Justice Augustine George Masih – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Orders Release of 1981 Murder Convict Hansraj, Citing Juvenile Justice Protections

12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025

In a significant ruling emphasizing the retrospective application of juvenile justice laws, the Supreme Court of India has directed the immediate release of Hansraj, a convict in a 1981 murder…

Supreme Court Questions ED’s Stand on Bail Conditions for Women under PMLA

21 Dec 202422 Dec 2024

On Thursday, December 19, the Supreme Court strongly criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for contending that the stringent bail conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) apply even…

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 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,…