Justice K Babu, in his retirement address, praised the Kerala High Court Bar as the institution’s true strength. He highlighted the growing contribution of young advocates, including women, and emphasised the need for continued encouragement and protection of legal talent.
CJI Surya Kant cautioned that excessive judicial interference in arbitration can undermine confidence in dispute resolution. Emphasising restraint, he warned that over intervention may weaken trust in arbitral processes and dilute assurance that arbitration agreements will be respected.
AIBA has urged President Droupadi Murmu to carefully review Justice Yashwant Varma’s resignation during ongoing impeachment proceedings. It warned that accepting the resignation now could weaken accountability and disrupt the constitutional process.
Justice Yashwant Varma withdrew from impeachment proceedings, alleging denial of fairness and due process by the inquiry committee. He claimed burden of proof was reversed without a prima facie case, expressing deep concern over the manner of proceedings.
Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned as an Allahabad High Court judge, sending shockwaves across the legal fraternity. His exit comes amid serious corruption allegations linked to the recovery of burnt currency notes from his Delhi residence.
Comedian Kunal Kamra told a Maharashtra legislature panel he has no regret over his remarks and refused to issue an apology. He said an “insincere” apology would harm artistic freedom, as the probe continues over a breach of privilege complaint.
The Supreme Court eCommittee, with the Department of Justice, will host a two day conference on judicial process re engineering and digital transformation in New Delhi. The event aims to enhance technology adoption in the justice delivery system.
A heated exchange during an Election Commission review meeting led to the removal of an observer after he objected to the CEC’s remarks. The Commission later clarified the action was due to “professional incompetence”, not the confrontation.
Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar said the belief that Delhi is India’s legal pinnacle is a false, manufactured impression, stressing that Delhi is not India and warning against equating the capital’s prominence with nationwide legal excellence and ability.
