The Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021: The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Union Government’s repeated adjournment requests in the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 case. The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, enacted on 13 August 2021, seeks to streamline and rationalize tribunals by abolishing several appellate bodies and transferring their functions to High Courts. It replaces […]
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CAG’s Plan for Two New Cadres
CAG’s Plan for Two New Cadres: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has approved the creation of two new specialised cadres — Central Revenue Audit (CRA) and Central Expenditure Audit (CEA) within its department to enhance centralisation and audit quality from 1st January 2026. The CAG plans to restructure its Indian Audit and […]
Doctrine of Severability
Doctrine of Severability: The Supreme Court clarified that the Doctrine of Severability is applicable in Suits for Specific Performance, but only in exceptional cases. It is a fundamental legal principle that plays a crucial role in addressing the constitutionality of laws when some provisions are inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution. In […]
Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts: Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a senior bureaucrat from the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), took over as the new Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). This key appointment brings to the helm a civil servant with over 30 years of experience in public administration and defence finance, […]
Vice Admiral B Sivakumar Takes Charge as Chief of Materiel
Vice Admiral B Sivakumar Takes Charge as Chief of Materiel: Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, took charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel (COM) of the Indian Navy, succeeding Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal), VSM (Vishisht Seva Medal). This appointment brings to the fore an officer known for his technical […]
Doctrine of Party Autonomy
Doctrine of Party Autonomy: The Supreme Court recently held that the Doctrine of Party Autonomy is not limitless, and the same is the bedrock of arbitration. The fundamental principle governing arbitration is party autonomy. The freedom of the parties to choose the process of resolving disputes is known as party autonomy. It confers on the […]
Minors’ Property Right
Minors’ Property Right: In K.S. Shivappa vs Smt. K. Neelamma Case 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that after attaining majority, a person can repudiate a property sale made by their guardian without court sanction, either by filing a suit or through clear conduct, such as reselling the property. The father, acting as the natural […]
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has honoured 1,466 personnel from various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) with the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025’. Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: Instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in February 2024, it is announced […]
Constitutional morality in India
Constitutional morality in India: Constitutional morality in India has gained renewed attention amid ongoing debates on institutional independence, rule of law, and ethical governance, highlighting its critical role in shaping democratic conduct and upholding constitutional values. It is defined as a “paramount reverence for the forms of the Constitution” that ensures obedience to lawful authority […]
Justice Surya Kant: 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant: 53rd Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna(B.R) Gavai.The notification was issued by the Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry under Article 124(2) of the Constitution, following the President’s approval.A Supreme Court judge, including the […]
