CJI BR Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court cannot dictate High Court collegiums, stressing both are equal constitutional courts. He urged lawyers and judges to treat every case, no matter how small, as vital to justice and democracy.
On 9th May 2025, the National Legal Services Authority announced Justice Surya Kant as the new Executive Chairman, effective 14th May. Nominated by President Droupadi Murmu, he succeeds Justice B.R. Gavai. Justice Kant is recognized for advocating legal aid and reforms, aiming to enhance access to justice for the disadvantaged in India.
In the ongoing Tamil Nadu government vs. Governor row, the Supreme Court emphasized that “authorities occupying high offices must uphold constitutional values.” The court criticized Governor RN Ravi’s actions, suggesting they were influenced by extraneous factors. Though the ruling came on April 8, 2025, it was made public only recently.
The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, led by Farooq Abdullah, is challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it interferes unconstitutionally in Muslim religious affairs. Multiple petitions cite violations of fundamental rights and seek legal intervention from the Supreme Court, which will hear these cases.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), led by President Kapil Sibal, criticized the Supreme Court’s unilateral decisions regarding alterations to the Lady Justice statue and emblem without consultation. The SCBA expressed ignorance about the changes’ rationale and opposed the establishment of a museum in the former Judges’ Library, advocating instead for a library and café for members.
A high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Today endorsed the idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’ in a comprehensive report of 18,626 pages. The report advocates for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, seeking to streamline the electoral process and reduce expenditure. Various political parties have also offered suggestions.
The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association has requested the President, Droupadi Murmu, requesting that the judgment of the Supreme Court in the Electoral Bonds case not be enforced. The letter suggests seeking a presidential reference, and until the reference is heard, the judgment should not be implemented. Today (February 12), the President of […]