The Supreme Court heard a contempt petition filed by the SCBA against Rakesh Kishore for allegedly throwing a shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai. Justice Surya Kant said, “We are expecting some suggestions to prevent these incidents.”
The Supreme Court ordered interim release of the accused after his surrender and apology, directing him to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the Delhi High Court Lawyers’ Welfare Fund. The Bench warned that failure to pay would lead to automatic cancellation of bail.
A new PIL filed by Advocate Yogamaya MG urges the Supreme Court to ensure fair representation of women, queer persons, and marginalized lawyers in Bar Councils. The plea highlights that only nine out of 441 council members are women, calling it a “deeply entrenched imbalance.”
The Supreme Court dismissed a law student’s PIL challenging a 1950 Presidential Order on Scheduled Castes, calling it baseless and “media crazy.” The bench told him to focus on his studies instead of filing frivolous petitions.
Today, On 31st October, The Supreme Court directed the Bar Council of India to announce elections for the Punjab and Haryana bar councils within ten days, setting a deadline of December 31, 2025, for the polls while addressing concerns over delay in the election process.
The Supreme Court has moved a hit-and-run case against a probationary judicial officer from Punjab to a Delhi court after the victim’s family alleged bias. The Bench also directed that any further probe be handled by the Delhi Police.
Senior Advocate V.V. Giri told the Supreme Court that promotions in the Higher Judicial Service hinge on seniority but must also respect merit and experience. The Bench, led by CJI BR Gavai, is weighing how to balance promotee and direct recruit judges in career progression.
The Supreme Court, hearing the All India Judges Association v. Union of India case, questioned if prior Civil Judge experience should count twice in promotions. Justice Joymalya Bagchi warned that such practice could distort equality in the District Judge cadre.
Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court allowed petitioners to withdraw their plea against the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) decision to increase nomination fees for state Bar Council elections from Rs.9,000 to Rs. 1.25 lakh, ending the legal challenge.
Today, On 16th October, In the Bihar SIR Row, The Supreme Court emphasized that the Election Commission of India is fully aware of its duties and is legally bound to publish all changes in the electoral rolls without delay, ensuring transparency and accountability.
