Today, On 18th December, Supreme Court urged continued cooperation between the Kerala Governor and the State Government while concluding the Vice-Chancellor appointment row, as Justice JB Pardiwala expressed hope that dialogue would prevail, perhaps over a cup of coffee, in public interest.
The Supreme Court has warned the Kerala Government and the Governor that it will directly appoint Vice-Chancellors if their ongoing dispute continues. The Court stressed that only the “most meritorious” candidates must be selected without further delay.
During a hearing in a rape-on-promise-to-marry case between a Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Police, the Supreme Court made a witty remark saying the couple “should have matched horoscopes before entering the relationship.” The Court has now referred the matter to mediation under Justice Gita Mittal.
The Supreme Court gave pre-arrest bail to Punjab officer Gursewak Singh in a 2021 corruption case, criticizing the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s handling of his plea as “cryptic and unusual.” The bench said the officer’s non-arrest for four years itself justified bail.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Patwari Gursewak Singh in a 2021 corruption case, criticizing the Punjab & Haryana High Court for passing a “cryptic and unusual” order. The Court said the four-year delay in arrest was itself a valid reason for bail.
The Supreme Court has upheld a tribunal’s discretion to condone Doosan Power’s 84-day delay in filing its defence, ruling that arbitral rules “are meant to guide and not bind.” The Court rejected Aneja Constructions’ plea, affirming party autonomy remains subject to fairness and justice.
In less than a month, three key orders by Justice J B Pardiwala created ripples in the Supreme Court, prompting CJI B R Gavai to step in. From remarks on Allahabad HC to stray dogs and Himachal’s ecology, all matters were reassigned to Justice Vikram Nath’s bench.
CJI BR Gavai reshuffled the Supreme Court roster after two controversial orders by Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan, including one directing “all stray dogs be removed and sent to shelter homes.” Justice Mahadevan has now been shifted to a new bench.
Today, On 14th Aug, Actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda were arrested after the Supreme Court cancelled their bail in a high-profile murder case. The court emphasized, “Popularity Not a Shield,” underlining that fame does not exempt anyone from legal accountability.
Today, On 24th July, Supreme Court reserved its verdict in the case and criticised the Karnataka High Court for granting bail to actor Darshan, calling it a “perverse exercise of power” in such a serious offence.
