Retired Justice G.S. Patel and his family face alleged threats in India and the UK over his 2024 Dawoodi Bohra leadership dispute verdict.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court 2025 landmark judgments explained in a nutshell, covering constitutional law, criminal justice, PMLA, free speech, rights and governance.
SC warns State Bar Councils to stop charging over ₹750 enrollment fee or face contempt; directs BCI to issue circular, return applicants’ documents immediately.
SC allows judicial officers with 7 years’ Bar experience to apply for district judge posts; ruling ensures level playing field and directs states to frame eligibility rules.
Tamil Nadu urges SC to return presidential reference on Bill clearance timelines as “unanswered”, calling it an attempt to overrule settled judgment.
SC allows unregistered document as evidence in specific performance suit, citing proviso to Section 49 of Registration Act and earlier rulings.
Orissa HC quashes rape charges, ruling that failed relationships based on a ‘false promise of marriage’ shouldn’t be criminalized, emphasizing women’s autonomy.
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