Today, On 5th December, The DGCA has withdrawn its earlier rule that said “no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest”, giving airlines major relief in managing crew rosters. The revised order, issued on 5 December 2025, aims to ease operational disruptions.
The Bombay High Court Today (Feb 10) refused to hear a PIL challenging the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) rule requiring law students to undergo criminal background checks before receiving their final marksheets. Advocate Ashok Yende argued that the rule violates privacy and is beyond BCI’s powers. However, the Court stated that having a criminal case does not prevent students from pursuing legal education. The matter is also pending before the Supreme Court.
The Karnataka High Court on March 18th directed the State government to halt the sealing of shops and commercial establishments for not meeting the 60 percent Kannada signage requirement. The Court expressed concern over the resistance to comply with the regulation. Meanwhile, practical difficulties and ambiguity surrounding the effective date of the mandate were highlighted during the hearing.
“Are judges special? No, we are not.”: CJI DY Chandrachud, expressed concern over the declining adherence to the “bail is the rule, and jail is the exception” principle in district courts. He called for an evaluation of this trend, emphasizing the need for the district judiciary to prioritize personal liberty and address infrastructure challenges. Justice Khanna emphasized the societal responsibility of judges.