V. Venkatesan

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Can the CJI direct withholding of work before completion of an in-house inquiry?

The answer lies in a 2014 Supreme Court case where the complainant challenged a two-judge probe committee set up by the CJ of the MP HC

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Exclusion of remission: Supreme Court misses another opportunity to lay down clear guidelines

A February decision is the latest instance of the Court converting a death sentence to life but prematurely closing the door on remission

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Chief-in-waiting: New door opened by Collegium in its Justice Bagchi recommendation

If ‘in-line-to-be-CJI’ is now a relevant consideration for SC elevation, we examine how the Collegium might have picked Justice Bagchi

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SC bats in favour of accused’s liberty despite High Court stay on discharge

The top court noted that discharge is on a higher pedestal than acquittal and cautioned appellate courts against restoring arrests lightly

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Reaffirming proportionality in the Sunil Kumar case

In reinstating the Janata Dal member to the Bihar Legislative Council, the top court emphasised voters’ right to representation in the House

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SC reiterates direction to National Medical Commission to revise disability guidelines

In a recent case, a Division Bench observed that the NMC’s guidelines must reflect the recent progressive decisions of the Supreme Court

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Lawyers excluded from the consumer protection law. Are doctors next?

The Supreme Court has called for the reconsideration of 'V.P. Shantha', which held the field for almost three decades on doctors' liability

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SCBA elections 2024: Has Kapil Sibal’s last minute entry changed the game?

As the Supreme Court Bar Association prepares to vote its new leaders on 16 May, we bring you the contenders, the issues, and the odds

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Patanjali Contempt Case: Blatant violations, expanded scope, repeated scoldings and the flip-flip on Rule 170

In the latest hearing, the Supreme Court directed the company to ensure its suspended products are taken off the shelves by 14 May