Today, On 4th February, TMC’s Mamata Banerjee told the Supreme Court during the SIR controversy, stressing that officials faced harassment leading to suicides, saying those responsible excluded people deliberately and questioned, “West Bengal is targeted?” in this critical plea.
Today, On 4th February, The Supreme Court issued notice in the West Bengal SIR row and told the Election Commission to send name discrepancy notices carefully. The Court also assured that voters’ rights would remain fully protected while hearing Mamata Banerjee’s plea.
Today, On 19th January, The Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The case relates to the custodial death of the father of the Unnao rape victim.
Today, On 15th January, The victim has moved the Delhi High Court seeking to lead further evidence and examine two prosecution witnesses in the 2017 case against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She also wants to place date of birth documents on record.
The President of India appointed Hon’ble Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, a judge of the Orissa High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, effective upon taking charge, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged young lawyers to see law not as a quick route to success but as a disciplined craft requiring patience and integrity, saying it will test them before offering any meaningful reward.
Advocate Hitendra Gandhi urged the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to list the Unnao rape case appeal, warning that suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence threatens survivor safety, harms victim dignity, and raises concerns over POCSO law application.
Today, On 16th December, Supreme Court issued notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker and Parliament secretariats on Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging constitution of a three-member inquiry committee. While flagging procedural lapses, the Court questioned how such an oversight occurred during impeachment proceedings.
Today, On 26th November, Chief Justice of Bhutan said India’s Constitution has undergone 106 amendments, yet its basic structure remains intact. He praised the Indian judiciary for its stability, judicial excellence, and significant contribution to upholding rule of law across common law nations.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, through its October 20, 2025 notification, has designated 76 advocates as Senior Advocates under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961, acknowledging their legal expertise and distinguished standing at the Bar.
