Bar Council Elections: Delhi High Court Seeks BCI, Centre’s Reply on PIL Challenging Rs.1.25 Lakh Nomination Fee

Today, On 29th October, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Bar Council of India and the Central government on a PIL challenging the BCI’s decision to hike the nomination fee for State Bar Council elections from Rs.25,000 to Rs.1.25 lakh.

Bombay High Court Quashes Bank of India Fraud Tag on Naresh Goyal’s Account: ‘No Opportunity to Be Heard’

The Bombay High Court has set aside Bank of India’s classification of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal’s account as “fraud,” citing a violation of natural justice. The Court emphasized that Goyal was not given an opportunity to make a representation before the decision.

Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases

The Supreme Court restored SBI’s punishment against a messenger found guilty of bribery, ruling that disciplinary authorities need not give detailed reasons if they agree with the inquiry officer’s findings. This strengthens SBI’s stand on strict anti-corruption measures.

“A Judge Who Has Not Committed Any Error Is Yet To Be Born”: Supreme Court’s Own Words Haunt Bench’s Harsh Rebuke to Allahabad High Court Judge

Supreme Court’s order de-rostering an Allahabad HC judge sparks outrage among top judges. CJI Gavai seeks to resolve breach of judicial norms and natural justice.

Dharmasthala Temple Burial | Karnataka High Court Quashes Trial Court’s Media Gag Order

A YouTube channel has approached the Supreme Court, calling the media gag order “unprecedented and profoundly alarming,” against a Bengaluru civil court’s directive that restricts coverage in the Dharmasthala temple burial case involving Harshendra Kumar D.

Dharmasthala Temple Burial | “Unprecedented & Profoundly Alarming”: YouTube Channel Moves Supreme Court Against Bengaluru Court’s Media Gag Order

A YouTube channel has approached the Supreme Court, calling the media gag order “unprecedented and profoundly alarming,” against a Bengaluru civil court’s directive that restricts coverage in the Dharmasthala temple burial case involving Harshendra Kumar D.

Delhi HC Upholds Govt’s Revocation of Celebi’s Clearance Without Prior Notice: “National Security Is Not Subject to Judicial Review”

Today, On 7th July, The Delhi High Court upheld the government’s move to revoke Celebi’s security clearance without prior notice, stressing that national security cannot be questioned in court. It ruled that “national security is not subject to judicial review.”

Delhi Court Upholds Privacy Rights in Alleged Affair Case Between Two Army Officers, Refuses to Share Hotel CCTV

A Delhi court upheld the right to privacy by denying a petition for hotel CCTV footage related to an alleged extramarital affair among Army officers. The ruling emphasized that the hotel must protect guest confidentiality and that private information cannot be released without proper legal grounds, reinforcing individual privacy rights and natural justice principles.

Calcutta HC Strikes Down Electricity Regulation: “Grants Licensee Unrestricted Authority to Limit Withdrawal & Impose Excessive Charges”

The Calcutta High Court struck down Regulation 4.4 of the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission, stating it “grants licensee unrestricted authority to limit withdrawal & impose excessive charges.” The provision was deemed unconstitutional and arbitrary.