Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court raised concerns about the process of designating Senior Advocates and referred the matter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The Court emphasized that integrity and fairness are essential qualities for designation. Advocates lacking these attributes should not be granted the Senior Advocate status. The issue highlights the need for a more transparent and merit-based selection process.
The Supreme Court of India recently nullified a judgment delivered by a retired judge of the Madras High Court. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, took a critical stance on the matter. The Supreme Court of India recently nullified a judgment delivered by a retired judge of the Madras […]
The Supreme Court sharply criticized Bihar Police’s approach in a case, rebuking their demand for the accused to prove innocence. Md. Tauhid sought relief from the Supreme Court after the Patna High Court denied him anticipatory bail. The Supreme Court’s intervention led to a correction, affirming the accused’s right to bail, highlighting the judiciary’s role in upholding justice and individual rights.
In a recent development at the Supreme Court of India, the court’s bench, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, expressed their dissatisfaction with the Registry staff for not adhering to a specific judicial directive concerning the scheduling of cases. This issue came to light during a session held to address a batch of […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India, On January16, dismissed a petition seeking criminal action against Tamil actor Dhanush and the producers and distributors of the 2014 movie ‘Vela Illa Pattadhari’, under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). The petition was based on allegations that the film’s posters, depicting the lead actor […]
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the decision of the Madras High Court, refusing to direct the removal of Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, who is implicated in a money laundering case. This ruling reaffirms the constitutional principle that a Governor cannot dismiss a Minister without the recommendation of the […]