Today, On 19th November, Supreme Court quashes Tribunal Reforms Act provisions on appointment and tenure, ruling that they violate separation of powers and judicial independence, amount to a legislative override of a binding judgment, and fail the constitutional test, requiring urgent corrective action from the government.
At the 2nd National Mediation Conference in Bhubaneswar, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna warned that if government bodies continue filing hopeless cases just to exhaust judicial avenues, it will waste national resources and misallocate valuable judicial time. At the 2nd National Mediation Conference in Bhubaneswar, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna issued a stern warning to […]
The Supreme Court has emphasized that anticipatory bail should be granted sparingly in economic offences, given their serious impact on the financial system and public trust. The observation came while the Court set aside anticipatory bail granted to several accused in the Adarsh Group of Companies scam. It noted that economic offences require thorough investigation and custodial interrogation, which can be hampered by pre-arrest bail.
On Monday(8th July), The Supreme Court of India has highlighted the inefficiencies in arbitral proceedings, citing extensive documentation, prolonged hearings, and unnecessary grounds for challenge. Urging for brevity and efficiency, the Court emphasized the need for reforms to ensure expeditious and cost-effective dispute resolution. This call to action underscores the complexity and urgency of addressing arbitration inefficiencies in the country.
