The Supreme Court will hear if arbitral tribunals in India can go beyond institutional arbitration rules agreed by parties, citing equity and “interest of justice.” The case comes from a dispute between Aneja Constructions and Doosan Power Systems.
The Kerala High Court Today (Aug 27) gave anticipatory bail to Malayalam rapper Vedan in a rape case filed by a young doctor. The Court said breakup of a consensual relationship should not automatically lead to criminal charges.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for delaying a bail hearing 43 times. The top court said liberty cases must be decided fast and granted bail to the accused.
Supreme Court Justice MM Sundresh Today (Aug 26) recused himself from hearing the bail plea of lawyer and activist Surendra Gadling in the 2016 Surajgarh arson case. The matter will now be placed before another bench of the Supreme Court.
Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma of NCLAT Chennai said he was approached by “one of the most revered members of the higher judiciary” for a favourable order. He recused himself, marking yet another instance where he stepped aside due to outside influence.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. His long career spans nearly three decades in law, with rich experience in both advocacy and judiciary.
The Supreme Court strongly criticized High Courts for not delivering judgments on time even after hearings are concluded. The court has now ordered strict monthly monitoring of reserved judgments to ensure timely justice.
CM Yogi Biopic | The Bombay High Court Today (Aug 25) cleared the film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi for release, rejecting CBFC’s demand for cuts. The Court found no objectionable content after personally watching the film.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 25) stayed the Kerala High Court’s order that held Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) to be a ‘public authority’ under the RTI Act. The case now awaits a detailed hearing after CIAL argued it is a private company, not a government-created body.
The makers of Rajinikanth’s film Coolie approached the Madras High Court against the ‘A’ certificate given by CBFC. Justice TV Thamilsevi Today (Aug 25) reserved orders after hearing arguments from both sides.
