Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna
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Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna

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Justice BV Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, in a recent public lecture, spoke about the importance of political insularity in ensuring judicial independence. "Political insularity is critical to the independence of the judiciary," she said while delivering the Justice Natarajan Centenary Memorial Lecture at Chennai on November 16. Justice Nagarathna defined judicial independence as the degree to which a judge decides cases consistent with his/her own interpretation of the law, sometimes, in opposition to what others think or desire in like matters. "Judicial independence and supremacy of the law work together to guarantee that the rule of law will not be eroded by the political pressures in existence at any particular point in time.

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Judges, Politics, and Bias: Is the Indian Judiciary Truly Independent?
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Judges, Politics, and Bias: Is the Indian Judiciary Truly Independent?

The Quint  

The Indian judiciary, often regarded as the backbone of democracy, is under the spotlight like never before. From controversial statements by sitting judges to retired judges joining political parties, the blurred lines between justice and politics have sparked intense debate. One such instance is Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, who participated in a …

Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech Undermines the Position of a Judge
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Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech Undermines the Position of a Judge

The Quint  

In a democracy, the judiciary is expected to remain steadfastly apolitical, ensuring that it is viewed as an independent arbiter of justice. Justice Yadav’s remarks blur the critical line of separation between the judicial and political spheres, jeopardising the delicate balance upon which the faith of citizens in the judiciary rests. Every judge who takes an oath before the Constitution …

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna
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Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna

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Justice BV Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, in a recent public lecture, spoke about the importance of political insularity in ensuring judicial independence. "Political insularity is critical to the independence of the judiciary," she said while delivering the Justice Natarajan Centenary Memorial Lecture at Chennai on November 16. Justice Nagarathna defined judicial independence as the degree to which a …

Judges' Independence: Beyond the Executive's Influence
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Judges' Independence: Beyond the Executive's Influence

ABP News  

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has stated that judicial independence does not mean that judgments must be delivered always against the government. He emphasized that the court's role is not that of a political opposition and that the independence of the judiciary means independence from such pressure groups and interest groups.

Judicial Independence: Beyond Ruling Against the Government
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Judicial Independence: Beyond Ruling Against the Government

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasizes the importance of judicial independence, stating that it does not equate to ruling against the government. He highlights the need for judges to be independent from political and social influences, as the traditional concept of independence requires a separation from executive power. The Chief Justice also addresses the evolving nature of judicial independence …

Justice BV Nagarathna's tryst with dissent
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Justice BV Nagarathna's tryst with dissent

Hindustan Times  

In a judiciary where consensus often prevails, Justice BV Nagarathna has emerged as a powerful voice of dissent. Justice Nagarathna’s judgement was a powerful reminder of the necessity for legislative scrutiny in matters of national importance, reinforcing the role of parliament as the fulcrum of democracy The hate speech case In another significant dissent in January 2023, Nagarathna addressed the …

The ISI is threatening judicial autonomy in Pakistan: And the political rulers are allowing it
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The ISI is threatening judicial autonomy in Pakistan: And the political rulers are allowing it

Op India  

The recent tumult within Pakistan’s judicial system, exemplified by the courageous stand taken by judges from the Islamabad High Court, casts a sombre light on the diminishing independence of the judiciary. During the PTI administration in 2018, the dismissal of Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui was later acknowledged as ‘wrongful’ by the Supreme Judicial Council in March 2024. Justice Shaukat Aziz …

Book Review: In ‘Unsealed Covers’, Gautam Bhatia fearlessly interrogates judicial power
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Book Review: In ‘Unsealed Covers’, Gautam Bhatia fearlessly interrogates judicial power

The Hindu  

Gautam Bhatia’s interrogation of judicial power is imbued with a passion for constitutionalism. Bhatia’s writing is actuated by the belief that “the making of constitutional meaning is a continuing struggle between the entrenchment of power and its democratisation” Unsealed Covers: A Decade of the Constitution, the Courts and the State By Gautam Bhatia HarperCollins India Pages: 496 Price: Rs.699 The …

Independence of Judiciary is Essential for Democracy: Supreme Court Judge PS Narasimha
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Independence of Judiciary is Essential for Democracy: Supreme Court Judge PS Narasimha

News 18  

“Independence of judiciary is essential for Democracy. The Singhvi – Trinity – Cambridge Scholarship Award has been established by Dr. Abhishek Singhvi, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and MP, Rajya Sabha at Trinity College, Cambridge. An independent judiciary serves as a neutral referee resolving conflicts, not based on the might of the parties but on the might of the …

'Independence Of Judiciary Is Not Just A Principle But A Moral Imperative': Justice Hima Kohli
1 year, 9 months ago

'Independence Of Judiciary Is Not Just A Principle But A Moral Imperative': Justice Hima Kohli

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“Independence of the judiciary is not just a principle but a moral imperative. The relevance of an independent judiciary cannot be overstated especially in a country like India which is not just a ‘Democratic Republic’ but has been described in the Constitution, as a ‘Sovereign, Socialist and Secular, Democratic Republic’,” Supreme Court Judge, Justice Hima Kohli said, while addressing the …

CJI NV Ramana says important to protect and promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels
3 years, 1 month ago

CJI NV Ramana says important to protect and promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels

Firstpost  

Ramana was speaking at the valedictory function of Legal Awareness and Outreach Campaign under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority New Delhi: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday said the mind of the Indian judiciary can be known to millions largely through the actions of trial courts and district judiciary and therefore, nothing is more important …

Judicial Independence Can Be Sustained Only When Incumbents Are Assured Fair Service Conditions, Security Of Tenure : Supreme Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Judicial Independence Can Be Sustained Only When Incumbents Are Assured Fair Service Conditions, Security Of Tenure : Supreme Court

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If "impartiality" is the soul of the judiciary, "independence" is the lifeblood of the judiciary, remarked the Supreme Court in its judgment in Tribunals case.The bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao observed that security of tenure and of service are core components of independence of the judiciary. The court made these observations while holding that Section 184 of Finance …

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