In a unique turn of events, the Supreme Court witnessed an unusual demonstration involving two whiskey bottles during a hearing on a trademark violation case. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra, presided over this intriguing case. Also read-Don’t Make All Issues Prestigious Issue: Supreme Court To Delhi […]
A Move to Strengthen Judicial Leadership The Supreme Court Collegium, under the leadership of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and B R Gavai, has made pivotal recommendations for appointing Chief Justices to five High Courts in India. These recommendations are a significant step in bolstering the judicial leadership across the […]
In a remarkable turn of events, the Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to two Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists, Himanshu Shrotriya, 22, the Gwalior Secretary, and Sukrit Sharma, 24, the Deputy Secretary. They were accused of stealing a High Court judge’s car, which was parked outside the Gwalior railway station. This act was […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued an interim order directing media platforms to adhere to journalistic norms when publishing news related to Acharya Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham. This directive comes in response to a petition filed by a disciple of Acharya Dhirendra Shastri, seeking to restrain various media platforms from disseminating news or […]
The Delhi High Court bid a heartfelt farewell to Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as he ascended to the Supreme Court of India, reflecting on his 15-year tenure that spanned various roles and jurisdictions. At the full court farewell reference, Chief Justice Sharma expressed his deep sense of satisfaction derived from his judgeship, stating, “During […]
The Supreme Court of India has been fortified to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges as Justices Satish Chandra Sharma, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta took their oaths of office. The ceremony, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, was a significant event, marking the swift elevation of these judges following […]
The judicial landscape of Madhya Pradesh has received a significant boost with the Central Government’s notification appointing seven new judges to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. This announcement, initially shared by Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on social media, marks a notable development in the efforts to fill the […]
The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction and death sentence of Naveen, a 25-year-old street-dweller, accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old infant. The apex court highlighted that the accused was not given a “proper opportunity” to defend himself during the trial, which was concluded in a record 23 days from the date […]
In a notable decision, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected an application seeking the suspension of conviction filed by an aspiring election candidate for the Ratlam (Urban) constituency. The court emphasized that the power to suspend a conviction can only be invoked under “exceptional circumstances.” The appellant, who identifies as […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, under the guidance of Justice Anand Pathak, has directed the state police to consider the development of WhatsApp groups for the dual purpose of summoning witnesses and ensuring their protection. This innovative approach aims to expedite the trial process and bolster the cause of justice. The directive emerged from a […]