8 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Notice To VS Achuthanandan On Appointment To Administrative Reforms Commission

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A division bench of Kerala High Court has issued notice to senior CPM leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala VS Achuthanandan in a public interest litigation challenging his appointment as Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission Chairman.The bench comprising Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice Devan Ramachandran was hearing the PIL filed by Advocate Arun Thomas against. A division bench of Kerala High Court has issued notice to senior CPM leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala VS Achuthanandan in a public interest litigation challenging his appointment as Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission Chairman. An amendment was introduced in the Fourteenth Kerala Legislative Assembly to insert Sub-Section to Section 2 of the Legislative Assembly Act, 1951, as follows: “No person shall be disqualified or deemed ever to have been disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Kerala by reason only that he holds or has held the office of the chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission.” Relying on the doctrine of spoils system as formulated by the apex court, the petitioner contended that Sri Achuthanandan cannot be appointed as Chairman, Administrative Reforms Commission. A responsible position like the chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission cannot be permitted to be filled up by a person like Sri Achuthanandan, whose educational qualification is only VIIth standard, who by virtue of a constitutional silence happened to be elected as the Chief Minister of Kerala as well as the Leader of Opposition.

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1 month, 1 week ago

Office of profit and Cabinet Minister rank-row: Karnataka High Court issues notice to State government and 42 legislators

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday ordered the issue of notice to the State government and 42 legislators on a PIL petition that has questioned the legality of appointing the 42 legislators as heads of various boards and corporations having office of profit and extending the Cabinet Minister rank, along with the associated perks, to them. Extending the Cabinet …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Plea in Karnataka High Court challenges Cabinet rank given to 34 legislators on their appointment as heads of boards and corporations

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday adjourned till February 21 hearing on a PIL petition that questioned the legality of extending Cabinet Minister rank with associated facilities to 34 MLAs and MLCs on their appointment as heads of various boards and corporations by the State government. Senior advocate J. Sai Deepak, appearing for the petitioner, pointed out that there …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Appointment Of Chairperson Of Bihar Public Service Commission

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The Supreme Court today issued notice in a writ petition filed by Advocate and petitioner-in-person Brajesh Singh for declaring the appointment of Bihar Public Service Commission Chairperson, Parmar Ravi Manubhai, as "completely illegal" and "arbitrary" on grounds that the appointment has taken place defying the mandate of Article 316 of. The Supreme Court today issued notice in a writ petition …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC issues notice to Bihar government on PIL challenging BPSC's chairperson appointment

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The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Bihar government regarding a PIL challenging the appointment of Parmar Ravi Manubhai as chairperson of the Bihar Public Service Commission. Bench appoints amicus curiae to pursue PIL While issuing notices to the state government and the BPSC chairperson, the bench remarked, "As a lawyer, you should avoid filing these types of …

Judicial Member Vacancy At Central Administrative Tribunal

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2 months, 3 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 …

7 months ago

Court's no to status quo request on councillors nominated during Uddhav regime

India Today

The Bombay High Court on Friday denied a "status-quo" request put forth by Shiv Sena leader Sunil Modi, who challenged the Governor's decision to scrap the appointments of 12 Maharashtra Legislative Council members, recommended by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government in 2020. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar was hearing the plea when …

11 months, 1 week ago

Lt.-Governor issues order to distribute administrative subjects among IAS officers in Puducherry

The Hindu

The government has allocated administrative subjects among senior IAS officers in Puducherry. As per an order issued by the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan will handle the Home, Departmental Inquires, Confidential and Cabinet Departments. The name of Secretaries and portfolios allocated them are as follows: Padma Jaiswal, will handle Stationery, Printing, Sainik Welfare and Freedom Fighters Cel; M. Raju …

1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Digest 2023: Labour & Service Laws

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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: …

1 year, 3 months ago

SC Quashes Re-Appointment of Dr Gopinath Raveendran as VC of Kerala's Kannur University

News 18

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed re-appointment of Dr Gopinath Raveendran as Vice- Chancellor of Kannur University saying that the appointment process was vitiated by “unwarranted interference” of the Kerala government. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra set aside the decision passed by the Kerala High Court in February 2022 which held that Dr Raveendran’s re-appointment “was …

1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty to brief the head of State

The Hindu

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan fired the latest salvo in Raj Bhavan’s protracted legal and political battle with the Left Democratic Front government by accusing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty of briefing the head of the State. Interacting with journalists on October 2, Mr. Khan said Mr. Vijayan “does not come to Raj Bhavan.” Instead, the …

1 year, 7 months ago

Multiple Vacancies At Various Legal Institutes In Kerala

Live Law

Kerala Legal State Services Authority invites applications for the post of Assistant in the Office of the ADR Centre, High Court, Clerk in the Office of the ADR Centre, District Level, and Section Officer in the Office of the District Legal Services Authority on deputation basis. of Post: Assistant: 01 Clerk: 07 Section Officer: 04 Essential Qualification and Experience Assistant …

1 year, 7 months ago

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

Hindustan Times

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

1 year, 7 months ago

After Stalemate Between Delhi Govt & LG, Supreme Court Selects DERC Chairperson; Appoints Ex-Judge Jayant Nath

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The Supreme Court on Friday appointed former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission on a pro-tem basis. In the last hearing, the Supreme Court was informed that the Delhi Government and the Lieutenant Governor could not agree on a name for the appointment of Chairperson of the DERC. Accordingly, the …

1 year, 7 months ago

Amid deadlock, former HC judge appointed as interim chief of Delhi power board

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Friday appointed former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath, as the interim chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. Former Delhi HC judge Jayant Nath The order was passed by a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which was told by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi Government, that the apex …

1 year, 9 months ago

Justice Umesh Kumar appointed DERC chairman; Delhi L-G vs AAP 'power' tussle likely

Hindustan Times

The president has appointed former Allahabad high court judge Umesh Kumar the new chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, a statement issued by the lieutenant governor's office said. The appointment could trigger a fresh row between Delhi L-G VK Saxena and the AAP government as CM Arvind Kejriwal had approved the appointment of justice Rajeev Kumar Srivastava as the …

1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs State To Consider NGO’s Plea For Appointment Of Chairman Of NRI Commission

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the State to consider the plea of an NGO by the name of Pravasi Legal Cell, for appointing a new Chairman to the Non-Resident Indians Commission, a commission constituted for protecting the interests of Malayalis residing outside of India.A single bench of Justice P V Kunhikrishnan has directed the Principal Secretary of Non-Resident. …

2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest - January 2023 [Citations 1-52]

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Nominal Index Citations XXXX v. Union Of India and Connected Cases 2023 LiveLaw 1Sali M.N. 2023 LiveLaw 52 Judgments/Orders This Month Assisted Reproductive Technology Act | Enforcing Upper Age Limit On Couples Who Were In The Middle Of Treatment Is Arbitrary : Kerala High Court Case Title: State of Kerala rep. by Secretary to the Government & Ors. Sabarimala Pilgrims …

2 years, 3 months ago

Judicial Member Vacancy At The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)

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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training invites applications for the post of Judicial Member in the Central Administrative Tribunal. Name of the Post: Judicial Member No. of Post: 14 Essential Qualification and Experience • As per Rule 3 of the Tribunal Rules, 2021, a person shall not be qualified for appointment as Judicial Member, …

2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses State Government's Plea Against Chancellor Appointing Ciza Thomas As VC In-Charge Of KTU

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by the State Government against the order of the Chancellor appointing Ciza Thomas as the Vice Chancellor in charge of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Although the State on its part averred that in order to avoid a stalemate in the university, the government had then recommended the name …

2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Notice To Thiruvananthapuram Mayor In Plea For CBI Probe Into 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments

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The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued notice to Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran and LDF Parliamentary Party Secretary D.R. Anil in the plea moved seeking CBI or judicial investigation into the purported letter seeking a list of CPI party members for appointment to various posts on a contract basis in the Health Division of the Municipal Corporation.Justice K. Babu sought. …

2 years, 4 months ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments

Live Law

An Ex-Councillor of the Medical College Ward in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, G. S. Sreekumar, has moved the Kerala High Court seeking CBI or judicial investigation into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's purported letter seeking a list of CPI party members for appointment to various posts on a contract basis in the Health Division of the Municipal Corporation.In. An Ex-Councillor of the …

3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Extends Term Of Judicial Members Of State Administrative Tribunal By Another Three Weeks

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The Kerala High Court on Wednesday extended the term of the present Judicial Members of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal by another three weeks, during which time the Court expects the newly appointed Chairman of the Tribunal to make fresh appointments. A Division Bench of Justice A Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Kauser Edappagath extended the interim order in pleas filed by …

3 years, 6 months ago

President Appoints Justice CK Abdul Rahim As Chairman Of Kerala Administrative Tribunal

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The President has appointed Justice CK Abdul Rahim, a retired judge of the Kerala High Court as the Chairman in the Kerala Administrative Tribunal for a period of four years or till he attains the age of 70 years. The Order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions also stated that the conditions of service of the …

3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Union Govt Secretaries Over Delay In Appointment Of KAT Chairman

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The Kerala High Court has issued contempt notice to the Secretaries of the Central Government for its failure to appoint a Chairman for the Kerala Administrative Tribunal within the stipulated time as directed by the Court. A Division Bench of Justice A Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Kauser Edappagath issued notice to the Secretary of Union Cabinet as well as the …

3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Government Appoints 105 Law Officers To Represent The State Before High Court

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The Kerala government has notified the appointment of 20 Special Government Pleaders, 53 Senior Government Pleaders, and 52 Government Pleaders for representing the State in cases before the Kerala High Court.On 26th July, Advocate General Gopalakrishna Kurup K had forwarded a list of names of eligible advocates to be appointed as government law officers as per the Kerala Government Law. …

3 years, 8 months ago

Cannot Remain Oblivious To Plight Of Litigants: Kerala High Court Extends Term Of Present Judicial Members Of State Administrative Tribunal

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Thursday extended the term of the present judicial members in the Kerala Administrative Tribunal, permitting them to continue to hold their offices subject to the upper ceiling age of 65 years, to avoid the functioning of the Tribunal coming to a standstill. The Court found that since the present Judicial Members were first term appointees, …

3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Further Extension For Appointment Of KAT Chairman

Live Law

The High Court on Wednesday granted an extension of three weeks' time to the Cabinet Appointment Committee to finalise its recommendations for the appointment of Chairman to the Kerala Administrative Tribunal Advocates' Association. A PIL had been admitted on 30th April 2021 by Kerala Administrative Tribunal Ernakulam Advocates Association praying that a Chairman be appointed to the Tribunal at the …

3 years, 9 months ago

Take Decision On Recommendation For Appointment Of Kerala Administrative Tribunal Chairman Within 3 Weeks: Kerala High Court To Centre

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Cabinet Appointment Committee to take a decision on the recommendation regarding the appointment of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal's Chairman within a period of three weeks.It may be noted that the Cabinet Appointment Committee is the final authority to decide on the recommendation made regarding State Administrative Tribunals'. The Kerala High Court on …

3 years, 10 months ago

Five Additional Judges Sworn-in as Permanent Judges Of Kerala High Court

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Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, Justice S Manikumar has administered the oath of office to five newly-appointed permanent judges of the High Court - Justice Conrad Stansilaus Dias Justice Pulleri Vadhyarillath Kunhikrishnan Justice Thirumuppath Raghavan Ravi Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas Justice Gopinath Puzhankara On Tuesday, the Central Government notified the appointment of Justices CS Dias, PV Kunhikrishnan, TR Ravi, …

3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala HC stays Lakshadweep admin order to APP to complete legal work in govt depts

Deccan Chronicle

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed an order of the Lakshadweep island administration, directing the Assistant Public Prosecutor to attend pending legal works of various government departments, instead of posting them in the courts there. The high court granted the stay on a PIL by Mohammed Saleem, challenging the directive of an Additional District Magistrate in Lakshadweep to …

3 years, 11 months ago

Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Against Appointment Of Retd. Justice S. Baskaran As Chairperson Of State Human Rights Commission

Live Law

The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging appointment of retired High Court Judge, Justice S Baskaran, as the Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission. Background Justice Baskaran assumed the office of Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission on December 31, 2020. It was the Petitioner's case that Justice Baskaran's appointment as the …

4 years ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Seeking Appointment Of Regular CBI Director

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Central Government on a PIL filed by NGO Common Cause seeking the appointment of a regular director for the Central Bureau of Investigation.The public interest litigation opposes the appointment of Mr. Praveen Sinha as an interim / acting CBI Director, after expiry of the term of the last incumbent viz. …

4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala HC Dismisses Quo Warranto Plea Challenging Appointment Of Its Former Judge As Chairman Of Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes [Read Judgment]

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a quo warranto petition against Justice G. Sasidharan, who is Chairman, Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes.One S. Subramaniam had approached the High Court contending that Justice Sasidharan was appointed to the post of Upa LokAyukta, and therefore is disqualified from being appointed as a Chairman of the Backward Classes Commission, an appointment. The …

4 years, 11 months ago

[NCDRC]Appointments Made By Centre Pursuant To March 11 Circular Will Be Subject To Court Order:Bombay HC [Read Order]

Live Law

The Bombay High Court through its Nagpur bench has issued notices to the Union of India, the Ministry of Finance, Union Law Ministry, Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the state Government of Maharashtra on a petition challenging the New Tribunal Rules 2020. During the course of hearing in the present case, Advocate Dr. Tushar Mandlekar, counsel for the Petitioner, argued …

5 years, 1 month ago

Advocate P V Kunhikrishnan Appointed As Additional Judge Of Kerala HC

Live Law

After keeping the Collegium recommendation pending for almost a year, the Central Government has notified the appointment of Advocate P V Kunhikrishnan as an additional judge of High Court of Kerala.The notification issued by the Department of Justice on February 10 states that Advocate Pulleri Vadhyarillath Kunhikrishnan will be an additional judge of Kerala High Court for a period of …

5 years, 2 months ago

Not For Courts To Appoint Or Remove A Person From Women's Commission, Bombay HC Chides State Govt Departments For Inaction [Read Order]

Live Law

While hearing a Public Interest Litigation regarding appointment of members and other aspects of the State Women's Commission, the Bombay High Court gave an earful to the State government's various departments for inaction while lamenting at the wastage of time of government officials due to various litigation. Court's sharp rebuke came in after AGP NN Mehra, appearing for the State, …

5 years, 5 months ago

Collector gets charge of CCRC

Deccan Chronicle

Kochi: The State Government has once again made Ernakulam District Collector the Special Officer with full jurisdiction over Cochin Cancer Research Centre. After former District Collector Mohammed Safirulla had demited office three-and-a-half months back, present District Collector S Suhas had jurisdiction only over the construction activities of the new building of the CCRC. This was done on the directions of …

6 years, 4 months ago

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

Live Law

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 …

6 years, 4 months ago

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

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6 years, 8 months ago

Deputy CM Post Not Unconstitutional, He Has No Powers Of Chief Minister: Karnataka HC Rejects PIL [Read Order]

Live Law

‘We are clearly of the view that with the consistent decisions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court as also of different High Courts, it is beyond the pale of doubt that mere description of any Minister in the Council of Ministers as Deputy Chief Minister does not confer the person concerned with any powers of the Chief Minister and does not …

6 years, 8 months ago

Deputy CM Post Not Unconstitutional, He Has No Powers Of Chief Minister: Karnataka HC Rejects PIL [Read Order]

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6 years, 9 months ago

Former Kerala HC CJ Antony Dominic Appointed As Chairman Of State Human Rights Commission

Live Law

Former Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, Justice Antony Dominic, who retired on May 30, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Kerala State Human Rights Commission.As per Section 21 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, only a person who has been the Chief Justice of a High Court can be appointed as the Chairman of a …

7 years, 1 month ago

Cabinet Committee Approves The Proposal Of Appointments Of New ASGs

Live Law

The appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal for the appointment of senior advocates Vikramjit Banerjee, Aman Lekhi and Sandeep Sethi as new Additional Solicitor General for the Supreme Court of India till 30.06.20.The Committee also approved the extension of the term of Senior Advocates Maninder Singh, PS Narsimha, Tushar Mehta and Pinky Anand as Additional. The appointment …

7 years, 4 months ago

A Minister Can’t Invoke Writ Jurisdiction Against His Own Govt Or Its Functionaries: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law

A division bench of the High Court of Kerala, comprising Justice PN Ravindran and Justice Devan Ramachandran, has held that a minister cannot invoke writ jurisdiction against his own government or its functionaries. It was further averred by the petitioner that the District Collector had formulated such a report after an enquiry in this regard in lieu of a communication …

7 years, 4 months ago

A Minister Can’t Invoke Writ Jurisdiction Against His Own Govt Or Its Functionaries: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

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7 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court refuses to interfere with Sambit Patra's appointment as ONGC director

Firstpost

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to interfere with the appointment of BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra as an independent director New Delhi: The Delhi high court on Monday refused to interfere with the appointment of BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra as an independent director on the board of the oil and natural gas corporation. A bench of acting …

7 years, 6 months ago

Kerala HC Quashes Appointment Of Five State Information Commissioners [Read Judgment]

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has quashed the appointment of five State Information Commissioners, holding that the entire decision-making process from beginning to the end stood vitiated.The candidates for appointment as SICs were shortlisted by the statutory committee comprising the Chief Minister and another Cabinet Minister of the previous government. The Kerala High Court has quashed the appointment of five State …

7 years, 7 months ago

Examine Need For Guidelines For Appointment Of UPSC Chairman And Members: Delhi HC To Centre [Read Judgment]

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to examine the necessity of laying down guidelines for appointment of the Chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission.The direction was issued by a Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C. Hari Shankar, in a Petition filed one Mr. Satish Kumar Singh, who had challenged the …

7 years, 7 months ago

Examine Need For Guidelines For Appointment Of UPSC Chairman And Members: Delhi HC To Centre [Read Judgment]

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7 years, 10 months ago

Will ‘Governor Sathasivam’ Appoint A Person Convicted By ‘Justice Sathasivam’ As Chairman Of Kerala Forward Community Commission?

Live Law

The decision to appoint of Balakrishna Pillai as the chairman of the State Forward Communities Welfare Corporation is, in itself, an embarrassment to the constitutional and democratic will of people of this country, but the fact that Justice Sathasivam as Governor of the state shall have to sign the order appointing him is a bigger embarrassment.Justice P Sathasivam served the …

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Kerala BJP Leader apologises to CPM's Sreemathi Over Defamatory Remarks

Deccan Chronicle

Kerala BJP leader B Gopalakrishnan has publicly apologised to senior CPI leader and former minister P K Sreemathi for defamatory remarks he made against her during a TV debate a few years ago. She alleged that during a 2018 television debate, Gopalakrishnan falsely accused her of facilitating large-scale corruption in granting permission for a company owned by her son and …

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