“Why Do You Need Sundays Off?”: Justice Aravind Kumar Urges Young Lawyers to Show Commitment

Justice Aravind Kumar questioned the trend of young lawyers taking weekends off, stressing that true success requires dedication and long working hours. He said commitment to the profession is essential and limiting work time can slow down learning and growth.

“Right to Vote Not a Fundamental Right”: Supreme Court of India Clarifies Key Election Law Principle

The Supreme Court has reiterated that the right to vote and contest elections are statutory rights, not fundamental rights. It held these rights depend on laws made by Parliament and can be regulated through eligibility conditions.

CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul

CJI Surya Kant stressed that India’s $10 trillion dream depends on a strong, predictable legal system, not just policies or investments. He highlighted mediation, legal reforms, and technology as key drivers for boosting investor trust and economic growth.

Mirzapur Horror: Lawyer Shot Dead in Broad Daylight During Morning Walk | CCTV Footage Goes Viral

A lawyer, Rajeev Singh, was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur while on a morning walk, and CCTV captured the killers struggling to flee as their motorcycle failed to start despite repeated desperate pedal kicks in the chaos.

“Don’t Just Blame the Judges”: Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah’s Sharp Message on Case Pendency

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah said rising case backlog cannot be blamed solely on judges, highlighting advocates’ role in delays. He noted judges handle hundreds of daily cases, stressing pendency often stems from systemic and procedural issues beyond judicial working hours.

Litigant Cannot Be Blackmailed for Fees: Kerala High Court Slaps 50K Cost on Lawyers for Stalling Case

The Kerala High Court imposed a Rs.50,000 cost on lawyers who stalled a case due to their client’s unpaid fees. The Court warned that a litigant cannot, under any circumstances, be pushed to a corner or blackmailed into paying an Advocate’s fee.

Courts Are Very Wary of Changing Arbitrators Because Many Are Former Judges: Justice BV Nagarathna 

Justice BV Nagarathna highlighted gaps in India’s arbitration system, noting absence of a dedicated forum for arbitrator misconduct complaints. She observed courts hesitate to remove arbitrators, especially former judges, raising concerns over accountability and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.

Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns Ahead of Impeachment, Third Sitting Judge in India’s History to Step Down

Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from the Allahabad High Court, becoming the third sitting judge in India’s history to step down amid imminent impeachment proceedings. His exit abruptly halts an accountability process that gained momentum in Parliament recently.

Excessive Judicial Intervention Risks Weakening Arbitration: CJI Surya Kant Warns Courts To Show Restraint In Dispute Resolution Matters

CJI Surya Kant cautioned that excessive judicial interference in arbitration can undermine confidence in dispute resolution. Emphasising restraint, he warned that over intervention may weaken trust in arbitral processes and dilute assurance that arbitration agreements will be respected.

Stall The Impeachment Proceedings: AIBA Urges President Not to Accept Justice Verma’s Resignation

AIBA has urged President Droupadi Murmu to carefully review Justice Yashwant Varma’s resignation during ongoing impeachment proceedings. It warned that accepting the resignation now could weaken accountability and disrupt the constitutional process.