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A potential judicial crisis in Pakistan has been averted after President Zardari signed off on the appointments of pending judges, confirming additional judges as permanent in the Sindh and Lahore High Courts.
The Kerala High Court denied bail to a man accused of raping his daughter, stating the mother cannot settle the case, while the Delhi High Court refused bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case. These rulings underscore the courts' stance on serious criminal offenses.
The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, is set to recommend five judges for appointment as chief justices of various high courts.
Public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam highlighted the significant delays in acquittal appeals, citing a Supreme Court observation that over seven lakh criminal appeals were pending in high courts as of March 2025, and called for timely justice.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that fast-track trials for cases related to the NEET exam leak will be conducted at four High Courts.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has put forth recommendations for judicial appointments to three high courts across the country.
A man has been released in connection with an assault on a man in his 70s who later died in Harndrup, with both the city and high courts finding only reasonable suspicion of common assault.
Lawyers in the Enugu North Senatorial District of Enugu State have initiated an indefinite protest against the continued use of virtual hearings in High Courts across the district, arguing that remote proceedings have negatively impacted justice delivery.
India's Supreme Court has paused proceedings in four high courts challenging the Transgender Persons Act, aiming to centralize cases and prevent conflicting rulings.
The Gauhati High Court quashed a bigamy case, noting Muslim personal law permits up to four marriages, while the Madras High Court quashed a bribery case due to lack of evidence, emphasizing the importance of elections for democracy.
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has raised concerns regarding the apex court's directions to high courts, suggesting that orders fixing timelines may intrude on judicial independence.
Key updates include findings from NFHS-6 indicating a rise in obesity, the Supreme Court setting a deadline for High Courts, and a meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers.
India's Supreme Court has issued a directive stating that High Courts must pronounce their judgments within three months of reserving a verdict.
The Rajasthan High Court upheld Asaram's life term in a minor's rape case, while the Delhi High Court affirmed a man's life sentence for a 1999 police murder. These rulings underscore the judiciary's stance on serious crimes.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled that high courts can assume jurisdiction in cases related to the assessment of "fitness" and "suitability" for promotions, setting aside previous supersessions and deferments of top bureaucrats.
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, pausing a lower court's decision that would have restricted its availability. This allows the medication to continue being distributed by mail for a few more days while the court considers the case.
Indian High Courts have rejected pleas seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for his 'fighting the Indian State' remark, emphasizing the importance of criticism in a democracy. Separately, the Andhra Pradesh High Court denied a US-based man's request for virtual marriage reconciliation.
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The Telangana High Court has quashed the PC Ghose Commission's findings against KCR and others in the Kaleshwaram case, while the Bombay High Court has quashed charges against four individuals in the 2006 Malegaon blast case.
India's Supreme Court has issued a warning to high courts, urging them to cease making "adverse remarks" against district court judges, citing concerns about judicial oppression.
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan pointed out a significant gender imbalance in higher judicial appointments, noting that while women excel in lower services, subjective collegium criteria lead to their underrepresentation in High Courts and the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court Collegium has adopted a new policy to transfer judges designated as chief justices to their new high courts two months prior to vacancies, aiming for smoother transitions.
The Chief Justice indicated that the judiciary is considering expanding the newly launched Special Corruption High Court, currently in Kuala Lumpur, to other states nationwide.
Joseph Kpemka, a former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, has described the decision by specialized High Courts to continue substantive criminal trials during Ghana’s legal vacation as 'novel'.
The Supreme Court collegium recommended four judges for High Court Chief Justice positions. These appointments aim to fill vacancies in key High Courts across India.
India's law ministry has notified the appointment of thirty new judges to the high courts of Calcutta, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Madras, with Madras High Court receiving the most appointments.
Despite significant investments in infrastructure and technology, India's judicial system faces a severe backlog, with over 10,000 cases pending in the Supreme Court for more than a decade and 80,000 in High Courts for over 30 years.
High Courts are set to rule today on applications in two separate cases: Abdul-Wahab's request to strike out charges and the murder case involving Obado and two others in the Sharon Otieno murder. These rulings are critical next steps in both legal proceedings.
The Allahabad High Court has addressed whether a woman over 50 can opt for surrogacy, while the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that anti-government slogans do not constitute sedition in a democracy.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has requested replies regarding a plea concerning Imaan Mazari's sentence, observing that the top court generally does not interfere with interim orders from High Courts.
CJI Surya Kant emphasized the constitutional autonomy of high courts, stating they possess broader powers than the Supreme Court and should not be subjected to its supervision.
The Indian Supreme Court has stayed proceedings in various high courts that were challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act. The court emphasized that no government or one-time settlement deal can curtail a citizen's right to move court.
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that superior courts should sparingly issue directions to high courts for expeditious decisions in pending matters, and such directions should be phrased appropriately.
Four High Courts in India are set to simultaneously have women chief justices, following a Supreme Court collegium recommendation for Justice Rai’s appointment on May 22.
The Indian Supreme Court has issued new directives to High Courts, mandating that verdicts be delivered within three months and bail orders uploaded on the same day. This aims to address delays in the justice system.
The Supreme Court of India has invoked Article 142 to issue binding directions to all high courts, mandating them to expedite judgment delivery and reduce judicial delays. Key directives include pronouncing reserved judgments within three months and delivering bail orders on the same or next day.
The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the Twisha Sharma death case, with the Chief Justice of India scheduled to hear the matter. Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding her death, including a second autopsy and examination of her final communications and alleged abortion angle.
The Indian Supreme Court has taken several steps regarding judicial procedures, including agreeing to hear a plea challenging anticipatory bail, suggesting timelines for High Courts to process bail applications, and directing the establishment of Bar-Bench grievance panels. These measures aim to improve efficiency and address concerns within the legal system.
Various Indian High Courts have recently delivered rulings on a range of legal matters, including the rejection of a teacher's child care leave plea, the relocation of a husband's divorce petition, and the dismissal of an ITBP constable's plea related to a recruitment scam.
The Ministry of Law and Justice in Pakistan has notified the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to other high courts under Article 200 of the Constitution.
Two separate rulings from Indian High Courts addressed cases involving death and compensation; one granted pre-arrest bail in a snakebite death fraud case, while another significantly increased accident payout for a homemaker's death.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a caution to High Courts regarding a growing tendency to publicly criticize subordinate judicial officers.
An investigation into hoax bomb threats targeting High Courts across India has led to the arrest of a man in Karnataka, with probes revealing the specific targets.
The Supreme Court asked the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court to request former Chief Justices and judges of High Courts to preside over the Benches of the appellate tribunals once they are…
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has decided to transfer judges proposed to be Chief Justices of High Courts well in advance, to allow them to become conversant with the affairs of that High Court before assuming charge.
Pakistan's President Zardari approved the appointment of 10 additional judges to the Lahore High Court, ending a weeks-long delay. This decision follows a period of impasse regarding judicial appointments to high courts.
Justices R V Ghuge and M C Tripathi have been recommended for appointment as Chief Justices of the Calcutta and Bombay High Courts, respectively.
The Supreme Court has stayed all pending challenges to the Centre's Sahyog portal before two high courts, following a petition by the Centre to transfer these cases to the top court for constitutional validity review.
The Delhi High Court has upheld a 10-year jail term for a mother of three in an abuse case, while the Orissa High Court converted a man's jail term to a Rs 500 fine in a 1997 adulterated dal case. These rulings highlight varied judicial outcomes in India.
India's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Chhattisgarh government, asserting that bail granted by High Courts should not be challenged.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has conducted interviews for judicial nominees to fill three vacancies in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and five in the Balochistan High Court (BHC).
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a son needn't pay maintenance if parents are financially stable, while the Allahabad High Court stated a wife does not lose maintenance rights if she has a government house.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that all executive and judicial authorities are constitutionally obligated to act upon its directions. This includes high courts, which must follow the Supreme Court's guidance.
The Gauhati High Court granted Rs 25 lakh to a widow in an alleged custodial death case, while the Allahabad High Court ordered the UP government to pay Rs 25,000 for a 24-hour illegal detention. These rulings highlight judicial intervention in cases of state misconduct.
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment of 10 new judges across three High Courts. This decision aims to address judicial vacancies and strengthen the judiciary.
India's Supreme Court delivered a verdict that had been reserved for 15 months, coinciding with its decision to impose a three-month deadline for High Courts to resolve pending cases, raising questions about judicial efficiency.
India's Supreme Court has mandated that High Courts must decide bail applications within 24 hours of hearing and set a three-month limit for reserved judgments to enhance judicial efficiency.
The bench laid down an extensive framework to institutionalise transparency, accountability and timelines in judicial functioning
Indian High Courts recently acquitted defendants in two distinct cases, with the Calcutta High Court overturning a dowry cruelty conviction and the Jharkhand High Court acquitting brothers in a witchcraft murder case after 22 years.
The Supreme Court of India is set to commence hearings on the Sabarimala temple reference case. This significant legal proceeding will address various issues related to the temple.
Justice Khan has been appointed as the senior puisne judge of the Islamabad High Court, a move that alters the court's seniority order following the transfer of three judges to provincial high courts.
Three judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC), including Kayani, Sattar, and Imtiaz, have been transferred to provincial High Courts, a move reportedly objected to by the Chief Justice.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan is reportedly set to recommend the transfer of five judges from the Islamabad High Court to provincial high courts, with a meeting convened for April.
The Indian Supreme Court has highlighted concerns over the poor quality of document translations and has instructed High Courts to seriously investigate the issue.
India's Supreme Court has warned high courts against routinely granting bail in dowry death cases, emphasizing the severe nature of dowry-related fatalities as a social evil.
The Supreme Court on Monday passed orders asking high courts across the country to set strict timelines for early completion of acid attack trials
India's Supreme Court has condemned the 'dangerous practice' of high courts reducing jail terms in exchange for increased victim compensation.