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Supreme Court orders 30% reservation for women in State Bar Councils; SCWLA welcomes the landmark verdict as a major step toward gender equality in the legal profession.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court restores Crocs’ passing-off suits against Indian shoemakers, keeping key design law question open and sending the matter back for trial.
Gujarat High Court orders revocation of GST registration cancellation after confirming full payment of outstanding tax, interest, and late fees.
Madras HC rules public grounds cannot be reserved for any religion, allowing Annadhanam on village land and holding that law-and-order fears can’t curb fundamental rights.
Supreme Court grants divorce citing irretrievable breakdown after 15 years of separation; orders ₹1 crore alimony, says no purpose in prolonging dead marriage.
SC quashes POCSO case as convict marries victim; says justice requires compassion and practicality. Court uses Article 142 to protect family, ensure dignity and harmony.
SC refuses exemption from physical appearance of Chief Secretaries in stray dog menace case; directs them to appear physically on Nov 3, citing non-compliance.
SC issues notice to Centre & ED on plea by ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son challenging his ED arrest in alleged liquor scam; ED asked to reply in 10 days.
Activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others tell SC they only called for peaceful anti-CAA protests, deny conspiracy in 2020 Delhi riots, seek bail under UAPA.
Supreme Court rules lawyers cannot be summoned for legal advice unless exceptions under Sec 132 BSA apply, safeguarding lawyer-client privilege and legal profession autonomy.
SC shifts hit-and-run case involving probationer judicial officer from Punjab to Delhi over alleged bias; orders potential further probe by Delhi Police.
SC acquits man in 2016 Coimbatore rape-murder case of 85-year-old woman, citing lack of forensic evidence and benefit of doubt; orders immediate release.
Justice Surya Kant to become 53rd CJI on Nov 24, 2025; first from Haryana to hold the post. Known for key rulings on Article 370, Electoral Bonds, OROP & Pegasus.
Delhi Police oppose bail of Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in SC, alleging CAA protests were a pre-planned conspiracy to incite riots during Trump’s India visit.
SC mulls pan-India guidelines to curb delays in framing charges; notes cases where charges aren’t framed even after years despite BNSS mandate of 60 days.
Supreme Court rules temple funds belong to the deity and cannot be used to rescue weak cooperative banks; directs return of deposits to Thirunelly Devaswom.
08 December, 2025 05:36 PM
Supreme Court holds that a GPF nomination becomes invalid upon marriage and orders equal distribution of the fund between the employee’s wife and mother.
08 December, 2025 05:42 PM
Allahabad High Court denies bail to a Chinese national accused of visa tampering and forging Indian IDs, citing hostile India–China ties and no extradition treaty.
03 December, 2025 12:53 AM
Supreme Court holds that property transferred before a suit cannot be attached under Order 38 Rule 5; fraud allegations must be pursued separately under Section 53 TP Act.
03 December, 2025 01:30 AM
Supreme Court rules that no review, recall or appeal lies against a Section 11 arbitrator appointment order, reaffirming minimal judicial interference in arbitration.
03 December, 2025 01:40 AM
Kerala High Court rules that a partner cannot invoke an arbitration clause or seek appointment of an arbitrator without express authorisation from co-partners.
03 December, 2025 05:19 PM
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