Age Of Retirement Of Judges At All Levels Of Judiciary Be Increased To 70 Years: Justice Kurian Joseph
6 years, 8 months ago

Age Of Retirement Of Judges At All Levels Of Judiciary Be Increased To 70 Years: Justice Kurian Joseph

Live Law  

Amidst talk of introducing a Bill to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph on Friday suggested that the age of retirement of judges at all levels of the judiciary be increased to 70 years. Speaking at the Conference on ‘National Initiative to Reduce Pendency and Delay in Judicial System’, Justice Joseph once again stressed the need for the Chief Justice to consult the other senior most judges of the court in wielding his power in deciding the roster and allocating matters. The judge reflected that the role of the other senior judges, in the exercise by the Chief Justice of the Authority as the ‘Master of the Roster’, assumes greater significance in the High Courts. It may be recalled that after a constitution bench of the Supreme Court had, in the Prasad Educational Trust case last year, held the function of case assignment to be the exclusive domain of the Chief Justice, four seniormost judges of the Court, of which Justice Joseph was one, had, in their much-publicised January 12 press conference, criticised the trend of constituting ‘benches of preference’.

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Constitution doesn't mention cooling-off period for judges post-retirement: Centre
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Constitution doesn't mention cooling-off period for judges post-retirement: Centre

India Today  

The Centre on Thursday told the Rajya Sabha that the Constitution does not mention any provision for a cooling-off period for judges after their retirement before joining statutory bodies or holding government posts. Responding to a query by Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, “There is no mention of a cooling-off …

Shocking: Supreme Court on Rs 15,000 pension for some retired High Court judges
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shocking: Supreme Court on Rs 15,000 pension for some retired High Court judges

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed "shock" over some retired high court judges getting a meagre pension ranging between Rs 6,000 and Rs 15,000. A bench of Justices BR Gavai, PK Mishra and KV Viswanathan was hearing a petition filed by a retired high court judge who said he was receiving a mere Rs 15,000 pension. "If there are retired …

There’s no such thing as a guaranteed Supreme Court vacancy
5 months ago

There’s no such thing as a guaranteed Supreme Court vacancy

CNN  

CNN — Supreme Court justices do not go easily. “I’m getting old and coming apart,” Justice Thurgood Marshall told reporters when he announced in June 1991 that he would be retiring. President Joe Biden, who named the first Black woman to the bench in 2022, predicted in June, “The next president is likely to have two new Supreme Court nominees.” …

Judicial Officers' Inability To Meet Targets During Initial Years Need Not Be Viewed Seriously : Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Judicial Officers' Inability To Meet Targets During Initial Years Need Not Be Viewed Seriously : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The inability of a judicial officer to reach the prescribed targets of disposal or not satisfying the quantitative norms during the initial stage of the career need not be viewed seriously.The Supreme Court made this significant observation while accepting the suggestion made by the Second National Judicial Pay Commission for relaxing the norms for grant of 1st Assured Career Progression. …

Supreme Court staring at vacancy crisis in 2023 as 9 judges set to retire
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court staring at vacancy crisis in 2023 as 9 judges set to retire

India Today  

In addition to the pendency of cases, the Supreme Court of India is about to face another hurdle in 2023 as the vacancies in the apex court are set to increase with the retirement of nine judges. Justices KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi and V Ramasubramaniam will retire in June, Justice Krishna Murari will demit office in July, followed by the …

Justice Department says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers
2 years, 3 months ago

Justice Department says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers

The Hindu  

Increasing the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges could extend the years of service of non-performing judges and might have a cascading effect with government employees raising similar demands, the Department of Justice told a Parliamentary panel. In July, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju had informed Parliament that there is no proposal to increase the retirement age of …

Raise Retirement Age Of Judges Of Supreme Court & High Courts : Bar Councils Pass Joint Resolution
2 years, 6 months ago

Raise Retirement Age Of Judges Of Supreme Court & High Courts : Bar Councils Pass Joint Resolution

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has recently ussued a press release in which, the Council has, after holding joint meeting with the State Bar Councils and Office Bearers of the High Court Bar Associations, come to a conclusion that the age superannuation of the judges be increased.The Council has stated in the Press Release that, "after consideration, the meeting unanimously …

A wish list for reform in India’s higher judiciary
2 years, 9 months ago

A wish list for reform in India’s higher judiciary

The Hindu  

Of late, there is a rumour doing the rounds between Raisina Hill and Tilak Marg. It is not as though grey cells of High Court judges decline dramatically after 62 or those of Supreme Court judges shine glowingly for three years thereafter. If this is done away with, several judges of mettle would prefer to be Chief Justices and senior …

Broad-Based Consultation Required On Raising Retirement Age Of High Court Judges: Union Law Minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Broad-Based Consultation Required On Raising Retirement Age Of High Court Judges: Union Law Minister

Live Law  

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijju in response to the query of P. Wilson, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha regarding enhancement of retirement age of Judges of the High Court, has stated that such a move would require broad-based consultation with the Attorney General for India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Legal Affairs, Legislative Department, Legal luminaries and other Stakeholders. P. …

Retirement Age Of Judges- Time Is Right To Take The Right Decision
2 years, 11 months ago

Retirement Age Of Judges- Time Is Right To Take The Right Decision

Live Law  

"…I think 65 years is too early an age for someone to retire…" were the words of the present Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana, while responding to query made during online conversation on Comparative Constitutional Law. In March 2021, the Union Government informed the Parliament that there is no proposal to increase the retirement age of the judges …

Retirement spree in Supreme Court may hit efforts to scale down pendency
2 years, 11 months ago

Retirement spree in Supreme Court may hit efforts to scale down pendency

The Hindu  

The retirements in the topmost rung of the judiciary in 2022 would encompass changes in the powerful Supreme Court Collegium and see two new Chief Justices in a span of months. Justice Lalit, who is expected as per the seniority norm to be appointed Chief Justice after Justice Ramana’s retirement, would retire on November 8. If no new appointments are …

Why Should SC Judges Retire At 65? Attorney General Bats For Increasing Retirement Age
3 years, 2 months ago

Why Should SC Judges Retire At 65? Attorney General Bats For Increasing Retirement Age

Live Law  

The Attorney General for India has stressed the need to increase the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court Judges.Addressing the virtual farewell event organised for Justice Subhash Reddy on his retirement, the Attorney General stated that it is a "travesty" that Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 and High Court judges retire at the age …

In a first, 9 Supreme Court judges take oath in one go; working strength goes up to 33
3 years, 6 months ago

In a first, 9 Supreme Court judges take oath in one go; working strength goes up to 33

Firstpost  

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the oath of office in a swearing-in ceremony held in the auditorium of the apex court’s additional building complex Nine new judges, including three women, were on Tuesday administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court, taking its strength to 33. Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the …

For the first time in history, 9 Supreme Court Judges take oath in one go
3 years, 6 months ago

For the first time in history, 9 Supreme Court Judges take oath in one go

Live Mint  

New Delhi: It is for the first time in the history of the apex court that nine Supreme Court Judges took oath of office at one go. Nine new judges, including three women, were today administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana in a swearing-in ceremony held in the auditorium of the Supreme Court's …

Nine new Supreme Court judges take oath, strength rises to 33
3 years, 6 months ago

Nine new Supreme Court judges take oath, strength rises to 33

India TV News  

Nine new judges, including three women, were administered the oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana today. With the swearing-in of the nine new judges today, the strength of the Supreme Court rises to 33, including the CJI, out of the sanctioned strength of 34. The nine new judges who were …

Supreme Court Directs Compulsory Retirement Of Judicial Officer; Says Solitary Remark About Lack Of Integrity Sufficient
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Directs Compulsory Retirement Of Judicial Officer; Says Solitary Remark About Lack Of Integrity Sufficient

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that solitary remark regarding lack of integrity is sufficient to order compulsory retirement of a Judicial Officer.The bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Sanjiv Khanna set aside a Rajasthan High Court judgment which directed reinstatement of a judicial officer who was compulsorily retired.A judicial officer was compulsorily retired from Rajasthan Higher. The Supreme Court observed that …

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Uniform Retirement Age For Supreme Court And High Court Judges
3 years, 11 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Uniform Retirement Age For Supreme Court And High Court Judges

Live Law  

"It's irrational to have different retirement age for judges of constitutional courts," says a plea filed by BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay before the Supreme Court seeking uniform retirement age for judges of the High Courts as well as the Top Court. Uniformity in retirement age will further enable the High Court Judges to discharge judicial work more independently, …

Post-retirement prospects for constitutional court judges tear the fabric of judicial independence
5 years, 6 months ago

Post-retirement prospects for constitutional court judges tear the fabric of judicial independence

Firstpost  

The government’s appointment of Justice Sunil Gaur as the chairperson of the Prevention of Money Laundering Appellate Tribunal has once again brought back into the spotlight questions of constitutional significance facing the independence and credibility of India’s higher judiciary. One public interest justification put forward in favor of post-retirement jobs is that judges of high courts and the Supreme Court, …

CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of SC judges
5 years, 9 months ago

CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of SC judges

India TV News  

CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of SC judges Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to increase the strength of judges and raise the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to increase the …

CJI writes to PM Modi, seeks increase in number of Supreme Court judges
5 years, 9 months ago

CJI writes to PM Modi, seeks increase in number of Supreme Court judges

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to increase the strength of judges and raise the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years. Gogoi has also urged the prime minister to make tenure appointments of retired apex court judges and high court judges under Articles 128 and 224A of the Constitution …

CJI Writes To PM Seeking Steps To Increase Retirement Age Of Judges, SC Strength
5 years, 9 months ago

CJI Writes To PM Seeking Steps To Increase Retirement Age Of Judges, SC Strength

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps to raise the retirement of High Court judges as 65 years and to increase the strength of Supreme Court, reports the Times of India.As per TOI, the CJI has written two separate letters with the request to tackle the problem of huge case backlogs.The …

Tribunals CB [Day-1, Session-1] There Is A Strong View Point That Post-Retirement Appointments Is A Scar On Independence Of Judiciary, Says CJI
6 years ago

Tribunals CB [Day-1, Session-1] There Is A Strong View Point That Post-Retirement Appointments Is A Scar On Independence Of Judiciary, Says CJI

Live Law  

"There is no dispute that most of these tribunals are virtually non-functioning either for the lack of infrastructure or manpower.there is a very practical solution and the idea is to have as few tribunals as possible. The Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice was hearing on petitions challenging the provisions in Finance Act 2017 relating to various Tribunals Earlier, Senior …

Why Supreme Court collegium elevated Justice Sanjiv Khanna
6 years, 2 months ago

Why Supreme Court collegium elevated Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Hindustan Times  

The collegium’s controversial decision to elevate justice Sanjiv Khanna from the Delhi high court to the Supreme Court may have been driven by a desire to ensure continuity in the top court’s leadership after November 2024, a person familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity. “Besides suitability, one of the things considered by the collegium while elevating justice …

Day After His Retirement, SC Appoints Justice Kurian Joseph As Mediator In A Case Pending In SC Since 2005
6 years, 3 months ago

Day After His Retirement, SC Appoints Justice Kurian Joseph As Mediator In A Case Pending In SC Since 2005

Live Law  

A day after his retirement, a Supreme Court bench nominated Justice Kurian Joseph as a mediator in a case involving rival family members.On 30th November, the bench comprising Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice Hemant Gupta, while considering a special leave petition which is pending since 2005, observed: “Considering the nature of dispute involved in these matters, we deem it appropriate. …

Day After His Retirement, SC Appoints Justice Kurian Joseph As Mediator In A Case Pending In SC Since 2005
6 years, 3 months ago

Day After His Retirement, SC Appoints Justice Kurian Joseph As Mediator In A Case Pending In SC Since 2005

Live Law  

A day after his retirement, a Supreme Court bench nominated Justice Kurian Joseph as a mediator in a case involving rival family members.On 30th November, the bench comprising Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice Hemant Gupta, while considering a special leave petition which is pending since 2005, observed: “Considering the nature of dispute involved in these matters, we deem it appropriate. …

“At 60 Plus I Have Become A Baby Again Being The 25th Judge Of This Court” : Justice K M Joseph
6 years, 7 months ago

“At 60 Plus I Have Become A Baby Again Being The 25th Judge Of This Court” : Justice K M Joseph

Live Law  

“Elevation to the highest court is indeed a great honour. Primary role of a judge is to be true to the court”: Justice K M Joseph A week after he was sworn in amidst a row over tinkering of his seniority and placing him third among the three judges who took charge despite being the senior most among them, Justice …

“At 60 Plus I Have Become A Baby Again Being The 25th Judge Of This Court” : Justice K M Joseph
6 years, 7 months ago

“At 60 Plus I Have Become A Baby Again Being The 25th Judge Of This Court” : Justice K M Joseph

Live Law  

“Elevation to the highest court is indeed a great honour. Primary role of a judge is to be true to the court”: Justice K M Joseph A week after he was sworn in amidst a row over tinkering of his seniority and placing him third among the three judges who took charge despite being the senior most among them, Justice …

Justice KM Joseph sworn in Supreme Court judge but remains junior to justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran
6 years, 7 months ago

Justice KM Joseph sworn in Supreme Court judge but remains junior to justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran

Firstpost  

With the appointment of the three judges, the total strength of the judges in the apex court has gone up to 25 against the sanctioned strength of 31 Justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran and KM Joseph were on Tuesday sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court in order of seniority notified by the Centre, days after Supreme Court judges …

CJI Dipak Misra to consult Attorney General on Justice KM Joseph's seniority row after meeting displeased SC judges
6 years, 7 months ago

CJI Dipak Misra to consult Attorney General on Justice KM Joseph's seniority row after meeting displeased SC judges

Firstpost  

The Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra has decided to consult the Attorney General on Justice KM Joseph’s seniority row after Supreme Court judges on Monday met him to express disappointment with the Centre altering the seniority of Justice Joseph for his appointment as an SC judge. Seniority is not the only criteria for elevation as the apex court judge, …

Justice KM Joseph Sworn In But Judges’ Seniority Concerns Ignored
6 years, 7 months ago

Justice KM Joseph Sworn In But Judges’ Seniority Concerns Ignored

The Quint  

The order of swearing in remained unchanged despite a group of senior judges of the Supreme Court, including Justices Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph, meeting CJI Dipak Misra on Monday during the morning tea meeting, when they raised concerns about this development, which they viewed as interference by the government in judicial appointments. The order of seniority is important …

We Need Consistent Policy to Clear Case Backlog: Justice Gogoi
6 years, 8 months ago

We Need Consistent Policy to Clear Case Backlog: Justice Gogoi

The Quint  

He further said: “We should never send a wrong message. That will help the system in promptitude and I am certain, we will see an effective result.” The chief justice also lauded the e-committee of the apex court and said that it was one of the most successful steps taken by the Indian judiciary. Apex court judge Kurian Joseph had …

Age Of Retirement Of Judges At All Levels Of Judiciary Be Increased To 70 Years: Justice Kurian Joseph
6 years, 8 months ago

Age Of Retirement Of Judges At All Levels Of Judiciary Be Increased To 70 Years: Justice Kurian Joseph

Live Law  

Amidst talk of introducing a Bill to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph on Friday suggested that the age of retirement of judges at all levels of the judiciary be increased to 70 years. Speaking at the Conference on ‘National Initiative to Reduce Pendency and Delay in Judicial System’, …

Increasing Retirement Age of Judges of SC And HC: Law Minister Denies Reports [Updated]
6 years, 8 months ago

Increasing Retirement Age of Judges of SC And HC: Law Minister Denies Reports [Updated]

Live Law  

Update-1Amidst speculation that Central Government was proposing to increase the retirement age of judges of Supreme Court and High Court, the Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad clarified that there was no such move. Amidst speculation that Central Government was proposing to increase the retirement age of judges of Supreme Court and High Court, the Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar …

SC Clarifies On Retirement Age Limit Of ITAT President, Members; NCDRC Members Told To Continue Till New Appointments Are Made [Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

SC Clarifies On Retirement Age Limit Of ITAT President, Members; NCDRC Members Told To Continue Till New Appointments Are Made [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that a person selected as the member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal will continue till the age of 62 years and the person holding the post of president shall continue till the age of 65 years.A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud was informed …

[Debate]Immediate Post-Retirement Appointment of Judges : Mutual Bonhomie between Executive And Judiciary?
6 years, 8 months ago

[Debate]Immediate Post-Retirement Appointment of Judges : Mutual Bonhomie between Executive And Judiciary?

Live Law  

"The Tribunals should not be heaven for retired persons and appointment process should not result in decisions being influenced if the Government itself is a litigant and appointment authority at the same time. Justice R.K Agrawal was appointed as the Chairman of the National Consumer Redressal Commission during last week of May, within a few weeks after his retirement from …

[Debate]Immediate Post-Retirement Appointment of Judges : Mutual Bonhomie between Executive And Judiciary?
6 years, 8 months ago

[Debate]Immediate Post-Retirement Appointment of Judges : Mutual Bonhomie between Executive And Judiciary?

Live Law  

"The Tribunals should not be heaven for retired persons and appointment process should not result in decisions being influenced if the Government itself is a litigant and appointment authority at the same time. Justice R.K Agrawal was appointed as the Chairman of the National Consumer Redressal Commission during last week of May, within a few weeks after his retirement from …

Raise Retirement Age of SC Judges To 68: AG K K Venugopal To Govt
6 years, 8 months ago

Raise Retirement Age of SC Judges To 68: AG K K Venugopal To Govt

Live Law  

Attorney General K K Venugopal chose the occasion of Justice A K Goel’s farewell function at Supreme Court lawns to strongly urge government to raise the retirement age of supreme court judges from existing 65 to 68.Venugopal tried to drive home the point and justify it by saying he knew justice Goel could not accomplish many of his innovative plans …

Raise Retirement Age of SC Judges To 68: AG K K Venugopal To Govt
6 years, 8 months ago

Raise Retirement Age of SC Judges To 68: AG K K Venugopal To Govt

Live Law  

Attorney General K K Venugopal chose the occasion of Justice A K Goel’s farewell function at Supreme Court lawns to strongly urge government to raise the retirement age of supreme court judges from existing 65 to 68.Venugopal tried to drive home the point and justify it by saying he knew justice Goel could not accomplish many of his innovative plans …

Increase in Retirement Age of Judges Isn’t Solution to Pressing Problems of Judicial Backlogs and Vacancies
6 years, 8 months ago

Increase in Retirement Age of Judges Isn’t Solution to Pressing Problems of Judicial Backlogs and Vacancies

Live Law  

Recently, BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay addressed a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting an increment in the retirement age of judges in India to 70 years. Hence, having retirement age above 65 years makes sense for developed countries as it enables to keep a larger proportion of their population in employment, however, for India which is …

Increase in Retirement Age of Judges Isn’t Solution to Pressing Problems of Judicial Backlogs and Vacancies
6 years, 8 months ago

Increase in Retirement Age of Judges Isn’t Solution to Pressing Problems of Judicial Backlogs and Vacancies

Live Law  

Recently, BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay addressed a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting an increment in the retirement age of judges in India to 70 years. Hence, having retirement age above 65 years makes sense for developed countries as it enables to keep a larger proportion of their population in employment, however, for India which is …

Increase Retirement Age Of Judges To 70 Years: BJP Leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay Writes To PM Modi
6 years, 9 months ago

Increase Retirement Age Of Judges To 70 Years: BJP Leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay Writes To PM Modi

Live Law  

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has requested an increment in the retirement age of judges in India to 70 years.In his letter, Mr. Upadhyay highlights the ever mounting backlog of cases that currently plagues the judiciary, pointing out that currently, more than three crore cases are pending in the …

Increase Retirement Age Of Judges To 70 Years: BJP Leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay Writes To PM Modi
6 years, 9 months ago

Increase Retirement Age Of Judges To 70 Years: BJP Leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay Writes To PM Modi

Live Law  

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has requested an increment in the retirement age of judges in India to 70 years.In his letter, Mr. Upadhyay highlights the ever mounting backlog of cases that currently plagues the judiciary, pointing out that currently, more than three crore cases are pending in the …

SC Collegium Dynamics To Change With Justice Chelameswar's Retirement Today
6 years, 9 months ago

SC Collegium Dynamics To Change With Justice Chelameswar's Retirement Today

Live Law  

The proverbial rebel of the Supreme Court of India, Justice J. Chelameswar will retire today after a nearly seven year long tenure at the Supreme Court.With his exit, the dynamics of the Supreme Court collegium are set to change as Justice A.K. Sikri would become a part of the collegium, which also includes Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, and …

SC collegium names Justice KM Joseph to top court, govt disagrees: A recap
6 years, 10 months ago

SC collegium names Justice KM Joseph to top court, govt disagrees: A recap

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, will meet on Wednesday to discuss the way forward after the government asked it to reconsider the name of KM Joseph, Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court, for elevation to the apex court. •On April 25, the government cleared senior advocate Indu Malhotra’s appointment as a Supreme Court judge, but …

Won't Take Up Any Post-Retirement Jobs: Justices J. Chelameswar And Kurian Joseph
6 years, 11 months ago

Won't Take Up Any Post-Retirement Jobs: Justices J. Chelameswar And Kurian Joseph

Live Law  

Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice Kurian Joseph- two of the five senior-most Judges of the Supreme Court- have vowed to not take up any post-retirement jobs.Justice Chelameswar had, while being interviewed by acclaimed journalist Mr. Karan Thapar at the recent Harvard Club of India event, announced that he shall not seek employment under any government. Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice …

Row over Justice KM Joseph should lead to rethink on role of 'seniority' in Supreme Court appointments
7 years, 1 month ago

Row over Justice KM Joseph should lead to rethink on role of 'seniority' in Supreme Court appointments

Firstpost  

The Central government is considering asking the Collegium to reconsider its recommendation that Justice KM Joseph of the Uttarakhand High Court be elevated to the Supreme Court, a report in The Indian Express on Thursday quoted sources as saying. Under the current procedure established after the second judges’ case, the Collegium, which consists of the Chief Justice of India and …

Supreme Court's New Judges: who will make it to Collegium's shortlist?
9 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court's New Judges: who will make it to Collegium's shortlist?

Live Law  

As the new CJI takes over on December 2, the Constitution Bench is understandably anxious to complete its reform of the Collegium by laying down guidelines at the earliest. The Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, Justice AM Khanwilkar, with his date of initial appointment as a Judge as 29 March 2000, will be another contender, as his date …

The #NJAC Debate
9 years, 5 months ago

The #NJAC Debate

Live Law  

It refers to Times Now debate where former CJI RM Lodha now favoured making appointment-process of judges public. RTI responses reveal that a former CJI having not considered to chair NHRC had opined ‘Neither Supreme Court nor Chief Justice of India is the appointing or disciplinary authority in respect of judges of superior courts, including judges of High Courts”. One …

Union Law Minister says there is no proposal to increase retirement age of Supreme Court Judges
10 years, 3 months ago

Union Law Minister says there is no proposal to increase retirement age of Supreme Court Judges

Live Law  

Replying to a question in the Parliament, the Union Law Minister Sadananda Gowda reportedly said that there is no proposal to increase the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court from the present 65 years to 68 years. He said that as on December 1, there exist 3 vacancies in the Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of …

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