Ancient Mosque, Modern Dispute: Allahabad HC Clears Way for Sambhal Site Survey
The Allahabad High Court has refused to stop a court-ordered survey of the centuries-old Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, dismissing an attempt by the mosque’s...
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Two Decades Later, Supreme Court Sides with Patanjali in ₹9-Lakh Customs Battle
In a significant win that closes a legal chapter spanning over two decades, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd.,...
India Is a Nation, Not a Shelter”: Supreme Court Denies Relief to Sri Lankan National Facing Deportation
India, the Supreme Court made clear on Monday, is not a “dharamshala” — not a revolving door for displaced persons from around the globe seeking...
No Rulebook for Stepping Aside: Supreme Court Says Recusal Is a Judge’s Call, Not a Constitutional Mandate
In a firm and final word, the Supreme Court on Friday turned down a plea asking it to write a rulebook for when judges should...
Permanent Injunctions: One Victory Doesn’t Close the Door on Future Battles, Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has drawn a clear line in the sand: just because one execution petition (EP) related to a permanent injunction is satisfied doesn’t...
Supreme Court Unmasks the Forest Land Heist: Politicians, Bureaucrats, Builders Caught in a Web of Corruption
In a landmark verdict shaking the very roots of forest conservation, the Supreme Court has slammed the curtain down on a brazen scheme that transformed...
When Timing Trumps Form: Supreme Court Clears Commercial Suits Filed Pre-August 2022 Without Mediation
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has drawn a sharp line between procedural formality and practical justice for commercial disputes filed before August 20,...
Supreme Court Passes the Buck on Deepfake Crackdown, Sends Plea to Delhi High Court
The Supreme Court gave a swift nod to sidestep a Public Interest Litigation demanding urgent action against the flood of deepfake videos. The petitioner, pointing...
Turkish Ties Tested: Çelebi Fights Delhi Airport Ban in Court
In a dramatic legal pushback, Turkish-owned ground handling firm Çelebi Airport Services India has dragged the Indian government to the Delhi High Court after its...
Six Months, One Change: Inside the Short, Steady Run of CJI Gavai’s Collegium
For just over six months, Chief Justice BR Gavai will sit at the helm of India’s top court. His tenure is brief, but the judicial...
No More Long Recess: Supreme Court Rolls Out 21 Benches for ‘Partial Working Days’
Once known as the court’s quietest months, the summer stretch is getting a facelift. The Supreme Court has done away with the quaint notion of...
From Kolkata to the Lion City: Sharmistha Chakrabarti Joins Skadden’s Global Leadership
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has tapped Sharmistha Chakrabarti for its latest round of partnership elevations, marking a significant moment not just for the...