The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Bar Council of India’s decision to fix ₹1.25 lakh as the election fee for State Bar Council candidates. The Court observed that the issue falls within the BCI’s regulatory domain and refrained from judicial intervention, emphasizing autonomy in managing professional bodies.

In a stern message to election authorities, the Supreme Court has struck down an attempt by the Uttarakhand State Election Commission...

In a significant move likely to reshape the handling of cheque bounce cases across India, the Supreme Court has relaxed the penalty...

Apex Court Reverses Its Own Verdict In a landmark turn of events, the Supreme Court has upheld JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 crore resolution plan...

The RBI has imposed penalties on several district central co-operative banks, including Nanded and Vijayapura, for lapses in PSL norms, capital adequacy, and governance. The 28 August 2025 orders highlight the regulator’s enforcement-driven approach and judicial deference to RBI discretion. For banking lawyers, the move signals stricter compliance expectations and reputational risks for clients in the co-operative sector.

In May 2025, the Supreme Court reinstated a three-year practice requirement for civil judge eligibility—reversing a 2002 reform that allowed fresh graduates direct entry. While the Court emphasized courtroom experience, critics warn this ruling could sideline women, first-gen lawyers, and marginalized aspirants, raising hard questions about inclusion and equity in India's judiciary.

The chronic issue of the pendency of cases across all levels of the Indian judicial system continues to be a pressing concern, with the total number of pending cases exceeding five crore.

Haryana to fully implement India's new criminal laws by March 31, 2025, modernizing policing, forensics, and judicial efficiency.

Uttar Pradesh aims to fully train its police force on new criminal laws by March 2025, enhancing law enforcement and forensic capabilities.

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