Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice GC Mittal has passed away at the age of 90. His family announced the news through the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, marking the end of a respected legal legacy.
A Jodhpur businessman has alleged that he was defrauded of Rs.65 lakh by two men who claimed close links with Supreme Court and Rajasthan High Court judges, promising to influence verdicts in his favour using their connections. A businessman from Jodhpur has filed a police complaint, alleging he was defrauded of Rs.65 lakh by two […]
The Supreme Court of India has notified the Rajasthan government regarding a plea from Jaipur’s royal family, who claim ownership of the Town Hall, arguing the government’s usage license has expired after relocating the Vidhan Sabha. The court will hear the case soon, amid previous dismissals by the Rajasthan High Court.
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI BR Gavai, has recommended the transfer of Chief Justices from four High Courts: Rajasthan to Madras, Tripura to Telangana, Jharkhand to Tripura, and Madras to Rajasthan. Additionally, 21 judges across ten High Courts were also recommended for transfer, while three judges were proposed for elevation to the Supreme Court.
Today, On 8th April, The Rajasthan High Court issued a notice to Padmesh Mishra, the son of Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, seeking his response to a petition challenging his appointment as Additional Advocate General (AAG). The plea raises concerns over potential conflict of interest, as Padmesh was appointed in 2024 to represent the state before the Supreme Court. The petition questions the transparency and fairness of the selection process. The matter is currently under judicial scrutiny.
The Rajasthan High Court denied Asaram’s bail petition, stating he violated Supreme Court conditions while on interim bail. His lawyer must submit an affidavit addressing these allegations. Following the end of his bail, Asaram was briefly hospitalized but remains in custody due to pending cases, including a life sentence for rape.