Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson
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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." Justice Lokur became a judge of the Supreme Court of India on June 4, 2012, and demitted office on December 31 2018. After his retirement, Justice Lokur was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Fiji in August 2019 which was the first time an Indian judge got appointed as the judge of the apex court of another country.

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President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission
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President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

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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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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." …

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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 …

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

The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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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 …

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Chief justices appointed to four high courts

Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Writes To CJI UU Lalit Requesting Him To Recommend His Successor

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The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has written a letter to the current Chief Justice of India UU Lalit requesting him to name his successor in office. The letter has been written as per the MoP on the appointment of the Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges. As per the MoP on appointment of Chief Justice of India …

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India Today  

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President Appoints Justice UU Lalit As The Next Chief Justice Of India

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India Today  

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Justice Sharma new Chief Justice of Telangana HC

Deccan Chronicle  

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India TV News  

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Breaking: Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Akil Kureshi As The Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court
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Breaking: Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Akil Kureshi As The Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court

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The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice Akil Kureshi as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. In May 2019, the Supreme Court collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Kureshi as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. However, in September 2019, the Supreme Court collegium made a different proposal to elevate Justice Kureshi to …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends New Chief Justices For 13 High Courts By Transfer/Elevation -Read Statements
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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends New Chief Justices For 13 High Courts By Transfer/Elevation -Read Statements

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The Supreme Court Collegium has resolved on appointment and transfers of Chief Justices in 13 High Courts. Justice Rajesh Bindal as Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Justice Mohammad Rafiq as the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.

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Supreme Court Collegium recommends 8 names as Chief Justices of High Courts

Op India  

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Rising judicial vacancies a challenge to Supreme Court Collegium

The Hindu  

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Justice Arun Mishra Likely To Be the Next Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission
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Justice Arun Mishra Likely To Be the Next Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

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Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Arun Mishra will be new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, reports The Hindu citing Government sources. "Former Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Mahesh Mittal Kumar, and former Director of Intelligence Bureau, Rajiv Jain, had also been recommended by the high-powered panel as members of the NHRC but the. "Former Chief …

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia Appointed As Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court
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Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia Appointed As Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court

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Breaking: Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Nine High Court Judges/ Chief Justices To Various High Courts
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Breaking: Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Nine High Court Judges/ Chief Justices To Various High Courts

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