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Jul 04, 2025

Centre Notifies Appointment of 2 Advocates as Additional Judges of Bombay High Court

The Union government notified the appointment of two advocates as additional judges of the Bombay High Court for two years.
The two advocates are: Gautam Ashwin Ankhad, and Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar. The Supreme Court collegium had recommended their names for elevation on September 2024.
The Bombay High Court has a sanctioned strength of 94 judges. With the latest two appointments cleared, the working strength has risen to 65, leaving 29 vacancies in the HC.

Jun 17, 2025

NLU Delhi Appoints Dr. Sidharth Luthra as KL Arora Chair Professor in Criminal Law

The National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) appointed Senior Advocate, Dr Sidharth Luthra, as the KL Arora Chair Professor in criminal law. The Chair is dedicated to fostering excellence in teaching, research, and advocacy in the field of criminal law.
The Chair was set up in 2011 by former Supreme Court Justice DP Wadhwa and has served as a platform to advance scholarly dialogue, legal education, and public engagement on critical issues in criminal justice.
Prominent scholars like Prof BB Pande, Prof K. Chockalingam, and Prof G. S. Bajpai have held the Chair earlier.

Jun 11, 2025

Justice N. S. Sanjay Gowda Sworn in as Gujarat High Court Judge

Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda officially taken charge as a judge of the Gujarat High Court. Earlier serving in the Karnataka High Court, his transfer is part of the Supreme Court's plan to bring diversity and better administration across Indian High Courts.
The oath of office to Justice Gowda was administered by Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, Justice Sunita Agrawal. The event was attended by Advocate General Kamal Trivedi, senior lawyers and other important guests.

Jun 10, 2025

Kerala High Court Constitutes Committee to Improve Lawyer-Police Relationship

The Kerala High Court constituted a committee to suggest comprehensive guidelines to improve the relationship between lawyers and police officers in the State.
The committee set up by the Bench of Justices A. K. Jayasankarana Nambiar and PM Manoj comprises Kerala Advocate General K. Gopalakrishna Kurup, Director General of Prosecution T. A. Shaji, Senior Advocates Santhosh Mathew and S. Sreekumar and President of Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Yeshwanth Shenoy.

Jun 09, 2025

D. Y. Chandrachud Takes Key Role in German Energy firm vs Russia Dispute

In a significant development in the ongoing arbitration between German energy company Wintershall and Russia, former Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud was designated as the appointing authority under the Energy Charter Treaty, a multilateral pact that works under a framework for cooperation in the energy sector.
D. Y. Chandrachud, who demitted office as the Chief Justice in November 2024, is widely regarded for his contributions to constitutional law and international philosophy of law. His appointment signals the continued involvement of eminent jurists from diverse legal traditions in resolving high-stakes international investment disputes.
The development came following the resignation of Eduardo Siqueiros as the appointing authority on May 22, 2025.
The designation of the appointing authority comes under the rules of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which frequently provides administrative support in disputes between investors and states under the Energy Charter Treaty framework.

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