The Supreme Court of India directed States to assess staffing for special NIA courts to ensure UAPA trials conclude within one year, with a bench led by Surya Kant stressing time-bound trial completion.
Today, on 24th March 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued notice on a PIL by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking measures against false cases, including display boards on penalties, with a bench led by Surya Kant listing hearing for May 11, 2026.
The Gauhati High Court designated a fast-track sessions court for daily hearings in the Zubeen Garg death case, with Judge Sharmila Bhuyan presiding, as Himanta Biswa Sarma called it a significant justice milestone.
A group of senior advocates, academics, and former officials wrote to the Chief Justice of India raising concerns over allegations by Arvind Kejriwal against a Delhi High Court judge, warning such claims without evidence threaten judicial independence.
The Allahabad High Court held caste by birth remains unchanged despite conversion or marriage, while dismissing an appeal against summons under the SC/ST Act from an Aligarh special court. Justice Anil Kumar-X ruled religion may change, but caste endures.
The Supreme Court allowed a serving Uttarakhand judicial officer to appear in the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services examination, overturning an unexplained denial by the High Court. Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan quashed the rejection, reinforcing standards in recruitment.
Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju was sworn in as a Judge of the Karnataka High Court by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru. Beginning her speech in Kannada, she expressed gratitude and pledged to serve with dedication and humility.
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath hailed former Attorney General K Parasaran for his unparalleled dedication and integrity in law. Parasaran’s 75-year legal journey reflects a life devoted to duty, justice, and service to society.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud explained why Umar Khalid’s bail has been pending for years, warning that judge-shopping is a major threat to the justice system. He stressed that Supreme Court case allotments follow strict rules, not personal choices.
