Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended

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.

New Labour Laws Must Be Fair and Future-Ready: SC Judge Justice Manmohan

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.

Adultery Can’t Be Used to Deny Maintenance If Divorce Was for Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court

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.

He Can’t Stay Like This: Supreme Court to Meet Parents of 12-Year Coma Patient Amid Passive Euthanasia Plea

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.

“Exclusion Clauses Can’t Defeat Insurance Claims”: Supreme Court Says Any Ambiguity Must Favour Insured

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.

Thiruparankundram Hill Dispute: Madras High Court Reserves Verdict on Karthigai Deepam Row

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.

Testator’s Will Is Supreme, Equity Has No Role: Supreme Court Upholds Will Excluding Daughter

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.

Megha Engineering Defamation Case: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere Telangana HC Media Gag Order

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.

‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme Court Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge Appointments

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.

Gender Alone Not a Ground for Bail in Murder Cases: Supreme Court Sets Aside Karnataka High Court Order

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.