The Supreme Court of India observed that if every religious practice or ritual is challenged before constitutional courts, it could lead to excessive litigation, weakening religions and affecting India’s civilizational fabric, while stressing that religion remains deeply connected with the country’s social structure.
Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi responded after AG R Venkataramani justified his Supreme Court absence, saying, “While international arbitration may hold significant financial value, it is fundamentally a commercial issue that pales before a constitutional challenge.”
Today, On 7th November, CJI Gavai remarked, “I Became a Judge at 42, Perhaps I Didn’t Have Enough Experience Then,” during the Supreme Court hearing on the Tribunal Reforms Act case, as Senior Advocate Arvind Datar questioned the 50-year minimum age requirement for tribunal appointments.
Attorney General clarified that his absence in the Madras Bar Association case was not to delay proceedings but because he was leading the Government of India’s high-stakes arbitration against Reliance, after CJI Gavai expressed displeasure over adjournment.
Today, On 6th November, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai expressed sharp displeasure over repeated adjournments in the Madras Bar Association case, remarking that it was “very unfair to the Court” and questioning how many more times such delays would be sought.
Justice Manoj Misra, born on June 2, 1965, graduated from the University of Allahabad in 1988 and began his legal career at the Allahabad High Court. After 23 years in practice, he became an Additional Judge in 2011 and a Permanent Judge in 2013. He was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge on February 6, 2023.
