Today, On 17th December, Supreme Court said such quorum shopping is unacceptable, as CJI Surya Kant reacted to allegations against trial court judges. Senior Advocate Indira Jaising flagged last-minute complaints made to High Courts, leaving cases stranded when orders are due imminent.
Delhi High Court directs Centre and CCI to place their reply on record in Apple Inc’s plea challenging audit orders and Competition Act amendments. Apple argues penalties based on global turnover could reach USD 38 billion.
An Ahmedabad sessions court rejected AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh’s plea for separate trials in a criminal defamation case over remarks on PM Modi’s degree. The court held that both leaders acted with a “common purpose” and must face trial together.
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and Jammu & Kashmir administration to provide proper space for the Central Administrative Tribunal in Jammu within one month. The court also stressed the need for a permanent building and proper staff for smooth functioning.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said technology should support and strengthen human judgment, not replace it in courts. He cautioned that digital reforms must remain inclusive and protect the poor, elderly, and digitally unfamiliar.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that judicial appointments under the Collegium system will strongly prioritise merit, integrity, experience, and the right judicial temperament. He emphasised balanced transparency in the appointment process while safeguarding institutional integrity.
Today, On 12th December, The Delhi High Court directed the platforms to take swift action after Sunil Gavaskar reported fake online content and misuse of his photographs, instructing the intermediaries to respond promptly once the specific offending URLs are provided by him.
A Pakistani Hindu woman has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court accusing her husband, living in Indore on a long-term visa, of abandoning her and preparing for a second marriage. She has sought his deportation to Pakistan after reconciliation efforts failed.
Sunil Gavaskar has approached the Delhi High Court to stop the unauthorised use of his name, image, and persona. He is the first Indian cricketer to file a personality rights case, with the hearing scheduled on December 12.
A 23-year legal struggle ended after the Supreme Court helped trace a Bihar widow and ensured Railways deposited her compensation. CJI Surya Kant said, “A smile on a poor person’s face is what we want to earn.”
