60 Cases in Under 3 Hrs, 592 Matters Heard in All in SC: With Action-Packed Day 1, CJI Lalit Has Big Plans in Short Tenure
2 years, 7 months ago

60 Cases in Under 3 Hrs, 592 Matters Heard in All in SC: With Action-Packed Day 1, CJI Lalit Has Big Plans in Short Tenure

News 18  

The first day of Uday Umesh Lalit as the Chief Justice of India seemed to have marked a path for a new beginning with close to 600 cases being heard in the Supreme Court on Monday. The court also heard various matters involving issues of personal liberty, like a plea by a woman whose husband gave her Talaq-e-Hassan and plea by Bhima Koregaon accused Gautam Navlakha seeking house arrest instead of the judicial custody due to which he is lodged in the Taloja jail. While presiding on the dais as the CJI, the bench headed by Justice UU Lalit heard around 60 matters in a time span of around 2.5 hours. Speaking about the pendency of cases in the Indian Judicial system, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju while addressing the Independence Day Celebrations at Supreme Court had said, “Lot of questions are asked about why there is a delay in dispensing speedy justice, but, I can’t sometimes give a definite time…but I can’t say it because I can’t cross the Lakshman Rekha. Highlighting his vision as CJI at his predecessor NV Ramana’s farewell function, Justice Lalit had said, “I know you’re all waiting for Justice Ramana to speak and not me but since I have the chance I’ll tell something about what I am intending to do in the future during my tenure.” Justice Lalit, advancing further, stated that he try to address three major areas namely – Listing of cases, mentioning urgent matters and constitution benches.

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The Chief who changed the court: Justice Chandrachud's transformative tenure
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Chief who changed the court: Justice Chandrachud's transformative tenure

India Today  

The Supreme Court in the 1997 judgment of State of Rajasthan v Prakash Chand ruled that the Chief Justice of India would be the “first amongst the equals”. The judges had initially planned to meet a few members of the press at Justice Chelameswar’s residence to discuss concerns about the administration of the Supreme Court under CJI Dipak Misra. On …

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…

India Today  

Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna, in an emotional speech on Friday, praised CJI DY Chandrachud and said that "when a towering tree of justice steps back, the winds move differently." Highlighting the profound impact of the outgoing Chief Justice Chandrachud, Justice Khanna said, "The forest will never be quite the same again." Addressing the event, Attorney General R Venkatramani …

Lok Adalat aims to bring justice to every home: CJI
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Adalat aims to bring justice to every home: CJI

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Saturday said that the Supreme Court of India, despite being the highest constitutional court of the country, has to be an institution that reaches out to citizens and is deeply associated with their lives. New Delhi, Aug 03 : Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud addresses the commemoration of the Special Lok …

Collegium system ideal for judges appointment: Ex-CJI U. U. Lalit
2 years ago

Collegium system ideal for judges appointment: Ex-CJI U. U. Lalit

The Hindu  

Former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit on March 18 said the collegium was the "ideal system" for appointment of judges to the top court and High Courts in the country. Justice Lalit, who demitted office as the 49th CJI on November 8, 2022, also said judiciary was completely independent of the executive and while the Supreme Court was …

CJI plea to reduce pendency of cases in courts
2 years, 3 months ago

CJI plea to reduce pendency of cases in courts

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has stressed the need for reducing the pendency of court cases, saying this is a must to ensure delivery of justice to petitioners across the judicial system. Addressing the judges, advocates, young judicial officers and others after inauguration of the AP Judicial Academy and other e-court initiatives on Friday, the CJI quoted from …

Did Programs Like 'A Date With You': CJI Chandrachud Says He Moonlighted As Radio Jockey
2 years, 3 months ago

Did Programs Like 'A Date With You': CJI Chandrachud Says He Moonlighted As Radio Jockey

ABP News  

The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, revealed on Saturday that he worked as a radio jockey for All India Radio in his early twenties. "Not many are aware of this but I moonlighted as a radio jockey in my earlier twenties in All India Radio doing programs like 'Play it cool' or 'A date with you' or 'Sunday requests'," …

Collegium system is perfect, says ex-CJI Lalit
2 years, 4 months ago

Collegium system is perfect, says ex-CJI Lalit

The Hindu  

The collegium system of appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts is “perfect”, former Chief Justice of India U.U. Justice Lalit, who retired on November 8 as the 49th CJI, said the process of appointment should not go on indefinitely, adding that this has deprived the courts of much-needed talent. Justice Lalit, talking to the media, also …

'Will Protect All Citizens Of India': Justice DY Chandrachud Sworn In As 50th CJI
2 years, 4 months ago

'Will Protect All Citizens Of India': Justice DY Chandrachud Sworn In As 50th CJI

ABP News  

New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud took oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday succeeding Justice UU Lalit, reported news agency ANI. After he took the oath, Justice Chandrachud paid tribute at the Mahatma Gadhi statue in the Supreme Court and said that serving the country is his priority. Prior to his appointment to the …

Justice Chandrachud Becomes CJI: 'Liberal' But Not Boxed to an 'Ideology', What Era Will He Bring?
2 years, 4 months ago

Justice Chandrachud Becomes CJI: 'Liberal' But Not Boxed to an 'Ideology', What Era Will He Bring?

News 18  

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud, who took oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, said on Monday that he has “very big-sized shoes to fill” as Justice UU Lalit’s successor and hoped to continue the “good work” initiated by him. Elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 13, 2016, Justice Chandrachud will have …

Constitution bench hearings, disposal of cases and more: A look at CJI UU Lalit's glorious tenure
2 years, 4 months ago

Constitution bench hearings, disposal of cases and more: A look at CJI UU Lalit's glorious tenure

India Today  

When Justice UU Lalit took over as the 49th Chief Justice of India, many believed that a short tenure of 74 days was not enough time to make a difference as the CJI. Keeping in line with the assurances given by the CJI, the Supreme Court witnessed many important developments and changes including an extensive listing of cases and Constitution …

CJI Lalit passes baton to Justice Chandrachud, concludes journey of 37 yrs in SC
2 years, 4 months ago

CJI Lalit passes baton to Justice Chandrachud, concludes journey of 37 yrs in SC

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday, 7 November, live stream the proceedings of the ceremonial bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as it was his last working day. Interestingly, CJI Lalit mentioned that his journey with the apex court began while YV Chandrachud was the Chief Justice of India and now he would be …

What U.U. Lalit achieved in 74 days as Chief Justice of India
2 years, 4 months ago

What U.U. Lalit achieved in 74 days as Chief Justice of India

Live Mint  

There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen. Justice Lalit’s immediate predecessor Justice N.V. Ramana had presided as CJI for almost a year and a half but was not successful in convening even one Constitution Bench. Apart from making Constitution Benches a regular affair, another important reform brought about by Justice Lalit was prioritising of …

Chief Justice of India UU Lalit says he cherished his tenure at the Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Chief Justice of India UU Lalit says he cherished his tenure at the Supreme Court

India Today  

On his second-last day as Chief Justice of India on Friday, Justice UU Lalit said he cherished every single day of his tenure at the Supreme Court and said whatever he has done was in the public domain and open for assessment. "I had a wonderful innings," CJI Lalit said during an interaction with the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association. READ …

'The Idea Of 'Basic Structure' Was Advocated For The First Time in India In Golaknath Case By Barrister M.K. Nambiar': Chief Justice UU Lalit
2 years, 5 months ago

'The Idea Of 'Basic Structure' Was Advocated For The First Time in India In Golaknath Case By Barrister M.K. Nambiar': Chief Justice UU Lalit

Live Law  

Meloth Krishnan Nambyar planted the seeds of "such fundamental and basic ideas", which although did not receive the imprimatur of the highest court of the land immediately, have resulted in "a huge banyan tree", under the shadow of which, every citizen can have solace and say with thanks, "It is for your efforts that the constitutional history has brought us …

CJI-designate DY Chandrachud: A non-conformist who overturned his father's judgments
2 years, 5 months ago

CJI-designate DY Chandrachud: A non-conformist who overturned his father's judgments

Firstpost  

Justice DY Chandrachud, who is set to take over as the 50th Chief Justice of India on 9 November, is the son of YV Chandrachud, India’s longest-serving Chief Justice of India. The senior-most Supreme Court judge will now take over as the 50th Chief Justice of India on 9 November, stepping into the shoes of his redoubtable father YV Chandrachud, …

Justice DY Chandrachud appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take oath on 9 November
2 years, 5 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take oath on 9 November

Firstpost  

Justice Chandrachud, who is the son of the longest-serving CJI Y V Chandrachud, succeeds Justice UU Lalit. “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, Hon’ble President appoints Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud, Judge, Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 9th November, 22,” Minister Rijiju tweeted quoting the notification. In a strong dissent, …

Justice DY Chandrachud appointed CJI effective 9 Nov, says Law Min Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 5 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud appointed CJI effective 9 Nov, says Law Min Kiren Rijiju

Live Mint  

Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, the second senior judge of the Supreme Court of India has been appoibted as the next Chief Justice of India by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, Hon'ble President appoints Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud, Judge, Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India with effect …

Justice DY Chandrachud Is Set to Become the Next Chief Justice of India. How is the CJI Chosen?
2 years, 5 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud Is Set to Become the Next Chief Justice of India. How is the CJI Chosen?

News 18  

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit on Tuesday recommended Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor in a full court meeting held by the Judges of the top court. Upon recommendation by CJI Lalit and appointment by the President, Justice Chandrachud would assume charge as the 50th Chief Justice of India on November 9 for a little more than two …

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud\'s name as his successor
2 years, 5 months ago

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud\'s name as his successor

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit on Tuesday recommended the name of Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud, the second most senior judge of the Supreme Court, to succeed him as the 50th CJI on November 9. The CJI recommended the name of Justice Chandrachud as his successor in a letter to Union law minister Kiran Rijiju. History will …

Justice DY Chandrachud to succeed CJI UU Lalit from this November
2 years, 5 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud to succeed CJI UU Lalit from this November

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit has recommended the name of Justice D Y Chandrachud as his successor, according to the news agency ANI. The CJI handed over the copy of his letter of recommendation to Justice Chandrachud on Tuesday morning, October 11, in the presence of other judges of the Supreme Court of India. According to the protocols, …

Who is Justice DY Chandrachud, India's 50 CJI
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is Justice DY Chandrachud, India's 50 CJI

India TV News  

Who is Justice DY Chandrachud, India's 50 CJI On October 7, the government sent a letter to CJI Lalit to recommend his successor. India's new CJI: Senior-most Supreme Court judge and CJI-designate Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud became the 50th head of the Indian judiciary on Wednesday after President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Justice …

Who will be the next CJI? Govt asks Justice Lalit to name his successor
2 years, 5 months ago

Who will be the next CJI? Govt asks Justice Lalit to name his successor

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India Uday Unmesh Lalit will retire on 8 November, 2022 after a brief tenure of 74 days. Following protocol, Union minister for Law Kiren Rijiju sent Justice Lalit as letter asking him to appoint the next head of the Indian judiciary. “As per the MoP on appointment of Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges, today …

Chief Justice of India UU Lalit asked by govt to name his successor: Sources
2 years, 5 months ago

Chief Justice of India UU Lalit asked by govt to name his successor: Sources

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit, who is set to retire on November 8, has been asked by the government to name his successor, people familiar with the matter said. The union law ministry has written to CJI UU Lalit over the matter to name the 50th chief justice of India. CJI designate Justice UU Lalit speaks during the …

Centre asks CJI UU Lalit to name successor before retiring on November 8
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre asks CJI UU Lalit to name successor before retiring on November 8

India TV News  

Centre asks CJI UU Lalit to name successor before retiring on November 8 As per the established practice of the Chief Justice naming the senior-most judge as his or her successor, Justice DY Chandrachud is expected to be appointed as the 50th Chief Justice of India. Highlights Central government has asked Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit to name …

Supreme Court Bench Of Justices DY Chandrachud & Hima Kohli Hears Cases Till 9:10 PM, 5 Hours Extra Regular Timings
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Bench Of Justices DY Chandrachud & Hima Kohli Hears Cases Till 9:10 PM, 5 Hours Extra Regular Timings

Live Law  

Breaking with its usual working hours, a Supreme Court Division Bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Hima Kohli, on Friday heard cases till 9:10 PM, for a total of approximately 10 hours and 40 minutes, barring the lunch recess. The last record of sitting till 6:40 PM on August 16, 2022, also set by a Justice Chandrachud-led Bench, was broken. …

Prompt Listing, Live Streaming: CJI UU Lalit Completes One Month Tenure, CJAR Lauds Efforts
2 years, 6 months ago

Prompt Listing, Live Streaming: CJI UU Lalit Completes One Month Tenure, CJAR Lauds Efforts

Live Law  

The NGO Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms has issued a statement lauding the "positive and constructive steps" taken by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit to enable a more efficient and transparent functioning of the Supreme Court. On the occasion of his completing one month tenure as the 49th CJI, the organization congratulated Justice Lalit for onsetting the live …

Over 16,000 cases listed, almost 4,000 cleared by SC within first 12 days of CJI Lalit's tenure | Exclusive
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 16,000 cases listed, almost 4,000 cleared by SC within first 12 days of CJI Lalit's tenure | Exclusive

India Today  

From the get-go, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit had made it clear that his primary objective during his short 74-day tenure would be to focus on listing and disposal of long-pending cases to reduce the massive backlog that has further multiplied during the Covid-19 pandemic. Through data accessed exclusively, India Today has learnt that a total of 16,875 cases …

A good start by CJI Lalit
2 years, 6 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, …

Supreme Court disposed of 1,293 cases in past one week: CJI UU Lalit
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court disposed of 1,293 cases in past one week: CJI UU Lalit

India Today  

In four working days, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit gave a glimpse of what his entire tenure would be like and disposed of 1,293 miscellaneous cases and 106 regular hearing matters. According to the data furnished by the secretary general of the Supreme Court, 440 transfer petitions have been disposed of in four working days. The Supreme Court also …

Nagpur High Court Bar Association Is Organising A Felicitation Function In Honour Of Chief Justice Of India U. U. Lalit On 3rd September
2 years, 6 months ago

Nagpur High Court Bar Association Is Organising A Felicitation Function In Honour Of Chief Justice Of India U. U. Lalit On 3rd September

Live Law  

In its centennial year, the Nagpur High Court Bar Association is hosting a felicitation function in honour of the Hon'ble Justice Uday U. Lalit, the Chief Justice of India, on 3rd September 2022. Supreme Court judge, Hon'ble Justice Bhushan R. Gavi, will be the Chief Guest at the felicitation function. Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Justice Dipankar Datta and …

Promising Beginning : Expectations From Justice UU Lalit, The New Chief Justice Of India
2 years, 7 months ago

Promising Beginning : Expectations From Justice UU Lalit, The New Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

A day before being sworn-in as the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit made three notable announcements regarding the reforms which he proposed to undertake during his term. Fair and impartial judge who have questioned State excesses Soon after Justice Lalit's name was announced as the next CJI, there were certain adverse commentaries in media and social …

Top news of the day: August 27, 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Top news of the day: August 27, 2022

The Hindu  

CWC to meet on Sunday to approve schedule for election of Congress president Ahead of the CWC meeting, to be held virtually at 3:30 p.m. with Sonia Gandhi presiding over it, party sources had said the process of the election of the president will be delayed by a few weeks, not more than that, and the party should have a …

Hours after taking over as CJI, Justice Lalit holds meeting over process of listing cases
2 years, 7 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 …

For Over 100 Years, His Family Served the Legal Profession. Today, 49th CJI UU Lalit Carries Forward the Legacy
2 years, 7 months ago

For Over 100 Years, His Family Served the Legal Profession. Today, 49th CJI UU Lalit Carries Forward the Legacy

News 18  

Much before India became independent, Justice UU Lalit’s grandfather Ranganath Lalit was a lawyer in Solapur. As President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Justice Lalit following the swearing-in, what caught everyone’s attention was the new CJI’s gesture to touch the feet of his 90-year-old father, Umesh Ranganath Lalit, who served as a high court judge after a long career as an advocate …

CJI Lalit has big plans lined up during his short tenure
2 years, 7 months ago

CJI Lalit has big plans lined up during his short tenure

The Hindu  

With little more than two months till retirement on November 8, the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, is looking at a tenure that is set to be a race against time. LIVE: Swearing-in-Ceremony of the Chief Justice of India Justice Uday Umesh Lalit https://t.co/iR0G7nmRKF — President of India August 27, 2022 The last time a Constitution …

Justice UU Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 7 months ago

Justice UU Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India

India Today  

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India on Saturday. President of India Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. #WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu administers the oath of Office of the Chief Justice of India to Justice Uday Umesh Lalit at Rashtrapati Bhavan pic.twitter.com/HqayMJDwBB — ANI August …

Watch: Justice UU Lalit Sworn-In As The 49th Chief Justice Of India
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: Justice UU Lalit Sworn-In As The 49th Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

Justice Lalit is the second CJI to be elevated to the Supreme Court directly from the Bar. Before his elevation as a judge of the Supreme Court on August 13, 2014, Justice Lalit was a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court. Justice Lalit had recently expressed the need to lay down proper guidelines to reduce the element of subjectivity in …

Justice UU Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India | Video
2 years, 7 months ago

Justice UU Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India | Video

India TV News  

Justice UU Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India | Video Justice Lalit will have a brief tenure of 74 days as the head of India's judiciary and would demit office on 8 November. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office of the Chief Justice of India to Justice Lalit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the morning hours. …

Day Before Oath, CJI-designate UU Lalit Highlights Future Plans to Strengthen Justice Delivery System
2 years, 7 months ago

Day Before Oath, CJI-designate UU Lalit Highlights Future Plans to Strengthen Justice Delivery System

News 18  

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, who will be taking oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India on Saturday, has set his future goals to strengthen and simplify the justice delivery system of the country. “I know you’re all waiting for Justice Ramana to speak and not me but since I have the chance I’ll say something about what I am …

CJI Ramana took historic decisions; ensured appointment of 11 SC, over 220 HC judges
2 years, 7 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 …

There will be at least one Constitution Bench in Supreme Court throughout the year: CJI-designate U.U. Lalit
2 years, 7 months ago

There will be at least one Constitution Bench in Supreme Court throughout the year: CJI-designate U.U. Lalit

The Hindu  

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, who is going to take oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India on August 27, 2022 assured that the Supreme Court will strive to have at least one Constitution Bench functioning throughout the year. Justice Lalit said a clear-cut mechanism would be in place to allow lawyers to mention urgent matters, which includes bail petitions, …

CJI-designate UU Lalit lists three issues he intends to work on during his 74-day tenure
2 years, 7 months ago

CJI-designate UU Lalit lists three issues he intends to work on during his 74-day tenure

India TV News  

Highlights Chief Justice of India-designate Justice UU Lalit listed three issues on which he intends to work on He said he would strive hard to ensure that at least one constitution bench is functioning in SC The second issue he listed is - listing cases for hearing in the apex court Chief Justice of India-designate Justice U U Lalit on …

Supreme Court Lists 25 Constitution Bench Matters From August 29, After Justice Lalit Takes Over As CJI
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Lists 25 Constitution Bench Matters From August 29, After Justice Lalit Takes Over As CJI

Live Law  

From August 29 onwards, 25 five-judge matters will be listed before concerned benches.The matters are not listed for substantive hearing but for directions related to the completion of filings, indication of tentative time to be taken by lawyers for arguments etc.The cases include the challenge to the Constitution, 25 five-judge matters will be listed before concerned benches. The matters are …

Justice U.U. Lalit appointed 49th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 7 months ago

Justice U.U. Lalit appointed 49th Chief Justice of India

The Hindu  

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was appointed the 49th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday after President Droupadi Murmu signed his warrant of appointment. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice …

President Appoints Justice UU Lalit As The Next Chief Justice Of India
2 years, 7 months ago

President Appoints Justice UU Lalit As The Next Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

The President of India, Smt. The very next day, CJI Ramana had written back to the Union Government recommending Justice Lalit, the second senior most judge of the Supreme Court as the next Chief Justice of India, as per convention. Before his elevation as a judge of the Supreme Court on August 13, 2014, Justice Lalit was a Senior Advocate …

Who is Uday Umesh Lalit, India's new Chief Justice for 74 days
2 years, 7 months ago

Who is Uday Umesh Lalit, India's new Chief Justice for 74 days

India TV News  

Who is Uday Umesh Lalit, India's new Chief Justice for 74 days New CJI appointed: Born on November 9, 1957, Justice Lalit enrolled as an advocate in June 1983 and practised in the Bombay High Court till December 1985. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was on Wednesday appointed as the 49th Chief Justice of India after President Droupadi Murmu signed his …

Hope everything will go smoothly: Kiran Rijiju on appointment of next CJI
2 years, 7 months ago

Hope everything will go smoothly: Kiran Rijiju on appointment of next CJI

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said formalities are being carried out ahead of the appointment of the next chief justice of India and hoped that everything will go smoothly because the government is “always particular” about rules and conventions. Responding to questions on the appointment of the next CJI, Rijiju told reporters outside Parliament House that he …

Meet Justice UU Lalit, next in line to become Chief Justice of India
2 years, 7 months ago

Meet Justice UU Lalit, next in line to become Chief Justice of India

India Today  

Justice UU Lalit is set to become the next Chief Justice of India after CJI NV Ramana recommended his name to the Union law ministry. Justice Lalit will become the second CJI who would be directly elevated to the apex court bench from the Bar. Last year, a bench led by Justice Lalit had reversed the Bombay High Court's controversial …

CJI NV Ramana recommends Justice UU Lalit as his successor
2 years, 7 months ago

CJI NV Ramana recommends Justice UU Lalit as his successor

India Today  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, whose tenure ends on August 26, recommended Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor on Thursday. CJI Ramana, who succeeded his predecessor SA Bobde as the 48th Chief Justice of India on April 24, 2021, is scheduled to leave office on August 26 after a tenure of more than 16 months. The CJI, as …

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