Women’s Reservation Law Notified: 33% Quota to Take Effect After Delimitation
India notifies Women’s Reservation Law granting 33% quota in legislatures, but implementation awaits delimitation and census exercise.
Supreme Court on Compulsory Voting: No Penalties for Non-Voters
The Supreme Court rejected a PIL seeking compulsory voting, ruling that electoral participation cannot be enforced through penalties and must remain a voluntary democratic right.
Mutual Divorce Settlement Supreme Court: Parties Cannot Back Out After Mediation
The Supreme Court has held that a spouse cannot withdraw from a mutual divorce settlement reached through mediation, reaffirming the binding nature of such agreements and quashing subsequent proceedings deemed an abuse of law.
NCERT Textbook Controversy: Blacklisted Experts Move Supreme Court
NCERT textbook controversy reaches the Supreme Court as three experts challenge their censure over a judiciary chapter, raising key questions on academic freedom and judicial oversight.
Allahabad High Court Questions Delay in MACT Compensation to Widow
Allahabad High Court questions MACT for delaying compensation to a widow for nearly 20 years, calling the situation alarming and legally unjustified.
Governor Bound by Council of Ministers Article 161: Madras High Court Ruling
The Madras High Court has ruled that the Governor is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers while exercising powers under Article 161. The Court clarified that no independent discretion exists in matters of remission and premature release of convicts, reaffirming established constitutional principles.
Delhi HC Saturday Sittings Row: DHCBA Announces Boycott
Delhi HC Saturday sittings boycott gains momentum as DHCBA opposes mandatory working Saturdays, citing disruption to legal practice and work–life balance.
Misleading Advocates in Bank De-Freezing Cases: Kerala HC Steps In
The Kerala High Court ordered identification of misleading advocates in bank defreezing cases, reinforcing accountability and preventing misuse of writ jurisdiction.
Scheduled Caste Status After Reconversion: Supreme Court Clarifies
The Supreme Court of India clarified that Scheduled Caste status after reconversion can be restored, subject to proof of community acceptance and social conditions.
293 Supreme Court Lawyers Apply for Senior Advocate Designation – Process Explained
The Supreme Court of India has received 293 applications from advocates seeking Senior Advocate designation following notices issued in February 2026. The Court has invited suggestions from members of the Bar and stakeholders, which will be considered by the Full Court under the Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates, 2026.