The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended five senior High Court judges for appointment as Chief Justices across Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Patna High Courts. The proposals will now be sent to the Union Government for approval and formal notification.
Supreme Court Justice Manmohan has stressed that India’s new labour laws must be implemented with fairness, equity and clarity to address modern workforce realities, while balancing ease of doing business with worker welfare and social security.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot deny maintenance by alleging adultery when the divorce was granted on the ground of cruelty. The Court also enhanced the minor daughter’s maintenance considering education and living expenses.
The Supreme Court of India will meet the parents of a man who has been in a coma for over 12 years, as it considers their plea for passive euthanasia and the withdrawal of life support.
The Supreme Court ruled that exclusion clauses in insurance policies must be interpreted strictly and any ambiguity must benefit the insured. The Court held that when loss is caused by fire, the reason behind the fire becomes irrelevant for insurance liability.
Madras High Court has reserved its verdict in the ongoing Thiruparankundram Hill dispute, where Hindu devotees and the Sikkandar Badhusha Dargah are at odds over lighting the Karthigai Deepam atop the hill. The decision could impact religious customs and temple rights.
The Supreme Court ruled that equity cannot override a testator’s clear intent, upholding a registered will that excluded one daughter. The Court reaffirmed that a validly proved will must prevail over claims of fairness.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Telangana High Court’s decision setting aside a media gag order in the Megha Engineering defamation case, reaffirming constitutional limits on prior restraint and strengthening press freedom protections.
The Supreme Court heard Lok Prahari’s plea on ad hoc judge appointments and addressed concerns raised by retired judges over bench composition. CJI Surya Kant said High Court Chief Justices may decide benches administratively, leading to a modification of the main judgment.
The Supreme Court ruled that bail in murder cases cannot be granted solely based on gender or custody period. Setting aside the Karnataka High Court order, the Court stressed the need to examine serious allegations and specific overt acts.
