Centre Appoints Seven New Judges To Patna High Court, Boosting Judicial Strength

The Central Government notified the appointment of seven advocates as judges of the Patna High Court. The appointments aim to strengthen judicial capacity, reduce vacancies, and address the growing backlog of pending cases, following recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Justice Alok Kumar Verma Resigns As Uttarakhand High Court Judge, Law Ministry Issues Official Notification

Justice Alok Kumar Verma resigned as a Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, with the Union Ministry of Law and Justice formally notifying the resignation through an official communication issued on May 27, 2026, marking an unexpected development within the higher judiciary.

Law Ministry Hikes Fees For Govt Counsels: Supreme Court Group ‘A’ Lawyers To Get Rs.21,600, SG Rs.96K

The Law Ministry has revised and increased the fees payable to government counsels across courts, marking a significant nationwide update. Supreme Court Group ‘A’ lawyers will now receive Rs.21,600 per hearing, while the Solicitor General gets Rs.96K monthly.

‘Is It Correct?’: PIL in Delhi High Court Flags 650 Govt Lawyers Without AIBE; Court Seeks Centre’s Reply

A PIL in the Delhi High Court challenges the Centre’s appointment of over 650 advocates as government counsel, alleging many have not cleared the mandatory AIBE. The Court has asked the Centre to clarify the selection criteria before the next hearing on December 11.

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Appointed Chief Justice of Bombay High Court: Centre Notifies

The Centre officially notifies the appointment of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Get complete details on his elevation and judicial background.

Ministry of Law and Justice Notifies Appointment of 12 Judges Across Punjab & Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, and Patna High Courts

The Ministry of Law and Justice has notified the appointment of 12 judges across Punjab & Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, and Patna High Courts to boost judicial efficiency and bench strength.

Law Ministry Directs Gujarat Court to Serve Summons To Adani in U.S. SEC Lawsuit

The Ministry of Law and Justice of India confirmed that it took action last month under the Hague Convention to serve a legal notice to Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, in connection with an ongoing U.S. lawsuit.

Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Plea for Rouse Avenue Court Website

New Delhi, March 5: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding a petition seeking the creation of a separate website for the Rouse Avenue Court. The petition, filed by lawyer Abhinav Garg, highlights the challenges faced by lawyers and litigants due to the absence of an independent online platform for this court.

SEC Takes Legal Action Against Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani Amid Securities Fraud Allegations

New York, February 18, 2025 – The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided an update on its ongoing efforts to serve a complaint on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, both of whom are based in India.