In a significant pronouncement, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that an employee does not possess a fundamental or inherent right to unilaterally determine their age of retirement. This judgment settles a recurring point of contention in service jurisprudence and public employment law

In a significant move with wide-ranging implications for the Indian judicial system, the Supreme Court of India on May 26, 2025, clarified that there is no legal impediment to enhancing the retirement age of District Judges from 60 to 61 years. The apex court has now directed the Madhya Pradesh...Read more

In a notable interpretation of Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court today held that when an arrest is made pursuant to a warrant, there is no separate obligation to inform the arrestee of the grounds of arrest, as the warrant itself satisfies this requirement.This decision clarifies the procedural obligations of arresting

The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment that touches upon the delicate balance between judicial accountability and the constitutional separation of powers. The Court dismissed a petition seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judg

On May 19, 2025, the Supreme Court of India dismissed petitions from Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Teleservices, seeking waivers on interest and penalties related to Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The bench, led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, termed the appeals as “misconceived,” reinforcing

In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a directive that reshapes role of advocates in affirming their clients’ factual assertions. On May 14, 2025, a bench comprising Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Gajendra Singh ruled

TSupreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment underscoring the right to walk on unobstructed footpaths as an essential part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution This pivotal ruling places pedestrian safety – especially for persons

The Supreme Court of India issued a notice to officials of the Uttarakhand Government in response to a contempt petition alleging the demolition of a registered Waqf property. The petition contends that this action violated a statement made by the Union Government

In a transformative step to combat India’s growing judicial backlog, the Supreme Court on May 10, 2025, issued a series of strategic recommendations to all High Courts aimed at clearing the staggering 7.24 lakh pending criminal appeals. The directive forms part of a broader national judicial reform agenda

On May 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of India heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the current 5-year integrated Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) program. The petition urges the judiciary to direct the Central Government and Bar Council of India (BCI) to restructure the course into