Today, On 8th October, The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Red Chillies and Netflix in Sameer Wankhede’s defamation case over Aryan Khan’s web series. The suit alleges a scene “targets and ridicules” Wankhede, prompting legal action against the makers.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that even one negative remark or suspicion over a judge’s integrity is enough for compulsory retirement. The bench clarified that such retirement is not a penalty and no show-cause notice is required.
While reacting to the controversy over Chief Justice’s nephew recommended for High Court judge post, Ex-SC Judge Abhay S. Oka said CJI must distance himself and any judge should step aside if their relative’s name comes up in the collegium.
In MUDA Land Scam , The judicial commission has cleared Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family of all allegations in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority land allotment case, giving them a complete ‘clean chit’ after thorough investigation.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath stressed at the 42nd UP Judicial Services Association conference that achieving true good governance is only possible when justice is made accessible and delivered swiftly to every citizen without unnecessary delays or hurdles.
A PIL in the Supreme Court seeks an SIT probe into electoral roll fraud, highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s claims. The plea asserts that the “dilution of purity undermines free and fair elections,” raising significant concerns about electoral integrity within the community.
The Supreme Court dismissed NHAI’s appeal against the Kerala High Court order suspending toll collection at Paliyekkara, stressing that citizens cannot be charged for bad roads. The court said toll is a public trust and must match proper road maintenance.
In a strong observation, the Supreme Court asked, “Why should a corrupt public official be allowed to resume the job?” while questioning reinstatement after conviction, raising serious concerns about integrity in public service roles.
Speaking at the LCIA International Arbitration Symposium in London, CJI B R Gavai said India’s role in global arbitration has evolved remarkably. “India has moved from ‘interventionist uncle’ to ‘supportive elder cousin’ in the global arbitration family,” he said, highlighting judicial maturity and restraint.
CJI Gavai cautioned that judges accepting government posts or contesting elections soon after retirement “raises ethical concerns and invites public scrutiny,” stressing the need to protect judicial independence and maintain public trust in the justice system.
