Supreme Court Directs Courts to Dispose of Bail Matters in Two Months

Supreme Court Case Laws and Guidelines for Deciding Bail Matters: New Delhi: In a significant ruling aimed at safeguarding the fundamental right to liberty, the Supreme Court of India has directed High Courts and trial courts to decide regular and anticipatory bail applications expeditiously, preferably within two months of filing. Prolonged Delays Impinge on Fundamental... Read More

September 11, 2025

Delhi Court Rejects Case Against Sonia Gandhi Over Voter List Controversy

Sonia Gandhi Voter ID Card Case in Delhi Court: New Delhi, September 11, 2025 – A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who was accused of having her name included in the electoral roll in 1980, three years before she became an Indian citizen. Read More

September 11, 2025

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders CBI Probe into Bribery Involving Judges and Advocates

Punjab and Haryana High Court – CBI Probe into Allegations of Bribery Involving Lawyer and Judicial Officers: Chandigarh: September 11, 2025 — In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe serious allegations against an advocate, Ankush Dhanerwal, who is accused of taking over... Read More

August 8, 2025

Madras High Court Mandates Major Reforms to Tackle Decades of Delay in Criminal Trials

Madras High Court Mandates Sweeping Reforms to Tackle Decades of Delay in Criminal Trials: Chennai, Tamil Nadu – In a significant move to overhaul the state’s criminal justice system, the Madras High Court has unveiled a series of directives aimed at tackling two critical issues that have contributed to years-long delays: the tardy filing of... Read More

July 28, 2025

Bihar Electoral Revision: Supreme Court Asks Election Commission to Include Aadhaar in Accepted Documents

Supreme Court Urges Inclusion of Aadhaar in Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Process: New Delhi, India – July 28, 2025 — The Supreme Court of India on Monday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider including the Aadhaar card as an acceptable document for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, ahead of the upcoming State Assembly elections. Read More

July 23, 2025

Wilmar Acquires 20% Stake in AWL Agri Business from Adani for Rs 7150 Crores

Wilmar Acquires 20% Stake in AWL Agri Business from Adani for $860 Million: Ahmedabad, India — In a significant move within the Indian FMCG sector, Wilmar Group has agreed to acquire a 20% stake in AWL Agri Business Limited from Adani Group for a total consideration of ₹7,150 crore (approximately $860 million). The acquisition, which marks a major shift in the ownership structure of the prominent food and beverage conglomerate, was finalized through Wilmar's wholly-owned subsidiary, Lence Pte. Ltd. Read More

July 12, 2025

CJI BR Gavai Cautions Law Students Against Foreign LLMs by Taking Heavy Loans

Don't Burden Yourself with Loans for Foreign LL.M.: CJI BR Gavai to Law Graduates: Hyderabad, India – Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai delivered a thought-provoking address at the 22nd Convocation of NALSAR University of Law on Friday, offering a candid critique of the Indian legal profession and dispensing crucial advice to graduating law students. His speech touched upon critical issues ranging from the emotional toll of legal practice to the societal pressure on young lawyers to pursue expensive foreign degrees. Read More

July 12, 2025

Don’t Hide Your Mental Health Issues, CJI Gavai Tells Law Students, Legal Professionals

Don’t Hide Your Mental Health Issues: CJI BR Gavai to Law Students: HYDERABAD, INDIA – In a candid and compassionate address to the graduating class of NALSAR University of Law, Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai delivered a powerful message urging young lawyers to confront the emotional and structural challenges inherent in the legal... Read More

July 11, 2025

Uttarakhand Panchayat Election: High Court Stays EC Move Allowing Candidates on Multiple Voter Rolls

Uttarakhand High Court Stays EC Move Allowing Candidates on Multiple Voter Rolls: NAINITAL, UTTARAKHAND – In a significant intervention impacting the integrity of local elections, the Uttarakhand High Court has temporarily stayed a controversial clarification issued by the State Election Commission (SEC). The SEC’s directive, which permitted candidates whose names appear on multiple electoral rolls to contest polls, has been deemed “prima facie” contrary to the provisions of the Uttarakhand Panchayati Raj Act. Read More