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09/12/2025

In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that 30% of the seats in the State Bar Councils - where elections are yet to be notified- must be represented by women advocates.

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24/09/2025

Judges say India's aviation body was irresponsible to suggest through leaks to the media that pilot error had caused the disaster.

23/09/2025

https://www.barandbench.com/news/adultery-still-has-civil-consequences-spouse-can-sue-partners-lover-for-compensation-delhi-high-court

Significance / Implications

This could be a landmark case for recognizing "alienation of affection" (a concept from Anglo-American law) in Indian civil law.

It may open doors for more spouses to seek civil remedies (damages) in cases where a third party is seen as contributing to the breakdown of marriage.

It highlights that though certain acts (like adultery) may no longer be illegal under criminal law, they can still carry legal consequences in civil courts.

The Delhi High Court recently held that a spouse can sue her partner's paramour and claim monetary compensation for interfering with their marriage and causing

23/09/2025

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/supreme-court-flags-need-for-performance-evaluation-of-high-court-judges

The Supreme Court, while hearing a case on delayed judgments in Jharkhand High Court, stressed the need for performance evaluation of High Court judges. It noted that some judges work efficiently while others delay matters, which affects public faith in justice.
Key directions:
High Courts must share data on reserved judgments (before Jan 31, 2025).
Judgments uploaded online must show reservation date, pronouncement date, and upload date.
Reasons for judgments should normally follow within 5 days of pronouncement (extendable up to 15).
Standard formats and stricter rules against adjournments are needed.

The Supreme Court on Monday stressed the necessity of evolving a performance evaluation mechanism for judges of High Courts [Pila Pahan@ Peela Pahan and ors v.