BREAKING | BJP MLA Yatnal Defamation | “Fight Your Political Battles Outside, Not In Supreme Court”: CJI Gavai Rejects Minister Shivananda Patil’s Plea

Today, On 4th August, The Supreme Court, led by CJI Gavai, dismissed Karnataka Minister Shivananda Patil’s plea in the defamation case filed by BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, saying, “Fight your political battles outside, not in Supreme Court.” The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal from Karnataka Minister Shivananda S Patil, contesting a Karnataka High Court […]

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Delhi High Court Rule Allowing Only Ex-Local Judges Senior Advocate Tag

Supreme Court upholds Delhi High Court rule barring retired judges from other states from applying for senior advocate status. CJI tells petitioner: “Why don’t you apply to the Supreme Court… In the Supreme Court, everybody can apply.”

Can Govt Fix 15-Year Limit for BS VI Petrol, 10 Years for Diesel Vehicles in NCR?: Supreme Court to Hear Plea on July 28

The Supreme Court will hear on July 28 a petition questioning if the government can fix a 15-year limit for BS VI petrol and 10 years for diesel vehicles in NCR, overriding previous pollution control directives.

AOR Misconduct Case | Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Lawyers After Split Verdict: “Majesty of Law Lies Not in Punishing But Forgiving”

Today, On 23rd July, In a misconduct case involving AoR P Soma Sundaram and another lawyer, the Supreme Court ruled in their favour after a split verdict. The Court observed, “Majesty of law lies not in punishing but forgiving.”

CJI Gavai Refuses to Hear Ex-Bihar MLA’s Plea Over Bungalow Overstay: “One Should Not Hold On to Govt Accommodation Endlessly”

Today, On 22nd July, CJI Gavai refuses to entertain ex-Bihar MLA’s plea against Rs.20 lakh rent for overstaying in a government bungalow. Observes, “One should not hold on to government accommodation endlessly,” stressing the need for accountability and fairness.

Supreme Court: “Accused Cannot Be Found Guilty Solely Based on Circumstantial Evidence”

The Supreme Court ruled that a accused cannot be convicted based solely on circumstantial evidence. It further stated that the present matter was clearly a case built entirely on circumstantial evidence.

Supreme Court Explained: Employee Has No Right to Promotion, Only Right to Be Considered

The Supreme Court of India ruled that while employees do not have an automatic right to promotion, they must be considered for it if eligible and not disqualified. This decision arose from a case involving a police constable who had been unfairly denied promotion due to a previously overturned punishment.

Supreme Court Accepts CBI’s Apology for Filing FIR Despite Stay Order, Cites ‘Mistake’

The Supreme Court of India accepted an apology from the CBI for violating a stay order in a case involving a man impersonating an IB officer. The court criticized the routine transfer of investigations to the CBI without solid evidence, restoring the case to local police and emphasizing the necessity of substantial proof for CBI involvement.

Supreme Court: “We Can’t Sit in Delhi & Micromanage Action Against Mob Lynching & Cow Vigilantism”

NEW DELHI: Today (11th Feb): The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), which is associated with the CPI. The PIL raised concerns about the rising incidents of mob lynching and violence, especially by cow vigilantes. The Bench, led by Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, referred to its previous ruling in the case of Tehseen Poonawalla v. Union of India and stated that while the ruling is binding on all authorities, the Court cannot oversee or monitor such incidents in every part of the country.