
Centre Approves Appointment of Five New Supreme Court Judges
The Central government has approved the appointments of five new judges to the Supreme Court following an increase in sanctioned strength.
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The Central government has approved the appointments of five new judges to the Supreme Court following an increase in sanctioned strength.

Justice Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, following the elevation of Chief Justice Arun Palli to the Supreme Court.

A comprehensive summary of significant cases and judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts reported last week. Legal professionals can gain insights into ongoing legal trends and impactful decisions.

Justice C Pratheep Kumar of the Kerala High Court delivered a farewell address reflecting on his tenure and expressed satisfaction with his judicial contributions before retiring.

A summary of key cases reported in the Supreme Court and High Courts from May 09, 2026, to May 15, 2026.
This weekly round-up provides an analytical summary of significant cases reported from the Supreme Court and High Courts in India, covering various legal issues.

Advocate Rohit Sud has been elected as the President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association after a competitive election. Sud won the presidency with a margin of 96 votes.
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed Senior Advocates PV Balasubramaniam, T Gowthaman, and R John Sathyan as counsel for the state, enhancing legal representation before the Madras High Court.
The Orissa High Court has modified a compensation award in a motor accident case, ruling that the Tribunal failed to deduct income tax while calculating loss of dependency. Compensation was recalculated based on the deceased’s taxable income under the new tax regime.