Supreme Court Redefines Child Exploitation Terms, Calls for Comprehensive Child Protection Measures
The Supreme Court has ruled that the storage of child sexual exploitative and abuse material (child pornography) without deletion or reporting would indicate intent to transmit, and watching it without download would amount to “possession” under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
Supreme Court Demands Explanation from State Bar Councils for Failing to List Mentor Lawyers
Supreme Court directs all State Bar Councils to explain why the respective State Bar Councils have failed so far in listing mentor lawyers for student internships, besides ushering in equality in legal education and emphasizing the need to ensure educational compliance.
The Supreme Court Collegium recently modified its recommendations for appointing Chief Justices to four High Courts.
Justices Indra Prasanna Mukerji, Suresh Kumar Kait, GS Sandhawalia and Tashi Rabstan have been recommended as Chief Justices of the High Courts of Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. These changes supersede the Collegia's earlier recommendation of 11
Whether a charitable trust is a “Consumer”? : SC
The SC sought the assistance of the Union of India through the Ministry of Consumer Affairs as the respondent in the case involving the issue of whether a charitable trust can be considered a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.
Supreme Court Hears Plea on Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Dispute, Stays Mosque Inspection Commission
The Supreme Court hears the Mosque Committee’s plea challenging the Allahabad High Court's decision in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute and stays the mosque inspection commission.
BCI to Allow Final-Year Law Students to Take AIBE Amid Supreme Court Hearing
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has informed the Supreme Court that it is drafting rules to allow final-year law students to take the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The decision was made during a hearing by the Supreme Court, where nine Delhi
Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Summer Dress Code Exemption for Advocates, Suggests to Approach BCI
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition requesting an exemption for advocates from wearing black coats during summer months, stating that maintaining dress code decorum is crucial in courts. The counsel for the petitioner argued that advocates should wear appropriate attire, excluding casual
Supreme Court Drops Case Against 30 Indian Army Personnel for Not Having AFSPA Sanctions in Connection With Nagaland Civilian Killings
Thirty-one PARA (Special Forces) troops are accused of killing civilians in Nagaland; the Supreme Court dismissed false reports (FIRs) against them today, September 17, over the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' refusal to allow the filing of criminal charges against them.
“Lawyer Shortage Causes Delay in Over 66 Lakh District Court Cases”
There are 59,61,088 pending cases in the High Courts, of which more than 76,000 are more than 30 years old. Of the total pending cases, 1,07,972 cases are bailable.
“No Transfer Of Title In Absence Of Registered Document”: Supreme Court Denies Tenant’s Ownership Claim Based On Settlement With Landlord
The Supreme Court recently denied a tenant's claim to ownership of the property based on a settlement with the landlord, holding that no transfer of title is allowed in the absence of a registered instrument.
