Today, On 17th December, Supreme Court said such quorum shopping is unacceptable, as CJI Surya Kant reacted to allegations against trial court judges. Senior Advocate Indira Jaising flagged last-minute complaints made to High Courts, leaving cases stranded when orders are due imminent.
Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court said Maharashtra’s local body polls can go ahead despite the ongoing OBC reservation dispute. However, results in 40 municipal councils and 17 nagar panchayats will remain on hold until the Court delivers its final ruling there.
Senior Advocate Indira Jaising reveals shocking instances of sexual harassment and hierarchical abuse in the Indian judiciary. She calls it the “dark secret of the judiciary” and urges reforms for transparency, diversity, and accountability.
Today, On 18th September, Supreme Court decided it will hear the plea on transgender reservation in PG medical seats next week. The Chief Justice said, “With 2 months of counselling left, no urgency in listing the matter,” indicating a careful review ahead.
Today, On 16th September, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising urged the Supreme Court for transgender reservation in PG medical seats under the NALSA judgment, requesting vacant AIQ and state quota seats. CJI emphasized, “Court’s judgment mandates reservation. At least 15% quota must be provided.” The matter is listed for hearing the day after tomorrow.
Former Supreme Court judge Abhay Oka said Justice BV Nagarathna’s dissent over Justice Vipul Pancholi’s elevation must be disclosed. He stressed transparency in Collegium decisions while balancing lawyers’ privacy.
Cricketer Rameez Nemat told the Supreme Court that UP Police keep filing fresh FIRs, even invoking the Gangsters Act, each time he secures bail. The Court continued interim protection, allowing both sides to be heard in detail.
Centre tells SC that 18 is a deliberate and protective age limit for consent, crucial to child safety.
Warns that lowering it risks abuse under the guise of adolescent romance.
Today, On 29th July, Madhya Pradesh judge resigns saying “Judiciary failed me” after the judicial officer she accused of sexual harassment and caste discrimination gets promoted to High Court. She called the system’s silence a betrayal of justice.
Senior advocate Indira Jaising called the placement of a men’s toilet midway along the Supreme Court corridor “highly offensive to women,” criticising it as a leftover from a male-dominated era that ignores gender-sensitive design.
