Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking SC/ST reservation in Bar Councils, saying petitioners must approach authorities first. “Just because Court did something for women, you come! You just want it on a platter!” Bench remarked.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant outlined his vision of transforming courts into multi-door courthouses focused on comprehensive dispute resolution. He stressed a mediation-driven justice system to shift courts beyond trials and expand accessible, efficient conflict settlement nationwide.
The Supreme Court set aside an Allahabad High Court order remanding a revenue map correction case, stressing that unnecessary remands only create fresh litigation. The bench said courts must aim to reduce disputes, not reopen settled matters.
Today, On 9th December, Supreme Court dismissed a plea claiming the Delhi High Court had not reconsidered senior designation applications, saying there was no reason to assume any inordinate delay because the High Court was expected to comply with the Supreme Court judgment.
A new survey by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) shows that 38.5% of women lawyers find the legal profession discouraging, revealing serious challenges linked to gender bias, limited leadership opportunities, and the pressures of marriage and motherhood affecting careers.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inaugurated the project for MNLU Mumbai’s new campus at Goregaon, lauding Maharashtra’s efforts in strengthening judicial and legal infrastructure. He encouraged students to embrace litigation and uphold the Constitution’s ideals of social and economic justice.
Today, On 6th October, The Supreme Court questioned the man who claimed to be the Israeli father after two minor Russian girls were found living with their mother in a cave near Gokarna, Karnataka. The court asked, “Where were you when your kids lived in a cave?”
Today, On 23rd September, The Supreme Court has allowed the 2022 Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge selection to proceed, ruling that the conditions of three years’ legal practice or 70% LL.B marks in a single attempt will not apply.
Justice Abhay Oka inspires future lawyers at NLSIU, calling litigation “5-star social work.” He urges students to join the Bar, highlighting how they can earn well while defending rights, doing pro bono work, and serving justice.
The Supreme Court has ordered the eviction of a tenant’s legal heir and directed the return of the Mansarovar Palace cinema hall in Prayagraj to its rightful owners after 63 years. The court remarked, “We finally bring the curtains down on this long drawn out litigation.”
