"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has imposed a three-year moratorium (from August 2025) on the approval and establishment of new law colleges across India. This move is considered one of the most sweeping regulatory steps in recent years to address mounting concerns over the falling quality of legal education in the country. Background and Rationale The BCI, through […]
Introduction Terrorism remains a persistent and evolving threat for many countries, especially those in the Global South. While international frameworks like the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) exist, they have often struggled to address the specific, frequent, and complex challenges faced by developing nations. In this context, the proposal for a […]
The Upper Siang Hydropower Project (USHP) is one of India’s most ambitious and strategically significant infrastructure initiatives. Proposed on the Siang River (the Brahmaputra in Assam and Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet) in Arunachal Pradesh, this multipurpose project is designed not only to generate massive amounts of clean energy but also to address regional water security, […]
India is set to introduce a landmark rule in 2025 that will standardize air conditioner (AC) temperature settings nationwide. This move is designed to address the country’s surging power demand, promote energy efficiency, and help fight climate change. Here’s a comprehensive look at what the new rule is, why it’s being implemented, how it will […]
Background Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman, was recently murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya. His wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, has been named as the main conspirator in what police describe as a premeditated killing involving her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, and several hired accomplices. Key Details of the Case Marriage and Relationships: Sonam came from a […]
The Court said that high speed alone does not establish rashness or negligence, and the evidence of the sole eye witness lacked credibility. Cause Title: Harish v. State of Karnataka (Neutral Citation: 2025:KHC:17717) Appearance: Petitioner: Advocates Pavan Kumar M.S., M. Sharass Chandra Respondent: High Court Government Pleader Channappa Erappa The sight of speeding vehicles on Indian roads […]
The Waqf Amendment Act 2025 (UMEED Act) introduces key changes to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Waqf property management. It includes provisions for non-Muslim representation, streamlined processes, and financial reforms. Waqf Amendment Act 2025, also known as UMEED Act, passed in the Parliament in April 2025, proposes significant changes to the governance and management of Waqf […]
The Court was earlier also told that the petitioner-judge is a single parent The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Jharkhand High Court’s response to a plea filed by an additional district judge The petitioner-judge’s counsel highlighted that the judge’s service records show that she has been proficient in her duties. “Please see her Annual Confidential […]
On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that the 3-year minimum practice condition for entry into judicial services stands restored. However, this requirement will apply only to future recruitment notifications and not to those already issued by State Governments or High Courts before this judgement. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, while pronouncing the verdict, stated: “The minimum practice requirement […]
The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the question of whether the requirement of a minimum of three years of legal practice should be reinstated as a qualifying condition for candidates aspiring to enter the judicial service at the level of Civil Judge (Junior Division). A Bench of Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice […]