INDIA
CJI Lalit’s tenure will be known for faster case disposal, streamlined listings
Administrative changes introduced by Lalit at the start of his 74-day tenure appear to have set the stage for expeditious hearing and disposing of cases.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Supreme Court dismisses plea by WhatsApp, Meta challenging CCI probe
CCI is investigating WhatsApp's privacy policy's impact on competition and the platforms' alleged abuse of dominant position in the market.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Electoral Bonds: SC to hear case on December 6 as government defends scheme as transparent
The case which has remained pending for several years raises questions about the scheme which allows political parties to sell electoral bonds without having to disclose details about the donor.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Hijab Ban Case | SC delivers split verdict as case headed for CJI now
The two judge bench passed the verdict after hearing a batch of petitions challenging the decision of the Karnataka High Court that refused to lift state ban on hijab in educational institutions
INDIA
Key rulings that the 50th CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud, was part of
Moneycontrol details some of the key rulings that Justice DY Chandrachud was part of as a Supreme Court judge
POLICY
Draft Telecom bill doesn't limit govt powers to impose internet shutdowns at will
Experts say the segment which provides powers to the governments to impose internet shutdowns is a reproduction of the existing colonial-era law and also does not address Supreme Court concerns over the issue.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Justice DY Chandrachud to be 50th Chief Justice of India
CJI Lalit, who demits office on November 8, has recommended Justice Chandrachud 's name as his successor. Justice Chandrachud, who has sat on benches that gave several landmark judgments, will have a two-year tenure
LEGAL-TRENDS
India eyes settlement of lakhs of consumer cases at National Lok Adalat on Nov 12
The pending cases will be disposed of by way of settlement between parties in the National Lok Adalat which is held periodically and across the country.
POLITICS
EWS quota: SC reserves judgment on challenge to 103rd constitutional amendment
The judgment in the case is expected to be delivered before November 8 when CJI Lalit is scheduled to demit office.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Long-delayed live-streaming of some cases at Supreme Court to begin today
In the initial stages, the Supreme Court will begin by streaming proceedings before its constitution benches
LEGAL-TRENDS
Fortis Healthcare shares drop 20% as Supreme Court orders status quo on IHH deal
The verdict further delays the takeover of the embattled hospital chain Fortis Healthcare by Malaysia’s IHH, which has already been pending for over three years.
MCMINIS
SCO Summit: All you need to know
LEGAL-TRENDS
Jails got more overcrowded last year, 8 in 10 inmates undertrials, report says
The India Justice Report showed that a large chunk of prisoners belongs to marginalised communities, 25.2 percent are illiterate, and a disproportionate number are Muslims, Dalits and Adivasis.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Explained | What is the role of Competition Commission of India
What the CCI does has assumed great significance amid rapid growth of technology and e-commerce domains as well as increasing mergers and acquisitions (M&As) across industries.
LEGAL-TRENDS
SC agrees to hear Amazon's plea against CCI suspension of approval to 2019 deal
Amazon has challenged an NCLAT order that upheld CCI's decision to keep in abeyance the approval for Amazon's 2019 investment deal with Future Coupons Pvt Ltd
LEGAL-TRENDS
Agreement reached, SC closes case between Adani Ports and JNPT
Adani's disqualification in its bid for Visakhapatnam port shall "not be treated as reason for disqualification for future tenders", the court noted
LEGAL-TRENDS
Explained | What Supreme Court’s order on benami transactions law means
The top court said the provisions that imposed imprisonment for benami transactions and permitted their confiscation were disproportionate and manifestly arbitrary and could not be implemented with retrospective effect.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Streamline case management, push for an alternative to help curb judicial backlog, say experts
Available data shows that over 41 million cases are pending in the district courts, 5.9 million in the high courts and 71,000 in the Supreme Court. Systemic change is needed to reduce the backlog, experts say.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Delhi HC sets aside arbitral award directing Antrix to pay $560 million to Devas
The high court said that the arbitral award in favour of Devas suffers from patent illegalities and is in conflict with India's public policy.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Who will be the next Chief Justices of India? There's a clear line of succession
With the Supreme Court functioning at the strength of 30 judges, including the Chief Justice of India as on August 27, the expected line of succession of coming nine CJIs can be safely ascertained, provided that the rule of seniority is followed.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Pendency, listing of cases an issue, says Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on last day in office
NV Ramana took over as the 48th Chief Justice of India in April 2021 and is demitting office after a tenure of 16 months.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Supreme Court raises ceiling for iron ore production in Karnataka
This comes after a ban on export of iron ore was lifted by the Supreme Court in May this year.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Bilkis Bano Case | SC seeks response from Gujarat government on remission for convicts
The 11 convicts in the case who were awarded a life term on gangrape and murder charges were released by the Gujarat government under its 1992 remission policy.
LEGAL-TRENDS
Supreme Court issues notice on petitions seeking review of judgment on money laundering law
The three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana observed that prima facie two issues emerging from the judgment require reconsideration
