“Not One Was A Woman”: Dushyant Dave Criticises 17 Supreme Court Appointments During Ex-CJI Chandrachud’s Tenure

Dushyant Dave has criticised the lack of diversity in the higher judiciary, claiming that 17 Supreme Court appointments during former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud’s tenure included no woman.

“So Many Corrupt Judges In Supreme Court, I Have Lost Count”: Dushyant Dave Says Justice Has Been Damaged

Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave has alleged that corruption within the Supreme Court damaged justice and that the rich and powerful have hijacked the judicial system. He did not identify any judge or present case-specific evidence during the speech.

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea For National Judicial Pay Commission, Challenge To 8th CPC Mandate Over UT Judicial Officers

The Maharashtra State Judges Association has sought a National Judicial Pay Commission and challenged Clause 2(a)(ix) of the 8th Central Pay Commission resolution. The Supreme Court has issued notice, returnable on October 14, 2026.

Who Is Axay Kumar Dwivedi?: MP Judge Rejected  Bungalow, VIP Car and Every Luxury

Additional Sessions Judge Axay Kumar Dwivedi has earned nationwide admiration for embracing a simple lifestyle despite holding a senior judicial office. Rejecting official perks, he lives modestly, cooks his own meals, and walks to court daily, reflecting an exceptional commitment to public service and humility.

CJI Nominates Justice BV Nagarathna as Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Chairperson, Effective From June 29

Supreme Court Judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna has been appointed Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. She succeeds Justice J.K. Maheshwari and will lead the body responsible for providing legal aid to underprivileged citizens.

Such Conduct Strikes At Very Foundation Of Judicial Independence And Rule Of Law: SCAORA Condemns Threats To MP Judge

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) condemned threats and a coordinated social media campaign against MP Judge Tabassum Khan, saying judicial orders must be challenged in appellate courts, not through intimidation, as such conduct undermines judicial independence and the rule of law.

Default Bail Can’t Be Claimed Just Because the Chargesheet Copy Wasn’t Supplied to the Accused: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that an accused cannot claim default bail merely because a copy of the chargesheet was not supplied. It also ruled that failure to file additional chargesheet copies under Section 193(8) of the BNSS does not invalidate the chargesheet.

Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power

CJI Surya Kant said the rule of law is not a welfare scheme or economic policy but a safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. Speaking in Stockholm, he highlighted judicial independence, constitutional democracy and judicial review as essential tools to protect individual liberties.

Heinous Crime Alone Is No Ground to Reject Remission: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court ruled that the heinous nature of an offence alone cannot justify rejecting remission for a life convict. It said authorities must conduct a comprehensive, case-specific assessment of every prisoner before deciding on premature release.

Parental Support Doesn’t End Husband’s Duty, Wife Cannot Be Denied Maintenance: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance under Section 125 CrPC merely because her parents are supporting her. The Court held that parental assistance does not absolve a husband of his statutory obligation to maintain his wife.