Justice Abhay S. Oka – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Disposes of Plea Regarding Non-Compliance in Appointment of Visually Impaired Civil Services Candidate

Background: On December 20, the Supreme Court disposed of a petition concerning the non-compliance with its earlier order directing the appointment of Pankaj Kumar Srivastava, a 100% visually impaired candidate…

Supreme Court: Explanation from Judicial Officers Cannot Be Sought for Judicial Decisions

The Supreme Court, in a significant judgment, held that higher courts cannot seek explanations from judicial officers for decisions made in their judicial capacity. The explanation, if required, can only…

Bar council of India pointed out that Advocates Cannot Simultaneously Practice as Full-Time Journalist

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether a practising advocate can simultaneously work as a full-time journalist. This question arose in the case…

Supreme Court Criticizes Delhi Government for Lack of Progress on Enhancing Green Cover

On December 9, the Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the Delhi government's failure to take meaningful steps to increase green cover in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. A…

Supreme Court Grants Bail to PAC Personnel Convicted in 1987 Hashimpura Massacre

The Supreme Court today granted bail to ten members of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) who were convicted by the Delhi High Court in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre…

Supreme Court Permits Downgrade of GRAP-IV Restrictions in Delhi, Calls for Vigilance

On December 5, the Supreme Court allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reduce restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Stage IV to Stage II,…