A Symbolic Step in India–Bhutan Legal Cooperation In a move that underscores India’s deepening engagement with Bhutan in judicial and legal affairs, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai  announced that two law clerk positions at the Supreme Court of India  will now be reserved for Bhutanese law graduates . The announcement came during his official visit to Thimphu  as part of the broader India–Bhutan Vision Statement , an initiative focused on promoting cooperation in gove

Lawyers across Kerala staged a protest against the Supreme Court’s hearing on whether High Courts can entertain anticipatory bail pleas beyond a Sessions Court’s territorial jurisdiction. The Bar termed the Union’s challenge as judicial overreach into long-established High Court powers under Section 438 CrPC, reflecting growing concerns over federal judicial balance.

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.

The Supreme Court has clarified that the Judge Advocate General (JAG) recruitment process must adhere to gender-neutral criteria, reinforcing the Armed Forces’ constitutional obligation of equality. The ruling came amid petitions alleging discriminatory practices in shortlisting male and female candidates, marking another step toward inclusive military service norms.

The Supreme Court has quashed the FIR filed under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act against the Vice Chancellor of SHUATS. The Court observed that mere allegations of religious conversion without supporting evidence cannot justify prosecution under the anti-conversion law, emphasizing the need for concrete proof and procedural fairness.

Taking suo motu cognizance of the alarming rise in ‘digital arrest’ scams, the Supreme Court has sought detailed responses from the Union government and major telecom operators. The bench highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated framework to protect citizens from cyber-fraud operations exploiting digital identities and impersonating law enforcement agencies.

The Supreme Court barred sand-mining clearances without scientific replenishment studies, branding such approvals “fundamentally defective.” The judgment ties sustainable mining to constitutional rights, reshaping environmental governance across India.

A Constitution Bench mandated sterilization, vaccination, and release of stray dogs while banning ad-hoc feeding. The ruling strikes a balance between animal dignity and public safety, embedding humane treatment into constitutional governance.

The Supreme Court quashed SRA’s compulsory acquisition, affirming landowners’ preferential right to redevelop slum-affected property. The ruling reinforces due process, transparency, and fairness in urban planning while curbing arbitrary State action.

CJI Gavai defended introducing a ‘creamy layer’ in SC reservations, arguing it refines affirmative action by ensuring benefits reach the most disadvantaged. The move signals a constitutional shift in balancing equity, efficiency, and social justice.

The Supreme Court of India, in State of Maharashtra v. Arjun Sharma, has established a stringent 'twin-test' for the admissibility of AI-generated evidence in criminal trials. The ruling addresses a legal vacuum for technologies like generative AI, which are not covered by Section 65B of the Evidence Act. The test mandates proof of both Authenticity (process integrity) and Reliability (algorithmic soundness), requiring prosecutors to open the AI's "black box" for judicial scr

SC rules: Right to appeal a conviction is not just statutory—it’s a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.

The ED’s retreat from summoning lawyers is a fragile truce, not a final victory for the rule of law. The core issue persists: the draconian PMLA, upheld by the Supreme Court's Vijay Madanlal judgment, grants the agency immense power. This administrative fix fails to resolve the fundamental threat to attorney-client privilege, which remains in jeopardy until a true judicial course correction occurs.

Introduction Case Analysis: Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar , Criminal Appeal No. __ of 2025 (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 5392 of 2024)...

SC calls preventive detention a “draconian measure” and quashes Kerala order for lack of public order threat.

Supreme Court slams lawyers for chaotic, out-of-turn submissions—warning such conduct harms clients more than it helps.

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.

SC acquits student in 302 IPC case, holding circumstantial evidence and bullet trajectory failed to prove guilt beyond doubt.

Supreme Court rules that failed relationships can't justify rape charges; quashes FIR against youth in false promise to marry case.