The Kerala government told the High Court that stopping a Muslim girl from wearing her hijab at school amounts to an “invasion” of her privacy and dignity, and also a “denial of her right to secular education.”
The Karnataka High Court bench led by Justice M I Arun has reserved its verdict on former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa’s plea challenging the cognisance of a POCSO case registered against him, keeping the much-awaited decision pending for now.
In the Savarkar Defamation Case, Savarkar’s grandnephew Satyaki Savarkar appeared before a special court in Pune in connection with Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on V. D. Savarkar, marking the beginning of the trial in the long-pending defamation case.
Today, On 9th October, Supreme Court rules that judicial officers who have completed 7 years of practice at the Bar before joining service are now eligible for appointment as District Judges. Minimum age for application set at 35 years.
A video from May 2023 resurfaced showing a heated argument in Patna High Court where a judge dismissed a case citing difficulty with Hindi, while the lawyer protested his own struggle with English. The incident highlights language barriers and sparks calls for judicial reforms in India.
Former JNU student Umar Khalid’s counsel told the Delhi court, “I was not present in the main meeting where I supposedly conspired,” citing call records to support his claim. The hearing on framing charges continues, with Khalid among 20 accused in the Special Cell investigation.
Advocate Rakesh Kishore said, “BCI Suspension ‘Despotic Decree, I Was Not Heard,” after a shocking shoe attack attempt in the Supreme Court, highlighting rising tensions between lawyers and the judiciary.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai expressed concern over judges’ oral comments being misrepresented online. He highlighted the need for caution after a lawyer attempted to throw a shoe over remarks on Khajuraho Vishnu idol case.
Supreme Court Security Tightened After Advocate Rakesh Kishore Attempts to Throw Shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai. Over 700 Delhi Police and Central Security Personnel Deployed Across Court Complex to Ensure Safety During Ongoing Proceedings
Today, On 7th October, CJI Gavai flagged concerns over social media coverage of court proceedings during the Judges Association case. He warned, “Otherwise your clients will be offended,” highlighting the need to restrict reporting to protect the dignity of ongoing judicial matters.
