Law graduates from top institutions have excelled in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, with several securing high ranks and highlighting the growing presence of legal professionals in public administration.
Former Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized the crucial distinction between law and justice. He stated that while the law provides a framework, true justice often emerges from social movements that shape politics and cultural understanding. His remark highlights how legal systems alone may not always ensure justice, requiring broader societal efforts.
Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia, a renowned arbitration law expert, Today (Feb 14) sworn in as a judge of the Delhi High Court, increasing the total strength to 39 judges. Formerly a Partner and Head of Arbitration at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Karia’s expertise in international and domestic commercial disputes will strengthen the court’s arbitration handling. His appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, which praised him as a “domain expert in arbitration law”, making him a valuable addition to the bench.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the BHARATPOL portal, designed by the CBI to facilitate real-time collaboration between Indian law enforcement and Interpol. This platform aims to enhance the coordination against transnational crimes and support investigations by allowing easy access to information across 195 Interpol member countries, improving response times.
The Allahabad High Court rejected a husband’s claim that his wife’s refusal to observe ‘parda’ and her independent behavior constituted mental cruelty warranting divorce. The court emphasized that such actions do not qualify as cruelty under the law, particularly as both parties are educated professionals. While allegations of immoral relations lacked evidence, the court acknowledged the wife’s prolonged desertion and refusal to revive the marriage as valid grounds for divorce, ultimately granting the husband’s plea without requiring provisions for alimony, given their financial independence and adult child.
Bollywood actress Swara Bhaskar criticized Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s comments on the Ayodhya Ram Temple decision, calling them “terrible.” She questioned his reliance on divine intervention for judicial resolutions, echoing sentiments from the Shiv Sena (UBT). The controversy highlights concerns over the intersection of faith and legal decision-making in the judiciary.
