Who is Justice V Ramasubramanian, former Supreme Court judge appointed as NHRC chief?
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Who is Justice V Ramasubramanian, former Supreme Court judge appointed as NHRC chief?

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian was appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission on Monday. Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian The NHRC announced the appointments on X, stating, “Hon'ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson, and Shri Priyank Kanoongo and Dr. Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as the Members of the National Human Rights Commission, India.” On December 18, a high-level committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened to finalise the selection of the NHRC chairperson, sources earlier indicated. Over 23 years, he practiced law in the Madras high court and worked under Senior Advocates K. Sarvabhauman and T.R. Before his elevation, Justice Ramasubramanian practiced law for 23 years in diverse areas, including service law, appearing before the Madras High Court, administrative tribunals, consumer forums, and civil courts.

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Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief
10 hours, 33 minutes ago

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. …

Who is Justice V Ramasubramanian? Ex-Supreme Court judge appointed as new National Human Rights Commission chief
13 hours, 49 minutes ago

Who is Justice V Ramasubramanian? Ex-Supreme Court judge appointed as new National Human Rights Commission chief

Live Mint  

V Ramasubramanian, the former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. Arun Kumar Mishra, who was a former Supreme Court judge, was the first non-CJI to be appointed to the NHRC chief post since the amendment of the Protection of Human Rights Act in 2019. Typically, a former chief justice of India …

Ex-Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian is new NHRC chief
15 hours, 30 minutes ago

Ex-Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian is new NHRC chief

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian was on Monday appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. Mishra, a former Supreme Court judge, was also the first non-CJI to be appointed to the NHRC chief post since the amendment of the Protection of Human Rights Act in 2019. “Hon’ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian …

President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission
16 hours, 57 minutes ago

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

Live Law  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian will be the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. #JustIN | President Of India Droupadi Murmu appoints former Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. pic.twitter.com/KidPRef4SX — Live Law December 23, 2024 Born on June 30, 1958, Justice Ramasubramanian Graduated in Chemistry from Ramakrishna …

Retire Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief
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1 day, 5 hours ago

Retire Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday. On December 18, a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to select the next chairperson of the NHRC, sources earlier said. A former chief justice of India or a …

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief
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1 day, 5 hours ago

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday. On December 18, a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to select the next chairperson of the NHRC, sources earlier said. A former chief justice of India or a …

DY Chandrachud To Be Appointed Human Rights Panel Chairperson? Here's What Ex-CJI Said
3 days, 13 hours ago

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 …

The Chief who changed the court: Justice Chandrachud's transformative tenure
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Supreme Court Collegium names five Additional Judges to be made permanent in Madras High Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium names five Additional Judges to be made permanent in Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday recommended the appointment of Justice Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri and four other Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the Madras High Court. The Collegium said a committee of two Supreme Court judges had assessed the judgments of the five Additional Judges, in a bid to check their merit and suitability for appointment as Permanent …

Kotiswar Singh, Mahadevan take oath as Supreme Court judges; top court attains full strength
5 months ago

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 …

Supreme Court welcomes two new judges, marks historic first for Manipur
5 months ago

Supreme Court welcomes two new judges, marks historic first for Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan were on Thursday morning sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The central government had previously cleared their appointments on July 16, following the recommendations of the Supreme Court collegium. Justice Kotiswar Singh’s elevation is a landmark achievement, providing representation to the North-East region and fulfilling a long-standing gap in …

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur
5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The central government on Tuesday notified the appointments of justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the Supreme Court, following the recommendations by the collegium. The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, recommended their names on July 11, considering factors such as seniority, merit and judicial integrity Justice Singh’s elevation marks a historic moment …

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 …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Two Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of Telangana High Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Two Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of Telangana High Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court collegium recommends the names of two additional judges as the permanent judges of the Telangana High Court. On 13 February 2024, the Collegium of the High Court for the State of Telangana unanimously recommended the names of Justice Jaggannagari Sreenivasa Rao @ J. Srinivas Rao, and Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao for appointment as permanent Judges of that High …

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 …

Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava Takes Oath As Permanent Judge Of Jharkhand High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava Takes Oath As Permanent Judge Of Jharkhand High Court

Live Law  

Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, who had been serving as an Additional Judge, has been appointed as a Permanent Judge of the Jharkhand High Court.His Order of appointment issued by the Ministry of Law & Justice stated, "In exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice …

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 …

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 …

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 Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointment Of Three Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointment Of Three Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Collegium of the Supreme Court of India, comprising of Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has recently recommended the names of three additional judges of the Calcutta High Court for appointment as permanent judges. In their resolution dated 12th July 2023, the Collegium recommended the names of Justice Krishna Rao, Justice Bibhas Ranjan De, …

Bar Association Felicitates Justice V. Ramasubramanian
1 year, 6 months ago

Bar Association Felicitates Justice V. Ramasubramanian

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Bar Association of the Telangana High Court on Thursday felicitated Justice V. Ramasubramanian, who is set to retire as a Supreme Court Justice on June 29. Justice Bhuyan, crediting Justice Ramasubramanian for showing the path to resolve long-pending Nizam land issues, said that everyone admired the witty words often used by the Supreme Court judge during hearings and …

SC directs DERC chairperson’s appointment in two weeks
1 year, 7 months ago

SC directs DERC chairperson’s appointment in two weeks

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the appointment of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission be made in two weeks, dousing another flashpoint between the AAP government and the Lieutenant-Governor. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had approved the selection of retired Madhya Pradesh High Court judge, Justice Rajeev Shrivastava, as Chairperson. The L-G’s office had insisted that the Delhi High Court …

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan To Be Chief Justice Of India In 2030 If Centre Approves Collegium Proposal
1 year, 7 months ago

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan To Be Chief Justice Of India In 2030 If Centre Approves Collegium Proposal

Live Law  

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan – the Supreme Court collegium’s pick for a judgeship – would go on to become the Chief Justice of India, following seven other judges in line after the incumbent chief justice DY Chandrachud. “At present there is only one member from the Bar directly appointed to the Supreme Court Bench,” the collegium has noted, referring to …

Centre Notifies Transfer Of Two Judges To Madras High Court; One Judicial Officer Appointed As An Additional Judge
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre Notifies Transfer Of Two Judges To Madras High Court; One Judicial Officer Appointed As An Additional Judge

Live Law  

The Central Government today notified the transfer of two Judges to Madras High Court - Justice Battu Devanand and Justice Devaraju Nagarjun. Judicial officer P.Vadamali has also been appointed as an additional judge of the High Court.This piece of information was tweeted by the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju today.In exercise of. Judicial officer P.Vadamali has also been appointed as …

To Be or Not to Be? Know Precedents, Fraternity's Take as Oppn Slams Justice Nazeer's Andhra Stint
1 year, 10 months ago

To Be or Not to Be? Know Precedents, Fraternity's Take as Oppn Slams Justice Nazeer's Andhra Stint

News 18  

The Centre’s decision to appoint former Supreme Court judge Justice S Abdul Nazeer as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh has triggered a war of words between the Opposition and the ruling BJP, with the former alleging that the appointment is a quid pro quo. Even in the past, former Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam and Justice Fatima Beevi were …

Collegium rejigs proposals for High Courts; Vinod Chandran named for Patna High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Collegium rejigs proposals for High Courts; Vinod Chandran named for Patna High Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium recalled its earlier recommendation to appoint Kerala High Court judge, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, as Gauhati Chief Justice and has instead proposed his appointment as Chief Justice of Patna High Court. Chandrachud reasoned that the appointment of the Chief Justice at Patna High Court “is required to be made” following the elevation of Justice Sanjay Karol …

Woman judge gets appointed to Madras HC but lawyers move Supreme Court. Why?
1 year, 10 months ago

Woman judge gets appointed to Madras HC but lawyers move Supreme Court. Why?

Hindustan Times  

A group of lawyers in Chennai have approached the Supreme Court against the Collegium's recommendation for the elevation of advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri as a judge of the Madras high court. The lawyers moved the apex court even as the Centre cleared the appointment of Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras high court. “As per relevant provisions …

CJI Chandrachud administers oath of office to 5 new SC judges, strength rises to 32
1 year, 10 months ago

CJI Chandrachud administers oath of office to 5 new SC judges, strength rises to 32

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Monday administered the oath of office to five new judges of the Supreme Court. On February 4, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju had announced the appointment of Justices Pankaj Mithal, Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Justice Karol, Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice Kumar, Chief Justice of Manipur High …

Appointment of 5 judges recommended by Collegium likely in two days, Centre tells Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Appointment of 5 judges recommended by Collegium likely in two days, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday recorded a submission by Attorney General R. Venkataramani that warrants of appointment of five judges to the apex court will be likely issued by February 5. The Collegium had recommended Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal, Patna High Court Chief Justice Sanjay Karol, Manipur High Court Chief Justice P V Sanjay Kumar, Patna High …

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous
1 year, 11 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 …

Supreme Court Collegium lists seven High Court judges for transfer
2 years ago

Supreme Court Collegium lists seven High Court judges for transfer

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice T. Raja and Telangana High Court judge, Justice A. Abhishek Reddy, however figure in the list. Chief Justice Chandrachud and two other Collegium judges had met delegations of lawyers from the Gujarat and Telangana High Courts Advocates Association in the Supreme Court on …

After Gujarat & Telangana, Madras Bar Protests Against Supreme Court Collegium Proposal To Transfer Judge
2 years, 1 month ago

After Gujarat & Telangana, Madras Bar Protests Against Supreme Court Collegium Proposal To Transfer Judge

Live Law  

After Gujarat and Telangana, the Madras High Court Advocates Association has come forward opposing the proposal to transfer a sitting judge. The Association has taken objection to the transfer of Acting Chief Justice T Raja to Rajasthan High Court.The Association wrote a letter to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud opposing the transfer. Thus, the association raised strong objection to the proposed …

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud appointed the 50th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 2 months ago

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud appointed the 50th Chief Justice of India

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on October 17. “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, Hon’ble President appoints Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud, Judge, Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 9th November, 22,” Mr. Rijiju tweeted. In …

Judicial vacancies dropped in NV Ramana's 16-month tenure as Chief Justice of India
2 years, 3 months ago

Judicial vacancies dropped in NV Ramana's 16-month tenure as Chief Justice of India

India Today  

The retirement of the 48th Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday after a 16-month tenure saw the judicial vacancy come down since 2016. Justice Ramana's tenure saw over 250 recommendations for the appointment of judges to high courts. During his eight-year long tenure as Chief Justice of India as well as Supreme Court Judge, NV Ramana sat …

CJI Ramana took historic decisions; ensured appointment of 11 SC, over 220 HC judges
2 years, 3 months ago

CJI Ramana took historic decisions; ensured appointment of 11 SC, over 220 HC judges

Firstpost  

Creating a record, the CJI headed apex court collegium meetings led to appointment of 11 Supreme Court judges with nine of them, including three women New Delhi: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana took path-breaking judicial and administrative decisions that included putting the sedition law on hold, reviewing the money laundering verdict, ordering probes into Pegasus snooping and Lakhimpur …

BREAKING| Law Ministry Writes To CJI Ramana Requesting Him To Name Successor
2 years, 4 months ago

BREAKING| Law Ministry Writes To CJI Ramana Requesting Him To Name Successor

Live Law  

The Secretariat of the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana received a communication today at 9.30 PM from the Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju requesting him to recommend the name of his successor, confirmed sources in the CJI's office.CJI Ramana is retiring with effect from August 26, 2022. The Secretariat of the Chief Justice of India NV …

Supreme Court Appoints Senior Adv Maninder Singh As Amicus Curiae In BCCI Case
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Appoints Senior Adv Maninder Singh As Amicus Curiae In BCCI Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh as amicus curiae in the case relating to the administration of Board of Control of Cricket in India.The bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli appointed Senior Advocate Maninder Singh as the earlier amicus in the matter, Senior …

126 high court vacancies filled in under a year, 50 more appointments soon: CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 7 months ago

126 high court vacancies filled in under a year, 50 more appointments soon: CJI NV Ramana

India Today  

After a span of six years, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana inaugurated the 39th Chief Justices’ Conference on Friday morning while stressing on the need to adopt some resolutions which can then be shared with the government at the joint conference with the chief ministers tomorrow. Speaking at the 39th Chief Justices’ Conference in Delhi, Ramana said, “Due to …

Looking Back At CJI Ramana's One Year In Office As The Chief Justice of India
2 years, 7 months ago

Looking Back At CJI Ramana's One Year In Office As The Chief Justice of India

Live Law  

When Justice NV Ramana entered the first court as the 48th Chief Justice of India exactly a year ago - April 26, 2021 - he must have felt the weight of public gaze on him. At a recent public event, CJI Ramana said : "From day one, it has been my endeavour to fill judicial vacancies. The transfer of Chief …

The people's judge: CJI Ramana's one year in office as 48th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 8 months ago

The people's judge: CJI Ramana's one year in office as 48th Chief Justice of India

India Today  

On April 24, 2022 CJI N V Ramana will complete one year in office as the 48th Chief Justice of India. FILLING UP JUDICIAL VACANCIES One of the first communications from CJI Ramana after he took oath of office was to chief justices of all high courts about filing up of judicial vacancies. It was due to CJI Ramana's persistent …

President Appoints Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava As Acting Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

President Appoints Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava As Acting Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava as the Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court with effect from March 7.Justice MM Shrivastava, the senior-most Judge of the Uttarakhand Pradesh High Court, will be performing the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court. The Central Government has notified the …

Centre Appoints Former CJ Of Manipur HC Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar As President Of NCLT
3 years, 1 month ago

Centre Appoints Former CJ Of Manipur HC Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar As President Of NCLT

Live Law  

The Central Government has approved the appointment of former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar as the president of the National Company Law Tribunal for a period of five years.Justice Sudhakar has been appointed for a period of five years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post or till you attain the age …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends names of 12 additional judges for appointment as permanent High Court judges
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends names of 12 additional judges for appointment as permanent High Court judges

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, has approved the names of 10 additional judges of the Karnataka High Court and two from the Kerala High Court for appointment as permanent judges of these courts. Elevation to the High Court Bench is followed by a period of work as an additional judge before the Collegium …

Filled to the nines: The Hindu Editorial on Supreme Court’s appointment spree
3 years, 3 months ago

Filled to the nines: The Hindu Editorial on Supreme Court’s appointment spree

The Hindu  

It is not often that nine judges are appointed to the Supreme Court at one go. In a welcome sign of cooperation between the judiciary and the executive, the President of India has signed warrants of appointment within days of the five-member Collegium recommending eight High Court judges, including three women, and a lawyer for elevation. It is nearly two …

Telangana HC chief justice Hima Kohli in list for SC judge post
3 years, 4 months ago

Telangana HC chief justice Hima Kohli in list for SC judge post

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the names of four Chief Justices of High Courts and a practising senior lawyer of Supreme Court for elevation as judges of the top court. The recommendation of Narasimha for appointment as top court judges is continuation of initiative taken by former Chief Justice R.M. Before 2014 the green judge — Justice …

Collegium recommends nine judges for Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Collegium recommends nine judges for Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has recommended to the government nine names for appointment as apex court judges, and in the process scripted history by naming Karnataka High Court judge B.V. Nagarathna, who may become India’s first woman CJI. They are Karnataka High Court Chief Justice A.S. Oka, who is the most senior …

SC collegium ends 2-year impasse in judicial appointments, puts forward 9 names to fill apex court vacancies
3 years, 4 months ago

SC collegium ends 2-year impasse in judicial appointments, puts forward 9 names to fill apex court vacancies

Firstpost  

Furthermore, the current batch of recommendations is also relevant because it includes three women judges, along with BV Nagarathna from the Karnataka High Court, who, if elevated, could become the first woman to hold CJI’s office in 2027. Ending a 22-month-long stalemate in the appointment of Supreme Court judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana is …

Rising judicial vacancies a challenge to Supreme Court Collegium
3 years, 4 months ago

Rising judicial vacancies a challenge to Supreme Court Collegium

The Hindu  

Justice Rohinton Nariman’s retirement and the entry of Justice L. Nageswara Rao into the powerful five-judge Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, comes at a crucial time when judicial vacancies in the Supreme Court are set to climb to 10 with the retirement of Justice Navin Sinha in three days. The tenure of Chief Justice …

Justice Arun Mishra Likely To Be the Next Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission
3 years, 6 months ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

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