Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan for Supreme Court elevation
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Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan for Supreme Court elevation

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi high court chief justice Manmohan to the apex court. Historically, the Delhi high court has contributed three to four judges to the Supreme Court at any given time, making justice Manmohan’s elevation timely to restore this representation. Appointed as an additional judge of the Delhi high court in 2008 and confirmed as a permanent judge in 2009, justice Manmohan steadily ascended the judicial ranks. Following justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s elevation to the Supreme Court in November 2023, justice Manmohan served as the acting chief justice before being sworn in as the full-time chief justice of the Delhi high court on September 29, 2024.

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SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge
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SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran to be appointed as a judge of the apex court. During his long tenure as a judge and chief justice of the high court, Justice Chandran has acquired significant experience in diverse fields of law," said the collegium resolution. The apex court collegium also comprising …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
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2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

Live Law  

In 2024, the Supreme Court passed notable orders and made key observations on multiple issues related to the working of the District Judiciary and Judicial Officers. Here is a relook of the important developments : High Court Chief Justice Cannot Individually Reconsider Judges' Appointment, Must Be Collectively Done By Collegium : Supreme Court The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition …

Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts
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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 …

Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge
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Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice Manmohan’s elevation follows the approval of his appointment by the President of India, based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. As Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan presided over numerous landmark cases involving constitutional law, commercial disputes, and public interest litigations. Justice Manmohan’s elevation brings the total strength of the Supreme Court to 34 …

Justice Manmohan Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge
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Justice Manmohan Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

Newly elevated Judge, Justice Manmohan, took oath as a Judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday.The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in the first court in the presence of all judges.On December 3, the Central Government notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme …

CJI administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as SC judge; strength in SC rises to 33
1 month ago

CJI administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as SC judge; strength in SC rises to 33

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered the oath of office to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan as a judge of the Supreme Court, taking the strength of the SC to 33, out of a sanctioned of 34, including the CJI. In a private swearing-in ceremony held in the apex court premises, Justice …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
1 month ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

Justice Manmohan, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court was sworn in as Supreme Court judge on Thursday. Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Justice Manmohan.With the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Supreme Court's functional strength now increased to 33 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 34. Justice Manmohan served as a senior panel …

CJ Manmohan Bids Farewell To Delhi HC, Says Justice Not Just About Delivering Verdicts But Also About Understanding Human Stories
1 month ago

CJ Manmohan Bids Farewell To Delhi HC, Says Justice Not Just About Delivering Verdicts But Also About Understanding Human Stories

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Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court after his elevation as a judge to the Supreme Court of India.In his farewell speech, CJ Manmohan said that administering justice is not just about delivering verdicts but also about understanding human stories behind each case as well as about empathy and compassion. Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday …

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Tuesday announced the appointment of justice Manmohan, chief justice of the Delhi high court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared the news on X, stating: “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Central Governemnt has notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court.Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment in a post on 'X' :"In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, …

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

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Delhi High Court's Decision To Confer Senior Designations On 70 Advocates
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Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Delhi High Court's Decision To Confer Senior Designations On 70 Advocates

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A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the recent communication by the Delhi High Court on Senior Advocate designation conferred to 70 lawyers. Notably, by a notification dated November 29, the Delhi High Court designated the names of 70 lawyers as Senior Advocates. This was after Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee recommended names of 71 lawyers for …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Delhi HC Judge Justice Chandra Dhari Singh To Allahabad High Court
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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Delhi HC Judge Justice Chandra Dhari Singh To Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended repatriation of Delhi High Court judge, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, to Allahabad High Court, his parent High Court.The recommendation has been made in the Collegium meeting which happened on November 28 and 29. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended repatriation of Delhi High Court judge, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, to Allahabad High Court, his …

SC collegium proposes Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s name as top court judge
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1 month, 1 week ago

SC collegium proposes Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s name as top court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday unanimously recommended to the Central government the elevation of Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court as a judge. “Justice Manmohan was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Delhi on March 13, 2008 and has been functioning as the Chief Justice of that High Court since …

Supreme Court collegium recommends Delhi Chief Justice Manmohan's elevation
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court collegium recommends Delhi Chief Justice Manmohan's elevation

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday passed a resolution recommending the name of the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan for elevation to the top court. In his first collegium meeting, the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna noted that Justice Manmohan ranks second amongst the all-India seniority list and is also the senior-most Judge in the High …

Five facts about Delhi high court's CJ Justice Manmohan
1 month, 1 week ago

Five facts about Delhi high court's CJ Justice Manmohan

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended to the Centre Delhi high court's chief justice Manmohan name for elevation as a top court judge. Finally, on September 21, 2024, the Ministry announced that Justice Manmohan had been appointed Chief Justice of his parent High Court The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, recently met and decided to …

Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
1 month, 1 week ago

Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended to the Centre the name of Delhi high court's Chief Justice Manmohan for elevation as the judge of the apex court. Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan during a function. The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, recently met and decided to recommend Justice Manmohan's name as the judge of …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium today passed a resolution recommending the name of the incumbent Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan for elevation to the Apex Court. The High Court Chief Justice was born on December 17, 1962 and is the son of Jagmohan Malhotra, former governor of Jammu and Kashmir and former Lt Governor of Delhi as well. …

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium of five judges headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as apex court judge. "The Supreme Court collegium in its meeting held on 28th November 2024 deliberated on and discussed the names of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges of the High Courts eligible …

Constitution provided roadmap for progress: Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Constitution provided roadmap for progress: Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Constitution has provided a constant roadmap for progress but it is a living document that must evolve with the times, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan said on Tuesday, Constitution provided roadmap for progress: Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan Speaking at a programme organised by the Delhi High Court on the occasion of the 75th Constitution Day, …

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Justice D Krishnakumar was appointed the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on Wednesday within 48 hours of the Supreme Court Collegium making the recommendation. The top court collegium on November 18 proposed the name of Justice Krishnakumar, presently serving as a judge of the Madras High Court, as the chief justice of the Manipur High Court. …

SC collegium recommends Justice D Krishnakumar as Manipur HC chief justice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends Justice D Krishnakumar as Manipur HC chief justice

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of Justice D Krishnakumar, a judge of the Madras high court, as the next chief justice of the Manipur high court. To be sure, Justice Mridul’s appointment as the chief justice of the Manipur high court was cleared in October 2023 after a delay of more than three months following the …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Madras HC Judge D Krishnakumar As Manipur HC Chief Justice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Madras HC Judge D Krishnakumar As Manipur HC Chief Justice

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna has on November 18, recommended the appointment of Justice D Krishnakumar as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court. The recommendation has come in view of the nearing retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Justice Siddharth Mridul on 21st November 2024. The Collegium of CJI Khanna and …

Supreme Court Notifies New Subject-Wise Roster With Effect From November 11
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Notifies New Subject-Wise Roster With Effect From November 11

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has published a new roster of work with effect from November 11, 2024, after Justice Sanjiv Khanna became the Chief Justice of India. The bench of the Chief Justice of India handles the maximum number of subjects, ranging from PILs, social justice, service, election, indirect taxation, arbitration, admirality, judicial service, the appointment of constitutional functionaries, armed forces, …

Clearing backlogs, affordable justice: Justice Khanna's vision as Chief Justice
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Clearing backlogs, affordable justice: Justice Khanna's vision as Chief Justice

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, who was sworn in on Monday as the 51st Chief Justice of India, stressed that his key focus during his tenure will be addressing case backlogs, making litigation more affordable, reducing trial durations, and simplifying legal procedures. CONSTITUTIONAL GUARDIAN In a statement after taking over the country’s top judicial post, reflecting on his responsibility, …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him
2 months ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him

Hindustan Times  

Having been a part of several historic judgments, Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. The top court bench's majority comprised of former CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. As the question of whether marital rape will be criminalized remains unresolved for the time …

PM Modi congratulates new CJI Sanjiv Khanna after oath-taking ceremony: ‘My best wishes to…’
2 months ago

PM Modi congratulates new CJI Sanjiv Khanna after oath-taking ceremony: ‘My best wishes to…’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated justice Sanjiv Khanna on becoming the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. PM Modi also attended CJI Sanjiv Khanna's oath-taking ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi, on Monday. Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the Chief Justice of India on Monday. CJI Sanjiv Khanna's …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud
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2 months ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgments, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sitting with CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna in a ceremonial four-judge bench convened to bid his farewell. A Legacy of Landmark Judgments Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been part of several landmark …

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?
2 months ago

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, senior judge of the Supreme Court, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, November 11. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, was proposed for the role of Chief Justice by the outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud, who retired on November 10, after serving since November …

Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, to succeed DY Chandrachud
2 months ago

Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, to succeed DY Chandrachud

Live Mint  

Sanjiv Khanna will take oath as the new Chief Justice of India on Monday — with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am. Justice Khanna is the son of former Delhi High Court judge Justice Dev Raj Khanna and the nephew of prominent former apex court judge H R Khanna. The CJI — …

Justice DY Chandrachud's legacy: Key verdicts, reforms, and controversies mark end of term as India’s 50th CJI
2 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud's legacy: Key verdicts, reforms, and controversies mark end of term as India’s 50th CJI

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: He has judgments such as the Ayodhya land dispute, the abrogation of Article 370 and the decriminalisation of consensual gay sex that shaped society and politics to his name. India's 50th chief justice D Y Chandrachud, known also for his many pithy statements, leaves an imprint all his own on the annals of legal history. Friday was the …

Sanjiv Khanna: A Servant of Justice, Stepping into the Chief Justiceship of India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Appointments Of High Court Chief Justices Likely To Happen Soon : CJI DY Chandrachud
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Appointments Of High Court Chief Justices Likely To Happen Soon : CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said that appointments of Chief Justices of High Courts as per the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations are likely to happen very soon. Justice Tashi Rabstan, who was earlier proposed as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, is now recommended to be appointed as the Chief Justice of his parent High Court. …

Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on High Court chief justices
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on High Court chief justices

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday informed Attorney General R. Venkataramani about a contempt petition filed by the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand against delay by the Union government to act on a Supreme Court Collegium in July to appoint a Chief Justice to the State’s High Court. Ramachandra Rao, Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, as …

Supreme Court Collegium changes July 11 resolution on Chief Justice appointments to four High Courts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium changes July 11 resolution on Chief Justice appointments to four High Courts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday changed its July 11 recommendations for appointments of Chief Justices to four High Courts. Sandhawalia, seniormost puisne judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, had been recommended as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court by the Collegium in its July 11 resolution. Again, in July, the Collegium had recommended Justice Tashi …

Supreme Court Collegium names five Additional Judges to be made permanent in Madras High Court
4 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium names five Additional Judges to be made permanent in Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday recommended the appointment of Justice Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri and four other Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the Madras High Court. The Collegium said a committee of two Supreme Court judges had assessed the judgments of the five Additional Judges, in a bid to check their merit and suitability for appointment as Permanent …

Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference To Condole Demise Of Former Acting Chief Justice V.P. Mohan Kumar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference To Condole Demise Of Former Acting Chief Justice V.P. Mohan Kumar

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court held a Full Court reference to condole the sad demise of former Acting Chief Justice V P Mohan Kumar. Justice Kumar, who served as a judge to both the Kerala and Karnataka High Courts and also as the Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Justice Kumar was …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of 3 lawyers as Delhi HC judges: Check names here
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of 3 lawyers as Delhi HC judges: Check names here

India TV News  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Wednesday recommended the names of three lawyers for appointment as judges of the Delhi High Court. We have also perused the observations made by the Department of Justice in the file," the resolution passed by the Supreme Court Collegium stated. Lawyers who have been recommended are: Ajay Digpal Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar Shwetasri Majumdar Current strength …

SC Collegium recommends nine names for appointment as permanent judges of Allahabad HC
4 months, 4 weeks ago

SC Collegium recommends nine names for appointment as permanent judges of Allahabad HC

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of nine Additional Judges of the High Court at Allahabad for appointment as permanent Judges of the same High Court. The nine names recommended by the apex court collegium for being appointed as permanent judges of Allahabad HC are Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi, Justice Manish Kumar Nigam, Justice Anish Kumar Gupta, …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends One-Year Extension For Nine Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends One-Year Extension For Nine Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended an extension of tenure by one year for nine additional judges of the Calcutta High Court.The Collegium comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai has recommended the names of the following additional judges for extension of tenure:Justices Biswaroop Chowdhury, Partha Sarathi Sen, Prasenjit Biswas,. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended …

Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad To Serve As Acting Chief Justice Of Jharkhand High Court Following Retirement Of Justice BR Sarangi
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad To Serve As Acting Chief Justice Of Jharkhand High Court Following Retirement Of Justice BR Sarangi

Live Law  

Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. The Law Ministry's notification dated July 18, 2024, stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, Judge of the Jharkhand High Court, to perform the …

Kotiswar Singh, Mahadevan take oath as Supreme Court judges; top court attains full strength
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kotiswar Singh, Mahadevan take oath as Supreme Court judges; top court attains full strength

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud administered the oath of office to two new Supreme Court judges, Justices N. Kotiswar Singh and R. Mahadevan, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The Collegium has lately recommended senior Delhi High Court judge, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, for appointment as the Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. “The Collegium has …

Supreme Court welcomes two new judges, marks historic first for Manipur
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court welcomes two new judges, marks historic first for Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan were on Thursday morning sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The central government had previously cleared their appointments on July 16, following the recommendations of the Supreme Court collegium. Justice Kotiswar Singh’s elevation is a landmark achievement, providing representation to the North-East region and fulfilling a long-standing gap in …

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

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

Centre notifies Justices Kotishwar Singh, R Mahadevan's appointment as Supreme Court judges
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre notifies Justices Kotishwar Singh, R Mahadevan's appointment as Supreme Court judges

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said that President Droupadi Mumru has appointed justices H N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan as judges of the Supreme Court. Supreme Court of India While Justice Singh is currently serving as the chief justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, R Mahadevan is a judge in the Madras high court. Born …

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship
5 months, 4 weeks ago

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended Justice Tashi Rabstan to be appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalya. Shriram, a senior Judge of the Bombay High Court, for appointment as Madras High Court Chief Justice. Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, seniormost puisne Judge of the Bombay High Court, was recommended …

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended Justice N Kotiswar Singh, currently chief justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high court, and Justice R Mahadevan, acting chief justice of the Madras high court, for elevation to the apex court. On justice Singh, the collegium’s resolution stated: “His appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation …

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan proposed for elevation to Supreme Court
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan proposed for elevation to Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The five-member Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on July 11 recommended Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan for appointment as apex court judges. “Mr Justice N. Kotiswar Singh originally hails from Manipur… His appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation to the North-East, …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 2 high court judges for elevation
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 2 high court judges for elevation

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended two senior high court judges for appointment as judges in the apex court. Jammu and Kashmir's chief justice, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, and Madras High Court judge, Justice R Mahadevan, have been recommended by the Collegium for appointment as judges in the Supreme Court. Justice N Kotiswar Singh became the Chief Justice of the …

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