Chief Justice NV Ramana's Six Months In Office- New Rays Of Hope In Judiciary
3 years, 1 month ago

Chief Justice NV Ramana's Six Months In Office- New Rays Of Hope In Judiciary

Live Law  

"In the five months since CJI NV Ramana took over, there is new energy infused within the entire system- there is renewed energy and enthusiasm among us in the judiciary to put our best foot forward", said Justice Dr.S Muralidhar, Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court at a function last month. The suo motu COVID case – which received widespread criticism from the bar due to apprehensions about the Supreme Court attempting to stall the High Courts - got a different orientation after CJI Ramana took over, and the other bench to which it was assigned made several crucial interventions to deal with the oxygen shortage and vaccine pricing. It is worthwhile to mention during CJI Ramana's tenure, the Supreme Court is having the highest ever strength of women judges at a time. CJI Ramana with women judges of Supreme Court Mass drive to fill up vacancies CJI Ramana's tenure is witnessing a dramatic jump in the frequency of collegium resolutions.

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CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Sanjiv Khanna: A Servant of Justice, Stepping into the Chief Justiceship of India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna: A Servant of Justice, Stepping into the Chief Justiceship of India

The Hindu  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, a low-profile and strict judge, takes over as the 51st Chief Justice of India for a short tenure of six months. He is known for his independence and avoids the limelight. As the Chief Justice, he will be tasked with handling a wide range of high-profile cases and navigating the delicate balance between the rule of law …

‘Collegium good. Pool of women judges should expand’
3 months ago

‘Collegium good. Pool of women judges should expand’

New Indian Express  

The day she demitted office as the chief justice of the Telangana High Court, she was promoted to the Supreme Court in 2021. Now retired, Justice Hima Kohli has been described as a “people’s judge,” a “fierce protector of women’s rights” and a “symbol of women’s empowerment.” In an interview with Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty, the judge spoke on a range …

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur
5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The central government on Tuesday notified the appointments of justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the Supreme Court, following the recommendations by the collegium. The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, recommended their names on July 11, considering factors such as seniority, merit and judicial integrity Justice Singh’s elevation marks a historic moment …

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan To Be Chief Justice Of India In 2030 If Centre Approves Collegium Proposal
1 year, 7 months ago

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan To Be Chief Justice Of India In 2030 If Centre Approves Collegium Proposal

Live Law  

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan – the Supreme Court collegium’s pick for a judgeship – would go on to become the Chief Justice of India, following seven other judges in line after the incumbent chief justice DY Chandrachud. “At present there is only one member from the Bar directly appointed to the Supreme Court Bench,” the collegium has noted, referring to …

2 Dissenting Judgments in 2 Days: Meet Justice Nagarathna, in Line to be First Woman CJI in 2027
1 year, 11 months ago

2 Dissenting Judgments in 2 Days: Meet Justice Nagarathna, in Line to be First Woman CJI in 2027

News 18  

From the validity of demonetisation to freedom of speech and expression for lawmakers, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna has delivered two dissenting judgments in as many days. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of Centre’s 2016 note ban and on Tuesday it held that there can be no additional restrictions on freedom of speech for public functionaries, both …

Supreme Court gets all-woman judge bench, third time in history
2 years ago

Supreme Court gets all-woman judge bench, third time in history

India Today  

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday set up a two woman judge bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Bela M Trivedi, for the third time in history. The bench of Justices Kohli and Trivedi will hear a batch of cases pertaining to the transfer of cases as well as matrimonial cases, which includes 10 transfer petitions involving …

As NV Ramana retires, Justice UU Lalit talks about 3 areas he will focus on as CJI
2 years, 3 months ago

As NV Ramana retires, Justice UU Lalit talks about 3 areas he will focus on as CJI

India Today  

Justice NV Ramana retired as the Chief Justice of India on Friday. Praising Justice Ramana for taking strides in judicial appointments and judicial infrastructure, Justice Lalit said that in his short tenure of 74 days, he intends to focus on three key issues. Justice Lalit informed the gathering of judges, lawyers and court staff that the three top issues he …

Judicial vacancies dropped in NV Ramana's 16-month tenure as Chief Justice of India
2 years, 3 months ago

Judicial vacancies dropped in NV Ramana's 16-month tenure as Chief Justice of India

India Today  

The retirement of the 48th Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday after a 16-month tenure saw the judicial vacancy come down since 2016. Justice Ramana's tenure saw over 250 recommendations for the appointment of judges to high courts. During his eight-year long tenure as Chief Justice of India as well as Supreme Court Judge, NV Ramana sat …

CJI Ramana took historic decisions; ensured appointment of 11 SC, over 220 HC judges
2 years, 3 months ago

CJI Ramana took historic decisions; ensured appointment of 11 SC, over 220 HC judges

Firstpost  

Creating a record, the CJI headed apex court collegium meetings led to appointment of 11 Supreme Court judges with nine of them, including three women New Delhi: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana took path-breaking judicial and administrative decisions that included putting the sedition law on hold, reviewing the money laundering verdict, ordering probes into Pegasus snooping and Lakhimpur …

Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana
2 years, 3 months ago

Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana

The Hindu  

Terming pendency of cases a "huge challenge", Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana on August 26 expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court. Attorney General K. K. Venugopal said 224 vacancies in the High Court were filed up and over 100 members …

Supreme Court to have full strength of 34 judges
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court to have full strength of 34 judges

The Hindu  

Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat High Court Judge Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala have been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju informed on Saturday. Full sanctioned strength The Supreme Court will have its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges until the retirement of Justice Vineet Saran on May 10. After Justice S. …

With over 42 lakh cases pending, Attorney General asks judges for possible solutions to cut down pendency
2 years, 7 months ago

With over 42 lakh cases pending, Attorney General asks judges for possible solutions to cut down pendency

India Today  

India’s top law officer K K Venugopal on Friday urged the Chief Justices of various high courts to deliberate on the possible ways to cut down on the pendency of cases and find an effective cure to the menace. Citing the data from the National Judicial Data Grid, Venugopal said there are 24,000 judge posts in the trial courts and …

126 high court vacancies filled in under a year, 50 more appointments soon: CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 7 months ago

126 high court vacancies filled in under a year, 50 more appointments soon: CJI NV Ramana

India Today  

After a span of six years, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana inaugurated the 39th Chief Justices’ Conference on Friday morning while stressing on the need to adopt some resolutions which can then be shared with the government at the joint conference with the chief ministers tomorrow. Speaking at the 39th Chief Justices’ Conference in Delhi, Ramana said, “Due to …

Looking Back At CJI Ramana's One Year In Office As The Chief Justice of India
2 years, 7 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 …

The people's judge: CJI Ramana's one year in office as 48th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 8 months ago

The people's judge: CJI Ramana's one year in office as 48th Chief Justice of India

India Today  

On April 24, 2022 CJI N V Ramana will complete one year in office as the 48th Chief Justice of India. FILLING UP JUDICIAL VACANCIES One of the first communications from CJI Ramana after he took oath of office was to chief justices of all high courts about filing up of judicial vacancies. It was due to CJI Ramana's persistent …

Women judges in Supreme Court have short tenures
2 years, 8 months ago

Women judges in Supreme Court have short tenures

The Hindu  

Eleven women judges have adorned the Supreme Court, but a majority of them have a tenure of less than five years. Both Justice Fathima Beevi, who was appointed as the first woman Supreme Court judge in October 1989 nearly six months after her retirement from the Kerala High Court, and Justice Indu Malhotra, who was the first woman advocate to …

Strongly propose women reservation in legal education: CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 9 months ago

Strongly propose women reservation in legal education: CJI NV Ramana

India Today  

Speaking at a Supreme Court programme commemorating the first 'International Day of Women Judges', Chief Justice of India NV Ramana strongly proposed reservations for women in legal education to enrich the talent pool. Legal profession remains male-dominated The CJI went on to add, "But, I think, we are still far away from ensuring at least 50 percent representation of women …

Women Should Be Given Preference In Appointment Of Panel Advocates; Girls Must Have Reservation In Legal Education : CJI Ramana
2 years, 9 months ago

Women Should Be Given Preference In Appointment Of Panel Advocates; Girls Must Have Reservation In Legal Education : CJI Ramana

Live Law  

Speaking at a virtual event organised to celebrate the International Day of Women Judges, the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana opined that women should be given preference while making appointments as panel advocates, which can increase their appearances and visibility before the bench. Hence, women should be given preference while making appointments as panel advocates which will pave their …

4 Women Judges in SC Against Total Sanctioned Strength of 34 Judges: Govt
2 years, 10 months ago

4 Women Judges in SC Against Total Sanctioned Strength of 34 Judges: Govt

News 18  

Four women are judges in the Supreme Court against the total sanctioned strength of 34 judges and 83 women are judges in high courts against the sanctioned strength of 1,098 judges, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The minister said the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and high courts is made under Articles …

CJI Ramana Rues Quite Low Representation of Women in Judiciary
3 years ago

CJI Ramana Rues Quite Low Representation of Women in Judiciary

News 18  

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Tuesday rued the “quite low” representation of women at all levels in the legal field and promised that he would take up the demand for their higher representation beyond 50 per cent on the bench with his collegium colleagues. I have to deal with it.” The CJI, while speaking at a felicitation …

CJI NV Ramana says Centre cleared 7 out of 106 names recommended for judgeship in HC
3 years, 2 months ago

CJI NV Ramana says Centre cleared 7 out of 106 names recommended for judgeship in HC

Firstpost  

The CJI has received assurance of early clearance of the names by Law Minister Kiren Rijiju. New Delhi: The Centre has cleared seven out of 106 names for judgeships in higher judiciary and one for the appointment as the Chief Justice of a High Court out of nine names recommended by the Supreme Court collegium recently, Chief Justice N V …

Law Minister assured appointment of 9 HC chief justices to be cleared soon: CJI
3 years, 2 months ago

Law Minister assured appointment of 9 HC chief justices to be cleared soon: CJI

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Saturday said Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has assured that the recommendations made by the Supreme Court collegium for appointment of judges to high courts, which includes the appointment of 9 chief justices, will be cleared in a day or two. "Since May onwards we have recommended more than 106 judges to different high …

'It's Your Right': CJI Ramana Bats for 50% Reservation for Women in Judiciary
3 years, 2 months ago

'It's Your Right': CJI Ramana Bats for 50% Reservation for Women in Judiciary

News 18  

Chief Justice of Inia NV Ramana on Sunday batted for 50 per cent reservation for women in the judiciary. Addressing women advocates of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice said, “We need 50 per cent reservation for women in judiciary… It is an issue of thousands of years of oppression. Earlier this month, expressing concern over the low presence of …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends names of 12 additional judges for appointment as permanent High Court judges
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends names of 12 additional judges for appointment as permanent High Court judges

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, has approved the names of 10 additional judges of the Karnataka High Court and two from the Kerala High Court for appointment as permanent judges of these courts. Elevation to the High Court Bench is followed by a period of work as an additional judge before the Collegium …

Prefer 50% women at all judicial levels: CJI Ramana
3 years, 3 months ago

Prefer 50% women at all judicial levels: CJI Ramana

Hindustan Times  

Days after the collegium headed by him paved the way for a woman judge to head the judiciary in 2027, Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana, on Saturday said that he would prefer at least 50% representation of women in the judiciary at all levels. After 75 years of independence, one would expect at least 50% representation for women at …

'After 75 Years Of Independence We Have Now Achieved A Mere 11% Representation With Great Difficulty': CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 3 months ago

'After 75 Years Of Independence We Have Now Achieved A Mere 11% Representation With Great Difficulty': CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana was felicitated by the Bar Council of India on Saturday at an event held in the presence of Supreme Court judges, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, parliamentarians and other top law officers. One of the prominent observations made by the CJI was on the poor representation of women in the judiciary even after 75 …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 68 names for appointment as judges in 12 high courts
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 68 names for appointment as judges in 12 high courts

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana, has recommended 68 names, including 44 advocates and 24 judicial officers, for appointment as judges in 12 high courts of the country. Among them, Marli Vankung becomes the first woman judicial officer from Mizoram whose name has been sent to the Centre for judgeship in the Gauhati …

Filled to the nines: The Hindu Editorial on Supreme Court’s appointment spree
3 years, 3 months ago

Filled to the nines: The Hindu Editorial on Supreme Court’s appointment spree

The Hindu  

It is not often that nine judges are appointed to the Supreme Court at one go. In a welcome sign of cooperation between the judiciary and the executive, the President of India has signed warrants of appointment within days of the five-member Collegium recommending eight High Court judges, including three women, and a lawyer for elevation. It is nearly two …

Nagarathna may become India’s first woman CJI
3 years, 3 months ago

Nagarathna may become India’s first woman CJI

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Nine new judges, including three women, were on Thursday appointed to the Supreme Court, with Justice B.V. Nagarathna likely to become the first woman Chief Justice of India in September 2027. The other two women judges are Justice Hima Kohli, chief justice of the Telangana high court, and Justice Bela Trivedi of the Gujarat high court. Others promoted …

Centre clears names of nine judges for SC
3 years, 3 months ago

Centre clears names of nine judges for SC

Hindustan Times  

The decks have been cleared for India to get its first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027. The Union government on Thursday notified the appointment of nine new judges to the Supreme Court, including justice BV Nagarathna, who will be in line to take over as the first women CJI in September 2027 for a tenure of a little …

Centre clears all nine names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium
3 years, 3 months ago

Centre clears all nine names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium

The Hindu  

The government is learnt to have cleared all nine names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana for appointments as apex court judges. One of the names, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, may be in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of India, thus scripting history. They are Karnataka Chief Justice A.S. Oka, …

Telangana HC chief justice Hima Kohli in list for SC judge post
3 years, 4 months ago

Telangana HC chief justice Hima Kohli in list for SC judge post

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the names of four Chief Justices of High Courts and a practising senior lawyer of Supreme Court for elevation as judges of the top court. The recommendation of Narasimha for appointment as top court judges is continuation of initiative taken by former Chief Justice R.M. Before 2014 the green judge — Justice …

Collegium recommends nine judges for Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Collegium recommends nine judges for Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has recommended to the government nine names for appointment as apex court judges, and in the process scripted history by naming Karnataka High Court judge B.V. Nagarathna, who may become India’s first woman CJI. They are Karnataka High Court Chief Justice A.S. Oka, who is the most senior …

SC collegium ends 2-year impasse in judicial appointments, puts forward 9 names to fill apex court vacancies
3 years, 4 months ago

SC collegium ends 2-year impasse in judicial appointments, puts forward 9 names to fill apex court vacancies

Firstpost  

Furthermore, the current batch of recommendations is also relevant because it includes three women judges, along with BV Nagarathna from the Karnataka High Court, who, if elevated, could become the first woman to hold CJI’s office in 2027. Ending a 22-month-long stalemate in the appointment of Supreme Court judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana is …

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 …

India May Get First Woman CJI in 2027 as 3 Women Among Collegium's List of 9; CJI Upset With Reports
3 years, 4 months ago

India May Get First Woman CJI in 2027 as 3 Women Among Collegium's List of 9; CJI Upset With Reports

News 18  

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has recommended nine names to the central government on Tuesday for appointment as judges to the apex court. The names include three women judges, along with B V Nagarathna from the Karnataka High Court, who, if elevated, could become the first CJI of the country in 2027. …

Justice BV Nagarathna in line to become first woman Chief Justice of India
3 years, 4 months ago

Justice BV Nagarathna in line to become first woman Chief Justice of India

India Today  

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, has cleared nine names for appointment as judges in the court. Justice BV Nagarathna, currently a judge in the Karnataka High Court, is in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027 if the government clears her name for appointment. The five-member collegium, which …

Collegium recommends three women judges for elevation to SC
3 years, 4 months ago

Collegium recommends three women judges for elevation to SC

India Today  

In a first, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended for appointment to the apex court three women judges, including Justice B V Nagarathna who will be in line to be the first woman Chief Justice of India in September 2027 if she gets the nod. Presently, Justice Indira Banerjee is the lone serving woman judge in the apex court after …

The Supreme 'quote' of India under CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 5 months ago

The Supreme 'quote' of India under CJI NV Ramana

India Today  

There was a time, not too long back, when the judges of the Supreme Court lived behind a veil of secrecy, protected by their constitutional post and rarely seen speaking outside of courts, except when they were invited for academic lectures and attended prayer meets. There are three overarching themes that emerge from what has been spoken of by the …

'Only 3 Women Judges From Bar In Kerala HC In 64 Years; Many Competent Women Lawyers Available' : Outgoing Judge Justice PV Asha
3 years, 6 months ago

'Only 3 Women Judges From Bar In Kerala HC In 64 Years; Many Competent Women Lawyers Available' : Outgoing Judge Justice PV Asha

Live Law  

Outgoing judge of the Kerala High Court, Justice PV Asha, in her farewell speech underscored the need for more women representation in judiciary.Justice Asha noted that only 3 women have been appointed as judges of the Kerala High Court from the bar in its history of 64 years. Outgoing judge of the Kerala High Court, Justice PV Asha, in her …

'Last Hearing Evoked Mixed Feelings' : CJI Bobde Demits Office As 47th Chief Justice Of India
3 years, 8 months ago

'Last Hearing Evoked Mixed Feelings' : CJI Bobde Demits Office As 47th Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

"This last hearing has evoked mixed feelings", said Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on his last working day before passing the baton to CJI Designate Justice NV Ramana. He continued, Before presiding over the ceremonial bench, CJI Bobde had led a bench with Justices L Nageswara Rao and Ravindra Bhat today morning to hear the suo moto case on …

All you need to know about CJI-designate Ramana
3 years, 8 months ago

All you need to know about CJI-designate Ramana

Hindustan Times  

Justice NV Ramana will succeed SA Bobde as the 48th Chief Justice of India on Saturday. Here is all you need to know about Ramana, who will be the first judge from the Andhra Pradesh high court to become the CJI: NV Ramana. Justice Ramana was elevated as chief justice of the Delhi high court in 2013 and to the …

President appoints N.V. Ramana as CJI with effect from April 24
3 years, 8 months ago

President appoints N.V. Ramana as CJI with effect from April 24

The Hindu  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday appointed Justice N.V. Ramana as Chief Justice of India with effect from April 24. Incumbent CJI Sharad A. Bobde had recommended Justice Ramana, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court, for appointment as the 48th Chief Justice of India in a letter addressed to the Ministry of Law and Justice on March 24. Nuthalapati …

Justice NV Ramana Formally Appointed as Next CJI, to Take Over on April 24
3 years, 8 months ago

Justice NV Ramana Formally Appointed as Next CJI, to Take Over on April 24

News 18  

Senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana was on Tuesday appointed as the next Chief Justice of India. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice of India with effect …

President Gives Assent To Appointment Of Justice NV Ramana As Next Chief Justice Of India
3 years, 8 months ago

President Gives Assent To Appointment Of Justice NV Ramana As Next Chief Justice Of India

ABP News  

He will take over as CJI on April 24, 2021 after the retirement of incumbent CJI, SA Bobde on April 23. "President Ram Nath Kovind appoints Justice NV Ramana as the next Chief Justice of India, with effect from 24th April 2021," the government said in a statement. Born on August 27, 1957, justice Ramana has a tenure till August …

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde recommends Justice NV Ramana as his successor
3 years, 8 months ago

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde recommends Justice NV Ramana as his successor

India Today  

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has recommended Justice NV Ramana as his successor. In a letter to the Law Ministry, CJI SA Bobde recommended Justice Ramana as his successor. Chief Justice of India SA Bobde sends a letter to Central government recommending to appoint senior most Supreme Court Judge Justice NV Ramana as the next CJI. CJI SA Bobde …

'Worrying that SC now has just one woman judge': Chandrachud
3 years, 9 months ago

'Worrying that SC now has just one woman judge': Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s senior judge DY Chandrachud said on Saturday it was “deeply worrying” that the apex court was left with only woman judge after the retirement of justice Indu Malhotra, adding that the institution “must do better”. Justice Malhotra, the first woman lawyer to be elevated to the Supreme Court directly from the Bar and the seventh woman judge …

SC Has Never Seen Female CJI, More Woman Judges Must for Balanced Approach in Sexual Violence Cases: AG
4 years ago

SC Has Never Seen Female CJI, More Woman Judges Must for Balanced Approach in Sexual Violence Cases: AG

News 18  

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that there has never been a female Chief Justice of India and improving the representation of women in the judiciary could also go a long way towards a more balanced and empathetic approach in cases involving sexual violence. The top law officer pointed out that the Supreme Court currently …

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