Top judges from several countries joined the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court of India, highlighting global respect for India’s judicial system. The event marked the adoption of the Indian Constitution and strengthened international legal cooperation.
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on May 22, 2025. The ceremony, held at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, was administered by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. His appointment, the ninth for this position, brings significant experience from the Karnataka High Court, boosting expectations for judicial improvements in Manipur.
The Delhi High Court permitted the BJP-led government to withdraw its petition opposing the Lieutenant Governor’s decision to let the Delhi Police appoint Special Public Prosecutors for the 2020 northeast Delhi riots and 2021 Republic Day violence. The case, initiated by the previous AAP government, raised concerns over fair trial implications.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s comments on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s actions. Sibal emphasized that governors must follow the council of ministers’ advice and condemned Dhankhar’s views on judicial overreach, asserting that withholding legislative bills undermines democracy and is unconstitutional.
