A Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae blamed the MCD for the Saidulajab building collapse that killed six people and injured fourteen. The report stated that authorities were aware of unauthorised construction for years but failed to take effective action, making the tragedy a result of prolonged regulatory neglect.
The Supreme Court emphasised that legal assistance for an accused cannot be reduced to a ritual or token formality. It must instead be a meaningful, substantive process that ensures the accused receives effective and genuine legal counsel throughout the proceedings
The Delhi High Court appointed Senior Advocate Rajdipa Behura as Amicus Curiae to help examine alleged contemptuous social media posts targeting Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The Court directed its Registry to provide her the paperbook for effective assistance.
The Delhi High Court issued notice to journalist Saurav Das and Gopal Rai in a contempt petition alleging a coordinated campaign against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while clubbing the matter with ongoing suo motu contempt proceedings involving other AAP leaders.
The Delhi High Court framed criminal contempt charges against a Delhi advocate for scandalous allegations in court and a similar LinkedIn post. The court said he lowered its authority and interfered with judicial proceedings by uploading the post.
The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to notify convicts before appointing an amicus curiae to represent them. The move aims to ensure fair representation and prevent future legal disputes in long-pending criminal appeals.
The Supreme Court of India witnessed a split among judges over the mandatory three-year bar-practice requirement for Civil Judge (Junior Division) appointments. While some stressed courtroom experience to counter coaching-centre influence, others warned the rule may exclude talented young law graduates.
The Delhi High Court sharply rebuked a man already facing criminal contempt for repeatedly threatening judges. It directed contemnor to appear personally on March 23, warning that non-compliance would trigger coercive steps to secure his presence.
The Supreme Court of India, in suo motu proceedings titled Re: Strengthening and Enhancing the Institutional Strength of Bar Associations, directed stakeholders to submit agreed terms of reference, with Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma seeking structured reforms for bar governance.
The Supreme Court has directed all States to frame a clear policy on police media briefings within three months, accepting a detailed manual prepared by the Amicus Curiae. The Court also ordered the manual to be uploaded on the Supreme Court website to ensure transparency and accountability.
