judicial independence
Supreme Court Confronts Centre Over Delays in Tribunal Reforms Case Amid CJI's Approaching Retirement
Nov 07, 2025 10:21 am CST
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Centre's repeated requests to adjourn hearings on the constitutional validity of the 2021 Tribunal Reforms Act. Chief Justice Gavai, who retires on November 23, questioned whether the government intended to delay resolution until after his retirement, noting that the Act contains provisions nearly identical to those previously struck down by the Court for undermining judicial independence.
Man Throws Slippers at Ahmedabad Judge After Case Dismissal: Security Concerns Echo Supreme Court Incident
Oct 15, 2025 02:39 pm CST
A man hurled slippers at an Ahmedabad Sessions Court judge after his appeal was dismissed, mirroring a similar incident targeting Chief Justice BR Gavai just one week earlier. The attack has prompted renewed calls for enhanced judicial security measures across Gujarat courts, as the Gujarat Judicial Services Association condemned such actions as undermining the independence and dignity of the judiciary.
Opinion | India's New Maritime Laws Deliver Ease Of Business Only For A Few
Sep 22, 2025 03:27 pm CST
The legislative trifecta - the Indian Ports Act, 2025; the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 - was passed in a session marred by disruption, without meaningful debate or scrutiny.