Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, who is set to demit office on November 23, on Thursday reflected his remarks on personal convictions, professional journey, and institutional philosophy. During a valedictory ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), the CJI observed that although his personal spiritual practice is rooted in Buddhism, he has [] The post CJI Gavai reaffirms commitment to secularism and constitutional values on retirement eve appeared first o

Indias healthcare system is held together by exhausted professionals who continue to show up despite inadequate pay, scarce resources, and growing hostility. Every assault on them chips away at the moral spine of a nation that depends on their dedication. The post Unsafe in White Coats: Why Violence Against Doctors Still Plagues India appeared first on India Legal .

the health of citizens is inseparable from the legitimacy of the State. A government that cannot safeguard the basic conditions of life undermines the very foundation of constitutional democracy. The post Right to Health and Constitutional Accountability: Examining State Obligations and Systemic Healthcare Failures in India appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi Police on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case were not peaceful dissenters or intellectuals but individuals who allegedly attempted to orchestrate a coordinated, anti-constitutional insurrection with the objective of destabilising the elected government through orchestrated violence. The submission was made by Additional Solicitor General [] The post Delhi Riots 2020: Police opposes bail pleas of accused with claims of coordinated at

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Central government to prepare a comprehensive Management Plan for Sustainable Mining (MPSM) applicable across the Aravalli hill system, which spanned across the States of Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat, along with the national capital. The Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice [] The post Supreme Court directs Centre to prepare sustainable mining plan for Aravalli Range appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Chartered Accountants (CAs) having less than 25 years of professional experience were eligible for appointment as Technical Members in tribunals, including the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran made these observations on a petition filed [] The post Supreme Court quashes 25-year practice rule for appointment of CAs in tribunals appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that constitutional courts could not prescribe mandatory timelines for the President or State Governors while exercising their powers on granting, withholding, or reserving Bills for consideration under Articles 200 and 201. The Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice PS [] The post Supreme Court upholds constitutional power of President and Governors in assent to bills appeared first on India Leg

The Supreme Court of India has categorically refused to introduce any quota or special preference for Civil Judges seeking promotion to the post of District Judge. The Court held that creating such distinctions would disrupt the unity of the Higher Judicial Service and weaken the principle that all officers within the cadre must be treated [] The post Supreme Court rejects quota demand for Civil Judges in District Judge Promotions appeared first on India Legal .

A Special Court for MPs and MLAs in Rampur has sentenced senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son, former MLA Abdullah Azam, to seven years imprisonment in a case involving forgery, impersonation, and falsification of official records to obtain multiple Permanent Account Numbers (PAN). Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of the MP/MLA Court, [] The post Rampur court sentences Azam Khan and son to seven years imprisonment in PAN card forgery case appeared first on India Legal

The Supreme Court has issued firm directions to the Uttarakhand government to undo the ecological harm caused in the Corbett Tiger Reserve, ordering that all illegal constructions inside the protected area be demolished within three months. A bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, along with Justices Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria, made it clear [] The post SC directs Uttarakhand to undo environmental damage in Corbett Tiger reserve appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a challenge to several provisions of Rajasthans Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has sought a response from the state government after petitioners questioned the constitutionality of the law, particularly the parts that allow authorities to confiscate [] The post Supreme Court to hear challenge to Rajasthans anti-Conversion law appeared first on India Legal .

The complaint was lodged by Advocate Ravinder Gupta, an RSS member for over four decades, who argued that Kharges remark had personally injured his reputation, claiming that as an RSS swayamsevak, the statement suggested that he, too, possessed poison within him. Gupta contended that the comment was intended to provoke hostility and vilify an organization [] The post Delhi Court rejects complaint against Mallikarjun Kharge over alleged Hate Speech at election rally appeared first on India Legal

A heated apex court exchange exposes the deepening conflict between the judiciary and the executive over the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021and revives questions on judicial independence, executive overreach, and the future of Indias tribunal system The post Judiciary vs Executive: The War Over Tribunals Reignites appeared first on India Legal .

One hundred and fifty years after it was written under a mango tree, Indias national song once again becomes a battleground. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Congress trade charges over history, belief, and belonging, Kumkum Chadha examines how a melody meant to unite has turned into a mirror of Indias political and communal divides The post The Song That Divides: Vande Mataram and the Politics of Patriotism appeared first on India Legal .

In a ruling that underscores the sanctity of disclosure in Indias democratic process, the apex court has reaffirmed that democracy cannot survive without free and fairly informed voters The post Conceal Conviction, Lose the Election appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Courts Dynamic+ injunction for a sports broadcaster shows the way to a fast and clean copyright law enforcement mechanism that pulls ahead of the generally glacial pace of the Indian judicial system. The judgment also shows a mirror to Indias persistent copyright crisis The post The Need for Speed appeared first on India Legal .

A landmark verdict restores constitutional balanceensuring that the right to liberty is not a privilege of power, but a protection for every citizen The post Reclaiming Libertys Script appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar When President Donald Trump announced the revival of the United States-China Group of Two in 2025, most observers dismissed it as political theatre. After all, the idea of a strategic duet between the worlds two largest powers seemed an anachronism in an era defined by rivalry, sanctions, and mutual suspicion. Yet, as [] The post The Great Game Redux appeared first on India Legal .

When US President Donald Trump revived the long-dormant Group of Two idea in 2025, it appeared to upend years of deepening hostility between Washington and Beijing. Yet, history suggests this is less a reconciliation than the next turn in a recurring cycle of rivalry, recalibration, and reluctant cooperationwith major implications for India The post America and China Reopen the Great Power Duet appeared first on India Legal .

As the US government shutdown stretches beyond seven weeks, President Donald Trumps governing chaos blurs the line between strategy and spectacleleaving millions hungry, the military hollowed, and democracy tested The post Trumps America on the Brink appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the air pollution in Delhi was very serious and could cause permanent damage while asking lawyers to appear via video conferencing instead of coming to court. The bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice AS Chandurkar said lawyers should avail the virtual hearing facility and wondered why they were [] The post Supreme Court says Delhi pollution can cause permanent damage, asks lawyers to appear virtually appeared first on India Legal .

The Kerala High Court on Thursday heard a petition filed by the State Government seeking to defer the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The plea cited administrative challenges and overlapping election schedules as reasons for requesting the postponement. Justice V.G. Arun, who presided over the [] The post Kerala High Court hears states request to delay electoral roll revision; order expected tomorrow appeared first on India L

The Gujarat High Court has been approached by a man from Ahmedabad seeking divorce from his wife, alleging that her excessive attachment to stray dogs made their marriage unbearable. According to the petitioner, the couple married in 2006, but their relationship began to deteriorate when his wife started bringing stray dogs into their apartment. He [] The post Gujarat High Court to hear mans divorce plea alleging wifes fixation with stray dogs appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has reopened criminal proceedings against former Union Minister and ex-Member of Parliament Bhanwar Jitendra Singh in connection with the alleged wrongful retention of a painting by celebrated artist M.F. Husain, said to be worth over 1 crore. The complaint was filed by Rohit Singh Mahiyaria, who claimed that his mother, Dr. Prabha [] The post Delhi court revives case against former Union minister over MF Husain painting appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed its strong dissatisfaction over the delay caused by the petitioners in filing appeals seeking disclosure of information related to Prime Minister Narendra Modis bachelors degree from Delhi University (DU). Noting that the appeals had been filed well beyond the period of limitation, the Division Bench of Chief Justice [] The post PM Modi degree row: Delhi High Court pulls up petitioners for delay in filing of appeals appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, while expressing its strong displeasure over the recent incident of a lawyer allegedly hurling a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during court proceedings, said that such incidents warranted the formulation of preventive and regulatory mechanisms to preserve the sanctity of court proceedings. Noting that the episode [] The post CJI Gavai shoe-hurling incident: Delhi High Court calls for strict measures appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has moved the Supreme Court seeking an inquiry into reports that female sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana, were allegedly subjected to period checks to verify whether they were menstruating. Filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, the writ petition mentioned the October 22 incident [] The post Haryana University period checks: SCBA moves Supreme Court seeking guidelines to safeguard menstrual dignity appeared

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file its response to a set of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The Court, while issuing notice, also questioned the petitioners on their apprehensions regarding the process. A Bench comprising Justices Surya [] The post Supreme Court Seeks ECIs response on petitions challenging electoral roll revision in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal appeared first on Ind

Justice Atul Sreedharan on Tuesday took oath as a judge of the Allahabad High Court.The oath of office and secrecy to Justice Sreedharan was administered by Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Arun Bhansali. The Centre requested the Collegium not to transfer Justice Sreedharan to the Chhattisgarh High Court. The Collegium then recommended his name for [] The post Justice Atul Sreedharan takes oath as Allahabad High Court judge appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India while hearing a public interest petition, emphasised that India is one country and warned about the dangers of singling out individuals simply because of their culture, language or background. The bench observed that the essence of Indias constitutional promise lies in embracing diversity, not penalising it. The judges cautioned that [] The post Supreme Court warns against targeting individuals for cultural differences, affirms one country unity appeared first on India

By Manish Dixit On November 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear one of the most sensitive and far-reaching issues of our time whether sexual activities between adolescents aged 16 to 18 years, undertaken with consent, should be treated as a criminal offence. The case currently before the Supreme Court [] The post Should 1618-Year-Olds Be Considered Capable of Sexual Consent: A Cautionary Perspective appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi sessions court has overturned a magistrates earlier order that directed the Delhi Police to investigate the alleged role of Delhi Law and Justice Minister Kapil Mishra in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court observed that the April 1 order passed by the magistrate was [] The post Delhi Court sets aside order to probe minister Kapil Mishras alleged role in 2020 Delhi Riots appeared first on India Legal .

Once celebrated as the face of innovation and environmental reform, the climate activist now stands accused of sedition and unrest. His arrest has not just shaken Ladakh, but reopened the debate over identity, statehood, and the price of dissent in Indias northern frontier The post From Hero to Heretic: The Fall and Fight of Sonam Wangchuk appeared first on India Legal .

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that a business registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act cannot engage in brick trading without obtaining the mandatory licence prescribed under local regulatory laws. The Court made this observation while dismissing a series of petitions filed by brick dealers challenging the orders [] The post Jammu and Kashmir High Court: GST registration does not allow brick trading without license appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India on Sunday organised the Justice for All run, an event aimed at promoting awareness about mediation and environmental sustainability. The initiative, which also included a tree-planting drive, brought together judges, lawyers, and members of the legal fraternity in a collective call for accessible justice and ecological responsibility. Chief Justice of [] The post Supreme Court hosts Justice for All run to promote mediation and environmental awareness appeared first on

As the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision exercise unfolds across 12 states, India stands at the crossroads of a constitutional confrontation. The DMK and its allies have taken the fight to the Supreme Court, questioning the very foundation of electoral legitimacy The post Ballot or Burden? appeared first on India Legal .

As films increasingly draw from real-life events, courtroom battles over distortion of history and hurt sentiments are becoming a new act in Indias cinematic story. From The Taj Story to The Kerala Story, a growing trend of public interest litigations is challenging creative freedomand forcing courts to decide where art ends and ideology begins The post Courtroom Dramas: When Films Go on Trial appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar This weeks cover story isnt just about an electionit is about a restoration of faith. In an era defined by noise, fear, and fatigue, America has chosen clarity. The 2025 mid-term elections, now etched in history as the moment democracy refused to be bullied, remind us that civic courage still lives in [] The post The Turning of the Tide appeared first on India Legal .

From New York City to rural school boards, voters delivered a clear rebuke to autocracyand a mandate for pragmatic, humane leadership The post When Election Day became Rejection Day appeared first on India Legal .

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shamis estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, has approached the Supreme Court seeking an enhanced monthly maintenance of 10 lakh for herself and their daughter. The top court has issued a notice to Shami in response to her plea. Earlier, the Calcutta High Court had directed Shami to pay a total of 4 lakh [] The post Mohammed Shamis wife approaches Supreme Court seeking 10 lakh monthly maintenance appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has scheduled November 11 to hear a petition filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) challenging the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) decision to carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. The petition, submitted by R.S. Bharathi, Organising Secretary of the DMK, contends that [] The post Supreme Court to hear DMKs challenge to SIR in Tamil Nadu on November 11 appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has refused a request for an urgent hearing on the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, stating that the matter is already scheduled for consideration later in the month. A bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran made the observation when advocates sought an [] The post Supreme Court declines urgent hearing on Delhi-NCR air pollution case appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has directed authorities nationwide to clear stray dogs from public spaces such as schools, hospitals, railway stations, bus depots, and sports complexes. The Court ordered that these animals be relocated to authorised shelters after being sterilised and vaccinated in accordance with the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023. A bench [] The post Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs from public premises, relocation to shelters appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has assured the father of the late Air India pilot involved in the tragic Ahmedabad crash that nobody believes the pilot was at fault. The remarks came while hearing a petition seeking a court-monitored probe into the incident that claimed the lives of 260 people, including 19 on the ground. [] The post Supreme Court says no one believes Air India pilot was at fault in crash appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has pulled up Patanjali Ayurved for airing an advertisement promoting its chyawanprash that appeared to discredit other brands in the market, including Dabur India Limited. The bench, comprising Justice Anish Dayal, questioned Patanjalis messaging, particularly the line suggesting that all other chyawanprash products were dhoka (deceptive), calling it misleading and disparaging. [] The post Delhi High Court criticises Patanjali for misleading Dhoka chyawanprash advertisement

The Supreme Court, Chief Justice BR Gavai has criticised the Union government for seeking a last-minute adjournment in the hearing of petitions challenging the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Act, 2021, observing that the move appeared calculated to delay proceedings until after his retirement. Hearing a series of pleas filed by the Madras [] The post CJI Gavai criticises Centre for seeking last-minute adjournment in Tribunal Reforms Act case before his retirement a

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected a petition filed by Siddiqua Begum Khan, daughter of the late Shah Bano Begum, seeking to halt the release of the upcoming film Haq, inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case. Justice Pranay Verma of the Indore Bench ruled that the right to privacy and reputation does not [] The post Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects Shah Banos daughters plea against release of film Haq, cites no inheritable right to privacy appeared first on India Legal .

Mamdani represents a new political style, savvy about today's communications requirements and tuned into what voters under the age of 40 want from a mayor and city government. The post Zohran Mamdani wins big in New York appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining a Uttar Pradesh-based company, Damyaa Foods, from manufacturing or selling products under the name Schezwan Tufani Chutney, ruling that it infringes upon the registered trademark Schezwan Chutney owned by Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd., the makers of the popular Chings Secret range of products. Justice Manmeet [] The post Delhi High Court bars UP-based firm from using Schezwan Chutney trademark appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has reinstated a criminal appeal filed by the complainant in the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast case, setting aside a Rajasthan High Court order that had dismissed the plea due to a delay of 1,135 days. The apex court held that procedural technicalities should not override the fundamental right to justice, [] The post Supreme Court revives complainants appeal in 2007 Ajmer Dargah Blast Case, condoning delay under NIA Act appeared first on India Legal .