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
On May 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a powerful reminder that freedom of speech and access to information remain core pillars of democracy even in the digital age. By overturning a Delhi High Court order that had directed the Wikimedia
With these words echoed across diplomatic channels and military briefings, Operation Sindoor marked a sharp evolution in India’s counter-terror posture. Launched on May 6, 2025, the operation was more than just retaliation — it was a declaration of doctrine: deterrence
ndia conducted a preliminary hearing on a batch of petitions questioning the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar,
On May 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark judgment that shook the foundations of the country’s insolvency resolution framework. The apex court annulled JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 crore acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. (BPSL),
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, was enacted to provide an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that is efficient, cost-effective, and less time-consuming compared to traditional litigation. Section 34 of the Act delineates the grounds on which a party can challenge an arbitral award before a court. Over time, judicial interpretations have emphasized the principle of minimal judicial interference, underscoring the autonomy of arbitral tribunals.