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Extradition Overruled: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Insider Trading and Extraterritoriality

In a groundbreaking decision that could reshape international extradition practices, the Supreme Court has quashed the extradition of Joseph El-Khouri, a trader accused of insider trading, marking a major victory for legal principles governing extraterritorial jurisdiction. This landmark judgment, delivered in the case of El-Khouri v. Government of the United States of America, underscores the…
Justice for All: Supreme Court Urges Young Advocates to Champion Pro Bono Work

In a resounding call for a return to the core values of the legal profession, the Supreme Court has emphatically stated that young advocates must volunteer their services to assist litigants who lack the financial means to secure quality legal representation. In a recent judgment that has sent ripples across the legal community, the Court…
DNA, Death Row, and Due Process: The High-Stakes Battle Over Postconviction Testing

In a case that could redefine the scope of postconviction relief for death row inmates, the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on February 24 regarding the long-standing plea of Ruben Gutierrez—a Texas death row inmate who has consistently maintained his innocence. Gutierrez, convicted for the 1998 murder of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison in…
March in the Courtroom: A Deep Dive into the Supreme Court’s Packed Argument Schedule

In a whirlwind display of judicial activity, the Supreme Court has unveiled its argument schedule for the March 2024 session—a period set to be filled with landmark cases that promise to reshape various facets of American law. Spanning from March 24 to April 2, the Court will deliberate on nine critical cases over six intensive…
When Positions Flip: Trump’s Bold Reversal in Trans Healthcare Litigation at the Supreme Court

In a dramatic reversal that could reshape transgender healthcare litigation nationwide, the Trump administration has informed the Supreme Court that it now holds a different view on a controversial Tennessee law—SB1—that bans the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors. This new stance asserts that the law does not violate the Constitution’s…
Supreme Court Draws the Line: Reprimands Fake Allegations, Upholds Judicial Integrity

In a stern rebuke that underscores the inviolable integrity of the judicial process, the Supreme Court of India has issued a strong reprimand against the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. (TCAP) for making false allegations that the Court had recorded a statement by a lawyer which was never made. The Court’s order, delivered by…
No Excuses: Supreme Court Sets the Record Straight on Exemption from Surrender Applications

In a decisive ruling that reinforces procedural discipline in appellate litigation, the Supreme Court has clarified that applications seeking an exemption from surrender in special leave petitions are strictly admissible only when the petitioner has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment. This ruling, grounded in the clear language of Order XXII Rule 5 of…
Birthright Citizenship Revisited: From Wong Kim Ark to Trump’s Controversial Order – A Legal Journey

In a dramatic twist that has reignited debates over the very foundation of American citizenship, recent developments have once again brought birthright citizenship into the national spotlight. Shortly after his second inauguration on January 20, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship—the principle that grants automatic U.S. citizenship to anyone…
Litigation Funding Under the Microscope: Will ‘Multiple’ Fee Models Survive Legal Scrutiny?

In a significant development for litigation funding and the broader legal financing landscape, the Court of Appeal is set to rule on the validity of litigation funding agreements (LFAs) that base funders’ fees on a multiple of the sum invested. This pivotal issue is scheduled to be addressed by the end of July, with oral…
Supreme Court Greenlights Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Amid Constitutional Challenge

The Supreme Court has allowed the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a pivotal anti-money-laundering law, while ongoing constitutional challenges are reviewed. Passed in 2021, the CTA requires businesses to disclose information about their owners to combat crimes like money laundering and terrorism financing. On January 24, 2025, the Court temporarily set aside an…