Justice Rajesh Bindal warns that rising infrastructure disputes demand expert-led, faster arbitration systems. He calls for stronger institutions, better contracts, and tech-ready dispute resolution to prevent project delays.
On January 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of India upheld a compensation award of Rs 26.77 lakh to Udayanath Sahoo’s family after a fatal accident in 2009. The court confirmed that negligence in motor accident cases is determined by “preponderance of probabilities,” dismissing ICICI Lombard’s appeal against the tribunal’s findings.
Justice Rajesh Bindal, born on April 16, 1961, in Ambala, Haryana, assumed office as a Supreme Court judge on February 13, 2023. He previously served at the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Jammu & Kashmir High Court, and Calcutta High Court, and as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. He will retire on April 15, 2027, after a distinguished career.
Justice Pankaj Mittal, born on June 17, 1961, assumed office on February 6, 2023, and will retire on June 16, 2026. With a notable legal lineage, he has over 37,000 judgments across various fields and served as a judge in multiple high courts. He enjoys philately and has contributed to judicial administration.
On Wednesday(3rd July),The Supreme Court of India has affirmed the conviction and life imprisonment of constable Surender Singh for murdering his brother-in-law inside a police station over two decades ago. The court rejected Singh’s self-defense claim, citing the victim’s alleged relationship with Singh’s wife as the motive behind the crime.
The Supreme Court criticized Uttar Pradesh for challenging pension orders, questioning why the state would prevent someone from receiving their pension. Justices expressed that routine pension disputes should not reach the apex court and that individuals who have worked for many years deserve their pension, dismissing the appeal.