Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur appointed UN Internal Justice Council Chairperson
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Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur appointed UN Internal Justice Council Chairperson

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Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur Has been appointed as chairperson of the Internal Justice Council by the United Nations, reported Bar and Bench on 21 December. Addressing the letter to Justice Madan B Lokur, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, as Bar and Bench quoted, "I have the pleasure to appoint you, with immediate effect, as a member of the Internal Justice Council, in the capacity of Chairperson, for a term ending on 12 November 2028." About Justice Madan B Lokur: Starting his law practice in July 1977 before the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court, Justice Madan B Lokur became an Advocate-on-Record at the apex court in 1981 and was designated Senior Advocate in 1997. Justice Lokur retired as a judge of the Supreme Court on 31 December 2018 after serving 6 years at the apex court.

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Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts
2 hours, 37 minutes ago

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 …

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief
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Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge justice V Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, an official statement said. Former SC judge justice V Ramasubramanian The President also appointed Priyank Kanoongo and justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as members of the rights panel, the statement said. “Hon’ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. …

Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur To Head UN Internal Justice Council
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Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur To Head UN Internal Justice Council

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New Delhi, Dec 21 Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council for a term ending on November 12, 2028. In a communication to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the retired top court judge would head the council which also comprises other distinguished jurists. "I have the …

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson
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2 days, 22 hours ago

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed former Supreme Court Judge Madan B Lokur as the Chairperson of the UN Internal Justice Council. In a letter addressed to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his congratulations on the appointment to the Council, which was termed as a "key pillar of the administration of justice at the United Nations." …

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson
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2 days, 22 hours ago

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

Live Law  

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed former Supreme Court Judge Madan B Lokur as the Chairperson of the UN Internal Justice Council. In a letter addressed to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his congratulations on the appointment to the Council, which was termed as a "key pillar of the administration of justice at the United Nations." …

DY Chandrachud To Be Appointed Human Rights Panel Chairperson? Here's What Ex-CJI Said
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DY Chandrachud To Be Appointed Human Rights Panel Chairperson? Here's What Ex-CJI Said

ABP News  

The National Human Rights Commission has been without a full-time chairperson since former Supreme Court judge Justice Arun Kumar Mishra's tenure finished on June 1 this year. However, Justice Chandrachud has dismissed reports of him being considered for the post of the National Human Rights Commission chairperson, saying that he is enjoying his retired life as a private person and …

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court
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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. …

Justice BR Gavai Appointed As Executive Chairman Of NALSA
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Justice BR Gavai Appointed As Executive Chairman Of NALSA

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Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the new Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority. “In exercise of the powers conferred under Clause of sub-section of Section 3 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the President is pleased to nominate Hon'ble Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

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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 …

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

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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
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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 …

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan appointed to Supreme Court; top court to regain full strength
5 months, 1 week ago

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan appointed to Supreme Court; top court to regain full strength

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on July 16 appointed Justices N. Kotiswar Singh and Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan as Supreme 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, and in particular, he will be the first Judge from the State …

Centre notifies Justices Kotishwar Singh, R Mahadevan's appointment as Supreme Court judges
5 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
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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, 1 week 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 …

SC Collegium recommends names of judges from Manipur, Tamil Nadu for elevation to apex court
5 months, 1 week ago

SC Collegium recommends names of judges from Manipur, Tamil Nadu for elevation to apex court

New Indian Express  

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended the names of Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh and Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court R Mahadevan for elevation to the apex court. Justice Singh is set to be the first judge from Manipur to be elevated to …

Justice Ravi Shankar Jha Appointed Patron-In-Chief Of The Centre For Research In Commercial And Corporate Laws At DBRANLU
5 months, 1 week ago

Justice Ravi Shankar Jha Appointed Patron-In-Chief Of The Centre For Research In Commercial And Corporate Laws At DBRANLU

Live Law  

Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, former Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court and Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has been appointed as the Patron-in-Chief of the Centre for Research in Commercial and Corporate Laws. Justice Jha's illustrious career in the judiciary began with his appointment as an Additional Judge of the High Court of …

Central Govt Notifies Appointment Of Justice Rajesh Sekhri As Additional Judge Of J&K High Court For Fresh Term
6 months, 1 week ago

Central Govt Notifies Appointment Of Justice Rajesh Sekhri As Additional Judge Of J&K High Court For Fresh Term

Live Law  

The Central Govt has notified the appointment of Justice Rajesh Sekhri as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for a fresh term of one year. A post to this effect was made by Law Minister Arjun Singh Meghwal on X Earlier on 23 April 2024, the Collegium of the High Court of Jammu …

'He Always Upheld Dignity Of Law': Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference In Memory Of Late Justice UL Bhat
6 months, 1 week ago

'He Always Upheld Dignity Of Law': Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference In Memory Of Late Justice UL Bhat

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today held a full court reference in the memory of Justice UL Bhat, a former judge of the High Court who passed away on June 6. He was appointed as a Judge of the Kerala High Court in 1980 and later became the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court. Sitting Kerala High Court Chief Justice …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal For Fresh Term As Additional Judge Of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal For Fresh Term As Additional Judge Of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

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The Supreme Court of India has recommended Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal for a fresh term as Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. “The Collegium resolves to recommend that Mr Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Additional Judge, be appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for a fresh …

Marginalised communities reaching top govt positions due to 'affirmative action': Justice B.R. Gavai
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Marginalised communities reaching top govt positions due to 'affirmative action': Justice B.R. Gavai

The Hindu  

Members of marginalised communities have been able to reach top government positions due to "affirmative action" of the constitution, Supreme Court Judge Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has said while citing that his elevation to the apex court was advanced by two years as there was no judge from the Dalit community. Speaking at a cross-cultural discussion hosted by the New York …

New Lokpal chairperson's Supreme Court tenure
9 months, 3 weeks ago

New Lokpal chairperson's Supreme Court tenure

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was recently appointed as the chairperson of the Lokpal of India, two years after the previous chairperson retired. During his career as a Supreme Court justice --- he retired in 2022 --- he was part of several landmark, rights-expanding judgments as part of the constitution bench constituted by the Chief Justice of …

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was on Tuesday appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal. “President Droupadi Murmu is pleased to appoint Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the chairperson of the Lokpal,” a communique sent by the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated. Justice Khanwilkar served as the judge of Supreme Court from May 13, 2016 to July 29, 2022. Prior …

There's A Perception Now That If Case Is Listed Before Particular Bench, Result Is Going To Be This : Justice Madan B Lokur
9 months, 4 weeks ago

There's A Perception Now That If Case Is Listed Before Particular Bench, Result Is Going To Be This : Justice Madan B Lokur

Live Law  

At the seminar hosted today by Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms at ISIL, Delhi, retired Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur spoke strongly against the opacity in the Master of Roster system and emphasized a need to remove arbitrariness from the process of listing. In this context, while addressing a gathering of former judges of Supreme Court and High …

PM Modi-led panel clears names for Lokpal chief, vigilance commissioner
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi-led panel clears names for Lokpal chief, vigilance commissioner

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was elected as the new chairperson of Lokpal, and Aeratu S. Rajeev, managing director of Bank of Maharashtra, was picked for the post of Vigilance Commissioner by a committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, officials aware of the details said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congress’s floor leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who …

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh Takes Oath As 34th Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh Takes Oath As 34th Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court

Live Law  

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, senior-most puisne Judge of the Patna High Court, on Wednesday, took oath as the 34th Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. While recommending his name, the Collegium had taken into consideration the fact that the Patna High Court currently has no representation among the Chief Justices of the High Courts. He officiated as the Acting …

Justice Arun Bhansali takes oath as the Chief Justice of Allahabad HC
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Arun Bhansali takes oath as the Chief Justice of Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel on Monday administered oath to Justice Arun Bhansali as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court. Justice Arun Bhansali was appointed as the judge of the Rajasthan High Court on January 8, 2013. By a notification dated February 2, 2024 issued by Union ministry of law and justice, Justice Arun Bhansali was appointed as the …

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointments of new Chief Justices across six High Courts. Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, who was the acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Arun Bhansali of Rajasthan High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of the …

Centre appoints Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of Karnataka HC
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre appoints Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of Karnataka HC

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Pratinidhi Srinivasacharya Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. The notification issued in this regard stated that, in the exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Justice Pratinidhi Srinivasacharya Dinesh …

Supreme Court appoints new judge: Who is Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court appoints new judge: Who is Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale?

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Law and Justice under the Central Government officially announced the appointment of Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday. The notification stated that the President, in exercising these powers, is pleased to appoint Justice Prasarma Bhalachandra Varale as a Supreme Court Judge, effective from the date he assumes the …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of A Judicial Officer As Chhattisgarh HC Judge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of A Judicial Officer As Chhattisgarh HC Judge

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Shri Arvind Kumar Verma, Judicial Officer, for appointment as Judge of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.On 6 August 2023, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues made the above recommendation. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Shri Arvind Kumar …

SC collegium suggests chief justices for three high courts
1 year, 1 month ago

SC collegium suggests chief justices for three high courts

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended chief justices for three high courts, on a day the Centre notified the names of nine judges and four additional judges in four high courts. The collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna based its decision on a raft of factors, including the judges’ …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of New Chief Justices In 3 High Courts
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of New Chief Justices In 3 High Courts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended names to the Union Government for the appointment as Chief Justices of three High Courts. Similarly, while recommending Justice Singh for chief justiceship, the collegium notes, “At present the High Court of Judicature at Patna has no representation among the chief justices of high courts.” Lastly, if the proposal to recommend Justice Bahri is …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Two Advocates for Appointment As Judges Of Gauhati High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Two Advocates for Appointment As Judges Of Gauhati High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium consisting of Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, have recommended Adv. The Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues had recommended the elevation of. The Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues had …

Justice Anant Manohar Badar Appointed Chairperson Of Bihar State Human Rights Commission
1 year, 2 months ago

Justice Anant Manohar Badar Appointed Chairperson Of Bihar State Human Rights Commission

Live Law  

Former judge of the Patna High Court, Justice Anant Manohar Badar, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Bihar State Human Rights Commission. Badar, who served as the Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor at the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court. He practiced law at the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court and various Tribunals, including Labour and Industrial …

Manipur | Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Delay in Centre's Approval for Chief Justice Appointment in High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur | Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Delay in Centre's Approval for Chief Justice Appointment in High Court

Live Law  

While expressing renewed concerns on Tuesday over the central government's delay in deciding on various collegium recommendations for the appointment and transfer of judges of constitutional courts, the Supreme Court alluded to the Manipur High Court - 'a sensitive high court' - where the chief justice position lay vacant with the government sitting over the collegium's recommendation to. While expressing …

Justice Kaushal Jayendra Thaker Appointed As The Chairperson of Gujarat State Human Rights Commission
1 year, 3 months ago

Justice Kaushal Jayendra Thaker Appointed As The Chairperson of Gujarat State Human Rights Commission

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Justice Kaushal Jayendra Thaker, the former judge of the Allahabad High Court has been appointed as the chairperson of the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission. Justice Thaker, who initially assumed his role as a judge in the Gujarat High Court on May 4, 2013, was later transferred to the Allahabad High Court on April 11, 2016. "After obtaining the recommendation …

Collegium aims for a diverse bench, to make SC ‘people-centric’: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 4 months ago

Collegium aims for a diverse bench, to make SC ‘people-centric’: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

One of the main missions of the Supreme Court collegium in appointing judges is to ensure diversity and make the top court a “people-centric court”, Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud said on Tuesday. Speaking at a ceremony to facilitate new Supreme Court judges Ujjal Bhuyan and SV Bhatti, chief justice Chandrachud emphasised that the appointment of the two …

Former CJ Of Calcutta High Court Justice Prakash Shrivastava Appointed As Chairperson of National Green Tribunal
1 year, 4 months ago

Former CJ Of Calcutta High Court Justice Prakash Shrivastava Appointed As Chairperson of National Green Tribunal

Live Law  

Justice Prakash Shrivastava has been appointed as Chairperson of National Green Tribunal.After the former Chairperson Justice A.K Goel retired in July, Justice Sheo Kumar Singh was appointed as the Acting Chairperson.Justice Srivastav Enrolled as Advocate on February 2, 1987. Justice Prakash Shrivastava has been appointed as Chairperson of National Green Tribunal. After the former Chairperson Justice A.K Goel retired in …

Supreme Court names Delhi high court ex-judge as pro-tem DERC chief
1 year, 4 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 …

Four high courts get new chief justices
1 year, 5 months ago

Four high courts get new chief justices

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Wednesday notified elevation of four judges as chief justices of Telangana, Orissa, Gujarat and Kerala high courts. With the present appointments, out of the 25 high courts, there will be only two high courts — Bombay and Manipur high courts — having acting chief justices The appointments include a woman chief justice for Gujarat high court, the …

Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Appointment Of 3 New Judges To Telangana High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Appointment Of 3 New Judges To Telangana High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium system has recommended the names the name of Advocate Anil Kumar Jukanti, Advocate Laxminsarayana Alishetty and Judicial Officer Sujana Kalasikam, for appointment as Judges of the High Court of Telanagana. Advocate Anil Kumar has over 20 years of standing with the Bar and specialises in taxation, civil and criminal law. Advocate Laxminarayana Alishetty, has standing of …

'Judges Are On Trial In Each Case, Must Ensure Honesty': Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Bids Farewell To Telangana High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

'Judges Are On Trial In Each Case, Must Ensure Honesty': Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Bids Farewell To Telangana High Court

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court today held farewell ceremony for Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, who has been elevated as a Supreme Court judge. He was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court on 28th June 2022. The Advocate General further stated that during his tenure in the Telangana High Court, the Chief Justice has disposed off four thousand …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur As Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur As Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium comprising the CJI D Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recommended the name of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, Judge, Bombay High Court for appointment as the Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court. The Office of the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court fell vacant on May 19, …

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