The Delhi High Court held that access to electricity is a fundamental right under Article 21 and cannot be denied to a person in lawful possession of a property. The Court ordered BSES to restore power without insisting on a landlord’s NOC despite a pending tenancy dispute.
Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant said that Indian courts don’t treat the law as just a strict rulebook. He shared that courts also protect constitutional values by giving the law modern and fair meanings. This allows the law to grow along with the changing society. According to him, this reflects the courts’ commitment to both justice and constitutional morality.
Justice Gerard Hogan of the Irish Supreme Court visited India’s Supreme Court, observing proceedings and discussing constitutional similarities with Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. CJI Khanna praised Hogan’s legal contributions, particularly in mediation. Hogan’s visit, which includes a trip to the International Arbitration Centre, highlights international legal collaboration, especially in mediation and arbitration.
The Supreme Court of India mandated the Central Government to implement a 2022 scheme for cashless medical treatment of motor accident victims within the critical “golden hour.” Additionally, the court urged the General Insurance Council to establish an online portal by March 14, 2025, to expedite compensation claims for hit-and-run victims.