Buying or selling property in India is often stressful and risky. The Supreme Court described these transactions as “traumatic,” noting that property disputes make up 66% of civil cases, highlighting challenges in land governance and state authority over registration.
The President of India appointed Hon’ble Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, a judge of the Orissa High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, effective upon taking charge, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking intervention over alleged constitutional failure to curb racially motivated violence, following the brutal assault and death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun after an attack this month.
Today, On 20th December, The Delhi Court ordered the release of Christian Michel from custody in the Enforcement Directorate case after he completed the maximum seven-year sentence under the PMLA. However, he will continue to remain in jail due to the pending CBI corruption case.
The Supreme Court has referred a PIL seeking legal protection for intersex children and inclusion in the Census to a three-judge Bench. The plea highlights non-consensual medical procedures and calls for clear rights and policies for intersex minors.
Today, On 24th November, The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response on Christian Michel’s plea challenging the India–UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. Michel has contested the trial court’s order rejecting his request for release from jail.
CJI BR Gavai said Dr. B.R. Ambedkar never considered the Constitution a permanent document and believed it should evolve with time. He emphasised that citizens can always approach courts when their fundamental rights are violated.
The Supreme Court expressed strong concern after two Kerala students in Delhi were forced to speak Hindi and mocked for wearing a lungi, reminding that “we are one country.” The court said discrimination based on culture or language is “unacceptable.”
The Supreme Court has agreed to review whether prohibiting married couples facing secondary infertility from opting for surrogacy to have a second child violates their fundamental reproductive rights, raising key questions on personal choice and family autonomy in India.
Today, On 4th November, The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on a plea filed by an NGO demanding a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of social and e-sports games, misleading users across India
