What does it mean by the expression ‘Ordinarily Residing’ in the case of Minor Custody?
The Apex Court had the occasion to consider the true interpretation of the expression ‘Ordinarily resides’ in the case of Ruchi Majoo v Sanjeev Majoo (2011). Section 9 of the…
What Supreme Court said on Urdu in its recent Case
This is an excerpt from the judgment of Supreme Court The prejudice against Urdu stems from the misconception that Urdu is alien to India. This opinion, we are afraid, is…
Language belongs to a community, to a religion, to people; and not to religion- Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently in the case Varshatai v. State of Maharashtra (2025) has addressed the issue of language, particularly Urdu language when the petitioner came before the Supreme Court…
Who are entitled to argue before the Supreme Court of India?
Provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961 Under Section 16, there are two classes of advocates, namely, senior advocates and other advocates. Sections 29 and 30 are also important, which read…
Requirements of Vakalatnama in case of Advocate-on-Record
Rule 1(b) of Supreme Court Rules, 2013 provides that no advocate other than the Advocate-on-record for a party shall appear, plead and address the Court in a matter unless he…
Doctrine of Public Trust in the Environmental Matters- Explained through Court Rulings
The Apex Court in the case of In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and others (2025) had an occasion to consider the importance of doctrine of public…
Application Of Doctrine of Desuetude in Our Country
In the case of Municipal Corporation for City of Pune and another v. Bharat Forge Co. Ltd. and others (1995). In the said case, the liability of the respondents therein…
Grace or Injustice? The Supreme Court to Decide Fate of NEET 2024 Grace Marks
Introduction The integrity of India’s most prestigious medical entrance exam, NEET-UG 2024, is now under judicial scrutiny. In an unexpected move, the National Testing Agency (NTA) allegedly awarded “arbitrary grace…
Justice B.R. Gavai’s Elevation: Symbolism, Substance & the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Voice
Introduction In a country where symbolism often gets diluted in ceremonial routine, the appointment of Justice B.R. Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) resonates far beyond protocol.…
Article 200- Reservation of Bill for the consideration of the President
Proviso to Article 200 which deals with Governor’s Power to assent a bill, provides reservation of bill by the Governor for the consideration of the President. It reads, “Provided further…