2 years, 5 months ago

CJI Lalit's 5th Week: 5 Constitution Benches in action, live-streaming of hearings & more

As Justice UU Lalit stepped into his 5th week as the Chief Justice of India, a consistent feature of his tenure has been the extensive listing of cases and the Constitution Bench hearings before the Supreme Court. In a historical step last week, the Supreme Court began live-streaming of its hearings in Justice Lalit’s fifth week as CJI. Justice Lalit’s fifth week as CJI also saw five Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court hearing important cases. After seven days of arguments and hearing over 20 counsels, the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench led by CJI UU Lalit reserved its orders on the batch of petitions challenging the validity of the 103rd constitutional amendment providing for 10% quota to the Economically Weaker Sections. A Supreme Court bench led by the CJI also issued notice on a plea challenging the Rajasthan HC’s order of quashing an FIR in a case where a government school teacher was accused of outraging minor girl’s modesty.

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5 months, 1 week ago

Live Streaming of Supreme Court Regular Hearings: A Breakthrough for Public Access

Live Law

The Supreme Court is proposing to start the live-streaming of the regular hearings on all benches. The proceedings of all benches of the Supreme Court will be streamed live on the Court's own application instead of its official YouTube channel. Currently, only constitution bench matters and hearings of public importance have been live-streamed.

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Gears Up For First Seven-Judge Bench Live-Stream In History

Live Law

A constitution bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing today the reference of the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment, which was referred last month to a larger bench of seven judges. Another reason why the proceedings scheduled to start today have already made history before beginning is that this is the first seven-judge bench hearing after the top court's …

1 year, 6 months ago

What are the three cases before the new CJI-led Constitution Bench? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: As per a notification released on September 5, the Supreme Court has constituted a new five-judge Constitution Bench to hear three important cases starting September 20. The cases listed at present before the Constitution Bench pertain to the constitutional validity of Section 6A of The Citizenship Act, 1955; the extension of reservations in the Lok Sabha …

1 year, 11 months ago

Live-streaming of court proceedings important for people, will make it permanent, says CJI Chandrachud

The Hindu

Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud on April 28 underscored the importance of live-streaming of court proceedings in reaching out to the citizens and said it was incumbent on the high courts to ensure that the funds released by the "extremely receptive" Centre in this regard are productively used. Advocating for making live-streaming of court proceedings a "permanent …

2 years, 2 months ago

Live-Streaming | Supreme Court Agrees To Consider Suggestions Made By Senior Advocate Indira Jaising

Live Law

Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala on Monday stated that the Supreme Court would take into consideration the suggestions submitted by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising for live streaming of court proceedings. Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, through her petition had approached the Apex Court seeking live streaming of not. Senior Advocate Indira …

2 years, 4 months ago

Constitution bench hearings, disposal of cases and more: A look at CJI UU Lalit's glorious tenure

India Today

When Justice UU Lalit took over as the 49th Chief Justice of India, many believed that a short tenure of 74 days was not enough time to make a difference as the CJI. Keeping in line with the assurances given by the CJI, the Supreme Court witnessed many important developments and changes including an extensive listing of cases and Constitution …

2 years, 4 months ago

CJI UU Lalit retires: From forming key Constitution Benches to seeking to reform SC registry, a busy 74 days

Firstpost

During his tenure, many Constitution Benches were constituted which heard at length issues of constitutional importance like bringing in reservation for the EWS and contentious issues like CAA, NRC and electoral bonds were taken up for hearing “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen” - Vladimir Lenin The above quote by Lenin starkly captures …

2 years, 4 months ago

On Farewell Day, Supreme Court Lawyers Laud CJI Lalit's Reforms In Case Listing

Live Law

"I have practised at the Supreme Court for about 37 years, but I have never seen two Constitution Benches sitting simultaneously. So, I leave with a sense of great achievement and satisfaction," said Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, on his last working day. Earlier in the year, before Justice Lalit took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India, he …

2 years, 6 months ago

Prompt Listing, Live Streaming: CJI UU Lalit Completes One Month Tenure, CJAR Lauds Efforts

Live Law

The NGO Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms has issued a statement lauding the "positive and constructive steps" taken by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit to enable a more efficient and transparent functioning of the Supreme Court. On the occasion of his completing one month tenure as the 49th CJI, the organization congratulated Justice Lalit for onsetting the live …

2 years, 6 months ago

Why live streaming court proceedings of Constitution Benches is a ‘supreme’ leap towards transparency

Firstpost

The historic move by the Supreme Court also saw wide public interest with over eight lakh views of the proceedings The Supreme Court of India in a welcome move has started to live stream its court proceedings of Constitution Benches. As per Article 141 of the Constitution of India, the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on …

2 years, 6 months ago

Top news of the day: In first livestreamed decisions, Supreme Court refuses to stay EC proceedings on Shinde’s claim over Sena, reserves verdict on pleas challenging 10% quota

The Hindu

‘Real’ Shiv Sena tussle | Supreme Court refuses to stay Election Commission proceedings on Eknath Shinde camp’s claim over party A Bench led by Justice D.Y. Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas challenging Centre’s 10% EWS quota A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit reserved the verdict on the legal question of whether the EWS quota …

2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court live-streams constitution bench proceedings

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: In a first, the Supreme Court on Tuesday began live-streaming its constitution bench proceedings. On Monday, a bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit said the top court will soon have its own Â“platformÂ” to live-stream its proceedings instead of having to use the YouTube. In a unanimous decision taken at a recent full court meeting headed …

2 years, 6 months ago

In a first, Supreme Court live-streams Constitution Bench proceedings

The Hindu

In a first, three separate Constitution Bench proceedings in the Supreme Court were simultaneously beamed live through YouTube on Tuesday. Justice Chandrachud, who is the chairperson of the court's e-committee and the driving force behind the livestreaming project, began the hearing in his courtroom with an announcement that "we are virtual". ‘Humble beginning’ "This step will go a long way …

2 years, 6 months ago

In historic first, Supreme Court live streams constitutional bench hearing | Watch

India Today

In a first, the Supreme Court started live streaming its proceedings on Tuesday. The hearing presided by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit will hear the Economically Weaker Section quota case. The hearing presided by Justice DY Chandrachud is going to hear the petition regarding the rift in Shiv Sena that saw the Maharashtra's party break into Eknath Shinde faction …

2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to live stream 3 separate constitution bench cases from today

India Today

In a historical move, the Supreme Court will begin live streaming of three separate constitutional benches from today, September 27. A similar view was echoed by Chief Justice U U Lalit in one of the hearings that the Supreme Court will have its own portal for live streaming purposes. A full court meeting of the Supreme Court chaired by the …

2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court constitutional bench hearing to be live-streamed from tomorrow

Live Mint

The Supreme Court of India will live telecast the hearings of the constitutional bench from 27 September, a month after the apex court issued a notice to live stream hearings of the ceremonial bench. The proceedings can be watched in the Supreme Court's own platform webcast.gov.in Earlier in the day, a bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit said …

2 years, 6 months ago

Historic Move By Supreme Court : Constitution Bench Hearings To Be Live-Streamed From Tomorrow

Live Law

In a historic move, the Constitution Bench hearings in the Supreme Court will be live-streamed from tomorrow.The proceedings can be watched in the Supreme Court's own platform webcast.gov.in/scindia/ There are three constitution benches sitting tomorrow, presided by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul respectively.The CJI-led Constitution. In a historic move, the Constitution …

2 years, 6 months ago

Seven years which saw the Supreme Court embrace live-streaming, online RTI portal

The Hindu

Chief Justice of India U.U. Then came the unprecedented press conference held by four senior-most judges on January 12, 2018 to complain about “selective” allocation of sensitive cases by successive Chief Justices of India to certain Benches of the Supreme Court. But the 2018 judgment was forced to lie dormant for years as successive Chief Justices remained hesitant to implement …

2 years, 6 months ago

Can CJI Lalit Change The Way Constitutional Benches Work?

Live Law

Lalit was appointed as 49th Chief Justice of India, on 27th of August 2022. What was most important was the Supreme Court's announcement of hearing Constitutional benches matter after the 29th of August under the supervision of the Chief Justice of India. Constitutional Bench Pendency And Stalemate Since 2019 The Supreme Court of India came into existence in 1950 via …

2 years, 6 months ago

Over 16,000 cases listed, almost 4,000 cleared by SC within first 12 days of CJI Lalit's tenure | Exclusive

India Today

From the get-go, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit had made it clear that his primary objective during his short 74-day tenure would be to focus on listing and disposal of long-pending cases to reduce the massive backlog that has further multiplied during the Covid-19 pandemic. Through data accessed exclusively, India Today has learnt that a total of 16,875 cases …

2 years, 6 months ago

Constitution Bench to hear Centre-Delhi govt. battle for control over bureaucrats on September 27

The Hindu

A Constitution Bench led by Justice D.Y. Lawyers appearing for both parties, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, for the Delhi government, and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the Centre, said they were appearing before another Constitution Bench led by the Chief Justice of India, which may begin hearing on the question of reservation for the economically weaker section of the society …

2 years, 6 months ago

A good start by CJI Lalit

Hindustan Times

The first week of the new Chief Justice of India, Uday Umesh Lalit, has seen a flurry of activity in the Supreme Court. The apex court, which was dogged by rising pendency of cases and irregular listing of some petitions, has disposed of 1,800 cases in the first four days of his tenure, this newspaper reported last week. In addition, …

2 years, 7 months ago

Hours after taking over as CJI, Justice Lalit holds meeting over process of listing cases

India Today

Hours after taking over as the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit reached the Supreme Court to convene meetings with judges and registry officials to streamline the process of listing of cases. CJI Lalit reached the Supreme Court after the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he first completed some paperwork formalities and then quickly called a …

2 years, 7 months ago

CJI Lalit has big plans lined up during his short tenure

The Hindu

With little more than two months till retirement on November 8, the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, is looking at a tenure that is set to be a race against time. LIVE: Swearing-in-Ceremony of the Chief Justice of India Justice Uday Umesh Lalit https://t.co/iR0G7nmRKF — President of India August 27, 2022 The last time a Constitution …

2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Lists 25 Constitution Bench Matters From August 29, After Justice Lalit Takes Over As CJI

Live Law

From August 29 onwards, 25 five-judge matters will be listed before concerned benches.The matters are not listed for substantive hearing but for directions related to the completion of filings, indication of tentative time to be taken by lawyers for arguments etc.The cases include the challenge to the Constitution, 25 five-judge matters will be listed before concerned benches. The matters are …

2 years, 7 months ago

With CJI Ramana retiring, fate of important cases remains undecided

India Today

The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana is due to retire on August 26, 2022, after a tenure of one year and four months as the 48th Chief Justice of India. READ | Someone doesn’t want AG to appear in Maharashtra Waqf Board cases: Attorney General to SC PM MODI'S SECURITY BREACH IN PUNJAB In a Public Interest Litigation filed …

3 years, 10 months ago

Actively Considering Live-Streaming Of Supreme Court Proceedings : CJI NV Ramana

Live Law

The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday said that he was actively considering the proposal to live-stream the proceedings of the Supreme Court.He made this statement at a virtual function organized to launch a mobile facility for journalists to access the VC hearings of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday said that …

4 years, 7 months ago

'Higher Number Of Cases Can Be Decided Via Video Conferencing': Over 200 Advocates Oppose Resumption Of Physical Hearings In SC

Live Law

Over 200 Advocates from across the Bar have made a representation before the Committee of the Hon'ble Judges, requesting the Committee to continue hearings through Video Conferencing and defer the physical appearances, until discovery of a Covid cure/ vaccine. Last month, the SCBA and SCAORA passed a joint Resolution seeking resumption of physical hearings in the Supreme Court. On the …

5 years, 3 months ago

SC Agrees To Hear Plea Seeking Live-Streaming Of Article 370 Hearing

Live Law

Supreme Court today agreed to hear a petition seeking the live streaming of hearings by a Constitution Bench regarding matters related to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The petition file by RSS ideologue KN Govindacharya was mentioned by senior advocate Vikas Singh before a bench headed by CJI SA Bobde, and comprising of Justices BR Gavai …

5 years, 6 months ago

SC asks registry for report on live-streaming of Ayodhya proceedings

Op India

The Supreme Court will today hear a petition seeking the live-streaming of the proceedings in the Ram Janmabhoomi case. SC seeks report from its Registry on how much time it would take to facilitate live-streaming of proceedings in Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.A Bench headed by CJI says after Registry’s report a decision to be taken whether to live-stream …

5 years, 6 months ago

CJI to hear plea for live-streaming of Ayodhya title dispute case

The Hindu

A Supreme Court Bench on Friday referred to the Chief Justice of India a plea for live streaming of the ongoing Ayodhya title dispute hearings. The Bench led by Justice Rohinton Narimam, while hearing the petition, said the ‘open court system’ did not mean outsiders are privy to proceedings. The Govindacharya petition reminded the Supreme Court of its own judgment …

5 years, 6 months ago

Plea For Live Streaming Of Ayodhya Hearing Referred To CJI

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday referred the plea of former RSS chief KN Govindacharya's plea seeking live streaming of hearing in Ayodhya case to the bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The petition referred to the Apex Court's September 2018 judgement which had ruled that court proceedings must be live streamed. "People were desperate for early justice …

6 years, 2 months ago

CJI Reconstitutes Ayodhya Bench: Justices Ashok Bhushan And Nazeer To Replace Justices Ramana And Lalit

Live Law

The Chief Justice of India has reconstituted the constitutional bench hearing Ayodhya case by replacing Justices UU Lalit and NV Ramana with Justices Ashok Bhushan and S. Abdul Nazeer. Now the bench comprising CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Justices SA Bobde, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S. Abdul Nazeer will hear the matter on 29th January 2019. But a dramatic twist happened …

6 years, 2 months ago

Ayodhya Hearing : SC Adjourns Matter To Jan 29 After Justice Lalit Recuses From Bench [Read Order]

Live Law

Dramatic twist happened in the Ayodhya hearing today in the Supreme Court, when Justice U U Lalit expressed that he was recusing from hearing the matter.His decision to recuse followed the submission of Rajeev Dhawan, Senior Advocate appearing for Sunni Waqf Board, that Justice Lalit had appeared for former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh in a contempt matter related to …

6 years, 2 months ago

Lawyers Express Surprise On CJI's Decision Constituting 5 Judge Bench To Hear Ayodhya Case

Live Law

Lawyers appearing in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute case in Ayodhya expressed surprise Tuesday over the Supreme Court setting up five-judge constitution bench to hear the politically sensitive matter. Advocates appearing for all parties in the matter said they had no indication that the issue would be referred to the constitution bench. Echoing same view, advocate Ezaz Maqbool, who …

6 years, 2 months ago

Breaking: Constitution Bench Of CJI And 4 Probable Future CJIs To Hear Ayodhya Matter On 10th Jan

Live Law

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has constituted a Five Judge Constitution Bench to hear the Ayodhya Land Dispute Case. THe matter is scheduled for hearing on January 10The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. THe matter is scheduled for hearing on January 10 The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S. K. Kaul …

6 years, 6 months ago

SC Live-Streaming: True Access to Justice Now a Reality in India

The Quint

By permitting live broadcast of decisions, the Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice DY Chandrachud hopes to bolster public confidence and faith in the rule of law. Their decision is rooted in the right of access to justice, which flows from Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which gives citizens the …

6 years, 6 months ago

Ram Janambhoomi and female genital mutilation among key cases to be heard by CJI before retirement

Op India

Chief justice of India, Dipak Misra, who will retire on 2nd October, heads for a power packed week as he is expected to hear several important cases and is likely to pronounce important judgments during his last week which began on September 24. A slew of judgements on various important issues varying from the Ayodhya dispute to the validity of …

6 years, 6 months ago

Breaking : SC To Pronounce Verdict On Live Streaming Of Court Proceedings Tomorrow

Live Law

Tomorrow, the three judges' bench of Supreme Court will pronounce verdict on the petition seeking live streaming of court proceedings.On July 9, the idea of live streaming of court proceedings in all matters, excep in rape cases and matrimonial disputes, had found favour with the bench as well as Attorney General K. K. Venugopal.While considering the petition filed by Indira …

6 years, 6 months ago

Key cases to be heard by CJI Dipak Misra before retirement on Oct 2

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, who will retire on October 2, is expected to hear several important cases and is likely to pronounce important judgments during his last week beginning on September 24. Some of the key cases are: Aadhaar Law On May 10, after a marathon hearing, which lasted for 38 days, the first bench reserved …

6 years, 7 months ago

Important Hearings Before Three Judge Benches Also Be Considered For Live-Streaming: CJI

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday granted further two weeks’ time to the Centre to frame comprehensive guidelines on the live streaming of court proceedings after considering the views of interested parties.In addition to those before the Constitution bench, the bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A. M. Khanwilkar and D. Y. Chandrachud seemed inclined towards matters of public. …

6 years, 7 months ago

Important Hearings Before Three Judge Benches Also Be Considered For Live-Streaming: CJI

Live Law

6 years, 8 months ago

Live streaming of cases gets Centre's nod

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Attorney General K.K. Venugopal informed the Supreme Court on Monday that video recording and live streaming of judicial proceedings can be undertaken on a trial basis in constitutional matters, which can be extended to other matters later on. The AG made this submission before a three-judge Bench comprising the Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and …

6 years, 8 months ago

Constitutional matters heard by CJI can be live streamed on trial basis: Centre to SC

India TV News

Video recording and live streaming of judicial proceedings can be undertaken on a trial basis in constitutional matters being heard by the chief justice of India's court, the Centre told the Supreme Court. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was told by Attorney General K K Venugopal, whose assistance has been sought by the court in the matter, …

6 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court constitution bench to revisit 12-yr-old verdict on SC/ST quota in government jobs on 3 August

Firstpost

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass any interim order against its 12-year-old verdict that had dealt with the application of the ‘creamy layer’ for reservations to SC and ST categories in government job promotions New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass any interim order against its 12-year-old verdict that had dealt with the application of …

6 years, 8 months ago

“Like Lok Sabha And Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court May Have Its own Channel”- Interesting Court Room Exchange In 'Live Streaming' Hearing

Live Law

The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A. M. Khanwilkar and D. Y. Chandrachud on Monday observed that live streaming of court proceedings will help litigant instantaneously know what happened to his case and how his lawyer performed his case before the Court.Attorney General KK Venugopal submitted that all court proceedings should be streamed live not …

6 years, 8 months ago

“Like Lok Sabha And Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court May Have Its own Channel”- Interesting Court Room Exchange In 'Live Streaming' Hearing

Live Law

7 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court bench headed by CJI dismisses plea seeking ban on media from discussing issues raised by rebel judges

Firstpost

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the media from publishing, discussing and politicising issues raised by four senior-most judges. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the media from publishing, discussing and politicising issues raised by four senior-most judges in the 12 January press conference. A bench …

7 years, 2 months ago

SC row: In first step towards resolving 'differences', CJI Dipak Misra meets four dissenting judges

India TV News

SC row: In first step towards resolving 'differences', CJI Dipak Misra meets four dissenting judges According to media reports, CJI Misra made the move in attempt to resolve the dispute between him and the four senior-most judges. Amid the ongoing crisis plaguing the higher judiciary, the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Tuesday met the four dissenting judges – …

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Adequate Preparation Must To Expand Live Streaming Of Proceedings, Omnibus Directions Can Undermine Security Of Judicial Process: Delhi HC

Live Law

Observing that adequate preparation is a must for expansion of live streaming of court proceedings, the Delhi High Court has said that issuing omnibus directions in this regard can potentially undermine the quality, confidentiality and security of judicial processes. Justice Sachin Datta noted a coordinate bench ruling wherein it was noted that the Delhi High Court, on the administrative side, …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: March 17, 2025 To March 24, 2025

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Nominal Index Citations Joyi Kitty Joseph v. Union of India & Ors. Case Details: Ritesh Kumar v. State of Bihar Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 326 The Supreme Court disapproved of the Patna High Court's anticipatory bail order which imposed a condition that upon filing of the charge sheet, the trial court shall take coercive steps against the applicant, including an arrest. …

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