Centre Notifies Appointment Of Four Additional Judges In Kerala HC [Read Notification]
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Centre Notifies Appointment Of Four Additional Judges In Kerala HC [Read Notification]

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The President has notified the appointment of Advocates V G Arun and N Nagaresh and District Judges T V Anil Kumar and N Anilkumar as Additional Judges of the High Court of Kerala.This is in pursuance of the SC Collegium resolution of October 11, whereby names of three advocates and two district judges were recommended.The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended Advocates V.G.Arun, N. The President has notified the appointment of Advocates V G Arun and N Nagaresh and District Judges T V Anil Kumar and N Anilkumar as Additional Judges of the High Court of Kerala. This is in pursuance of the SC Collegium resolution of October 11, whereby names of three advocates and two district judges were recommended. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended Advocates V.G.Arun, N. Nagaresh, and P.V.Kunhikrishnan and Judicial officers T.V.Anilkumar and N. Anil Kumar as Kerala High court Judges. The Presidential Notification issued today appoints V G Arun, N Nagaresh, T V Anil Kumar and N Anilkumar.

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Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court
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Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court

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The Central Government has notified the appointment of four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent judges. Justice Sakthivel, who enrolled as an Advocate in 1998 joined the District Judiciary in 2011 through direct recruitment and held positions such as Additional District Judge in Thanjavur and Coimbatore, Administrator General and the Official Trustee of Tamil Nadu, Registrar General …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent
1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended making four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent. In its meeting held on 20th February, 2025, the collegium has proposed the appointment of following judges as the permanent judges of Madras High Court: Justice Ramasamy Sakthivel Justice P Dhanabal Justice Chinnasamy Kumarappan, and Justice Kandasamy Rajasekar The Centre appointed the four …

CJ Sunita Agarwal on leave: Justice Biren Vaishnav to be acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court
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CJ Sunita Agarwal on leave: Justice Biren Vaishnav to be acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court

The Hindu  

The Centre has notified the appointment of Justice Biren Vaishnav as the acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court from February 18 till March 2, as Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal has proceeded on leave for this time period. Notably, the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association on Monday unanimously passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal …

Gyanesh Kumar is appointed new CEC after panel with PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi meets
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Gyanesh Kumar is appointed new CEC after panel with PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi meets

Hindustan Times  

Gyanesh Kumar, a Kerala cadre IAS officer from the 1988 batch who retired as the secretary of the ministry of cooperation before being appointed as an election commissioner last year, was appointed as India’s next chief election commissioner by President Droupadi Murmu in a late-night announcement on Monday. Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the next Chief Election …

Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Sworn In As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court
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Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Sworn In As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court

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Advocates Harmeet Singh Grewal and Deepinder Singh Nalwa were sworn in as Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday.On February 12, an official notification issued by the Union Law Ministry stated that in exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 10- February 16, 2025
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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 10- February 16, 2025

Live Law  

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions CJI's role in 'Executive Appointments': 'How can in a democracy...'
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions CJI's role in 'Executive Appointments': 'How can in a democracy...'

India TV News  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday questioned the participation of the Chief Justice of India in the selection of the Central Bureau of Investigation Director or any executive appointment. Dhankhar said that in recent years access to the judiciary has been "weaponised" in a way that is not happening in any other country. Expressing deep concern over attempts to influence …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Additional Judges To Karnataka, Gauhati And Calcutta High Courts
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Centre Notifies Appointment Of Additional Judges To Karnataka, Gauhati And Calcutta High Courts

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Central government has notified the appointment of Judicial officers and advocates as Judges of the Karnataka High Court, Gauhati High Court and Calcutta High Cour. Advocate Taj Ali Moulasab Nadaf has been appointed as Additional Judge of Karnataka High Court. Judicial Officer Yarenjungla Longkumer has been appointed as Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court. Judicial Officer Chaitali Chatterjee Das …

Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Appointed As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court
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Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Appointed As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court

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Central government has notified the appointment of Advocates Harmeet Singh Grewal and Deepinder Singh Nalwa as Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. In October 2023, the Supreme Court collegium had recommended the names of five advocates for appointment as additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. All the above advocates were appointed as Additional Judges …

Supreme Court dismisses advocate’s petition to recall Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi
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Supreme Court dismisses advocate’s petition to recall Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Monday disagreed with a submission made by a petitioner-advocate that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Jaya Sukin alleging that Governor Ravi has been “criticising” Tamil culture and “humiliating” the people of the State for following the Dravidian concepts. In January this year, the apex court had asked Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani, appearing …

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues
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CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues

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The Chief Justice of India, two senior Supreme Court judges, High Court Chief Justices, and senior High Court judges met to discuss filling vacancies in High Courts, appointing ad-hoc judges, and establishing Evening Courts. CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Supreme Court Judges Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant led the discussions with the High Court Chief Justices and Judges. In …

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges
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Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges

Live Law  

In a full Court meeting today, the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and the other judges of the Supreme Court including members of the Collegium comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishikesh Roy and Abhay S. Oka have designated the following former Chief Justice/Judges of the High Courts as Senior Advocates with effect from January 22:1. Gavai, Surya Kant, …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Four Additional Judges At Telangana High Court, Two At Andhra Pradesh High Court
2 months ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Four Additional Judges At Telangana High Court, Two At Andhra Pradesh High Court

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The Central government today notified the appointment of four additional judges at the Telangana High Court and two at the Andhra Pradesh High Court.The list of judicial officers elevated to the position is as follows:Telangana HC- Smt. Tirumala Devi Eada @ Thirupathamma K., and Shri Madhusudhan Rao Bobbili Ramaiah.Andhra Pradesh. The Central government today notified the appointment of four additional …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Maya Devi and Others, Civil Appeal Nos. Case Details: Abdul Nassar v. State of Kerala Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 61 The Supreme Court enunciated the principles that courts must adhere to while appreciating and evaluating evidence in cases based on circumstantial evidence. Case Details: State of Punjab v. Hari Kesh Citation: 2025 LiveLaw …

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna
2 months ago

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

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In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. It has been stated in the letter that the December 8, 2024 speech of Justice Yadav amounts to "hate speech" as per the jurisprudence laid down by the Supreme …

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre, in a notification issued on Monday, appointed Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a Supreme Court judge. “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice, Patna High Court, as a …

Centre clears two judges for Delhi HC judges, 1 for Uttarakhand HC
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Centre clears two judges for Delhi HC judges, 1 for Uttarakhand HC

Live Mint  

The Centre on Tuesday notified the appointment of two new judges to the Delhi high court and one new judge to the Uttarakhand high court. Two advocates, Ajay Digpaul and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, will adjudicate matters in the Delhi high court, and judicial officer Ashish Naithani will take charge as a judge of the Uttarakhand high court, the Union law …

Judicial Member Vacancy At Central Administrative Tribunal
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judicial Member Vacancy At Central Administrative Tribunal

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Central Administrative Tribunal invites application for the post of Judicial Member. Name of the Post: Judicial Member No. of Post: 05 Essential Qualification and Experience • As per Rule 3 of the Tribunal Rules, 2021, a person shall not be qualified for appointment as Judicial Member, unless he, is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court; or has …

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, in its resolution passed on December 22, recommended the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Rajasthan High Court. The three-member Supreme Court collegium, also comprising senior judges of the apex court, Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, held its meeting on December 22 and recommended names …

Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge justice V Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, an official statement said. Former SC judge justice V Ramasubramanian The President also appointed Priyank Kanoongo and justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as members of the rights panel, the statement said. “Hon’ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. …

WB Universities' VC Appointments | '11 Appointments Approved By Governor', AG Says; Supreme Court Gives 3 Weeks' Time For The Remaining
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WB Universities' VC Appointments | '11 Appointments Approved By Governor', AG Says; Supreme Court Gives 3 Weeks' Time For The Remaining

Live Law  

In the matter pertaining to appointment of Vice Chancellors for certain West Bengal Universities, the Supreme Court was informed today that the Chancellor has cleared the names of 6 VCs and 5 more names shall be cleared by today or tomorrow.A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan adjourned the matter to January 8, in light of Attorney General. In …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

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Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

Shortage Of Judge's Accommodation: Punjab & Haryana HC Summons Chief Secy's, Says Issue Affects Administration Of Justice
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shortage Of Judge's Accommodation: Punjab & Haryana HC Summons Chief Secy's, Says Issue Affects Administration Of Justice

Live Law  

Observing that the acute shortage of accommodation for judicial officers is adversely affecting the quality of administration of justice especially, when the new batch of Civil Judges would be joining within two months, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned the Chief Secretaries of both the States to be present virtually.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal also. …

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee Recommends Names Of 71 Lawyers For Being Designated As Senior Advocates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee Recommends Names Of 71 Lawyers For Being Designated As Senior Advocates

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Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee has recommended the names of 71 lawyers for being designated as Senior Advocates after intervening more than 300 lawyers. The Committee comprises of Chief Justice Manmohan, Justice Vibhu Bakhru, Justice Yashwant Varma, Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, Senior Advocate Sudhir Nandrajog and Senior Advocate Mohit Mathur. The name of the lawyers are as follows: - …

Infrastructure Of District Courts In Punjab & Haryana Not Disabled Friendly, High Court Asks Building Committees To Take Action
4 months ago

Infrastructure Of District Courts In Punjab & Haryana Not Disabled Friendly, High Court Asks Building Committees To Take Action

Live Law  

From an affidavit filed by the governments of Punjab and Haryana, the High Court has found that the infrastructure in district courts and sub-district courts in the states are not disabled friendly.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Alok Jain observed that, "The charts filed by the State of Punjab as well as State of Haryana reveal that there are several …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 4 – November 10, 2024
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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 4 – November 10, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Indian Broadcasting And Digital Foundation V The Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India, 2024 LiveLaw 690 Anu S P v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 691 Ajith Pillai v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 692 Asha v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 693 Sreekumar Menon v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 694 B. Aboobacker and …

Ghaziabad Court Violence | Allahabad HC Bar Association Resolves To File Criminal Contempt Case Against District & Sessions Judge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ghaziabad Court Violence | Allahabad HC Bar Association Resolves To File Criminal Contempt Case Against District & Sessions Judge

Live Law  

Condemning the recent lathi charge violence against advocates in Ghaziabad Court, allegedly at the behest of the District and Sessions Judge, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association today passed a resolution deciding to file a criminal contempt case against the Judicial Officer. The resolution was passed today in an emergency meeting of the Executive Committee of the High Court Bar …

Highly Experienced Legal Associate Opportunity at The Chamber of Advocates
5 months ago

Highly Experienced Legal Associate Opportunity at The Chamber of Advocates

Live Law  

The Chamber of Advocate on Record invites applications for the post of Legal Associate. The successful candidate will have prior litigation experience of two to five years and will be responsible for handling high stakes commercial and other disputes. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills and be able to think and make decisions independently. Applications can be submitted …

Tell Us Why Candidates Reiterated By Collegium Aren't Appointed As Judges : Supreme Court Asks Attorney General
6 months ago

Tell Us Why Candidates Reiterated By Collegium Aren't Appointed As Judges : Supreme Court Asks Attorney General

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Attorney General for India to give a tabulated chart of the candidates whose names have been reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as judges and give the reasons for not clearing those appointments.As per the judgment in the Second Judges Case, Collegium reiterations are binding on the Union Government. The Supreme …

Two Kerala judges move SC against their exclusion from list for appointment as HC judges
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Two Kerala judges move SC against their exclusion from list for appointment as HC judges

The Hindu  

The selection of High Court judges from Kerala has once again run into controversy with two senior district judges moving the Supreme Court against their exclusion from the list and the inclusion of some others, whom they term as ineligible. Two lists Interestingly, the Kerala collegium had earlier sent two lists of judges to be elevated to the High Court. …

Justice should be rendered without discrimination: SC Judge Sundresh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice should be rendered without discrimination: SC Judge Sundresh

The Hindu  

Justice should be delivered without discrimination, stated Supreme Court Judge Justice M.M. “Our goal is to uphold the law,” he said, adding that the law is a tool to ensure justice is provided without bias, and urged judges, lawyers, and court staff to maintain professional ethics. In a separate event, Justice D. Krishnakumar, Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High …

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Erode : Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice D Krishnakumar, on Saturday said 233 new judges will be appointed to various courts in Tamil Nadu soon. Justice Krishnakumar inaugurated the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court at Elumathur in Modakurichi taluk through video conferencing at a function held at Erode District Collector's office here. "We have made an appeal to …

Centre notifies appointment of several permanent judges in Allahabad, Andhra Pradesh High Courts
7 months ago

Centre notifies appointment of several permanent judges in Allahabad, Andhra Pradesh High Courts

India TV News  

The Centre through the Law and Justice Ministry today notified the appointment of several additional judges as permanent judges of Allahabad High Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court. Centre notifies appointment of 9 permanent judges in Allahabad HC According to the notification, the Allahabad High Court's nine Additional Judges have been made permanent. On August 13, the SC Collegium headed …

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 …

Parties Approaching Judges Becoming Regular Practice In NCLAT: Judicial Member Of Chennai Bench Recuses From Hearing Case
9 months, 1 week ago

Parties Approaching Judges Becoming Regular Practice In NCLAT: Judicial Member Of Chennai Bench Recuses From Hearing Case

Live Law  

Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma, Judicial Member of the National Company Law Tribunal at Chennai recently recused from hearing a case after the parties to the case approached him for favorable orders. Adding that it had become a regular practice in NCLAT for parties to approach the judges, Justice Sharma said that if the same happened in the High Court, he …

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Appointment Of Judicial Member To Upcoming Vacancy In State's Real Estate Appellate Tribunal
10 months, 1 week ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Appointment Of Judicial Member To Upcoming Vacancy In State's Real Estate Appellate Tribunal

Live Law  

Social Justice Vigilance Forum, a registered society under the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1955, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking appointment of a Judicial Member in the Kerala State Real Estate Appellate Tribunal due to an expected vacancy that would arise from May 28, 2024. The Act was implemented in Kerala on May 01, …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Advocate Sreeja Vijayalakshmi As Judge Of Kerala High Court
11 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Advocate Sreeja Vijayalakshmi As Judge Of Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, has recommended the name of Advocate Sreeja Vijayalakshmi as the Judge of the Kerala High Court. On December 5, 2023, the Kerala High Court Collegium recommended the name of Advocate Sreeja Vijayalakshmi for appointment as a judge. Accordingly, the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court submitted a report …

Political past can’t be basis to deny judgeship: SC collegium on Kerala HC judge appointment
1 year ago

Political past can’t be basis to deny judgeship: SC collegium on Kerala HC judge appointment

Hindustan Times  

A candidate cannot be denied judgeship because of her or his political past alone, the Supreme Court collegium has emphasised, rejecting the Centre’s objection to the appointment of a Communist Party of India “sympathiser” as a judge in the Kerala high court. The collegium, also comprising justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai, was considering the candidature of Manoj Pulamby Madhavan, …

SC Collegium dismisses remarks of Centre & Kerala govt, recommends two judges for High Court
1 year ago

SC Collegium dismisses remarks of Centre & Kerala govt, recommends two judges for High Court

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: In an extraordinary step, the Supreme Court Collegium dismissed the remarks of the Department of Justice under the Centre and the Kerala government on two separate candidates and recommended their elevation as judges of the Kerala High Court. He was appointed as government pleader in 2010 and 2016-2021 by the LDF Government.” Similarly, the state government had made an …

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson
1 year ago

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was on Tuesday appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal. “President Droupadi Murmu is pleased to appoint Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the chairperson of the Lokpal,” a communique sent by the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated. Justice Khanwilkar served as the judge of Supreme Court from May 13, 2016 to July 29, 2022. Prior …

'Based On Speculation, Tarnishes Reputation': AP High Court Junks Lawyer's Plea Accusing AG Of Corrupt Practice In Appointment Of Standing Counsel
1 year ago

'Based On Speculation, Tarnishes Reputation': AP High Court Junks Lawyer's Plea Accusing AG Of Corrupt Practice In Appointment Of Standing Counsel

Live Law  

Andhra Pradesh High Court has expressed strong displeasure over an Advocate's PIL seeking removal of a Standing Counsel and a consequential CBI inquiry into the appointments made on the recommendation of the Advocate General alleging 'corrupt practices for personal gains'. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Justice R. Raghunandan Rao said the allegations are merely speculative …

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointments of new Chief Justices across six High Courts. Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, who was the acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Arun Bhansali of Rajasthan High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of the …

Centre appoints Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of Karnataka HC
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre appoints Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of Karnataka HC

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Pratinidhi Srinivasacharya Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. The notification issued in this regard stated that, in the exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Justice Pratinidhi Srinivasacharya Dinesh …

Supreme Court appoints new judge: Who is Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale?
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court appoints new judge: Who is Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale?

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Law and Justice under the Central Government officially announced the appointment of Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday. The notification stated that the President, in exercising these powers, is pleased to appoint Justice Prasarma Bhalachandra Varale as a Supreme Court Judge, effective from the date he assumes the …

Kerala High Court Digest 2023: Labour & Service Laws
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Digest 2023: Labour & Service Laws

Live Law  

Pension Schemes Under KTWWF Act & Kerala Dairy Farmers' Welfare Fund Act Do Not Prohibit Membership Of Two Different Welfare Funds: Kerala High Court Case Title: Sadanandan K.S. Such control is exclusive in nature, comprehensive in extent and effective in operation.” Transfer Of Employee To Maintain Internal Harmony In Organization Not Punishment, Enquiry Not Required: Kerala High Court Case Title: …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of A Judicial Officer As Chhattisgarh HC Judge
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of A Judicial Officer As Chhattisgarh HC Judge

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Shri Arvind Kumar Verma, Judicial Officer, for appointment as Judge of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.On 6 August 2023, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues made the above recommendation. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Shri Arvind Kumar …

Andhra Pradesh High Court To Take Up Monitoring Of Cases Against MP's & MLA's Upon Supreme Court's Directions
1 year, 3 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court To Take Up Monitoring Of Cases Against MP's & MLA's Upon Supreme Court's Directions

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court took up proceedings to monitor and fast-track the cases filed against MLAs & MPs, following the directions passed by the Supreme Court, The division Bench comprising Justice U. Durga Prasad Rao and Justice M. Kiranmayi took up the matter on Thursday and adjourned it to Monday due to the unavailability of the Advocate General. The …

Don’t pick and choose judges, SC tells Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

Don’t pick and choose judges, SC tells Centre

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Friday cautioned the Union government against a “pick and choose” approach in matters of judicial appointments, as it lamented that a raft of collegium’s recommendations for the appointment and transfer of judges remain pending because the government segregated names sent together by the collegium. On October 18, the Centre notified the transfer of 16 …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of One Judge, One Additional Judge To Tripura High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of One Judge, One Additional Judge To Tripura High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government today notified the appointment of Judicial Officer Sabyasachi Datta Purkayastha as a Judge of the Tripura High Court. Also, Judicial Officer Biswajit Palit has been appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court.The Supreme Court Collegium comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul & Sanjiv Khanna had recommended the abovementioned names. The Supreme Court …

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