Short, carefully written articles on developments in Indian law — what changed, why it matters and what a litigant should do next. Organised by area of law.
The Supreme Court of India has announced recruitment for 20 tentative vacancies for the gazetted post of Court Master (Shorthand) in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix. Eligible candidates with relevant stenography experience can apply online from October 25, 2026, to November 15, 2026.
In a major judicial reform drive, the Supreme Court of India has ordered an online audit and categorisation of over 800 pending Interlocutory Applications in the landmark *T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad* forest conservation case. Advocates-on-Record must fill out an online questionnaire by June 15, 2026, failing which non-compliant applications will be presumed infructuous and dismissed.
The eCommittee of the Supreme Court of India has inaugurated the Digital Court Technology Office (DCTO) as a centralized body to plan, implement, and supervise all technology initiatives under the eCourts Project. Inaugurated by Justice Vikram Nath, the new office aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility across the Indian judicial system.
Marking a decade of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, the Supreme Court of India and UNICEF convened a National Consultation to assess systemic implementation, institutional pendency, and restorative care. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice B.V. Nagarathna called for dedicated child defence wings, inter-agency training, and shifting the focus from case counts to lives rebuilt.
Excerpt (1-2 sentences, shown on cards)** The Supreme Court has ruled that a person converting from Hinduism to Islam cannot carry forward pre-conversion caste backwardness to claim Backward Class Muslim reservation or statutory membership in historical communities such as Labbai. Upholding the Madras High Court’s invalidation of Tamil Nadu’s G.O. (Ms.) No. 314, the Court articulated six binding constitutional postulates governing religious conversion, community identity, and affirmative action under Article 16(4).
The Supreme Court has ruled that a person converting from Hinduism to Islam cannot carry forward pre-conversion caste backwardness to claim Backward Class Muslim reservation or statutory membership in historical communities such as Labbai. Upholding the Madras High Court’s invalidation of Tamil Nadu’s G.O. (Ms.) No. 314, the Court articulated six binding constitutional postulates governing religious conversion, community identity, and affirmative action under Article 16(4).
On World Mental Health Day, the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, constituted a multi-disciplinary Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being, chaired by Justice K.V. Viswanathan. The institutional mechanism aims to address occupational stress, heavy caseloads, and systemic challenges faced by judicial officers across India.
The Supreme Court dismissed an SLP challenging a Kerala High Court remand order on maintenance as totally misconceived, initiating suo motu contempt proceedings against the petitioner for publishing scandalous and intemperate Facebook posts against the court and counsel.
The Supreme Court held that the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of the Lokayukta is an anti-corruption investigative unit, not an "intelligence and security organisation" entitled to blanket exemption under Section 24(4) of the RTI Act, 2005. Consequently, the Court struck down the Madhya Pradesh notification exempting the SPE and confirmed that details regarding the grant of prosecution sanction must be disclosed under the RTI Act once investigation is complete.
The Supreme Court of India has announced 250 tentative vacancies for Junior Court Assistants (Group-B Non-Gazetted) in the Level 6 Pay Matrix. Discover complete details on eligibility, the 4-stage selection process, exam pattern, key dates, and application instructions.
The Supreme Court of India has issued an official circular incorporating the AOR Code as a suffix to Advocate-on-Record names across its official database, portal, and Cause List. Issued under directions of the Competent Authority, this update ensures clear and accurate identification of Advocates-on-Record.
The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting on September 28, 2026, recommended the elevation of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, and Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as Supreme Court Judges.
Addressing systemic administrative and policing failures following recent crimes in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court invoked Article 21 to order mandatory 4-week interim safety measures, CCTV/lighting audits, and fast-track POCSO trials.
The Chief Justice of India has notified the revised Roster of Work for fresh cases across individual subject categories w.e.f. July 13, 2026, setting out specific judge-wise category allocations and dedicated benches for old civil and criminal matters.
The Committee for Family Court Matters, Supreme Court of India, in collaboration with the Gauhati High Court, is hosting a two-day Eastern Zone Regional Conference on "ADR vs. Adjudication in Family Disputes" in Guwahati on 26–27 September 2026.
The Supreme Court of India has officially announced the Advocates-on-Record (AOR) Examination for December 2026. This comprehensive guide details the examination schedule, eligibility criteria, online fee payment procedure, syllabus, and the complete official list of all 86 leading cases.
The Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court eCommittee have flagged off 26 Mobile eSewa Vans as part of a national fleet to bring eCourts services, legal aid, and dispute resolution directly to citizens' doorsteps . Equipped with high-speed connectivity and video conferencing, the vans bridge the digital divide in remote and underserved regions.
On Teacher’s Day 2026, the Chief Justice of India announced the launch of a Supreme Court Monthly Lecture Series alongside the "Supreme Court Nyaya Shiksha Samman" to recognise distinguished legal educationists . The twin initiatives aim to build a regular platform for legal dialogue and establish an enduring public knowledge archive.