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Supreme Court halts release of serving women army officers; Orders status quo until next hearing Hot Off The Press

Supreme Court halts release of serving women army officers; Orders status quo until next hearing

In brief

Amid ongoing Indo-Pak tensions and in light of Operation Sindoor, the Supreme Court underscored the paramount importance of safeguarding the dignity and morale of women officers serving in…

By Apoorva9 May 2025
‘Courts open institutions to public; Even sub-judice issues can be debated by public and the press’: SC Hot Off The Press

‘Courts open institutions to public; Even sub-judice issues can be debated by public and the press’: SC

In brief

The Court set aside Delhi High Court’s order, directing the deletion of a Wikipedia page on defamation proceedings initiated by ANI against Wikimedia.

By Sucheta9 May 2025
Supreme Court considers PIL seeking replacement of 5-year LL. B course with 4-year LL. B in accordance with NEP 2020 Hot Off The Press

Supreme Court considers PIL seeking replacement of 5-year LL. B course with 4-year LL. B in accordance with NEP 2020

In brief

The Court however did not issue any notice and tagged the matter with another case concerning recognition of 1-year LL.M courses.

By Sucheta9 May 2025
NALSA announces 2nd National Lok Adalat for 2025 to be held on 10th May across India except few States and UTs Hot Off The Press

NALSA announces 2nd National Lok Adalat for 2025 to be held on 10th May across India except few States and UTs

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The National Lok Adalat was introduced to encourage mutual settlement and offer an efficient, economical, and participatory mode of resolving disputes without prolonged litigation. Since, the awards passed…

By Editor8 May 2025
Justice Yashwant Varma Cash in House Row | 3- Member Committee submits report to CJI Hot Off The Press

Justice Yashwant Varma Cash in House Row | 3- Member Committee submits report to CJI

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The 3-Member Committee was constituted after reports surfaced that a huge pile of unaccounted cash amounting to Rs. 15 crores were found from the residence of Justice Varma.

By Sucheta5 May 2025
Supreme Court issues notice to comedian Samay Raina and 4 others over alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities Hot Off The Press

Supreme Court issues notice to comedian Samay Raina and 4 others over alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities

In brief

The present petition called for the regulation of online content that violates the right to life and dignity of persons with disabilities.

By Apoorva5 May 2025
Supreme Court stays deportation of 6 family members to Pakistan following Pahalgam terror attack Hot Off The Press

Supreme Court stays deportation of 6 family members to Pakistan following Pahalgam terror attack

In brief

Observing that the issue involves human angle, the Court directed the petitioners to J&K and Ladakh High Court in case they are aggrieved by the document verification order.

By Sucheta2 May 2025
Courts have limited power to modify arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act: Supreme Court by 4:1 majority Hot Off The Press

Courts have limited power to modify arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act: Supreme Court by 4:1 majority

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Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 provides the legal framework for challenging an arbitral award before a court, while Section 37 governs appeals against specific…

By Apoorva30 Apr 2025