Reasoned Justice: Reinforcing Discipline
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg The Supreme Court has delivered a significant reminder on the limits and responsibilities that accompany the exercise of extraordinary judicial powers. In Pushpendra vs State…
Delhi Riots 2020: Court issues notice to Delhi Police on bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
A Delhi court on Saturday issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, arrested under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,…
Supreme Court appoints Justice Kurian Joseph as mediator in defamation dispute between IAS Rohini Sindhuri and IPS D Roopa Moudgil
The Supreme Court has appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph as mediator in the long-standing defamation dispute between Karnataka-cadre IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D Roopa…
Delhi High Court refuses to reopen CBSE re-evaluation portal for Class XII answer sheets
The Delhi High Court has declined to issue any interim direction for reopening the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) verification and re-evaluation portal for Class XII answer sheets amid…
Karnataka High Court rejects plea challenging land transfer for construction of judges quarters
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the state government’s decision to transfer land belonging to a veterinary institution for the construction of residential quarters for…
Supreme Court lays down guidelines for psychological evaluation of children in custody disputes
The Supreme Court has laid down an extensive framework governing psychological and psychiatric evaluation of children in custody, visitation and parental access disputes, holding that any such assessment must follow…
Delhi High Court issues notice on Salman Khan plea seeking stay on film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on an interim application filed by actor Salman Khan seeking to restrain the makers of the proposed film “Kala Hiran: The Battle…
Delhi High Court declines contempt action over online criticism of judge in Abhijit Iyer-Mitra case
The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings over social media posts and online criticism directed at a Saket Court judge who had stayed an…