Author: Anvita Dwivedi

In a significant ruling under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), the Supreme Court has once again reinforced one of the foundational principles of India’s insolvency framework the finality of a resolution plan once it is approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC). The Court held that a Successful Resolution Applicant (SRA) cannot continue negotiating, delaying implementation, or indirectly attempting to withdraw from a resolution plan after it has already been approved through the commercial wisdom of the CoC. The judgment, delivered by a Bench comprising Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, arose out of insolvency proceedings…

For law students looking to strengthen their research profile, build a publication record, and engage with contemporary policy debates, the Kautilya Society at National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi has opened submissions for the second edition of its flagship policy blog, Kautilya’s Take. The initiative offers students, academicians, researchers, and professionals an opportunity to publish analytical pieces on pressing legal, social, and governance-related issues while gaining exposure to policy-oriented writing. The Kautilya Society was established through a collaboration between NUSRL Ranchi and the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy with the objective of encouraging informed discussions on…

In a development that has once again placed Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion framework under judicial scrutiny, the Allahabad High Court has disposed of a petition filed by a Muslim man who voluntarily converted to Hinduism after the Prayagraj administration finally approved his long-pending conversion application. The decision came only after the High Court sharply questioned the conduct of local authorities for repeatedly reopening inquiries into a conversion that earlier investigations had already found to be voluntary. The case concerned Anil Pandit, formerly known as Mohammad Ahashan, an Assistant Professor associated with an institution under the University of Allahabad. According to records…

In a judgment that may significantly influence the future of urban development disputes and public law remedies, the Supreme Court has refused to order the demolition of a sprawling shopping mall and hotel complex in Navi Mumbai despite holding that the original land allotment was legally irregular. Instead, the Court permitted regularisation of the project upon payment of over ₹318 crore, marking a notable shift in judicial thinking from rigid corrective action toward a doctrine of proportionality grounded in economic and social realities. The ruling was delivered by a Bench of Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe in K.…

In a hearing that may have implications far beyond the technical issue of court fees, the Supreme Court has questioned the legal basis on which waqf institutions seek exemption from paying court fees while pursuing disputes before State Waqf Tribunals. The Court’s observations come at a time when waqf administration and the broader legal framework governing waqf properties remain subjects of intense constitutional, political, and judicial scrutiny across the country. A Bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Aravind Kumar was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed against a Gujarat High Court judgment which had upheld the rejection of several…

The petition nevertheless raised questions that extend far beyond the immediate re-test. It sought a time-bound roadmap for converting NEET into a fully computer-based examination system, introduction of digital locking mechanisms for question papers, biometric verification, AI-based surveillance, encrypted transmission systems, and stronger cybersecurity safeguards. It also sought sweeping reforms in the structure of the NTA itself, including replacement of the existing framework with an independent statutory examination authority equipped with greater technological and institutional safeguards. Ironically, even as the Court refused to order a CBT-based re-test, developments before the same Bench suggest that the larger objective sought by the…

A quiet but significant institutional shift appears to be unfolding within the Supreme Court during the newly introduced “partial court working days.” In a development that has sparked discussion across the legal fraternity, two sitting judges of the Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sanjay Karol have made it clear that Senior Advocates will not be permitted to orally mention matters or argue cases before their vacation benches. While the immediate objective is to create opportunities for younger members of the Bar, the move has triggered a larger conversation about hierarchy, access, mentorship, and the future structure of advocacy…

In a significant development for India’s judicial system, the Union Government has formally notified the appointment of five new judges to the Supreme Court of India, bringing the apex court to near-full sanctioned strength at a time when concerns over pendency, constitutional adjudication, and judicial capacity dominate legal discourse. Acting under Article 124(2) of the Constitution, the President of India approved the appointments following consultation with the Chief Justice of India, a decision publicly announced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal through an official notification. The five appointees are Chief Justice Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice Justice Shree Chandrashekhar,…

In a powerful reaffirmation of constitutional freedoms, the Supreme Court has awarded ₹11 lakh compensation to a Rajasthan prisoner who remained incarcerated for 24 days despite a judicial order entitling him to release. The judgment stands as one of the strongest recent reminders that personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution cannot be diluted by administrative lethargy, procedural indecision, or bureaucratic convenience. The Court emphatically observed that “individual liberty is not a trivial matter,” underscoring that every day of unlawful detention constitutes a direct assault on constitutional governance. The decision was delivered by a Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol…

In a judgment that is likely to reignite debate on the misuse of criminal law in matrimonial disputes, the Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over what it described as the “uglier side” of family litigation, cautioning against a growing trend of false complaints under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act being used as leverage in marital conflicts. The Court observed that criminal law, particularly allegations involving sexual offences against children, cannot be allowed to become an instrument of vengeance, coercion, or bargaining in acrimonious matrimonial disputes. A Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan…