Supreme Court Discharges Employers in Electrocution Case
The Supreme Court discharged two employers accused of negligence after their workers died from electrocution. The Court ruled they lacked the intent or knowledge to cause death.
Supreme Court Justice Warns Against Misuse of Livestreamed Court Proceedings
Justice Gavai warns that content creators misuse livestreamed court proceedings by sharing sensationalized clips out of context, raising concerns about misinformation and intellectual property rights.
Justice Atul Sreedharan Set to Return to Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Atul Sreedharan's return to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. He previously sought a transfer to avoid a conflict of interest.
Supreme Court Flags IAS-IPS-IFS Conflict in Forest Protection Case
Justice BR Gavai of the Supreme Court highlighted ongoing conflicts between IAS, IPS, and IFS officers during a forest protection hearing. The Court urged a resolution.
SC allowed visually impaired candidates in the judiciary
The court referred to the principle of reasonable accommodation, which is mandated in most of the international conventions and jurisprudence.
SC surprised by the engagement of two separate advocates for the state and its department
The issue was of enhancing the green cover in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Supreme Court Criticizes States’ Healthcare Infrastructure, Questions Hospital Regulation Policies
Supreme Court slams states' healthcare infrastructure, pointing out how failures in the public sector have resulted in private hospital growth while doubting over-regulation.
Appellate Courts Must Specify Time Limit for Balance Sale Consideration in Specific Performance Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that appellate courts must specify the time limit for depositing balance sale consideration in specific performance cases. Delay alone cannot make the decree inexecutable.
Supreme Court Affirms Disability Cannot Bar Entry to Judicial Service
Supreme Court holds individuals with disabilities cannot be excluded from judicial service posts, overruling discriminatory provisions and holding visual impairment does not disqualify judicial appointment candidates.
Supreme Court Flags Racket in Bogus Caste Certificates in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court raised concerns over a racket issuing fake caste certificates in Tamil Nadu. A scrutiny committee will verify their authenticity within six weeks.
