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Aug 2024

Oct 27, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai Recommends Justice Surya Kant as His Successor

Justice Surya Kant was recommended to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), following the retirement of Chief Justice Bhushan R. Gavai on November 23, 2025. Once formally appointed, Justice Kant will lead the Indian judiciary until February 9, 2027, marking a tenure of approximately 14 months. This recommendation, made by CJI Gavai to the Union Government, follows the established judicial convention of seniority in appointing the next CJI.

Oct 25, 2025

Former ASG Pinky Anand Appointed Judge of Bahrain International Commercial Court

Senior Advocate Pinky Anand was appointed a judge of the Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), which is set to launch on November 5.
Anand, a Senior Advocate with over 40 years of experience, previously served as Additional Solicitor General of India from 2014 to 2020. She has acted as an arbitrator in cases across India, Dubai, Malaysia and Singapore.
She has also represented India at the BRICS group of leading emerging economies and was a founding member of the group's legal forum.

Oct 24, 2025

Justice Prathiba Singh Named Chair of WIPO Advisory Board

In a historic appointment, Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court was selected as the Chair of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Advisory Board of Judges for the term 2025–2027. This marks the first time an Indian—and indeed someone from Asia—was appointed to this prestigious global role, representing a significant recognition of India's growing leadership in intellectual property (IP) law and policy.
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations, headquartered in Geneva that works globally to protect and promote intellectual property rights across countries.
Its Advisory Board of Judges consists of legal luminaries and judges from around the world, who guide WIPO in aligning its policies with judicial standards across legal systems.
As Chair, Justice Singh will lead this influential body, offering strategic direction for WIPO's global judicial engagement, especially in an era where intellectual property is central to innovation, digital governance, and economic development.

Oct 22, 2025

Law Ministry Increases Notary Limits in Four States

To ensure wider access to essential legal documentation services, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025, significantly increasing the maximum number of notaries in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Nagaland. The move aims to meet the surging demand for notary services due to expanding administrative units and growing population pressures. The notification, issued under G.S.R. 763(E) on October 17, 2025, modifies the existing Notaries Rules, 1956, by exercising powers granted under the Notaries Act, 1952.
The amendment directly increases the sanctioned strength of notaries in the four states as follows,
Gujarat: Raised from 2,900 to 6,000
Tamil Nadu: Increased from 2,500 to 3,500
Rajasthan: Expanded from 2,000 to 3,000
Nagaland: Doubled from 200 to 400

Oct 12, 2025

Bar Council of England and Wales Hosts Family Law Symposium

The Bar Council of England and Wales, in collaboration with leading members of the Indian Bar, hosted a Family Law Symposium 2025 – Bridging Perspectives between England and Wales and India at Casuarina Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
The Symposium brought together senior advocates, barristers, academics, and mediators from both jurisdictions to exchanged expertise and strengthen professional cooperation. Key discussion themes included:
- Cross-border family disputes: Children, custody, and jurisdictional challenges
- Financial remedies and enforcement: Asset sharing across jurisdictions
- Non-court dispute resolution: Family arbitration and mediation practices

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