Chief Justice B R Gavai
Supreme Court Invalidates Key Provisions of Tribunals Reforms Act and Mandates National Commission
Nov 19, 2025 11:09 pm CST
The Supreme Court has struck down critical provisions of the 2021 Tribunals Reforms Act while ordering the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission within four months. The judgment invalidates sections concerning appointment age restrictions, tenure limitations, and selection procedures, aiming to ensure greater independence and transparency in tribunal operations across India.
Supreme Court Honors Victims of Delhi Blast Near Red Fort: 12 Dead in Car Explosion
Nov 11, 2025 02:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice B R Gavai, paid solemn tribute to the victims of the deadly car explosion near Red Fort metro station that claimed 12 lives. The court reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law while standing in solidarity with all citizens during this national tragedy.
Supreme Court Mandates Written Arrest Grounds in Comprehensible Language for All Offenses in India
Nov 07, 2025 01:31 am CST
In a landmark judgment arising from the Mihir Rajesh Shah case, India's Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement must provide every arrested person with written grounds for arrest in their understandable language, regardless of offense type. The Court clarified that these grounds must be supplied within reasonable time and at least two hours before magistrate appearances, establishing this requirement as a fundamental constitutional protection rather than mere procedural formality.