Top Indian legal experts emphasize the need for arbitrators to act cautiously and fairly when fraud is suspected, even if not formally raised. Discussions highlighted the importance of procedural steps to balance efficiency with due process. The integrity of arbitration is crucial, especially in cases involving significant public funds and potential collusion.
The Supreme Court of India ordered the National Board of Examinations to conduct the NEET PG 2025 exam in a single shift, citing concerns over fairness and arbitrariness associated with two shifts. The court emphasized the need for transparency and addressed students’ fears about unequal difficulty impacting rankings.
The judges emphasized that conducting the exam in two shifts leads to arbitrariness and unfairness, as not all students are assessed under the same conditions. NEW DELHI: 30th May: The Supreme Court observed that since “The examination for NEET PG is on 15th June”, the NBE still has enough time to conduct the exam in […]
CJI Gavai expressed frustration at lawyers seeking adjournments just before the Supreme Court’s summer break, questioning the necessity of rescheduling cases post-vacation. This led to light-hearted discussions among legal practitioners, with calls to revive a tradition of senior advocates not appearing during summer vacations, eliciting laughter in the courtroom.
Justice B.R. Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, marking a historic appointment as he is the first Buddhist and second Dalit to hold this position. His tenure lasts until November 2025 and reshapes the Supreme Court Collegium, ensuring continuity amid changes in seniority among its members.
The Supreme Court of India fined advocate Sandeep Todi Rs. 5 lakh for filing a frivolous plea under Article 32 aimed at staying reliefs granted in a family dispute case. The court criticized the petition’s baselessness, stating it harmed the court’s atmosphere, and mandated the fine be paid to the National Legal Services Authority.
Justice Vikram Nath emphasized the urgent need for stricter pollution regulations and investments in clean technologies during the National Conference on Environment 2025. He articulated concerns over high pollution levels affecting children’s health in New Delhi, called for collective action, and underlined the judiciary’s role in promoting environmental rights and sustainable development.
The Supreme Court of India has responded to Jitendra Narayan Tyagi’s plea to consolidate multiple criminal cases against him for inflammatory speeches made during the 2021 Haridwar Dharam Sansad. Tyagi cites threats to his life and requests the transfer of a Srinagar case to Haridwar, while the court has issued notices for responses from relevant governments.
The petition to the Supreme Court argues that the exclusion of ‘Rajasthani’ from teacher recruitment violates children’s rights to education in their mother tongue. Despite the RTE Act and NEP supporting mother tongue instruction, millions of children remain deprived, as only 22 scheduled languages are recognized in education, undermining linguistic diversity.