India's stray dog crisis hit the Supreme Court on January 6-7, 2026, with Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N V Anjaria questioning dogs in schools, courts, and hospitals . Key Court Remarks Institutions aren't streets—vulnerable groups like kids face bites and threats. "Can anyone identify which dog is in a mood to bite?" Justice Nath asked, stressing prevention. Poor State Compliance States like UP, MP, Punjab, and Karnataka filed "disappointing" affidavits lacking shelter plans. Court warned of strict action on laggards. Divided Arguments Victims demand removals from homes and institutions amid thousands of bites yearly. Animal groups push CSVR protocol, citing feasibility issues for 5+ crore dogs. November Order Stands Strays from institutions must be sterilized, vaccinated, and sheltered—not released back. Hearing continues January 8. Connect  advocateganeshmishra@gmail.com https://wa.me/919136273395?text=Hi

Supreme Court's Verdict on Circumstantial Evidence In the intricate tapestry of evidence law, where shadows of doubt can unravel convictions, the Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark ruling that reaffirms the sanctity of procedural rigor. On October 6, 2025, in Nazim and Ors. v. The State of Uttarakhand (Criminal Appeal No. 715 of 2018), a bench comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh and S.C. Sharma acquitted three appellants in a grisly child murder case, spotlighting the frailties of circumstantial evidence , the "last seen" theory, the absence of Test Identification Parades (TIP), and the pivotal role of scientific evidence . This decision, authored by Justice S.C. Sharma, serves as a clarion call for courts to tread cautiously, ensuring that suspicion never masquerades as proof. As India grapples with evolving forensic capabilities and witness vulnerabilities, this judgment underscores the enduring principles governing convictions built on inference rat...

Supreme Court to Decide: Should Practical Experience Be Mandatory for Judicial Service Entry? By Ganesh Mishra, Advocate, Supreme Court & Delhi High Court   Founder, Mishra & Associates   Contact: +91 9136273395 | advocateganeshmishra@gmail.com   www.advocateganeshmishra.in   107B, First Floor, Vikrant Enclave, Mayapuri, New Delhi – 110064 The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver a significant judgment on whether a minimum period of legal practice should be mandatory for entry into the judicial service at the Civil Judge (Junior Division) level. This comes after years of debate: while a practice requirement was removed in 2002 to attract fresh legal talent, many High Courts and members of the Bar now argue that practical experience is essential for judicial effectiveness. Supporters of reinstating the practice requirement believe that real courtroom exposure is crucial for developing the skills and maturity needed on the be...