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By Radha Jha

Punjab and Haryana High Court Evacuated Following Bomb Threat Email

On the morning of May 22, 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh was evacuated after local police received an email threatening a bomb attack on the premises. As a precautionary measure, court staff, legal professionals, and visitors were promptly evacuated. Bomb disposal squads and law enforcement agencies conducted a thorough search of [&he

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May 22, 2025

By Radha Jha

CJI BR Gavai Urges Bar Associations to Emulate SCBA’s CSR-Funded Health Insurance Model

On May 21, 2025, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai called upon Bar Associations nationwide to adopt innovative methods for providing financial assistance to young lawyers entering the profession. He highlighted the Supreme Court Bar Association’s (SCBA) successful initiative of raising ₹50 crores through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fun

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May 22, 2025

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Senior Advocate Vikas Singh Re-elected as SCBA President for 2025–26 Term

On May 20, 2025, Senior Advocate Vikas Singh was re-elected as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for the 2025–26 term. This marks his fourth tenure in this role, having previously served in 2017–18, 2021–22, and 2022–23. Election Results: President: Vikas Singh defeated fellow senior advocates Pradeep Rai and Adish Agar

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May 21, 2025

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Supreme Court Emphasizes Need for Strong Grounds to Stay Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih, conducted an extensive hearing on petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The bench underscored that any request for an interim stay on the Act must be supported by a compelling and clear case, given the […]

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May 20, 2025

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Supreme Court Reinstates 3-Year Practice Requirement for Judicial Service Entry

On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court mandated that candidates must have a minimum of three years of legal practice to be eligible for entry-level judicial positions, such as Civil Judge (Junior Division). This decision, delivered by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice AG Masih, and Justice K Vinod Chandran, aligns […]

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May 20, 2025

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging BCI’s AIBE Fee Structure

On May 19, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Bar Council of India (BCI) in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the fee structure of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The bench, comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, took this step after the petitioner, Advocate Sanyam Gandhi, informed […]

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May 19, 2025

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Allahabad High Court Upholds Survey of Sambhal Mosque; Hindu Plaintiffs’ Suit Deemed Maintainable

On May 19, 2025, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the Mosque Committee’s challenge to a trial court’s order directing a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal upheld the November 19, 2024, directive appointing an Advocate Commissioner to conduct the survey, stating that the Hindu plaintiffs’ s

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May 19, 2025

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Presidential References Under Article 143: Can the Supreme Court Alter Its Own Judgments?

On May 16, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143(1) of the Indian Constitution, seeking the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion on 14 questions concerning the timelines for the President and Governors to act on bills passed by state legislatures. This move follows the Supreme Court’s recent judgment in State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor

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May 17, 2025

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Supreme Court Affirms ISKCON Bangalore’s Ownership of Bengaluru Hare Krishna Temple

On May 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of India resolved a protracted legal dispute over the ownership of the iconic Hare Krishna temple located on Hare Krishna Hill in Bengaluru. The apex court ruled in favor of the ISKCON Society Bangalore, thereby overturning a previous Karnataka High Court decision that had favored ISKCON Mumbai. The […]

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May 16, 2025