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GOVERNMENT REAPPOINTS SOLICITOR GENERAL TUSHAR MEHTA FOR THREE MORE YEARS: CONTINUITY IN INDIA’S TOP LAW OFFICE The Union Government has approved the re-appointment of Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for a fresh term of three years, effective from July 1, 2026. The decision, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), ensures continuity in the leadership of the country’s second-highest law office at a time when several significant constitutional and policy matters are pending before the judiciary. Alongside Mehta’s re-appointment, the government has also extended the tenure of five Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) appearing before the Supreme Court of India. Further, Senior Advocate Chetan Sharma has been re-appointed as ASG for the Delhi High Court for an additional period of six months.
In today’s interconnected and highly competitive business environment, reputation constitutes one of the most valuable intangible assets of any enterprise. Beyond financial performance and operational capabilities, commercial success increasingly depends upon public trust, stakeholder confidence and institutional credibility. Consequently, business disputes—whether involving contractual disagreements, shareholder conflicts, regulatory investigations, employment claims or allegations of misconduct—often carry consequences that extend far beyond legal liability and financial exposure. Reputational damage arising from commercial disputes can adversely affect customer relationships, investor confidence, market position and long-term enterprise value.
In today’s highly competitive and increasingly regulated business environment, commercial relationships are built upon complex contractual arrangements, financial commitments and long-term strategic expectations. Whether involving suppliers, customers, joint venture partners, shareholders, distributors or service providers, commercial relationships are fundamental to business continuity and growth. However, disputes seldom arise abruptly. In most cases, commercial litigation is preceded by a series of warning signs which, if identified and addressed promptly, can prevent escalation into costly and protracted legal proceedings.
The 2026 Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) elections, one of the most closely watched institutional elections within India's legal fraternity, have become the subject of intense judicial scrutiny following allegations of ballot tampering and procedural irregularities. In a significant interim order, the Supreme Court has allowed the counting of votes to continue but directed that the election results shall not be declared without its prior permission. The case, Rudra Vikram Singh v. Bar Council of Delhi, raises critical questions regarding electoral integrity, the threshold for judicial intervention in election disputes, and the standards applicable when allegations of malpractice arise within statutory bodies governing legal professionals.
The rapid expansion of digital communication platforms has transformed the way information is shared, consumed, and disseminated. However, the misuse of these platforms for unlawful activities has posed significant challenges for regulators worldwide. The latest flashpoint in India’s ongoing debate over digital governance concerns the temporary restriction imposed on Telegram ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 re-examination.
Introduction In a significant development with far-reaching implications for governance, electoral integrity and identity verification mechanisms in India, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Government, State Governments and the Election Commission of India on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the use of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship, domicile, address and date of birth.
SUPREME COURT EXAMINES ALLEGED NON-IMPLEMENTATION OF RTE ACT IN PUNJAB: A CRITICAL TEST FOR EWS ADMISSIONS Introduction In a significant development concerning the enforcement of children's right to education, the Supreme Court of India has issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging that the State of Punjab has failed to implement key provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act). The petition, titled K.S. Raju Legal Trust v. Union of India, raises serious concerns regarding the implementation of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act), which mandates that private unaided non-minority schools reserve at least 25% of entry-level seats for children belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups.
In a landmark decision reinforcing India's evolving animal welfare jurisprudence, the Supreme Court, in Jayakrishna Menon v. Krishnankutty & Ors., directed the Government of Kerala to take temporary custody of a captive elephant named Raman and place him in an appropriate rescue or rehabilitation facility. The Court's observation that it "cannot be a mute spectator in matters pertaining to voiceless animals" has emerged as one of the most significant judicial pronouncements on captive animal welfare in recent years.
