At GNLU’s 15th convocation, Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar stressed the vital role of ethics in law, advising graduates to measure success by their positive societal impact rather than case victories. He cautioned against compromising integrity for expediency, highlighting that true challenges arise in real courtrooms, not moot courts.
NEW DELHI: Today, 18th March: The process of designating Senior Advocates is under review as four High Courts—Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab & Haryana, and Patna—have given their suggestions to the Supreme Court. The current system, which was set by the Supreme Court in the 2017 case of Indira Jaising vs. Supreme Court, is now being reconsidered for improvements.
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The Congress party Today(16th Jan) has petitioned the Supreme Court to defend the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, amid challenges questioning its constitutional validity by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The Act aims to preserve the religious status of places of worship as of August 15, 1947, promoting India’s secular fabric.
The Supreme Court emphasized that the railways are a key part of the country’s infrastructure, and any attempts to disrupt the ticketing system must be firmly stopped. Highlighting the importance of a smooth and secure system, the court urged strong measures to prevent such threats. The railways play a crucial role in connecting the nation and supporting its economy. Safeguarding its ticketing system is vital to ensuring efficiency and public trust.
Today, On 16th December, the Bar Council of India informed the Supreme Court that practicing advocates cannot work full-time as journalists, citing Rule 49 to prevent conflicts of interest. The court and petitioner acknowledged this stance, emphasizing the necessity for advocates to focus solely on their legal responsibilities to maintain professional integrity and public trust.
He wrote on X:“Heartiest greetings on Constitution Day. Today, India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Constitution with great enthusiasm. To honor the contributions of all the architects of the Constitution, including Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, PM Modi initiated the celebration of Constitution Day. NEW DELHI: On Constitution Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah […]
Justice B.R. Gavai highlighted the critical role of judicial ethics and integrity at a conference in Gujarat, stressing that a judge’s conduct affects public trust. He warned that resigning to contest elections could harm perceptions of impartiality and emphasized the judiciary’s independence from other branches to maintain credibility and prevent justice delays.
A UP court sentenced Mohammad Alim to life imprisonment for raping a student under a false identity, likening his actions to “Love Jihad,” seen as a threat to national unity. Judge Diwakar warned of demographic warfare and illegal conversions aimed at undermining India’s integrity, invoking the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s statement that “Party organisation is bigger than the government” has sparked controversy and led to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) being filed On Aug 1st in the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner argues that the remark undermines the government’s dignity and raises concerns about integrity. The PIL also raises objections to Maurya’s criminal history.
