Trial Court Talent Deserves the Silk Too, Says Supreme Court
In a strong push to democratize recognition in the legal profession, the Supreme Court has declared that the designation of Senior Advocates should not be...
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Truth Is Missing from the Courtroom—And That Haunts Me”: CJI Sanjiv Khanna Bids Farewell
In a parting speech marked by clarity, candor, and a touch of quiet fire, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna used his farewell to spotlight...
Justice in Slippers: Supreme Court Unveils Virtual Mediation Rooms with Child-First Focus
On his final day donning the Chief Justice’s robe, Sanjiv Khanna didn’t just sign off with goodbyes—he left behind a blueprint for a more humane...
Beyond the Gown: Supreme Court Maps the Real Road to Becoming a Senior Advocate
In a pointed and deeply reflective ruling, the Supreme Court has laid out what it really takes to rise to the rank of Senior Advocate—and...
Supreme Court Warns Against “Punishing Success” as It Shuts Down Aggressive Antitrust Push
In a ruling that echoed both economic realism and constitutional restraint, the Supreme Court has cautioned regulators against letting zeal cloud judgment. At the center...
Shutters Over Sense: Supreme Court Rips Into MCD for Letting Chandni Chowk Morph Into Market
In a stinging rebuke, the Supreme Court on Tuesday tore into the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for sitting idle while residential homes in Chandni...
Justice Bela Trivedi Bids Farewell to Supreme Court with Ceremonial Bench Send-Off
May 16 will mark the final chapter in Justice Bela M Trivedi’s tenure at the Supreme Court, as she joins a ceremonial bench led by...
Supreme Court Rips Open Senior Counsel Circle: Trial Court Lawyers Must Not Be Left Behind
In a striking departure from the old guard’s gatekeeping, the Supreme Court has ruled that senior advocate designations should not remain the privilege of a...
Supreme Court Backs Big Buys: Volume Rebates Get Green Light
In a sharp rebuke to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed its challenge against a glass manufacturer’s use of...
Not Just the Bribe-Taker: Supreme Court Declares Aiding Corruption a Crime for All
In a ruling that pierces the veil of passive complicity, the Supreme Court has made it resoundingly clear: even those outside the system can be...
SC Dismantles Senior Counsel Scorecard: “Interviews Undermine Advocate’s Dignity”
In a dramatic course correction, the Supreme Court has dismantled the much-debated 100-point grading system used to decide who wears the silk of a Senior...
SC Draws a Sharp Line: Cop’s Word on Witness Statements Doesn’t Make the Cut in Court
In a significant pronouncement, the Supreme Court has drawn a clear boundary between investigative authority and admissible evidence. While police officers can be credible narrators...