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SC Bars High Courts from Reviewing Arbitration Appointments

Introduction CJI Surya Kant's Constitution Day address presented an ambitious vision for India's judiciary, striking a balance between uniformity, inclusiveness, and innovation. His call for a national judicial strategy, emphasis on mediation, fair incorporation of technology, and prioritization of international cooperation collectively reflect a modern, cohesive view for delivering justice. President Droupadi Murmu’s remarks highlighted the importance of inclusivity by stres

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High Court judges delivering a ruling on the Juvenile Justice Act, highlighting child rights, protection, and rehabilitation for juvenile offenders.

Allahabad HC: Juvenile Justice Act Overrides All Other Laws for Child Accused

Case title: Pawan Kumar (Corpus) and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh and 4 Others. Introduction The High Court of Allahabad has strongly affirmed that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) takes precedence over all other legislation in matters concerning a child in conflict with the law in Pawan Kumar (Corpus) and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others (2025). The Division Bench, consisting of Justice Salil Kumar Rai and Justice

Nov 103 min read

Kerala HC: Wife Cannot File Writ for Husband Without Valid Power of Attorney

Introduction: In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a wife on behalf of her husband, who was...

Oct 74 min read

Supreme Court: Trial Judge Can't deny Deciding Case saying the Time barred Set by Apex Court

Case Name: Shiv Kumar Shaw and Another Versus Rekha Shaw. Introduction: In a present case, the Apex Court observed a grave issue over an...

Oct 72 min read

Delhi High Court judge delivering verdict on POCSO Act and Muslim Personal Law conflict, representing supremacy of national legislation.

Delhi High Court: Muslim Personal Law Cannot Overrule POCSO Act or BNS

Case Name: Hamid Raza Versus State of NCT of Delhi. Introduction: The present case involves issues of justice, protection of victims, and...

Oct 63 min read

Supreme Court delivering its verdict in the 2014 minor rape case, symbolizing unreliable DNA evidence and broken circumstantial links.

SC Acquits Two Men in 2014 Minor Rape Case: A Forensic and Legal Breakdown

Case Title: Akhtar Ali @ Ali Akhtar @ Shamim @ Raja Ustad v. State of Uttarakhand (Neutral Citation: 2025 INSC 1097) Background – A...

Sep 223 min read

Supreme Court of India judgment on DNA guidelines with symbolic visuals of forensic evidence, justice scales, and a gavel.

Justice Prevails: Supreme Court Acquits Man of Death Penalty, Issues Nationwide Guidelines On DNA Evidence Handling.

Case Law: Kattavellai @ Devakar Versus State of Tamil Nadu. Introduction: The Supreme Court of India on 15th July 2025, Acquit the Man in...

Sep 74 min read

Supreme Court of India with gavel, broken wedding ring, and justice scales representing alimony and divorce settlements.

First Marriage Settlement Irrelevant for Second Marriage Alimony, Says Supreme Court

Case Title: Anurag Vijaykumar Goel v. State of Maharashtra and Anr. (2025) Introduction: In 2023, in the case of Shilpa Sailesh vs....

Aug 184 min read

Only the Constitution Reigns Supreme: CJI Gavai’s Subtle Reminder in Divisive Times

At a recent gathering of legal professionals in Mumbai, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B. R. Gavai offered a striking observation that may...

Jun 15 min read

A tribute to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna: Celebrating his judicial legacy and landmark contributions to Indian law.

A tribute to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna: A Judge and a Mentor

Introduction India said a tearful goodbye to one of its finest judicial minds on 13th May 2025 when its 51st Chief Justice of India,...

May 279 min read