DC Edit | Top court must pull up errant high court judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Top court must pull up errant high court judge

Deccan Chronicle  

That the Supreme Court of India has taken note of the reports of a hate speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court, that it has called for its details and particulars from the high court and that the matter is under consideration of the apex court must bring immense relief to those who believe in the Constitution and the ideals it propounds. This country, unlike the honourable judge would believe and want others to believe, does not function as per the wishes of the majority; it runs on the tenets of the Constitution. And when it comes from a high court judge, it triggers the suspicion on the way members of the higher judiciary have imbibed the spirit of the Constitution, constitutional morality and constitutional governance. An early intervention and an intense tutorial by the Supreme Court on the basic principles of democratic governance and constitutional values for this judge, and those of his ilk, are an immediate necessity.

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Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms
3 days, 18 hours ago

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms

Op India  

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has been embroiled in controversy since an enormous amount of unaccounted cash was reportedly discovered after a fire at his residence. Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2010 laid forth judicial standards, mandates that judges disclose their assets and creates procedures for dismissing Supreme Court and High …

SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges
1 week, 3 days ago

SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday underscored the need for a comprehensive legal examination and “different viewpoints” before ruling on whether the Lokpal has the authority to investigate complaints against sitting high court judges under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The Supreme Court appointed senior advocate Ranjit Kumar as amicus curiae to ensure all perspectives are considered before a decision …

Why Supreme Court wants to protect high court judges from Lokpal scrutiny
1 month ago

Why Supreme Court wants to protect high court judges from Lokpal scrutiny

India Today  

On February 20, the Supreme Court stayed a controversial order issued by the Lokpal, which had claimed jurisdiction over sitting high court judges. The Lokpal’s January 27 ruling had asserted that sitting high court judges—if their courts were established under an Act of Parliament—fell within its jurisdiction under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The case was reviewed by a …

'Constitution Being Ruined By Those Supposed To Defend It, Judges Looking For Divine Guidance To Decide' : Sr Adv Indira Jaising
1 month ago

'Constitution Being Ruined By Those Supposed To Defend It, Judges Looking For Divine Guidance To Decide' : Sr Adv Indira Jaising

Live Law  

Speaking at an event, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising yesterday opined that the Constitution and its core values like 'secularism' are facing multiple threats, and underlined the importance of the judiciary discharging its duty to uphold the Constitution without fail. The senior lawyer was delivering the "29th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture" on the topic "India's Modern Constitutionalism". She also addressed …

Impossible to have ‘Hindu Rashtra’ under secular Constitution: Indira Jaising
1 month, 1 week ago

Impossible to have ‘Hindu Rashtra’ under secular Constitution: Indira Jaising

The Hindu  

Senior advocate Indira Jaising on Friday said the Constitution is under threat from those responsible for upholding it. Delivering the 29th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture at the India International Centre, Ms. Jaising said, “The truth is, you can never have a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ under a secular Constitution.” She said, “What I am witnessing is something that I would call …

DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal

Deccan Chronicle  

Interpreting the scope of its jurisdiction, India’s anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal declared that the judges of the high courts will come under the definition of public servant, as in its opinion, the high courts were constituted through an act of Parliament, and not the Constitution. The Lokpal, headed by former Supreme Court judge A.M. Khanwilkar, based its opinion on two grounds: …

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’
1 month, 1 week ago

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the Lokpal’s January 27 order, which held that India’s anti-corruption ombudsman could probe complaints against high court judges, calling the anti-corruption authority’s interpretation of its own jurisdiction “very disturbing”. The court signalled its strong disapproval of the ombudsman’s stance in entertaining two complaints against the sitting high court judge, observing: “This is something very …

Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday asserted that only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge, saying a notice for the removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is pending with him. He asked the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to share with the Secretary General of the Supreme Court the information that …

Judiciary a guardian that ensures effective implementation of Constitution, says Chief Justice of A.P. High Court Dhiraj Singh Thakur
2 months ago

Judiciary a guardian that ensures effective implementation of Constitution, says Chief Justice of A.P. High Court Dhiraj Singh Thakur

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh Dhiraj Singh Thakur has asserted that the judiciary acts as a guardian, which ensures effective implementation of the Constitution, and stressed the role to be played by the judges and advocates in it. Participating as chief guest in the 76th Republic Day celebrations organised on the high court premises at Nelapadu …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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 …

India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges
3 months ago

India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 25, 2024 12:00 IST - 11 MINS READ As I reflect on the Constitution, I am immediately reminded that I am older than the Constitution of India and hence consider it my privilege to reflect not just on the last 40 years but on the 75 years of the Constitution. The Indian Constitution distributes functions between the …

Supreme Court Collegium summons Allahabad High Court judge over 'majority' remark
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium summons Allahabad High Court judge over 'majority' remark

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium has summoned Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court to appear in person and explain his remarks that the country should function according to "the majority's wish" at an event earlier this month. In response to media reports on Justice Yadav’s remarks, the Supreme Court on December 10 sought a report from the Allahabad …

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event

India Today  

The Supreme Court has taken note of a controversial speech given by a judge of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The development came after Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna received complaints seeking appropriate action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech targeting a particular community. The issue also echoed in …

Speech that doesn’t befit a judge’s office
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Speech that doesn’t befit a judge’s office

Hindustan Times  

When they’re sworn in, high court judges take an oath to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India. Which is why the speech delivered by a sitting Allahabad high court judge, delivered at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, is so vexing. Delivering a lecture on the constitutional necessity of Uniform Civil Code at an event organised by …

This Is Hindustan, Will Function As Per Wishes Of Majority: Allahabad High Court Judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

This Is Hindustan, Will Function As Per Wishes Of Majority: Allahabad High Court Judge

ABP News  

Allahabad High Court sitting judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav said on Sunday that the country will function according to the wishes of the majority in India and questioned certain practices followed by Muslims. Justice Yadav made the controversial remark while delivering a lecture on the Constitutional Necessity of Uniform Civil Code in an event organised by the legal cell of …

India Supreme Court History: Evolution, Powers, and Role in Democracy
4 months ago

India Supreme Court History: Evolution, Powers, and Role in Democracy

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 28, 2024 22:55 IST - 7 MINS READ At the pinnacle of India’s national judicial hierarchy is the Supreme Court, with sweeping Constitutional powers. The committee had recommended that the appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court should not be left to the unfettered discretion of the President and proposed two methods to appointment judges: first, …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Importance Of Judiciary Being Open To Scrutiny & Constructive Feedback
4 months ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Importance Of Judiciary Being Open To Scrutiny & Constructive Feedback

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in his speech during the Constitutional Day celebrations at the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of constructive feedback in identifying and eliminating systematic inefficiencies and bottlenecks in the judiciary. When properly understood judicial independence serves not as a high wall, but as a bridge, catalysing the nurturing of the Constitution, fundamental rights and the …

SC Rejects High Court's Ban on Madrasa Education, Emphasizing Its Importance in Promoting National Integration
5 months ago

SC Rejects High Court's Ban on Madrasa Education, Emphasizing Its Importance in Promoting National Integration

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has affirmed the importance of institutions such as madrasas, vedic schools and Buddhist monasteries, stating that they should not be seen as a threat to constitutional principles. The court emphasized that it is the responsibility of the State to regulate these institutions and ensure that children receive modern education alongside religious teachings, ultimately in the national interest.

In a special hearing, Supreme Court Bench expunges Punjab and Haryana High Court judge’s remarks against top court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

In a special hearing, Supreme Court Bench expunges Punjab and Haryana High Court judge’s remarks against top court

The Hindu  

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. A video capturing the comments by Justice Rajbir Sehrawat of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in court, was widely circulated on social media, compelling the Chief Justice of India to urge judges to exercise restraint and responsibility while making observations in the course of court proceedings. Although Attorney General R. …

‘Scandalous’: CJI DY Chandrachud lambasts high court's unusual criticism of Supreme Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Scandalous’: CJI DY Chandrachud lambasts high court's unusual criticism of Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday called the criticism of the Punjab and Haryana High Court of its verdict scandalous and unnecessary. Hearing a suo moto case over the high court's unusually harsh observations, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the Supreme Court was pained by the remarks. The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu …

If Judges With Constitutional Protection Do Not Exhibit Boldness, We Can't Expect Others In Administration To Do So: Justice SK Kaul
1 year, 3 months ago

If Judges With Constitutional Protection Do Not Exhibit Boldness, We Can't Expect Others In Administration To Do So: Justice SK Kaul

Live Law  

On his last working day, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul stressed the need for the judges to exhibit boldness, since they have Constitutional protection. "If with the constitutional protection that we have, we are not able to exhibit this, we cannot expect other parts of the administration to do so," Justice Kaul said at the Full Court reference …

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural

Hindustan Times  

A Bench of the Supreme Court consisting of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia has criticised the Centre’s “selective approach” in appointing and transferring judges of the higher judiciary. In the United Kingdom, it is a Judicial Appointment Commission that chooses judges for higher courts; neither the judiciary nor the executive has predominance. India does not have a “clearly …

Unlike Elected Government, Judges Don’t Go By Popular Morality, But By Constitutional Morality: CJI DY Chandrachud
1 year, 4 months ago

Unlike Elected Government, Judges Don’t Go By Popular Morality, But By Constitutional Morality: CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2023 on Saturday said that judges don’t go by popular morality, but by constitutional morality. The CJI also said that the Supreme Court has recently been hearing some of the most difficult questions of our times. The third is the work which we do in our administrative …

‘Even bad constitution may turn out to be good if…’, says CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Even bad constitution may turn out to be good if…’, says CJI Chandrachud

Live Mint  

Even a bad constitution may end up benefitting the people if those responsible for its functioning are a “good lot”, said Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while addressing an event in the United States that honoured the idea of constitutionalism of BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. “However bad a constitution may be, it may turn out …

Book Review: In ‘Unsealed Covers’, Gautam Bhatia fearlessly interrogates judicial power
1 year, 5 months ago

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 …

Dushyant Dave Writes: On Manipur, Supreme Court Must Be More Proactive
1 year, 8 months ago

Dushyant Dave Writes: On Manipur, Supreme Court Must Be More Proactive

Live Law  

The videos on social media and reports of the women being publicly assaulted by a group of people in Manipur are among the worst manifestations of communal frenzy. The Supreme Court of India has, belatedly, taken suo motu cognisance of the situation and observed: “We are expressing our deep concern. The SC must be conscious at all times about its …

The task of reconstructing India’s democratic universe
1 year, 8 months ago

The task of reconstructing India’s democratic universe

The Hindu  

The season of elections is upon us. The loss of millions of lives on account of preventable diseases, crores of elderly citizens robbed of their dignity in the twilight of their lives, innocent love denied fulfilment because of hate and prejudice, cold blooded murders and endless acts of torture in custody, the coercive incarceration of dissenters and dissidents, and the …

Bombay Lawyers Association Moves Supreme Court To Disqualify Vice President, Law Minister Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium
2 years ago

Bombay Lawyers Association Moves Supreme Court To Disqualify Vice President, Law Minister Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium

Live Law  

Bombay Lawyers Association has approached the Supreme Court challenging High Court's order dismissing its PIL against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for their remarks in public about the basic structure doctrine evolved by the Top Court and the Collegium system for appointment of Judges.The Special Leave Petition states that the two public functionaries. Bombay Lawyers Association …

Maintain Practice Of Having One-Third High Court Judges From District Judiciary : Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Maintain Practice Of Having One-Third High Court Judges From District Judiciary : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, expressed its prima facie view that the the present ratio of 1:3 between the judges who are elevated from District Judiciary to the High Courts from the service cadre and those who are elevated from the Bar needs to be maintained. After recording the order, Justice Gavai told the Counsel - “Madam, please advise your …

Supreme Court's Credibility "SkyHigh", Can't Be Eroded By Individuals' Statements: Bombay HC On Dismissing PIL Against Law Minister & Vice President
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court's Credibility "SkyHigh", Can't Be Eroded By Individuals' Statements: Bombay HC On Dismissing PIL Against Law Minister & Vice President

Live Law  

"The credibility of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India is sky-high. It cannot be eroded or impinged by the statements of individuals," the Bombay High Court said in a detailed order dismissing the PIL against the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju. Petitioner - the Bombay Lawyers Association sought to restrain them from discharging their duties claiming …

Top court under intense scrutiny on a daily basis, says Justice Kaul
2 years, 1 month ago

Top court under intense scrutiny on a daily basis, says Justice Kaul

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court is under intense scrutiny on a daily basis, apex court judge justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said on Saturday, while emphasizing that functioning of the top court has always been influenced by the dynamics of contemporary political forces, dominant economic realities and landmark social events. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul “The Supreme Court – as it must – faces …

Law Minister Questions Collegium System Again, Backs Ex-Judge Who Said SC 'Hijacked' Constitution
2 years, 2 months ago

Law Minister Questions Collegium System Again, Backs Ex-Judge Who Said SC 'Hijacked' Constitution

Live Law  

Amid the ongoing friction between the judiciary and the executive over the process for judges appointments, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju endorsed the view of a former High Court judge who commented that the Supreme Court 'hijacked' the Constitution by formulating the collegium system to select judges.Rijiju shared in Twitter a video clip of the interview of former Delhi High …

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous

Live Law  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court’s three-member Collegium - comprising the Chief Justice of India, D.Y.Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M.Joseph - responsible for recommending suitable names for elevation as the High Court Judges, reiterated certain names recommended by it earlier, for elevation to various High Courts. The reiteration of recommendation to elevate senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a …

Will Of The People; India A Constitutional Democracy Not A Majoritarian Democracy
2 years, 2 months ago

Will Of The People; India A Constitutional Democracy Not A Majoritarian Democracy

Live Law  

Much has been said in recent times about the striking down by the Supreme Court of the constitutional amendment introducing the National Judicial Appointments Commission. In the words of Chief Justice Marshall “Because the Constitution is a superior paramount law, unchangeable by ordinary means,... a legislative act contrary to the constitution is not law.” Our founding fathers, being fully cognisant …

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers
2 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers

The Hindu  

Justice Rajasekhar Mantha of Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against a group of lawyers who held protests and blocked his entry to court on Monday. Meanwhile, Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Prakash Shrivastava expressed his displeasure over the developments on Monday. ‘Attempts to terrorize judiciary’ Reacting to the developments, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of …

India's Constitutional Values Are In Danger, Situation Worse Than Emergency : Sr Adv Raju Ramachandran
2 years, 2 months ago

India's Constitutional Values Are In Danger, Situation Worse Than Emergency : Sr Adv Raju Ramachandran

Live Law  

Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran on Saturday said that, "Judges of the Supreme Court and the superior judiciary most be extra strong in resisting executive interference and in ruling against executive excesses." One can pray for the sake of democracy and constitution that both judiciary and the media rise to the occasion," Mr. Ramachandran added. While speaking at the 'Save the …

India Survives Much Beyond Delhi, We Need To Focus On District Judiciary: CJI DY Chandrachud
2 years, 3 months ago

India Survives Much Beyond Delhi, We Need To Focus On District Judiciary: CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Speaking at the inauguration of Delhi High Court's S Block building, Chief Justice Of India D.Y. Recalling his childhood, CJI Chandrachud said when the Delhi High Court building was inaugurated and when the transition happened from the small circuit court to the established building for the Delhi High Court, his mother said "what we saw today is not a High …

DC Edit | Crack down on hate speech
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | Crack down on hate speech

Deccan Chronicle  

India is one of the most diverse nations of the world, and it is incumbent upon each of the parts the sum of which make it whole to identify common cause with the others to make way for its successful sustenance and progress. It is an attempt to cover the myriad fault lines in our society, asking people to be …

Supreme Court to hear on October 12 pleas challenging demonetisation
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear on October 12 pleas challenging demonetisation

The Hindu  

Nearly six years after the government’s banknote demonetisation saw long queues, reported deaths and cash shortage, a Constitution Bench, charged with examining the validity of an Ordinance promulgated to legalise the exercise retrospectively and look into human problems which accompanied the implementation of withdrawal of ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes from legal tender, turned around on September 28 to ask …

Top court crossed 'Laxman rekha': Former judges, bureaucrats slam SC's remarks against Nupur Sharma
2 years, 8 months ago

Top court crossed 'Laxman rekha': Former judges, bureaucrats slam SC's remarks against Nupur Sharma

Firstpost  

“In the annals of judiciary, the unfortunate comments have no parallel and are indelible scar on justice system of the largest democracy…,” the statement signed by 15 former judges, 77 ex-all India services officers and 25 veterans said. New Delhi: A group of former judges and bureaucrats on Tuesday criticised the recent Supreme Court observations against suspended BJP member Nupur …

Judicial verdicts cannot be reflection of influence of public opinion: SC judge Justice JB Pardiwala
2 years, 8 months ago

Judicial verdicts cannot be reflection of influence of public opinion: SC judge Justice JB Pardiwala

India TV News  

Highlights Justice JB Pardiwala says top court has only to keep 'rule of law' in mind while delivering verdicts Judicial verdicts cannot be the reflection of the influence of public opinion, he said The SC judge was speaking at the second Justice HR Khanna Memorial National Symposium Supreme Court judge Justice JB Pardiwala on Sunday said the top court has …

DC Edit | SC faces tough challenge over rule of law in Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

DC Edit | SC faces tough challenge over rule of law in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

India’s Supreme Court was making a point before the republic’s rulers about the importance of the rule of law when it ordered the status quo in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area on Wednesday, as the North Delhi Municipal Corporation was busy with its demolition drive. It took repeated interventions by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana and Ms Karat’s physical presence in …

Making out a case for the more federal judiciary
3 years, 1 month ago

Making out a case for the more federal judiciary

The Hindu  

Nearly 150 years ago, A.V. The federal judicial system comprises the Supreme Court and the High Court in the sense that it is only these two courts which can adjudicate the above rights. Rajamannar, when offered seats in the newly formed Supreme Court, rejected the offer, preferring to be Chief Justices of prestigious High Courts than being ordinary judges in …

All India Judicial Service - 2 High Courts In Favour, 13 HCs Against : Law Minister Tells Lok Sabha
3 years, 3 months ago

All India Judicial Service - 2 High Courts In Favour, 13 HCs Against : Law Minister Tells Lok Sabha

Live Law  

In the Lok Sabha's Zero Hour today, in response to a question regarding the government's stance on the creation of All India Judicial Service Union Minister of Law and Justice Mr.Kiren Rijiju in his written response submitted that the government is "engaged in a consultative process with the stakeholders to arrive on a common ground. In the Lok Sabha's Zero …

President bats for BJP's all-India judicial service to pick judges
3 years, 4 months ago

President bats for BJP's all-India judicial service to pick judges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Referring to the issue of judicial appointments, the President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday favoured creating an All-India Judicial Service for the recruitment and appointment of judges at all levels of judiciary, saying that the idea is in voyage for the last five decades but has not been tested. For instance, there can be an All-India Judicial Service …

Judiciary Has No Power Of The Purse Or Sword, Survives Only By Public Confidence : Kerala High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Judiciary Has No Power Of The Purse Or Sword, Survives Only By Public Confidence : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

While dismissing a couple of petitions alleging judicial misconduct, the Kerala High Court recently pondered over the significance of judicial independence in a democratic set-up. Suresh Kumar was adjudicating upon pleas that sought directions to the Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of Kerala High Court respectively to institute an In-House Committee to probe into. Suresh Kumar was adjudicating …

Anti-terror laws should not be misused to quell dissent, says Justice DY Chandrachud
3 years, 8 months ago

Anti-terror laws should not be misused to quell dissent, says Justice DY Chandrachud

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court rule prompts it to ‘address the challenges of the 21st century, ranging from the pandemic to the rise of intolerance’, he added New Delhi: The criminal law, including the anti-terror legislation, should not be misused for quelling dissent or harassment of citizens, Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud has said while underlining the role of the apex …

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s remarks on judicial system worrisome: Sharad Pawar
4 years, 1 month ago

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s remarks on judicial system worrisome: Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said that Rajya Sabha MP and former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi’s statement on the judicial system was shocking and has become a cause of worry for everyone. Barely a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the judiciary for safeguarding peoples’ rights and personal liberty, Gogoi criticized the judicial system saying that …

Book Review "Supreme Court"
4 years, 1 month ago

Book Review "Supreme Court"

Live Law  

The Book titled "Supreme Court", written by Shri Ashok Panda, Sr. Advocate, is quite informative regarding the working, composition, and contribution of the Supreme Court of India in shaping the life of citizens, by giving a very wide and extensive interpretation to the provisions of the Constitution, particularly to the part III thereof. The Supreme Court, referred as "the soul …

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