Supreme Court

Supreme Court Urges Govt to Evict Ex-CJI Chandrachud from Official Bungalow

06 Jul 2025

In an unusual step, the Supreme Court administration has formally written to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, requesting the immediate repossession of Bungalow No. 5, Krishna Menon Marg in Lutyens’ Delhi—assigned to the sitting Chief Justice. The current occupant, former CJI Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, has overstayed the allowed...

Thug Life Protests Controversy Karnataka Government to Guarantee Theatre Protection

19 Jun 2025

Thug Life has sparked a Supreme Court clash as protests and threats escalate over Kamal Haasan’s new film in Karnataka. The controversy started after Haasan’s remarks on the Kannada language angered Kannada activists. Their protests quickly forced theatres to cancel screenings, which led to legal action and a heated public...

Supreme Court Slams Karnataka Government for Blocking ‘Thug Life’

17 Jun 2025

The Supreme Court highlighted that any films that are approved by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) must be screened, and ordered Karnataka to allow the screening of Kamal Haasan's "Thug Life." According to Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan, vigilantes and mobs cannot take over the streets or prevent...

Justice Abhay Oka Calls Supreme Court ‘Chief Justice-Centric’, Urges Structural Reform in Farewell Speech

23 May 2025

Supreme Court judge for whom Friday was his last day as a judge, Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka has stated that the top court is presently a "chief justice-centric court" and it needs to change. Justice Abhay Oka Critiques Chief Justice-Centric Structure Justice Oka, who was speaking at the farewell function...

SC’s new ruling on civil judge appointments: Reform or roadblock?

21 May 2025

In a significant ruling on 20th May 2025, the Supreme Court, in the case of All India Judges Association vs Union of India 2025, overturned its 2002 judgment and made it mandatory for candidates appearing for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) exam to possess a minimum of three years of...

Supreme Court to Hear Ashoka University Professor’s Petition Challenging Arrest Over ‘Operation Sindoor’ Post

20 May 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently hear a petition by Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who challenged his arrest by Haryana police over a Facebook post concerning Operation Sindoor. The court may take up the matter as early as Tuesday. Professor Mahmudabad, who heads the Political Science...

Shielding judicial propriety against casual remarks

17 May 2025

Recent proceedings in the Supreme Court and certain High Courts have brought to light a growing concern: judges, albeit acting in good faith, have made oral observations framed in language indicative of personal opinion, with only a tenuous connection to the facts and legal issues under consideration. The Constitution Bench...

Justice BR Gavai Becomes Second SC Chief Justice of India

14 May 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday, with President Droupadi Murmu conducting the oath of office at a function graced by senior political leaders and dignitaries. Justice Gavai took the oath of affirmation in Hindi after taking over from former...

Justice Khanna Retires; Justice B.R. Gavai to Be Sworn In as New CJI

14 May 2025

On his final day in office, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna expressed heartfelt gratitude as he addressed the Supreme Court. Speaking at a farewell event hosted by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Tuesday, Justice Khanna reflected on his time as a judge and admitted he felt relieved...

In Historic Move Supreme Court Publishes Judges’ Asset Declarations Online

06 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India has taken a major step toward transparency. It has uploaded the asset declarations of its judges on its official website. This action follows a unanimous decision made by the full court. Court Issues Official Release In a public statement, the court said, “The full court...

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