Surya Kant recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the law on appointment of Election Commissioners. A Bench including Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was scheduled to hear the matter.
The Delhi High Court has refused Arvind Kejriwal’s request to shift the excise policy case from Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to another Bench. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya said the case was assigned as per the roster and found no reason to transfer it administratively.
Justice Amit Mahajan of the Delhi High Court recused himself from the Uphaar fire evidence tampering case after concerns about his past legal association with a firm linked to the Ansals. The case will now be heard by another bench on November 6, 2025.
The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has issued notices to 16 advocates regarding allegations of bench hunting at the High Court. Senior Advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Mukul Rohatgi will also be asked to respond to the Privilege Committee.
HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan has filed a plea in Bombay High Court seeking to cancel an FIR lodged by Lilavati Trust. Four judges recused before the case was assigned to Justices Karnik and Borkar.
Ten Bombay High Court judges have recused themselves from hearing HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan’s plea in the Lilavati Trust FIR case. Sources say all but three judges stepped aside due to past links with the Lilavati Trust.
