Allegations Against The CJI And Taking Up The Issue On The Judicial Side – Key Issues
5 years, 8 months ago

Allegations Against The CJI And Taking Up The Issue On The Judicial Side – Key Issues

Live Law  

Four online portals published a detailed account ofallegations made by a former Supreme Court employee against the current Chief Justice of India. CJI Gogoi as the master of the roster, today constituted a bench comprising of himself, Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna as "In Re: Matter of great public importance touching upon the independence of the judiciary – mentioned by Shri Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India". The Supreme Court had vide a detailed order laid down procedure to be followed in cases where sexual harassment allegations are made against sitting judges. In a case involving direct allegations of sexual harassment against himself, Justice Gogoi found urgency and posted the matter on the judicial side constituting a bench of 3 judges and held a hearing on a holiday, which goes against CJI's own opinion about mentioning.

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“Take it in your stride”: CJI Khanna firm on administrative listing decisions
4 weeks ago

“Take it in your stride”: CJI Khanna firm on administrative listing decisions

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday firmly discouraged oral mentions for case listings in the Supreme Court, urging lawyers to respect decisions made by him in his administrative capacity as the “master of the roster”. Addressing lawyers seeking dates for their cases during a crowded court session, justice Khanna remarked: “We will not allow oral mentioning. Justice Khanna’s …

CJI Khanna recuses from pleas on CJI's exclusion in CEC, ECs selection panel
1 month, 1 week ago

CJI Khanna recuses from pleas on CJI's exclusion in CEC, ECs selection panel

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused from hearing a batch of pleas challenging the exclusion of the CJI from the panel meant for selecting the chief election commissioner and election commissioners. At the outset, the CJI, who was sitting on the bench with Justice Sanjay Kumar, told the advocates appearing for the PIL petitioners that …

CJI: No oral mentioning for urgent hearings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

CJI: No oral mentioning for urgent hearings

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said no oral submissions for urgent listing and hearing of cases will be permitted and urged lawyers to either send emails or written letters for it. The CJI has outlined a citizen-centric agenda for judicial reforms and said ensuring easy access to justice and equal treatment to citizens regardless of …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him
1 month, 4 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him

Hindustan Times  

Having been a part of several historic judgments, Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. The top court bench's majority comprised of former CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. As the question of whether marital rape will be criminalized remains unresolved for the time …

What DY Chandrachud said in his final order as CJI | Top quotes
2 months ago

What DY Chandrachud said in his final order as CJI | Top quotes

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud served his last judgement at the Supreme Court on Sunday, before officially stepping down from the post, making way for his successor -- Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The apex court's last judgment under Chandrachud's pen expressed strong opposition towards "bulldozer justice", wherein state governments and their departments resort to demolition of personal property of those …

'Functional Judiciary Requires...': Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi Draws Clear Line Between 'Judicial Activism' & 'Judicial Overreach'
9 months ago

'Functional Judiciary Requires...': Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi Draws Clear Line Between 'Judicial Activism' & 'Judicial Overreach'

News 18  

Underscoring that it is now high time for the judicial system to start adapting to the changing times as per the global norms, former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday said that the courts must be able to differentiate between ‘judicial activism’ and judicial overreach.’ He added that the judiciary’s prime responsibility is to understand and choose when …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Law Dropping CJI From Panel To Select Election Commissioners, Posts Matter To April 2024
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Law Dropping CJI From Panel To Select Election Commissioners, Posts Matter To April 2024

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the operation of Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 in a fresh petition challenging the Constitutionality of the provision.While issuing notice on the plea moved by the Association for Democratic Reforms, the Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta noted that a similar. The …

All judges equal for us, CJI tells lawyers over arbitrary listing allegations
1 year ago

All judges equal for us, CJI tells lawyers over arbitrary listing allegations

Hindustan Times  

In his first rejoinder to the charges levelled by a group of lawyers claiming arbitrary change in listing of select matters in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud called it “surprising” that some lawyers want their cases to be listed before specific judges and not before some others although all judges are to be treated equal …

IPS Officer Who Allegedly Got Conman To Pose As Chief Justice To Influence Corruption Probe Against Him Denied Anticipatory Bail By Patna High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

IPS Officer Who Allegedly Got Conman To Pose As Chief Justice To Influence Corruption Probe Against Him Denied Anticipatory Bail By Patna High Court

Live Law  

A bench comprising Justice Anjani Kumar Sharan said there is ample evidence against Kumar in the form of electronic evidence, which establish his connivance and active participation as a mastermind, who got the plan executed through a co-accused. It went on to remark, The Patna High Court has refused anticipatory bail to IPS officer and former Superintendent of Police Aditya …

Politics and ideology within the portals of the judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

Politics and ideology within the portals of the judiciary

The Hindu  

March 02, 2023 12:16 am | Updated 01:08 pm IST That justice is blind is part of the myth system. In India, the episode of the collegium’s recommendation of Justice L. Victoria Gowri’s name and her appointment to the Madras High Court within weeks, has revived the debate on judicial appointments. Editorial |Check, do not cross: On the government’s attack …

If Circumstances Warrant, A Judge, Wrongly Appointed, Does Not Become Immune From Action: Supreme Court In 2008
1 year, 11 months ago

If Circumstances Warrant, A Judge, Wrongly Appointed, Does Not Become Immune From Action: Supreme Court In 2008

Live Law  

As the Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the appointment of L.Victoria Gowri as a Judge of the Madras High Court today, it has to come to terms with its own judgment, delivered in 2008 with respect to the appointment of another Judge of the Madras High Court, which was under challenge then. In Shanti Bhushan and Another …

The attack on the last bastion — the judiciary
2 years ago

The attack on the last bastion — the judiciary

The Hindu  

Recent comments by the Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankar, and the Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju, can be read as a concerted attack on the collegium system, the Supreme Court of India, and even the basic structure doctrine. And a resurgent judiciary Since the Supreme Court’s decision in 2015 on the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, arguably, from the Court under the Chief …

SC and govt cannot select good judges if we find fault with each other: CJI
2 years, 1 month ago

SC and govt cannot select good judges if we find fault with each other: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday responded to strident criticism against the Collegium system of judicial appointments, saying the government and the Supreme Court cannot work together to select good judges if they find fault with each other. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who was sitting on the dais at the Law Day Eve function, had recently launched a …

Arrests being made without reasons which burdens judicial system: Ex-CJI U.U. Lalit
2 years, 1 month ago

Arrests being made without reasons which burdens judicial system: Ex-CJI U.U. Lalit

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: Former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit on Monday said in recent times civil disputes are being given criminal colour and arrests are being made without a reason which burdens the judicial system. Also speaking at the event, Bombay HC Chief Justice Dipankar Datta said bail is the rule and jail is an exception and gave the example …

Office of CJI: Need of a fixed tenure as complicated issues warrant long-term approach
2 years, 2 months ago

Office of CJI: Need of a fixed tenure as complicated issues warrant long-term approach

Firstpost  

One of the most important offices in the country functions in an ad-hoc manner without any long-term vision or planning. While Justice Chandrachud in recent times will have one of the longest tenures as the CJI, the tenure of the sitting CJI Lalit is only 74 days. Notably, the CJI with the shortest tenure was CJI KN Singh in 1991 …

Questionable urgency: The Hindu Editorial on the Supreme Court’s stay on G.N. Saibaba’s acquittal
2 years, 2 months ago

Questionable urgency: The Hindu Editorial on the Supreme Court’s stay on G.N. Saibaba’s acquittal

The Hindu  

The manner in which the Supreme Court has suspended the operation of a Bombay High Court judgment discharging G.N. It is true that their conviction by a trial court — with Prof. Saibaba and four others being sentenced to life and another to 10 years under provisions of the Unlawful Activities Act — was set aside by the High Court …

A good start by CJI Lalit
2 years, 4 months ago

A good start by CJI Lalit

Hindustan Times  

The first week of the new Chief Justice of India, Uday Umesh Lalit, has seen a flurry of activity in the Supreme Court. The apex court, which was dogged by rising pendency of cases and irregular listing of some petitions, has disposed of 1,800 cases in the first four days of his tenure, this newspaper reported last week. In addition, …

Hours after taking over as CJI, Justice Lalit holds meeting over process of listing cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Hours after taking over as CJI, Justice Lalit holds meeting over process of listing cases

India Today  

Hours after taking over as the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit reached the Supreme Court to convene meetings with judges and registry officials to streamline the process of listing of cases. CJI Lalit reached the Supreme Court after the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he first completed some paperwork formalities and then quickly called a …

Outgoing CJI NV Ramana says sorry for not focusing on listing of cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Outgoing CJI NV Ramana says sorry for not focusing on listing of cases

India Today  

The outgoing Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana, while heading his last Supreme Court bench on Friday, apologised before the open court for not being able to focus on the listing and posting of important matters during his tenure. While sitting with CJI designate Justice UU Lalit and Justice Hima Kohli, CJI Ramana said, "I'm sorry I could not focus …

Looking Back At CJI Ramana's One Year In Office As The Chief Justice of India
2 years, 8 months ago

Looking Back At CJI Ramana's One Year In Office As The Chief Justice of India

Live Law  

When Justice NV Ramana entered the first court as the 48th Chief Justice of India exactly a year ago - April 26, 2021 - he must have felt the weight of public gaze on him. At a recent public event, CJI Ramana said : "From day one, it has been my endeavour to fill judicial vacancies. The transfer of Chief …

CJI’s word of caution to CBI echoes a Madras HC verdict which attempted to free the ‘caged parrot’
2 years, 9 months ago

CJI’s word of caution to CBI echoes a Madras HC verdict which attempted to free the ‘caged parrot’

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has warned India’s premier investigative agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, that its aura of reverence has grown dull. The CJI’s advice to agencies like the CBI to snap ties with their "political masters" or lose credibility echoes a Madras High Court judgment of August last year which forensically investigated the reasons behind why the …

Centre's negative opinion proves my judicial independence, says outgoing Rajasthan HC’s chief justice
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre's negative opinion proves my judicial independence, says outgoing Rajasthan HC’s chief justice

Firstpost  

Justice Abdulhamid Kureshi made the remark referring to observations made by former CJI in his biography, explaining why Kureshi’s recommendations on the appointment of HC CJs of Madhya Pradesh and Tripura were rejected Jodhpur: The outgoing chief justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi, on Saturday said the government’s negative perception about him is a certificate of …

A divine force made the Ayodhya case conclusion possible: Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
3 years, 1 month ago

A divine force made the Ayodhya case conclusion possible: Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

India Today  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has discussed in detail the controversial, long-standing Ayodhya dispute which was concluded during his tenure and the surcharge of emotions that he went through during the hearings and the writing of the judgment. It would also guide the faithful to discover the ability to accept and co-exist with what may be different or …

CJI: Justice isn't responsibility of judiciary alone
3 years, 1 month ago

CJI: Justice isn't responsibility of judiciary alone

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Friday said the general perception that securing justice is the responsibility of the judiciary alone is not correct as both the executive and the legislature being repositories of constitutional trust are equally saddled with the responsibility of ensuring complete justice. Speaking at a function organised by the Supreme Court to celebrate …

Police align with government, then have to pay back with interest: CJI Ramana
3 years, 3 months ago

Police align with government, then have to pay back with interest: CJI Ramana

Hindustan Times  

Police officers who do the bidding of a government have to “pay back with interest” when the political regime changes, cautioned the Supreme Court on Monday as it took a grim view of the “growing trend”. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana was emphatic that such police officers should not expect mercy from a court of …

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi's Rajay Sabha Membership
3 years, 4 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi's Rajay Sabha Membership

Live Law  

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the nomination of former CJI Ranjan Gogoi as a Member of Parliament in the Upper House. It is further sought that the notification regarding Gogoi's nomination as published in the Official Gazette of India – Extraordinary- Part II – Section 3 – Sub section on 16th March 2020 and notification …

'Sorry state of affairs': CJI Ramana on cases against police officers after change of govt
3 years, 4 months ago

'Sorry state of affairs': CJI Ramana on cases against police officers after change of govt

India Today  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Thursday booking police officers under various charges after power changes from one party to another party was a "recent trend" but it reflected a "sorry state of affairs" in the country. CJI Ramana made this observation during hearing on a petition filed by suspended IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh, who challenged an …

Speculations, reports on judges' appointment process very unfortunate: CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 4 months ago

Speculations, reports on judges' appointment process very unfortunate: CJI NV Ramana

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Wednesday termed "very unfortunate" certain "speculations and reports" in the media about Collegium meeting regarding appointment of judges' in the Supreme Court. CJI Ramana, while speaking in the ceremonial function to bid farewell to Justice Navin Sinha who is retiring, said the process of appointment of judges is sacrosanct and has dignity attached …

CJI hits out at ‘speculative’ reports on Supreme Court Collegium recommendations
3 years, 4 months ago

CJI hits out at ‘speculative’ reports on Supreme Court Collegium recommendations

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Wednesday voiced in open court his extreme displeasure over “speculative” reports in certain sections of the media about the Supreme Court Collegium having recommended nine names for judicial appointments to the top court. As an institution, we hold the freedom of media and the rights of individuals in high esteem,” Chief Justice Ramana …

CJI Bobde designates Justice NV Ramana as his successor
3 years, 9 months ago

CJI Bobde designates Justice NV Ramana as his successor

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Wednesday designated the second most senior judge NV Ramana as his successor, putting an end to all speculation around the nomination of the next CJI. The speculations around appointment of justice Ramana as the next CJI ensued in the wake of a formal complaint against him by Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan …

AG Venugopal refuses nod for contempt proceedings against ex-CJI Gogoi
3 years, 10 months ago

AG Venugopal refuses nod for contempt proceedings against ex-CJI Gogoi

Hindustan Times  

Attorney general KK Venugopal has refused to give his nod for initiating contempt proceedings against former Chief Justice of India and now Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi for his comments on the Supreme Court at a recent event. Justice Gogoi, during the event telecast on February 12, used the term “ramshackle” for the judiciary and added that one would be …

"For The Good Of The Institution": AG KK Venugopal Refuses Consent For Contempt Proceedings Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
3 years, 10 months ago

"For The Good Of The Institution": AG KK Venugopal Refuses Consent For Contempt Proceedings Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Live Law  

Attorney General of India KK Venugopal has refused to give his consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against Former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for statements made by him during an interview. A request was made by activist Saket Gokhale seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Gogoi for his statements about the Judiciary and the Supreme Court.While refusing to grant consent,. …

Ex-CJ Ranjan Gogoi case: SC hints at possible larger conspiracy
3 years, 10 months ago

Ex-CJ Ranjan Gogoi case: SC hints at possible larger conspiracy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday brought the curtains down on its suo motu proceedings to investigate the alleged larger conspiracy behind the allegation of sexual harassment against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. In 2019, the top court had, in a suo motu matter it said was of “great public importance touching upon the independence of judiciary”, …

Ranjan Gogoi sexual harassment case: SC closes suo motu proceedings to probe ‘larger conspiracy’
3 years, 10 months ago

Ranjan Gogoi sexual harassment case: SC closes suo motu proceedings to probe ‘larger conspiracy’

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday closed the proceedings initiated to probe a larger conspiracy behind sexual harassment allegations against ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi and “fixing” of benches at the top court. On 25 April, 2019, the top court had appointed former apex court judge Justice Patnaik to hold an inquiry into the sensational allegations of a lawyer about “larger conspiracy” …

Supreme Court Closes Suo Moto Case Taken To Probe "Larger Conspiracy" Behind Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-CJI Gogoi
3 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Closes Suo Moto Case Taken To Probe "Larger Conspiracy" Behind Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-CJI Gogoi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the the suo moto proceedings which were instituted to examine if there was a "larger conspiracy" behind the allegations of sexual harassment against the then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The case titled "In Re: Matter Of Great Public Importance Touching Upon The Independence Of Judiciary" was considered today by a Bench of …

SC closes sexual harassment proceedings against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi, hints at conspiracy behind charges
3 years, 10 months ago

SC closes sexual harassment proceedings against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi, hints at conspiracy behind charges

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the suo motu proceedings against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi in the 2019 sexual harassment case against him saying a possible conspiracy may have been hatched against the former judge, which led to the allegations. The sexual harassment case proceedings against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi was listed for hearing in the Supreme Court after almost …

Explained: Case of sexual harassment charge against Justice Ranjan Gogoi
3 years, 10 months ago

Explained: Case of sexual harassment charge against Justice Ranjan Gogoi

India Today  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi could have been a victim of a conspiracy to target him for taking a tough stand on judicial and administrative side during his tenure as the Supreme Court head. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court said this as it closed the suo motu proceeding in the case of sexual harassment charge levelled …

Procedure For Appointment of Chief Justice Of India Ultra Vires Of Constitutional Tenets: Plea In Supreme Court
4 years, 2 months ago

Procedure For Appointment of Chief Justice Of India Ultra Vires Of Constitutional Tenets: Plea In Supreme Court

Live Law  

A plea has been preferred in the Supreme Court challenging the memorandum of procedure regarding appointment of the Chief Justice of India as ultra vires of Articles 14 & 124 of the Constitution of India.Petitioner-in-person Bharat Pratap Singh, who is a practicing Advocate of Allahabad High Court has moved the instant petition, stating that the quest for independence of Judiciary …

"Orchestrated Allegations Designed To Deny Him The Right To Succeed CJI Office": Former AP HC Judge Writes To CJI Seeking Action Against CM Jagan
4 years, 2 months ago

"Orchestrated Allegations Designed To Deny Him The Right To Succeed CJI Office": Former AP HC Judge Writes To CJI Seeking Action Against CM Jagan

Live Law  

A retired Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has written a letter to the CJI, urging him not to consider the Andhra CM's letter, imputing various allegations on the second-senior most Judge at the Supreme Court, Justice NV Ramana, as the same is motivated by a personal agenda. "The letter Is liable to be treated as scandalizing the Court, …

In letter to CJI, Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Justice NV Ramana of trying to destabilise Andhra Pradesh govt
4 years, 2 months ago

In letter to CJI, Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Justice NV Ramana of trying to destabilise Andhra Pradesh govt

Firstpost  

In an eight-page letter dated 6 October, Reddy wrote to Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, alleging that Justice Ramana ‘has been influencing the sittings of the High Court including the roster of a few Honourable Judges’ Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s ongoing legal battles took an unexpected turn on Saturday with Reddy accusing the Supreme Court’s Justice …

More than 700 Lawyers Write to Chief Justice, Raise Concern over Trend to 'Browbeat Judiciary'
4 years, 4 months ago

More than 700 Lawyers Write to Chief Justice, Raise Concern over Trend to 'Browbeat Judiciary'

News 18  

More than 700 lawyers from across India have written to Chief Justice of India SA Bobde criticising the "recent trend of browbeating and intimidating the judiciary". Referring to "institutional disruptors", the signatories said the foundation of the judiciary is the confidence of the people in its ability to deliver justice. "The actions of these institutional disruptors through name calling and …

‘Not Fair Criticism’: SC Holds Bhushan Guilty of Contempt of Court
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Not Fair Criticism’: SC Holds Bhushan Guilty of Contempt of Court

The Quint  

As regards Bhushan’s tweet about CJI Bobde and the photograph of him on the bike, the court has held that this is “undoubtedly false, malicious and scandalous”, as the court was on vacation at the time, and in any case, despite the coronavirus lockdown, the court had been holding video conferencing hearings for cases, including cases in which Bhushan was …

'Criticism of CJI doesn't lower authority of SC,' Prashant Bhushan tells top court in contempt case hearing
4 years, 5 months ago

'Criticism of CJI doesn't lower authority of SC,' Prashant Bhushan tells top court in contempt case hearing

Firstpost  

Bhushan made the submission in an affidavit on Sunday, in which he added that to suggest that the ‘CJI is the Supreme Court’ and vice versa is to undermine the institution New Delhi: Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, who is facing criminal contempt proceedings in the Supreme Court, has submitted that the criticism of the Chief Justice of India does not …

'Raising Concerns About The Manner In Which 4 CJIs Have Used Or Failed to Use Their Powers Doesn't Amount To Contempt' : Bhushan's Reply In SC
4 years, 5 months ago

'Raising Concerns About The Manner In Which 4 CJIs Have Used Or Failed to Use Their Powers Doesn't Amount To Contempt' : Bhushan's Reply In SC

Live Law  

Stating that bonafide criticism of the manner and the functioning of the Supreme Court, 'however outspoken, undesirable and unpalatable' it is, cannot constitute contempt of court, Advocate Prashant Bhushan filed reply to the notice in the suo moto contempt case taken by the SC over two of his tweets.At the outset, he mentions that he had sought for the copies …

CJI Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to the Rajya Sabha: More than a sinecure
4 years, 9 months ago

CJI Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to the Rajya Sabha: More than a sinecure

The Hindu  

THE doctrine of separation of powers and judicial independence are two key facets of the basic structure of the Constitution which is beyond the scope of the amending power of Parliament, according to the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Kesavanand Bharati case. According to Justice Lokur, the reinstatement with full back wages by the Supreme Court of the woman complainant …

'Shame, shame!': Opposition unites to lambast Ranjan Gogoi as ex-CJI takes oath in Rajya Saba; Congress, BSP stage walkout
4 years, 9 months ago

'Shame, shame!': Opposition unites to lambast Ranjan Gogoi as ex-CJI takes oath in Rajya Saba; Congress, BSP stage walkout

Firstpost  

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi took take oath as Rajya Sabha member in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Even as he was being administered the oath, opposition members shouted ‘shame’ and ‘deal’ and later walked out in protest New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi took take oath as Rajya Sabha member …

[Rajya Sabha Nomination] Justice Gogoi Compromised Noble Principles On Independence And Impartiality Of Judiciary: Justice Kurian Joseph
4 years, 9 months ago

[Rajya Sabha Nomination] Justice Gogoi Compromised Noble Principles On Independence And Impartiality Of Judiciary: Justice Kurian Joseph

Live Law  

Reacting sharply to the acceptance of Rajya Sabha seat by former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, former Judge of Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph said;"We have discharged our debt to the nation" was the statement made by Justice Ranjan Gogoi along with the three of us on 12th January 2018. Reacting sharply to the acceptance of Rajya Sabha seat by former …

Ex-CJI Gogoi's Rajya Sabha Nomination Disturbs Public Faith In Judiciary
4 years, 9 months ago

Ex-CJI Gogoi's Rajya Sabha Nomination Disturbs Public Faith In Judiciary

Live Law  

In a move that raises fresh questions about the debilitating nature of judicial independence, the Central Government on Monday nominated former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi - arguably the most controversial CJI of recent times - as a member of the Rajya Sabha within four months of his retirement on November 17 last year.This is not the first time …

Ranjan Gogoi sexual harassment case: SC reinstates woman employee who accused ex-CJI of misconduct
4 years, 11 months ago

Ranjan Gogoi sexual harassment case: SC reinstates woman employee who accused ex-CJI of misconduct

Firstpost  

The woman, in April 2019, had accused Gogoi of sexually harassing her while working as a Junior Court Assistant in October 2018. She had alleged that Gogoi used his influence as the senior-most judge in the country to terminate her employment at the Supreme Court, and have her imprisoned under false pretexts when she refused his advances. The Supreme Court …

SC Staff Who Alleged Sexual Misconduct by Ex-CJI Gogoi Reinstated
4 years, 11 months ago

SC Staff Who Alleged Sexual Misconduct by Ex-CJI Gogoi Reinstated

The Quint  

A criminal case for cheating and intimidation had also been filed against the woman in March 2019, allegedly for taking money from a man whom she’d promised a job at the court. The in-house committee of the Supreme Court, that had investigated the matter, had given a clean chit to the former CJI after finding 'no substance' in the allegations …

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