Supreme Court Collegium Led By CJI Gavai Recommends Appointment Of 33 Judges To 6 High Courts

In a major step towards bolstering the higher judiciary, the Supreme Court Collegium, during its meeting on July 2, 2025, recommended the appointment of 33 individuals as Judges in six different High Courts. The list comprises both judicial officers and practicing advocates.

CJI Gavai on Judge Not Being Elevated, Vows to Speak Out After Retirement: “Sometimes Things Don’t Happen the Way We Hope”

CJI B.R. Gavai, referring to Justice S.V. Gangapurwala not being elevated, said, “Sometimes things don’t happen the way we hope,” and added he will speak on judge appointments after his retirement on November 24, 2025.

CJI Gavai Recalls Funny Moment: “Courtroom Was Packed Just to See Hema Malini”

CJI Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai shared a light-hearted memory from his early days in legal profession, saying, “Courtroom was packed just to see Hema Malini,” leaving the audience laughing warmly during the emotional event in Nagpur.

CJI Gavai Gets Emotional While Sharing Heartfelt Story About His Father: “A Dream He Could Not Fulfil Himself”

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai got emotional while recalling his father’s struggles and sacrifices. With teary eyes, he said his father had “a dream he could not fulfil himself” but passed it on to him.

Judge Issues Legal Notice Over Stale Snacks in Courtroom: “Why Did You Serve Stale Dalmoth Instead of Biscuits?”

A judge in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh issued a formal notice to a court staffer for serving stale biscuits during a meeting. The staffer has been ordered to explain this misconduct in writing by 31st May 2025.

Allahabad High Court Sends Judge for 3-Month Training Over Poor Judgment Writing: “Incompetent To Write An Order”

The Allahabad High Court ordered a Kanpur judge to undergo 3-month training for writing unreasoned orders. The judge had dismissed a plea with just a brief three-line explanation, sparking judicial concern.

Ganja Smuggling Case| “Not a Fair Trial, You Are Not Doing Justice”: Two Convicts Insult Judge After Getting 12 Years’ Jail

Two men convicted in a ganja smuggling case shouted at Judge A.S. Hariharakumar and broke court windows after getting 12 years’ jail and Rs.1 lakh fine each. The courtroom turned chaotic after their outburst.

Judge Found With Crores: Allahabad High Court Rejects PIL Against Justice Yashwant Varma’s Transfer Amid Controversy

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL challenging Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer from Delhi. The Court ruled the move legal and non-justiciable under the Constitution.

Uttar Pradesh Cop Mistakes Judge for Thief, Issues Order Against Chief Judicial Magistrate Nagma Khan Herself

A Uttar Pradesh sub-inspector shockingly named a judge as an accused in a theft case by blindly misreading a court proclamation. The Court slammed the officer’s gross negligence and ordered a high-level enquiry.

Former Rajasthan High Court Judge Justice Prem Shankar Asopa Passes Away – Legal Fraternity Mourns

Former Rajasthan High Court judge Justice Prem Shankar Asopa has passed away. His last rites were held Today (March 18) at Kalyan Bhumi, Jaipur, as the legal community remembers his contributions.