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.
Today, On 15th July, During a Supreme Court hearing, SG Tushar Mehta requested early listing of the PMLA review case, while Kapil Sibal urged issue clarification. The bench replied, “We will list on July 31,” confirming the hearing date.
The Orissa High Court will remain closed for summer vacation, but arrangements have been made to hear urgent matters on specific dates. A dedicated bench will be available to handle critical cases during this period.
The Supreme Court of India has announced a change to its summer break, now termed “partial court working days,” from May 26 to July 13. This year, there will be two to five vacation benches, including senior judges, allowing for ongoing hearings. The court’s administrative wing will operate from 10 am to 5 pm, closing on weekends and holidays.
