South Korea's Supreme Court announced Justice Noh Gyeong-pil has been appointed as the new head of the National Court Administration (NCA), a position vacant for over four months. Noh, 62, begins his tenure Tuesday.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney met in Washington D.C. as the Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship. The ruling affirmed that most babies born on U.S. soil are citizens, countering arguments by the Trump administration.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney met in Washington D.C. as the Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship. The ruling affirmed that most babies born on U.S. soil are citizens, countering arguments by the Trump administration.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney, who authored the infamous Dred Scott decision, met recently in Washington D.C. The meeting occurred as the Supreme Court grappled with birthright citizenship, a case that echoes the 1857 ruling.
Iran has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as chief justice for another five-year term. The decision, confirmed by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, emphasizes continuity during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and focuses on fighting corruption and pursuing "arrogant powers."
NPR retracted a false report about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's retirement, attributed to reporter Nina Totenberg's misunderstanding of Chief Justice Roberts' announcement. The error, which led to pre-written copy being published online, prompted apologies from NPR's Editor-in-Chief and Public Editor.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a vehicle cannot be confiscated under the Excise Act solely on the assumption of exceeding legal liquor limits. The court upheld a Sessions Judge's order to release a Scorpio, stating there was no proof that the seized liquor bottles exceeded the legal limit.
Twenty-three opposition parties, including DMK and AAP, have jointly written to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns over the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise. They allege the Election Commission is biased and manipulating the process to favor the BJP, citing issues with data quality and varied timelines across states.
Twenty-three opposition parties, including DMK and AAP, have sent a joint letter to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns over the ongoing revision of electoral rolls. They allege the process is manipulated to favor the BJP and question the Election Commission's impartiality.
The US Supreme Court affirmed birthright citizenship, ruling that nearly all individuals born on US soil are citizens, thereby rejecting a key element of Donald Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. Chief Justice John Roberts stated the executive order attempting to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants violated the 14th Amendment.
India's Law Ministry has appointed five new judges to the Supreme Court, increasing its strength to 37, including the Chief Justice. The appointments, effective upon oath-taking, fill all but one vacancy in the enhanced sanctioned strength.
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, Sikkim's first woman High Court judge, has been recommended by the Supreme Court collegium to be the next Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, succeeding the retiring incumbent.
The founder of the satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party', Abhijeet Dipke, claims his Instagram and other social media accounts were hacked after his campaign went viral. The party, which uses a cockroach as its symbol, gained traction with content focused on youth issues like unemployment and exam leaks.
David Lammy and Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr are launching a new board to recruit more minority ethnic and working-class solicitors into the judiciary. The initiative aims to address criticisms of bias and improve representation, though some groups question the effectiveness of the process.
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Centre's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming Census, stating it's a policy matter for the government to assess backward classes and plan welfare measures.
Hong Kong's Chief Justice Andrew Cheung urged senior barristers to maintain integrity and judgment to uphold public confidence in the judicial system. Speaking at a ceremony where six new senior counsel were appointed, Cheung emphasized that the role requires more than technical skill, including professional standards even when inconvenient or unpopular.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified his remarks comparing some unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' stating his comments were misquoted and targeted individuals using fake degrees in professions. He expressed pride in India's youth, calling them pillars of a developed nation, and emphasized his respect for them. The clarification followed controversy over his observations during a court hearing.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has vehemently denied a fabricated social media quote attributed to him, calling the act "vile, brazen and mischievous." The CJI stated that manufacturing and attributing such a quote to the highest judicial office is an act of dishonesty and social incitement.
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court justices are not “political actors.”
The PM Modi-chaired Cabinet meeting approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the number. The Constitution leaves the size of the Supreme Court open-ended. Article 124(1) provides for a Chief Justice of India and permits Parliament to determine the number of other judges through legislation.
Virtual proceedings before Delhi High Court were disrupted three times on Wednesday after a person logged in and played pornographic content during a hearing. A participant under the name 'Sh*tjeet Sighn' played an obscene video while an audio announced 'You've been hacked.' The bench suspended the hearing and broke for lunch. The court administration reported the incident to Delhi Police's IFSO unit for investigation. Chief Justice Upadhyaya expressed concerns about unauthorized recordings and directed the registrar general to address the matter.
The Supreme Court's nine-judge Constitution bench hearing the Sabarimala temple gender discrimination case said it cannot rely on information from 'WhatsApp University,' responding to senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul who cited Shashi Tharoor's article on judicial restraint. Justice BV Nagarathna made the remark during arguments on the scope of religious freedom across faiths. The bench is revisiting a 2018 ruling that lifted the ban on women aged 10-50 from entering the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple.
Justice Lisa Gill has become the first woman to lead the Andhra Pradesh High Court, following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium. She was transferred from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced her appointment, which follows a policy to familiarize judges with their new high courts before taking charge.
