Today, On 18th September, the Chief Justice of India reconstituted the Supreme Court’s Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) and appointed Justice B.V. Nagarathna as chairperson, replacing Justice Hima Kohli. The GSICC addresses sexual harassment complaints and promotes gender sensitisation, aligning with the judiciary’s commitment to gender equality and inclusivity.
Today, On 2nd September, The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of two bar associations occupying the same High Court premises in Madhya Pradesh. This comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled the allocation of premises to one of the associations as unlawful. A status quo has been ordered while the Supreme Court deliberates on the matter, following an appeal by the Senior Advocates Council.
The Supreme Court of India suspended the refund of water cess to power firms in Himachal Pradesh, overturning a previous ruling by the High Court. This impacts hydroelectric projects in the region and aims to address legalities around the imposition and refund of water cess. The dispute will be heard by the Supreme Court in July.
In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced that the 2021 Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record (AoR) Examination will not be considered as an attempt for the candidates who participated. This decision aims to alleviate the impact of the pandemic on candidates’ preparation and performance, ensuring fairness in the examination process.
Pradeep Rai, a candidate for SCBA President, excluded from the voters’ list, raising concerns about electoral fairness and transparency. The SCBA Election Body rejected his name, citing insufficient appearances before the Supreme Court. This exclusion, along with the rejection of 1804 advocates, calls into question the integrity of the upcoming SCBA elections, with potential ramifications for the association and Indian society.
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Today, 19th April, The Supreme Court ruled that special courts led by sessions judges have the authority to try offenses under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), contradicting the Bombay High Court’s interpretation. This broadens the scope of courts eligible to handle IBC cases. The ruling resulted from a Division Bench decision, sending the case back to the High Court for a new verdict.
On 1st March: The Supreme Court fined an advocate Rs10,000 for submitting a petition with inaccurate and misleading grounds in the case of Md Khurshid Alam vs State of Bihar. Justices emphasized the importance of diligence in legal filings, granting bail while cautioning against misuse of the liberty. The lawyer was instructed to deposit the fine with the Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society.
