Delhi High Court Says Court Must Not Ignore Real Human Consequences, Quashes POCSO FIR Prioritising Welfare of Mother and Child. The Court said when law fails lived reality, a young mother and child’s welfare must be paramount.
The Supreme Court refused to take up 25 PILs filed by advocate Sachin Gupta and urged him to prioritise his legal practice. CJI Surya Kant said, “Concentrate on profession; we will examine all matters when time is right.”
The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust (SCLWT) has awarded the Justice J.S. Verma Fellowship to three lawyers: Archita Nigam, Surabhi Vaya, and Mallika Agarwal. The new fellows were honored at a ceremony held on March 24.
Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi said a lawyer’s vigilance is society’s early warning system against the slow erosion of democratic values. He added that the sudden proposal may reflect an agenda to weaken or intimidate the judiciary, which only judges can address.
The election committee overseeing the Bar Council of Delhi elections has withdrawn suspension notices issued to 63 candidates for violating the model code of conduct and election rules. The committee reversed the action after reviewing their explanations today.
The Bar Council of Delhi elections descended into turmoil after 67 candidates were summarily suspended for grave violations of the Model Code of Conduct. The election committee confirmed receiving “incontrovertible evidence,” including field reports, showing serious breaches near polling zones.
CJI Surya Kant said the Bombay High Court is more than a structure, reflecting sharp yet disciplined advocacy and dignity. He noted it fosters a culture where disagreement stays respectful and institutional dignity endures even during serious contest.
The Supreme Court raised concern over educated seniors falling prey to fraud, remarking, “We are shocked at how people are behaving. When such calls come, you simply accept their dictation. Generally, with age, you learn and gain experience.
Today, On 19th January, The Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The case relates to the custodial death of the father of the Unnao rape victim.
During the Supreme Court hearing on women’s reservation in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, CJI Surya Kant emphasized his impartiality. He stated he did not want anyone to perceive that he was favoring his home state.
