SC Allows Quashing of Rape FIR on Settlement Grounds in Exceptional Circumstances

Alok Singh On 14th July 2025, the Supreme Court held that rape cases can be quashed based on the settlements between parties. The court further observes that this must be done in exceptional circumstances, considering the facts of the case. Read more

Centre Issues Notification of Appointment, Transfer of Chief Justices and Judges of High Courts

Alok Singh  On 14th July, 2025, the Centre issued a notification, based on the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation dated 26th May, 2025. There were several new appointments of Chief Justices of High Courts and the transfer of High Court judges. Transfers Read more

No Interim Stay, But SC Questions ECI’s Procedure in Revising Bihar Electoral Rolls

Alok Singh  On July 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of India heard several petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The SIR was ordered by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar, in anticipation of Read more