CJ Manmohan Bids Farewell To Delhi HC, Says Justice Not Just About Delivering Verdicts But Also About Understanding Human Stories
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CJ Manmohan Bids Farewell To Delhi HC, Says Justice Not Just About Delivering Verdicts But Also About Understanding Human Stories

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Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court after his elevation as a judge to the Supreme Court of India.In his farewell speech, CJ Manmohan said that administering justice is not just about delivering verdicts but also about understanding human stories behind each case as well as about empathy and compassion. Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court after his elevation as a judge to the Supreme Court of India. In his farewell speech, CJ Manmohan said that administering justice is not just about delivering verdicts but also about understanding human stories behind each case as well as about empathy and compassion. CJ also added that during the last one year, he was also required to handle some extremely sensitive issues concerning the administration of the Delhi High Court and the district judiciary.

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Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031
1 week, 3 days ago

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Monday appointed justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium three days ago. The Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Bhushan R Gavai, Surya Kant, Abhay S Oka and Vikram Nath, had recommended Justice Bagchi’s appointment on March 6. …

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to become CJI in 2031
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Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to become CJI in 2031

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Monday appointed justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium three days ago. Justice Bagchi was appointed as a judge of the Calcutta high court in June 2011. The Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Bhushan R Gavai, Surya …

Centre Notifies Elevation Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi To Supreme Court
1 week, 3 days ago

Centre Notifies Elevation Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi To Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has approved the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal posted in 'X' that the President was pleased to appoint Justice Joymalya Bagchi in the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the elevation of Justice Bagchi last week.The Collegium considered the. …

Calcutta HC's Justice Joymalya Bagchi appointed Supreme Court judge
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Calcutta HC's Justice Joymalya Bagchi appointed Supreme Court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Justice Joymalya Bagchi, a judge of the Calcutta High Court, was on Monday appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court. Justice Bagchi would have a tenure of more than six years in the top court, during which he will also serve as the Chief Justice of India. Justice Bagchi was appointed a judge in the Calcutta High …

SC Collegium recommends Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's elevation to top court
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SC Collegium recommends Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's elevation to top court

India TV News  

SC Collegium recommends Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's elevation to top court The Supreme Court Collegium took into consideration the fact that the Calcutta High Court has only one representation in the Supreme Court bench at present. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday recommended the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the …

Collegium picks Calcutta HC’s justice Joymalya Bagchi for SC, will be CJI in 2031
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Collegium picks Calcutta HC’s justice Joymalya Bagchi for SC, will be CJI in 2031

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the appointment of Calcutta high court’s justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court. Furthermore, the collegium noted that currently, only one judge from the Calcutta high court — justice Dipankar Datta, is serving on the Supreme Court bench. In the same meeting, the collegium also recommended the appointment …

SC Collegium Proposes Elevation Of Calcutta HC Justice Joymalya Bagchi As Supreme Court Judge; In Line To Be CJI In 2031
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SC Collegium Proposes Elevation Of Calcutta HC Justice Joymalya Bagchi As Supreme Court Judge; In Line To Be CJI In 2031

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the elevation of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.The Collegium considered the fact that after the retirement of Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir on 18th July 2013 as Chief Justice of India, there has not been any Chief Justice of India from the High Court at …

Delhi HC’s chief justice sworn in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC’s chief justice sworn in

Hindustan Times  

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya on Tuesday took oath as the chief justice of the Delhi high court, bringing the court’s strength to 38. Lieutenant governor VK Saxena administered the oath to justice Upadhyaya, who served as the chief justice of Bombay high court for one and a half years prior to his transfer. “In exercise of the power conferred by …

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya takes oath as Delhi High Court Chief Justice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya takes oath as Delhi High Court Chief Justice

The Hindu  

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Upadhyaya, who was the chief justice of Bombay High Court, was appointed to the post on January 14. He took oath as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court on July 29, 2023. After the elevation of Justice Manmohan to the Supreme …

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Sworn-In As Chief Justice Of Delhi High Court
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Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Sworn-In As Chief Justice Of Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya today took oath as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Upadhyaya previously served as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 29th July 2023.On January 7, the. Justice Upadhyaya previously served as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 29th July 2023. On January 7, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
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2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

Live Law  

In 2024, the Supreme Court passed notable orders and made key observations on multiple issues related to the working of the District Judiciary and Judicial Officers. Here is a relook of the important developments : High Court Chief Justice Cannot Individually Reconsider Judges' Appointment, Must Be Collectively Done By Collegium : Supreme Court The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition …

Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts
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Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has notified the appointments of chief justices of the Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand high courts almost three months after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended their elevation. “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following chief justices and …

Chief Justices need longer tenures
3 months, 1 week ago

Chief Justices need longer tenures

The Hindu  

In September, Chief Justices were appointed to eight High Courts across India. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has a tenure of about eight months. Shriram, appointed as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, will serve a one-year tenure. The Chief Justice administers the institution, tracks its financial …

Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice Manmohan’s elevation follows the approval of his appointment by the President of India, based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. As Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan presided over numerous landmark cases involving constitutional law, commercial disputes, and public interest litigations. Justice Manmohan’s elevation brings the total strength of the Supreme Court to 34 …

Justice Manmohan Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

Newly elevated Judge, Justice Manmohan, took oath as a Judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday.The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in the first court in the presence of all judges.On December 3, the Central Government notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme …

CJI administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as SC judge; strength in SC rises to 33
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CJI administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as SC judge; strength in SC rises to 33

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered the oath of office to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan as a judge of the Supreme Court, taking the strength of the SC to 33, out of a sanctioned of 34, including the CJI. In a private swearing-in ceremony held in the apex court premises, Justice …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

Justice Manmohan, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court was sworn in as Supreme Court judge on Thursday. Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Justice Manmohan.With the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Supreme Court's functional strength now increased to 33 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 34. Justice Manmohan served as a senior panel …

Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

The government on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, to be a Judge …

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Tuesday announced the appointment of justice Manmohan, chief justice of the Delhi high court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared the news on X, stating: “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Central Governemnt has notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court.Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment in a post on 'X' :"In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, …

Delhi HC notifies 70 senior advocates amid questions on transparency
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Delhi HC notifies 70 senior advocates amid questions on transparency

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Sunday evening notified the designation of 70 lawyers as senior advocates, despite a shadow of controversy hanging over the process after a key member of the permanent committee refused to sign the final list, claiming that it was sent ahead without his final consent, and subsequently resigned in protest. The present controversy has unfolded against …

SC collegium proposes Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s name as top court judge
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium proposes Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s name as top court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday unanimously recommended to the Central government the elevation of Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court as a judge. “Justice Manmohan was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Delhi on March 13, 2008 and has been functioning as the Chief Justice of that High Court since …

Supreme Court collegium recommends Delhi Chief Justice Manmohan's elevation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court collegium recommends Delhi Chief Justice Manmohan's elevation

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday passed a resolution recommending the name of the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan for elevation to the top court. In his first collegium meeting, the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna noted that Justice Manmohan ranks second amongst the all-India seniority list and is also the senior-most Judge in the High …

Five facts about Delhi high court's CJ Justice Manmohan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Five facts about Delhi high court's CJ Justice Manmohan

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended to the Centre Delhi high court's chief justice Manmohan name for elevation as a top court judge. Finally, on September 21, 2024, the Ministry announced that Justice Manmohan had been appointed Chief Justice of his parent High Court The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, recently met and decided to …

Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan for Supreme Court elevation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan for Supreme Court elevation

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi high court chief justice Manmohan to the apex court. Historically, the Delhi high court has contributed three to four judges to the Supreme Court at any given time, making justice Manmohan’s elevation timely to restore this representation. Appointed as an additional judge of the Delhi high court …

Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended to the Centre the name of Delhi high court's Chief Justice Manmohan for elevation as the judge of the apex court. Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan during a function. The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, recently met and decided to recommend Justice Manmohan's name as the judge of …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium today passed a resolution recommending the name of the incumbent Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan for elevation to the Apex Court. The High Court Chief Justice was born on December 17, 1962 and is the son of Jagmohan Malhotra, former governor of Jammu and Kashmir and former Lt Governor of Delhi as well. …

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium of five judges headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as apex court judge. "The Supreme Court collegium in its meeting held on 28th November 2024 deliberated on and discussed the names of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges of the High Courts eligible …

Constitution provided roadmap for progress: Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Constitution provided roadmap for progress: Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Constitution has provided a constant roadmap for progress but it is a living document that must evolve with the times, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan said on Tuesday, Constitution provided roadmap for progress: Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan Speaking at a programme organised by the Delhi High Court on the occasion of the 75th Constitution Day, …

Appointments Of High Court Chief Justices Likely To Happen Soon : CJI DY Chandrachud
6 months ago

Appointments Of High Court Chief Justices Likely To Happen Soon : CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said that appointments of Chief Justices of High Courts as per the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations are likely to happen very soon. Justice Tashi Rabstan, who was earlier proposed as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, is now recommended to be appointed as the Chief Justice of his parent High Court. …

Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on High Court chief justices
6 months ago

Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on High Court chief justices

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday informed Attorney General R. Venkataramani about a contempt petition filed by the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand against delay by the Union government to act on a Supreme Court Collegium in July to appoint a Chief Justice to the State’s High Court. Ramachandra Rao, Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, as …

Supreme Court Collegium changes July 11 resolution on Chief Justice appointments to four High Courts
6 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium changes July 11 resolution on Chief Justice appointments to four High Courts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday changed its July 11 recommendations for appointments of Chief Justices to four High Courts. Sandhawalia, seniormost puisne judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, had been recommended as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court by the Collegium in its July 11 resolution. Again, in July, the Collegium had recommended Justice Tashi …

SC Collegium recommends appointment of three advocates as judges of the High Court of Delhi
7 months ago

SC Collegium recommends appointment of three advocates as judges of the High Court of Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of three advocates—Ajay Digpaul, Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, and Shwetasree Majumder—for appointment as judges of the Delhi High Court. On October 25, 2023, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues, recommended these three advocates for appointment as judges of that High Court. The …

Centre notifies Justices Kotishwar Singh, R Mahadevan's appointment as Supreme Court judges
8 months ago

Centre notifies Justices Kotishwar Singh, R Mahadevan's appointment as Supreme Court judges

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said that President Droupadi Mumru has appointed justices H N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan as judges of the Supreme Court. Supreme Court of India While Justice Singh is currently serving as the chief justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, R Mahadevan is a judge in the Madras high court. Born …

SC collegium recommends appointment of chief justices in seven HCs
8 months, 1 week ago

SC collegium recommends appointment of chief justices in seven HCs

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has recommended the appointment of chief justices for the high courts of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras and Meghalaya. The Collegium, therefore, recommends that Mr Justice Manmohan be appointed as Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi," a resolution passed by the collegium said. The collegium recommended …

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship
8 months, 1 week ago

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended Justice Tashi Rabstan to be appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalya. Shriram, a senior Judge of the Bombay High Court, for appointment as Madras High Court Chief Justice. Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, seniormost puisne Judge of the Bombay High Court, was recommended …

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended Justice N Kotiswar Singh, currently chief justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high court, and Justice R Mahadevan, acting chief justice of the Madras high court, for elevation to the apex court. On justice Singh, the collegium’s resolution stated: “His appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation …

Collegium gears up to appoint 2 new SC judges
8 months, 1 week ago

Collegium gears up to appoint 2 new SC judges

Hindustan Times  

As the Supreme Court of India gears up to reconvene on July 8 after the summer break, the collegium is set to finalise the names of two new judges to fill vacancies in the apex court. According to people aware of the matter, the names to be considered by the collegium, presided over by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y …

Plea to remove Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: High Court pulls up petitioner
11 months, 1 week ago

Plea to remove Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: High Court pulls up petitioner

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday pulled up Sandeep Kumar, a former legislator from the Sultanpur Mazraconstituency in the Capital who filed a plea seeking to dislodge chief minister Arvind Kejriwal from holding his post, with the court saying that the petition was filed “for publicity”, and deserved to be saddled with heavy costs. Arvind Kejriwal Kumar, who was an …

Supreme Court upholds decision to cap number of visits by prisoners' relatives, counsel
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court upholds decision to cap number of visits by prisoners' relatives, counsel

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on January 9 upheld an order of the Delhi High Court which had said the decision to cap the number of visits by prisoners' families, friends and legal advisors to twice a week has been taken considering the number of inmates, and it cannot be said to be "completely arbitrary". The high court, in its order dated …

‘Delhi’s Loss Is Manipur’s Gain, Burden Of Bringing Happiness To Place Full Of Sadness On Judiciary’: Delhi HC Bids Farewell To Justice Siddharth Mridul
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Delhi’s Loss Is Manipur’s Gain, Burden Of Bringing Happiness To Place Full Of Sadness On Judiciary’: Delhi HC Bids Farewell To Justice Siddharth Mridul

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday bid farewell to Justice Siddharth Mridul, who has been a judge for more than 15 years and is now appointed as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court. Justice Mridul was appointed as Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court on March 13, 2008, and became a Permanent Judge on May 26, 2009.In the …

Supreme Court names Delhi high court ex-judge as pro-tem DERC chief
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court names Delhi high court ex-judge as pro-tem DERC chief

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday nominated a former Delhi high court judge as the pro-tem chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission after it failed to get the chief minister and lieutenant governor to agree on a common name for the post which has been lying vacant since January. In January, the post of DERC chairperson fell vacant, and following …

Justice D.K. Upadhyaya sworn in as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Justice D.K. Upadhyaya sworn in as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

The Hindu  

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court by Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bias in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. VIDEO | Justice DK Upadhyaya sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court in presence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra …

‘Performed Duties With Righteousness, Will Continue To Be Part Of Judiciary’: Justice Mukta Gupta Bids Farewell To Delhi High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Performed Duties With Righteousness, Will Continue To Be Part Of Judiciary’: Justice Mukta Gupta Bids Farewell To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Bidding farewell to the Delhi High Court on Friday, Justice Mukta Gupta, who retires on June 27, said that she has performed her duties as a judge on her own terms with righteousness and that she will continue to remain part of the judiciary through her judgments.“On demitting the office I can confidently say to the God in myself, that …

Justices RD Dhanuka, SV Gangapur to be new CJs of Bombay, Madras high courts
1 year, 9 months ago

Justices RD Dhanuka, SV Gangapur to be new CJs of Bombay, Madras high courts

Hindustan Times  

A day after Madras high court acting chief justice T Raja retired, effectively rendering the collegium’s recommendation to transfer him to another high court nugatory, the Union government on Friday evening cleared justice SV Gangapurwala as the new chief justice of Madras high court. In his place, the collegium sent a fresh proposal for appointment of Bombay high court judge …

SC directs DERC chairperson’s appointment in two weeks
1 year, 10 months ago

SC directs DERC chairperson’s appointment in two weeks

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the appointment of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission be made in two weeks, dousing another flashpoint between the AAP government and the Lieutenant-Governor. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had approved the selection of retired Madhya Pradesh High Court judge, Justice Rajeev Shrivastava, as Chairperson. The L-G’s office had insisted that the Delhi High Court …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Government’s Petition Challenging LG's Refusal To Approve Appointment Of DERC Chairperson
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Government’s Petition Challenging LG's Refusal To Approve Appointment Of DERC Chairperson

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, issued notice on a writ petition filed by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi against the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's inaction in approving the proposal to appoint retired MP High Court Judge, Justice Rajeev Kumar Shrivastava as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission.Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu. The Supreme Court, on Friday, …

Maintain Practice Of Having One-Third High Court Judges From District Judiciary : Supreme Court
2 years ago

Maintain Practice Of Having One-Third High Court Judges From District Judiciary : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, expressed its prima facie view that the the present ratio of 1:3 between the judges who are elevated from District Judiciary to the High Courts from the service cadre and those who are elevated from the Bar needs to be maintained. After recording the order, Justice Gavai told the Counsel - “Madam, please advise your …

The Unread Judgments on Gandhi's Assassination
2 years, 1 month ago

The Unread Judgments on Gandhi's Assassination

Live Law  

Seventy five years ago, Nathuram Godse pumped three bullets into the chest of Mahatma Gandhi. The court said: “Had the slightest keenness been shown in the investigation of the case at that stage, the tragedy probably could have been averted.” Unlike in the case of a regular death sentence, which required confirmation by the high court under Section 381 of …

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