Supreme Court Judges Launch NALSA Scheme For Victims Of Human -Wildlife Conflict

The two-day Regional Conference on Human -Wildlife Conflict & Co-Existence organized by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA) under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has commenced today with an inaugural session at the Sankaranarayanan Thampi Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.The event was attended by judges from the Supreme Court, the High Courts of Kerala,...

'Need More Women Judges' : SCBA Flags Low Gender Balance In Higher Judiciary; Seeks Urgent Action From Collegium

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has expressed grave concern over the disproportionately low representation of women in the higher judiciary, both in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts, and has urged the Collegium to ensure adequate gender diversity in forthcoming judicial appointments.In a resolution passed on August 30, 2025, the SCBA noted that several High Courts such...

There's Laxity In Implementing Directions Against 'Bulldozer Actions'; Supreme Court Must Monitor : S Muralidhar

Senior Advocate Dr S Muralidhar opined that there is laxity in the implementation of the directions given by the Supreme Court against the trend of "bulldozer justice", where houses of persons accused of crimes are demolished by authorities as a punitive measure.Although the Court has issued several directions to curb the rampant demolition of buildings as a punitive measure, the Court...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest: August 1 - 10, 2025

Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 761 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 786Advocates Act, 1961 - Enrolment Fees - Contempt Petition - Bar Councils can't collect any amount as “optional fee” during enrolment - Supreme Court closed a contempt petition after the Bar Council of India (BCI) affirmed its commitment to ensuring State Bar Councils (SBCs) comply with judgment in Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India,...

Can Live-In Partner Seek Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC? Supreme Court Issues Notice On Man's Appeal

The Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 29) issued a notice in a plea filed by a man against the maintainability of the Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance application filed by his live-in-partner before the family court. The bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B. Varale heard the plea filed by the male partner against the Kerala High Court's decision that dismissed his plea...

Vehicles Plying Only Within Enclosed Premises Of Factory/Plant Not Liable To Pay Motor Vehicle Tax : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 29) ruled that the vehicles operating exclusively within the enclosed premises of a factory or plant are not liable to pay motor vehicle tax, as such areas do not constitute a "public place." “Motor vehicle tax is compensatory in nature. It has a direct nexus with the end use. The rationale for levy of motor vehicle tax is that a person who is using...

A Need For Quota For Women Judges In Supreme Court

With the recent elevations, three in May and two in August, the Supreme Court has reached its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. Yet, the appointments have reignited concerns over the Court's composition, particularly the continued underrepresentation of women Judges, with Justice B.V. Nagarathna now the sole woman judge on the bench.The functioning of the Supreme Court Collegium has long been shrouded in doubt, with frequent criticism over its lack of...

On Reforming The District Judiciary In India : Justice Ravindra Bhat Writes

The Constitution of India arguably provides for a federal structure of government that treats the Union and the states as distinct. While the legislative and executive branches are separate for the Union and the states, the judiciary is a single pyramidical structure. The district judiciary constitutes the foundational rung, exercising jurisdiction at the district level or in a more localized manner; the High Courts (HCs) constitute the middle rung, exercising...

Review Petition Filed Against Supreme Court Direction That Only District Judges Can Head District Consumer Commissions

A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the judgment dated May 21, 2025, in Ganeshkumar Rajeshwarrao Selukar & Others vs. Mahendra Bhaskar Limaye & Others in which directions were issued regarding the appointment, eligibility, selection, and tenure of Presidents and Members of State and District Consumer Commissions.One important direction issued in the judgment...

Supreme Court Monthly Digest July 2025

Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 693 - 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 760Advocates Act, 1961 - High Court of Orissa (Designation of Senior Advocate) Rules, 2019- Rule 6(9)- Suo moto power to the full court of High Court to designate an advocate as 'Senior Advocate'- the 2019 Rules were formulated in the backdrop of the Indira Jaising v Supreme Court of India (2017)- High Court held Rule 6(9) to be ultra vires...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 29, 2025

Links of today's reports from Supreme Court.Four Women Senior Advocates Express Solidarity With Justice Nagarathna's Collegium Dissent, Raise Concerns About Lack Of TransparencyJustices Alok Aradhe & Vipul Pancholi Take Oath As Supreme Court JudgesBihar SIR | Supreme Court Agrees To Hear On Monday Pleas To Extend September 1 Deadline For Claims & Objections'You Don't Allow Lawyers...

Supreme Court To Hear PIL Seeking To Monitor If Hospitals Built On Govt Concessions Provide Free Aid To EWS/BPL Patients

The Supreme Court today (August 29) agreed to consider a PIL on the lack of free treatment for EWS and BPL patients in private hospitals built on government lands or with government concessions.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices NV Anjaria and Alok Aradhe issued notice to the Union of India, all States and Union Territories in the matter. The petition is filed by a Magsaysay Awardee...