates.

SUPREME COURT MONTHLY RECAP: JUNE 2025

As we step into July , it’s essential to reflect on the most impactful judicial pronouncements of June 2025 of Supreme court. This monthly recap below lists a series of significant rulings that have shaped legal discourse across various domains.

Consumer Court Orders Hair Transplant Clinic To Pay Rs 6.3 Lakhs To Man: “Not Even 1% Improvement. No License, No Ethics”

Not even 1% improvement after spending ₹5 lakh. No license, no ethics — just negligence.” Delhi consumer court slaps ₹6.3 lakh penalty on hair transplant clinic after 11-year battle.

Justice Isn’t Delayed in Chandigarh – It’s Delivered! | City Tops India with 91.1% Conviction Rate Under New Criminal Laws

From outdated colonial codes to digital justice delivery, Chandigarh proves reform isn’t just possible, it’s powerful. Chandigarh became the first Union Territory to fully operationalise these reforms.

Supreme Court Collegium Gets Tough Under CJI Gavai: Judge Selection Now Under Intense Scrutiny Amid Cash Scandal

The Supreme Court’s latest round of interviews reflects a shift toward a more merit-based and transparent judicial appointment process, emphasizing personal interaction over paperwork, a practice revived under former CJI Sanjiv Khanna. The Court holds 50 interview in 2 days.

Bombay High Court Rejects Quashing of Gang-Rape Case Despite Compromise: “Law Can’t Be Played With for Money or Pressure”

In a landmark judgment Bombay High Court Rejects Quashing of Gang-Rape Case, reiterates the principle that heinous crimes cannot be trivialized through private settlements, “Law Can’t Be Played With for Money or Pressure”

Patna High Court Reinstates Dismissed Bihar Military Police Personnel: “For Finding Consumption Of Alcohol, Breath Analyzer Test Alone Not Sufficient Legal Evidence”

On 1 July 2025, Patna High Court reinstates the Bihar Military Police Personnel who was dismissed, saying that Breath Analyzer Test alone is not sufficient for finding consumption of alcohol.

GST Slash Coming Soon! “Relief in Every Rupee”: Govt’s Gift For Middle Class | What Gets Cheaper? Check Full List

The government is to reduce the GST from 12% to 5 % on the products used daily by the middle class. This move of the government will be the gift for the middle class as the products used on daily basis will be cheaper.