In a dramatic turn, defense lawyer Alan Jackson withdrew from representing Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his Hollywood parents. Public defenders step in as the case sees another delay. Read the latest details.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal's personal anecdote about stray dogs during a Supreme Court hearing on animal rights prompts a notable response from the bench. Read the full exchange and legal context.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of culpability'. Five co-accused granted bail. Read the detailed analysis of the court's reasoning on stringent UAPA bail conditions.
Supreme Court holds Uttarakhand's entire executive accountable for systematic forest land grabbing since 2000. State given two weeks to file detailed affidavit. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court directs state bar council to restore advocate's registration, ruling that refusal amounts to an unconstitutional restriction on the fundamental right to practice. Read the full judgment details.
Supreme Court rejects bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, while granting relief to five others. Details inside.
India's Supreme Court partners with Bhutan's apex court for a landmark law clerk exchange program. CJI Surya Kant announces full financial support for Bhutanese clerks. Read more.
The Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Bhutan sign a landmark MoU for exchanging law clerks and judicial knowledge, strengthening bilateral legal ties. Read more about this historic judicial partnership.
The Supreme Court of India convenes vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, during the winter break—a historic first. Discover the urgent cases heard.
In a historic first, Supreme Court vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, convened during the winter recess. The court was closed from Dec 22 to Jan 2. Read more.
The Supreme Court issues new SOPs requiring lawyers to submit timelines for oral arguments to ensure effective court management and faster justice delivery. Read the full story.
Amritsar-born Supreme Court lawyer Sameer Sodhi cautions young lawyers against seeking quick money, stressing that success requires 5+ years of patience and ethics. Read his full advice.
Senior Advocate Harshad Nimbalkar unanimously elected Chairman of Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa for a historic third time. Read about his landmark career and recent senior designation.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli deforestation case. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud will hear the matter on Monday, December 30, 2024. Read for details.
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
The Supreme Court has clarified that a driving licence becomes invalid the day after its expiry if not renewed. Know the legal implications and renewal process to avoid penalties.
A CBI court in Ahmedabad sentenced a former DRT inspector and a lawyer to two years' rigorous imprisonment for demanding a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe in a 2009 case. Read the full details of the trap and conviction.
Prominent Singapore-based human rights lawyer M Ravi, of Indian origin, was found dead. Police are investigating the case. Read the full story for details.
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
CJI Surya Kant instructs Supreme Court Registry to carefully examine urgent cases for appropriate listing. Special vacation benches are currently operational for immediate hearings. Read the full details.
M.L. Sharma, the controversial defense lawyer for Nirbhaya case convicts, has passed away in Delhi at age 69. Read about his legal career and the infamous case that defined it.
Supreme Court advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, known for filing PILs on major issues like the coal scam and Rafale deal and for defending a Nirbhaya convict, died at 69. Read about his controversial legal career.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
Madras High Court directs Madurai corporation to pay lawyer's Rs 13 lakh dues, invoking Prophet Muhammad's principle of timely wages. Justice Swaminathan also flags high fees of law officers.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced that one or two Supreme Court benches may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases. The registry will verify the urgency before listing. Read for details.
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea by a woman lawyer alleging sexual assault in Noida police custody. The bench directed the police commissioner to preserve all CCTV footage. Read the full details.
Allahabad High Court reduces maintenance for estranged wife, noting lawyers' initial income is uncertain. Justice Madan Pal Singh cuts amount from Rs 5000 to Rs 3750 monthly. Read the full legal analysis.
Supreme Court regularises BDS degrees for 2016-17 Rajasthan students admitted with NEET percentile relaxation, but imposes ₹10 crore fines on erring colleges and mandates pro-bono service from students.
Prabjot Singh Wirring's legal victory in Alberta Court of Appeal upholds religious freedom, striking down mandatory oath to monarch for lawyers. Read the full story.
Supreme Court's sharp remarks in stray dogs case as scheduled hearing before a special bench is cancelled. Kapil Sibal informs bench. Details inside.