Outgoing Chief Justice B R Gavai bid an emotional goodbye to the Supreme Court, saying he leaves with complete satisfaction after serving the nation to the best of his ability. He described his four-decade legal journey as deeply fulfilling and guided by constitutional values.
Today, On 4th November, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on framing uniform, nationwide seniority rules for higher judicial services to address disparities in career progression among judges across India, after hearing extensive arguments on reservation, promotion policies, and the ROTA system.
Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain raised concerns over the Waqf-by-user concept, questioning its validity and urging the court to reconsider it. He emphasized that the practice should be stayed, and efforts should be made to reclaim properties that were acquired based on this provision, highlighting its potential issues.
Justice BV Nagarathna, born on 30-10-1962, assumed office in the Supreme Court of India on 31-08-2021. With 68 authored judgments, notable cases include Bilkis Yakub Rasool v Union of India and Vivek Narayan Sharma v Union of India. She is celebrated for pioneering women’s representation in the judiciary.
Today, On 16th May, Kapil Sibal won the SCBA President elections with 1,066 votes, indicating widespread support from the legal community. His presidency is expected to bring significant changes. This marks his fourth term as president, with notable candidates vying for the position. Sibal’s legal career and recent political endeavours reflect his commitment to judicial and electoral reforms in India.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) issued a unified directive regarding Kerala’s request for interim relief and the state’s lawsuit against the central government’s restrictions on its borrowing capabilities. Kerala initiated legal action in the apex court under Article 131, alleging that the Centre infringed upon its authority to manage the state’s financial affairs.
