The Supreme Court has affirmed the government’s decision to privatize Chandigarh’s power distribution, paving the way for reform. Despite facing challenges such as employee protests and legal hurdles, the decision highlights the potential for efficiency gains. Delhi’s ... more

The Supreme Court, through a five-judge bench, dismissed review petitions seeking legalization of same-sex marriage, reiterating that this issue falls outside judicial authority and rests with Parliament. Petitioners emphasized the need for equal rights, including family lif... more

The Supreme Court declared unauthorized procurement of railway e-tickets as a "social crime" that disrupts India’s economy, stressing the need for prompt criminal action. The judgment reaffirmed Section 143 of the Railways Act, 1989, which prohibits unauthorized entities f... more

The Karnataka High Court invalidated the Central Government's Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022, ruling that the Centre lacked authority under the Electricity Act, 2003, to frame such rules, as this power is specifically gr... more

On January 7, 2025, the Supreme Court criticized the Centre and States for delays in appointing Information Commissioners, noting eight vacancies in the Central Information Commission and 23,000 pending appeals. The Court demanded timelines for filling these positions to uph... more

The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of periodic legislative reviews to assess laws' effectiveness, suggesting intervals of 20, 25, or 50 years. This arose during Maneka Gandhi's plea challenging the 45-day limitation under Section 81 of the Act. The Court proposed est... more

The Karnataka High Court directed the Registrar of Births and Deaths to amend birth certificates to reflect transgender individuals' chosen names and genders upon presentation of a valid certificate under the 2019 Act. This ruling came after a transgender woman's request to ... more

The Supreme Court ruled that tribunals under the 2007 Act can annul property transfers if children fail to care for their elderly parents. This decision came as the Court restored a property to a mother whose son neglected her after receiving it through a gift deed. The Cour... more

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to address farmers’ grievances, as farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal demands implementation of 2021 promises, including MSP guarantees. Farmers, stationed at Punjab-Haryana borders since February 2024, seek resolution. A high-powered co... more

In 2023, 116 new Senior Advocates were designated, adding to 639 practitioners. With a 59.6% case admission success rate, they influence high-stakes cases. The 2017 reforms introduced transparency by including objective criteria like judgments and academic contributions. Cri... more