“Name of Accused Missing in Inquest Is No Ground for Bail”: Supreme Court’s Key Observation

The Supreme Court of India held that absence of an accused’s name in inquest proceedings alone cannot justify bail if investigation materials prima facie indicate involvement, while setting aside an Allahabad High Court order granting bail in a murder case.

Elections Are Tomorrow, What Can Be Done Now?: Supreme Court Refuses Plea Against Punjab Ballot Paper Elections

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging Punjab municipal elections through ballot papers instead of EVMs, with CJI Surya Kant observing that no judicial intervention was possible as polling was scheduled to begin the following day.

How Can You Abstain From Court Work?, You Have To Work For The Litigants: Delhi HC Tells DHCBA Over Lawyers’ Strike

The Delhi High Court questioned the DHCBA’s decision to abstain from judicial work over proposed pecuniary jurisdiction changes, with Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav observing that lawyers’ strikes ultimately harm litigants and grievances must be raised through proper legal mechanisms.

Just Because A CM Makes A Statement, Does That Mean We Change Our Order?: Supreme Court Refuses Plea On Stray Dog Euthanasia Clarification

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain an NGO plea seeking clarification on stray dog euthanasia directions, observing that statements made by a Chief Minister cannot justify modifying judicial orders or imply permission for indiscriminate killing of stray dogs across states.

BREAKING| Don’t Take It So Sentimentally: Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing On Viral Cockroach Janta Party CBI Probe

The Supreme Court of India refused urgent hearing on a plea seeking a CBI probe into activities linked to the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, while CJI Surya Kant remarked, “Don’t take it so sentimentally,” during the hearing before the Bench.

Who Is Justice Meenakshi M Rai?: Supreme Court Collegium Recommended Her as New Patna HC Chief Justice

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Meenakshi Madan Rai, Judge of the Sikkim High Court, as the next Chief Justice of the Patna High Court following the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo on June 4, 2026.

‘Cockroach Janata Party Is Commercially Misusing Supreme Court Remarks’: Plea in SC Seeks CBI Probe Into CJP Activities and Fake Advocates

A lawyer has moved the Supreme Court seeking action against the satirical “Cockroach Janata Party” movement, alleging misuse and trademark registration of remarks made by CJI Surya Kant during a May 15 hearing, calling it selective extraction and sensational dissemination.

Marriage Lasted Only 16 Days!! ‘Husband Is In Depression, She Has No Responsibility’: Punjab and Haryana HC Rejects Wife’s Transfer Plea

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a wife’s transfer plea in an annulment case, observing she had no responsibilities preventing travel, while noting that her estranged husband suffered severe depression and anxiety disorders making independent travel difficult for him during proceedings.

Bar Council to Decide Elders Committee Seniority Disputes, Cannot Directly Control Bar Association Elections: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court clarified that the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh may decide seniority disputes relating to Elders Committees under the Advocates Act, but cannot directly interfere in elections of independent Bar Associations registered as societies across Uttar Pradesh.

Women Lawyers Need Strong Sisterhood to Fight Structural Inequality: Justice B V Nagarathna

Justice B. V. Nagarathna urged stronger solidarity among women lawyers, stating sisterhood is necessary to confront structural inequalities in the legal profession, while speaking at the launch of The Constitution is my Home by senior advocate Indira Jaising.