In the presidential reference case, CJI B.R. Gavai initially refused Harish Salve’s urgent mention but permitted him to appear virtually after personal reasons were cited. The court stressed such requests should go through the AoR and questioned the presence of top law officers.
Five prominent petitioners have urged Chief Justice B.R. Gavai to establish a Supreme Court bench to address the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, claiming delays threaten federalism and constitutional integrity. They argue that the removal of statehood is unconstitutional and call for immediate action to restore civil and political rights in the region.
Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad was officially sworn in as a judge of the Orissa High Court on Monday, after transferring from the Karnataka High Court. With over 30 years in the legal field, he has held significant positions, including Assistant Solicitor General of India and has represented key institutions throughout his career.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta advocates for mediation as a quicker and more effective way to resolve legal disputes in India, emphasizing its benefits over traditional court processes. He suggests that smaller cases should prioritize mediation to alleviate court congestion, highlighting its potential to offer mutually agreeable solutions and reduce litigation pressures.
The Supreme Court of India directed the return of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s passport after the Maharashtra government confirmed the investigation into his remarks was complete. The court noted Allahbadia’s cooperation during the probe and advised filing a writ petition for further relief, scheduling the next hearing for Monday.
NEW DELHI: Today (11th Feb): The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), which is associated with the CPI. The PIL raised concerns about the rising incidents of mob lynching and violence, especially by cow vigilantes. The Bench, led by Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, referred to its previous ruling in the case of Tehseen Poonawalla v. Union of India and stated that while the ruling is binding on all authorities, the Court cannot oversee or monitor such incidents in every part of the country.