The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal seeking substitution of a legal heir, holding that a Will cannot be treated as genuine when the only attesting witness admitted, “I do not know the contents of my chief affidavit” and “I do not know the contents of the will.” The Court emphasized that even the slightest doubt about an attestor’s credibility makes proving a Will extremely difficult.
A group of 44 retired Supreme Court and High Court judges has condemned the “motivated” campaign targeting CJI Surya Kant over his remarks in the Rohingya case. They said routine legal questions were twisted into false allegations of prejudice, harming judicial independence.
The Supreme Court has relaxed V. Senthil Balaji’s strict bail condition, saying he must now appear only when officially summoned. The court noted his flawless compliance for 1.5 years and called the previous requirement unnecessarily burdensome.
The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the long-pending mercy plea of Swami Shraddhananda, convicted for the brutal 1991 murder of Bengaluru socialite Shakereh Khaleeli. The Court said the matter did not require its interference under Article 32.
The Supreme Court observed that arbitration often leads to litigation at every stage, highlighting issues with shifting hearings abroad despite Indian venues. NMDC Steel’s case shows the need to strengthen confidence in domestic arbitration locations.
Pregnant Woman’s Deportation Case reaches the Supreme Court as the Bench stresses a humanitarian approach. The Court says if she proves her biological link, she may get Indian citizenship and her son too, prompting the Centre to act swiftly.
CJI Surya Kant vows to prioritize justice for the poorest litigants, stating, “I am here for the smallest…poorest litigant in the last row.” He makes it clear that luxury litigation has no place in his court.
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India’s 53rd CJI on Nov 24, set to oversee major cases on elections, cyber law, sedition, and refugee rights. His long tenure promises landmark judgments on key legal and social issues.
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said the five-judge Constitution Bench relied entirely on “swadeshi interpretation” in the Presidential Reference judgment. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta praised this approach as a fresh wave of Indianness in Supreme Court rulings.
SCBA President Vikas Singh hailed Justice BR Gavai for restoring the dignity of lawyers and strengthening the bond between bar and bench. He credited the outgoing CJI for ensuring fair treatment, accessibility, and respect for the legal community.
