Solicitor General urges apex court not to make ‘general observations’ against ED after CJI Gavai observes agency ‘crossing all limits’

'Earn yourself': CJI Gavai rebukes woman for seeking Rs 18 crore, house and BMW in divorce case

A high-profile divorce case before the Supreme Court on Monday drew sharp remarks from Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, who was left visibly perturbed on hearing the woman's excessive alimony demand. The woman, who was married for only 18 months, demanded a settlement of Rs 18 crore, a house in Mumbai, and a BMW car in exchange for agreeing to a divorce. CJI Gavai, who is presiding over the matter, made a sharp observation that is now being wide…

We don't watch news, YouTube interviews: CJI BR Gavai

New Delhi: In response to a remark asking the Supreme Court not to be swayed by the “narratives” against the central probe agency, Enforcement Directorate, Chief Justice BR Gavai on Monday, July 21, said, “We do not watch news and YouTube interviews.” A bench of CJI Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing a suo motu case over the ED summoning senior lawyers Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal for rendering legal opinions to their respective…

Solicitor General urges apex court not to make ‘general observations’ against ED after CJI Gavai observes agency ‘crossing all limits’

Solicitor General says such observations fuel narrative-building outside the courtroom especially in cases with political overtones

SC concerned over ED summoning lawyers for legal advice, mulls framing guidelines

“The communication between a lawyer and the clients is privileged communication and how can the notices be issued against them… they are crossing all limits,” the CJI said.

SC To Frame Guidelines Over Summoning Advocates By Probe Agencies

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday mulled formation of guidelines for probe agencies on issuing summons to legal professionals for providing legal