Who is Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, Calcutta HC judge set to join politics?
1 year ago

Who is Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, Calcutta HC judge set to join politics?

Hindustan Times  

Calcutta high court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Monday announced his decision to resign from his post, ahead of his retirement later this year. Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay speaks to the media after he decided to resign from the post, in Kolkata. A high court judge since 2018, Justice Gangopadhyay is known for his rulings which triggered controversies. As a high court judge, Justice Gangopadhyay sparked a major controversy last April by giving an interview to a TV channel.

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Calcutta HC lawyers may stop work to protest Delhi HC judge’s transfer
1 day, 19 hours ago

Calcutta HC lawyers may stop work to protest Delhi HC judge’s transfer

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Lawyers’ associations of the Calcutta high court decided on Monday to not attend court proceedings until the decision to transfer justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma of the Delhi high court to Kolkata is withdrawn, a senior member of one of the three associations said. On March 29, the Calcutta High Court Bar Association, the Incorporated Law Society of Calcutta and …

Read about Justice V Ramaswami who became the first Indian Judge to face impeachment motion in the Parliament of India
1 week, 1 day ago

Read about Justice V Ramaswami who became the first Indian Judge to face impeachment motion in the Parliament of India

Op India  

The controversy surrounding Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma has left the entire country, including the legal circles in shock. You, as a judge, has got to consider how far it is acceptable or not.” Image via Parliament Digital Library Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar alleged that the change in the government and the political landscape of the country “and …

Can controversial judges be removed? The process, explained
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Can controversial judges be removed? The process, explained

Hindustan Times  

A controversial speech by a sitting Allahabad high court judge has sparked a political row with opposition parties urging CJI Sanjiv Khanna to take cognisance of the issue. Process explained The Chief Justice of India can constitute a committee to examine the role of an errant judge at a high court or even propose disciplinary action against a sitting judge …

'I was and I am member of RSS,' says Calcutta HC judge Chitta Ranjan Dash in his farewell speech
10 months, 1 week ago

'I was and I am member of RSS,' says Calcutta HC judge Chitta Ranjan Dash in his farewell speech

India TV News  

Kolkata: Calcutta High Court judge Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash, who retired on Monday, said that he was and is a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Demitting office after over 14 years as a high court judge, Justice Dash came to the Calcutta HC from the Orissa HC on transfer. Justice Dash said he treated everybody at par, be he …

Ex-HC judge, now BJP candidate, gets ECI notice for ‘improper, improper’ remark
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-HC judge, now BJP candidate, gets ECI notice for ‘improper, improper’ remark

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India on Friday issued a notice to former Calcutta high court judge and Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his “improper, injudicious” remarks against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee during a poll rally on May 15. Former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joined the BJP on March 7, two days …

Ex-judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay's ‘Mamata Banerjee, what is your price’ remark triggers row; TMC moves Election Commission
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay's ‘Mamata Banerjee, what is your price’ remark triggers row; TMC moves Election Commission

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday moved the Election Commission against former high court judge and BJP candidate, Abhijit Gangopadhyay, for allegedly making “misogynistic” remarks against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Former Calcutta high court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joined Bharatiya Janata Party in March. Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who joined the BJP after resigning from his post as the Calcutta high court …

HC order on school jobs termination emerges a key poll issue in West Bengal
11 months ago

HC order on school jobs termination emerges a key poll issue in West Bengal

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday is likely to hear the special leave petition of the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court order on termination of jobs of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in State government- These appointments were made through the State Level Selection Test 2016 and the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on April 22 …

Abhijit Gangopadhyay gets BJP Lok Sabha ticket days after resigning as Calcutta HC judge
1 year ago

Abhijit Gangopadhyay gets BJP Lok Sabha ticket days after resigning as Calcutta HC judge

Hindustan Times  

BJP's Lok Sabha candidates list: The Bharatiya Janata Party announced 111 additional candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Sunday. Among them, Abhijit Gangopadhyay secured a BJP Lok Sabha ticket just days after resigning as a Calcutta High Court judge. Former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} • Justice Gangopadhyay's judicial career …

Abhijit Gangopadhyay gets BJP Lok Sabha ticket days after resigning as Calcutta HC judge
1 year ago

Abhijit Gangopadhyay gets BJP Lok Sabha ticket days after resigning as Calcutta HC judge

Hindustan Times  

BJP's Lok Sabha candidates list: The Bharatiya Janata Party announced 111 additional candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Sunday. Among them, Abhijit Gangopadhyay secured a BJP Lok Sabha ticket just days after resigning as a Calcutta High Court judge. Former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP. • Initially serving as a West Bengal Civil Service …

Time to prohibit judges from joining politics
1 year ago

Time to prohibit judges from joining politics

The Hindu  

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay recently resigned as a judge of the Calcutta High Court and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Code also says, “A judge shall conduct himself or herself in a way that is consistent with the dignity of the judicial office”. The Supreme Court in C. Ravichandran Iyer v. Justice A.M. Bhattacharjee said, “To keep the stream of …

Mamata’s new foe — a judge without a gavel
1 year ago

Mamata’s new foe — a judge without a gavel

New Indian Express  

In hindsight, ex-Calcutta HC Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay was a politician in waiting — a fact of which, if anything, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a surfeit of advance warnings. The judge, at that time, came off as a crusader against unscrupulous politics — one who believed in doing the right thing even against the odds. Two, the BJP …

From The Bench To The Ballot Box- A Constitutional Vacuum
1 year ago

From The Bench To The Ballot Box- A Constitutional Vacuum

Live Law  

On March 7th, 2024, former Calcutta High Court judge, Abhijit Gangopadhyay formally became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, after resigning from his position as judge of the Calcutta High Court, five months before his date of retirement, writing to the President Droupadi Murmu, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, and Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam of the Calcutta High …

Why a high court judge decided to join a political party
1 year ago

Why a high court judge decided to join a political party

Hindustan Times  

On May 5, 2022, a judge in the Calcutta high court heard a petition within hours of its filing. In May 2022, Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay ordered the CBI to probe the appointment of non-teaching staff and teaching staff by the West Bengal School Service Commission and West Bengal Board of Secondary Education between 2014 and 2021. The …

Mamata Banerjee's message to former HC judge who joined BJP and a challenge
1 year ago

Mamata Banerjee's message to former HC judge who joined BJP and a challenge

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday criticised former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party hours ago. Former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Despite that, they have reached and stood beside the women there and BJP is taking up the cause of oppressed people in Sandeskhali,” …

Former Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP
1 year ago

Former Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP

The Hindu  

Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who resigned as a judge of the Calcutta High Court on March 5, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday. Mr. Gangopadhyay was welcomed by the BJP State party president Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. “The task we have cut out for us is to ensure that a corrupt political party doesn’t return to …

From the Bench to the BJP: Justice Abhijit Ganguly’s Controversial Transition
1 year ago

From the Bench to the BJP: Justice Abhijit Ganguly’s Controversial Transition

The Quint  

Ganguly’s resignation opens a new chapter in West Bengal politics. In a scathing attack, he referred to Mamata Banerjee’s nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, as an “armchair warrior.” The TMC, already reeling from public backlash over alleged scams that landed several leaders in jail, now finds renewed vigour. For many in West Bengal, Ganguly’s political leap feels like a betrayal. They pinned …

Abhijit Gangopadhyay | A Judge’s entry into politics
1 year ago

Abhijit Gangopadhyay | A Judge’s entry into politics

The Hindu  

Election season in West Bengal usually triggers a series of defections and politicians adept at gauging the political weather make little hesitation in switching sides. However, something unusual occurred this election season in the State on March 5, when hours after resigning as a Judge of Calcutta High Court, Abhijit Gangopadhyay announced his plans to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. …

'Narendra Modi Good Man, BJP Also Approached Me' : Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Announces Plan To Join BJP After Resigning As HC Judge
1 year ago

'Narendra Modi Good Man, BJP Also Approached Me' : Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Announces Plan To Join BJP After Resigning As HC Judge

Live Law  

Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Tuesday announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. This development comes after he tendered his resignation in the morning today.After his final day as a judge of the high court, Justice Gangopadhyay told reporters outside the court premises that he has sent his letter of resignation by post to. After …

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigns, set to join politics
1 year ago

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigns, set to join politics

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who faced strong criticism from Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress for some of his judgments and observations, resigned from service on Tuesday morning to join politics. Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay who resigned on Tuesday. In May 2022, he ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the appointment of non-teaching staff and …

Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay Resigns After Announcing His Plan To Join Politics
1 year ago

Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay Resigns After Announcing His Plan To Join Politics

Live Law  

Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay has sent his letter of resignation by post to President Droupadi Murmu, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, and Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam. Early last year, the Calcutta High Court judge was criticised by the Supreme Court for giving an interview to a local Bengali news channel regarding the infamous cash-for-jobs …

Sanjay Raut questions Calcutta high court judge who announced entry in politics
1 year ago

Sanjay Raut questions Calcutta high court judge who announced entry in politics

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Monday attacked Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his announcement that he will join politics, saying he was working for a party and not delivering justice. Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay. "If sitting judges of the High Court and Supreme Court resign and join a particular political …

'Helpless People In Bengal': Calcutta HC Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay On Decision To Quit Law & Join Politics
1 year ago

'Helpless People In Bengal': Calcutta HC Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay On Decision To Quit Law & Join Politics

ABP News  

Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Monday explained his decision to quit law and join politics. #WATCH | Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay says, ".I am going to resign from the post of a judge in Calcutta High Court. For the last two or more years, I have been dealing with some matters, especially education matters, regarding which a huge corruption …

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign on Tuesday, says will join politics
1 year ago

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign on Tuesday, says will join politics

Hindustan Times  

Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who is in the crosshairs of West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress for ordering federal agencies to probe at least 14 cases in the state, on Sunday told a Bengali news channel that he will resign from service on Tuesday and join politics. The Bengal government and Abhishek Banerjee moved the Supreme Court challenging various …

Going To Resign As Judge, Would Like To Enter Political Arena: Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Tells Local News Outlet
1 year ago

Going To Resign As Judge, Would Like To Enter Political Arena: Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Tells Local News Outlet

Live Law  

In a remarkable development, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court has told local news outlet ABP Ananda in an exclusive interview that he plans on resigning from his post as judge on Tuesday, 5th March 2024.Justice Gangopadhyay in his interview with the Bengali news outlet has thanked the ruling dispensation of the Trinamool Congress for repeatedly challenging him. …

Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Ganguly to resign, may enter politics: Sources
1 year ago

Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Ganguly to resign, may enter politics: Sources

India Today  

Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Ganguly on Sunday said he will resign from his post on March 5. On Sunday, Justice Abhijit Ganguly said he will send his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. In 2022, Justice Abhijit Ganguly directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to …

Calcutta HC’s Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay says he will quit judiciary on March 5
1 year ago

Calcutta HC’s Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay says he will quit judiciary on March 5

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Calcutta high Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who is in the crosshairs of the TMC for ordering federal agencies to probe at least 14 scam cases, on Sunday announced that he would resign from service on Tuesday to step into a bigger sphere and join politics. Justice Gangopadhyay, who often described CPI’s veteran lawyer Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya as his mentor, …

Supreme Court Declines Abhishek Banerjee's Plea For Action Against HC Judge Over Interviews, But Agrees To Consider Request For Transfer Of Cases
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Declines Abhishek Banerjee's Plea For Action Against HC Judge Over Interviews, But Agrees To Consider Request For Transfer Of Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed disinclination to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's request for 'necessary action' against Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, judge of the Calcutta High Court, for 'politically motivated' interviews. With respect to this prayer, the bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Manoj Mishra and Satish Chandra Sharma stated that Banerjee's petition will be tagged with …

Contain indiscipline at Calcutta High Court with an iron hand
1 year, 2 months ago

Contain indiscipline at Calcutta High Court with an iron hand

New Indian Express  

A dramatic takedown in the Calcutta High Court brought the higher judiciary under a cloud last week and forced Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to suo motu set up a five-member Constitution bench to stem the rot. It all began with Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay ordering a CBI probe into an alleged medical seat scam using fake ST certificates …

Calcutta High Court Bids Farewell To Justice Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury On Occasion Of His Retirement
1 year, 3 months ago

Calcutta High Court Bids Farewell To Justice Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury On Occasion Of His Retirement

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today held a full court reference to bid farewell to Justice Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury on the occasion of his retirement. He spent over thirty years as a judicial officer and was elevated as an additional judge of the Calcutta High Court on 6th June 2022 and made a permanent judge on 28th November 2023. At his …

Bombay High Court Judge Rohit Deo Resigns in Open Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Bombay High Court Judge Rohit Deo Resigns in Open Court

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagpur: Justice Rohit Deo, a judge of the Bombay High Court on Friday, said he had resigned due to personal reasons. Making the announcement in his courtroom here — the high court has a bench at Nagpur — Justice Deo also said that he could not compromise on self-respect, according to a lawyer who was present. Last week Justice Deo …

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 02 To July 09
1 year, 8 months ago

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 02 To July 09

Live Law  

Case: The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v Winsome International Ltd. Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 180 The Calcutta High Court has ruled that where the supplier is a “medium enterprise” under Section 16 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the rate of interest levied on the arbitral award would be at the bank rate notified by the …

Law Is Not A Profession, It Is A Calling: Justice Subrata Talukdar Bids Farewell To Calcutta High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Law Is Not A Profession, It Is A Calling: Justice Subrata Talukdar Bids Farewell To Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday held a full-court reference to bid farewell to Justice Subrata Talukdar on the occasion of his retirement. Justice Talukdar was elevated from the Bar as Additional Judge of the Calcutta High Court on October 30, 2013, and subsequently appointed as Permanent Judge of the Calcutta High Court on March 14, 2016. Justice Talukdar recalled: …

Calcutta high court stays order to cancel appointment of 32,000 teachers
1 year, 10 months ago

Calcutta high court stays order to cancel appointment of 32,000 teachers

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta high court on Friday stayed a single bench order last week that cancelled the appointment of about 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal on gounds that they were appointed in violation of norms. The Calcutta high court told the West Bengal board of primary education to complete recruitment of teachers within three months “There shall be an …

Abhijit Gangopadhyay: a judge who follows his own style in justice delivery
1 year, 11 months ago

Abhijit Gangopadhyay: a judge who follows his own style in justice delivery

The Hindu  

“My hands are being tied again and again,” Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court had appealed to the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court about a year ago when judgments passed by him in the West Bengal school jobs scam were stayed by the division bench of the Calcutta …

Calcutta HC judge Gangopadhyay says he will abide by SC's order
1 year, 11 months ago

Calcutta HC judge Gangopadhyay says he will abide by SC's order

India Today  

Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Friday night said he will abide by the order of the Supreme Court, which asked the acting Chief Justice of the high court to reassign the West Bengal school jobs "scam" case to another judge. The apex court also stayed in the evening Justice Gangopadhyay's order asking the Supreme Court secretary general to …

Three orders in 1 day in legal drama over Calcutta HC judge
1 year, 11 months ago

Three orders in 1 day in legal drama over Calcutta HC judge

Hindustan Times  

Following a day full of drama, the Supreme Court on Friday first took away a bunch of politically sensitive cases in West Bengal from Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, and hours later, stayed the judge’s unusual directive seeking a report from the top court’s secretary general regarding the documents that formed the basis of its order. The Supreme Court …

SC seeks report from Calcutta HC on judge giving TV interview about pending case
1 year, 11 months ago

SC seeks report from Calcutta HC on judge giving TV interview about pending case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 24 sought a report from the Calcutta High Court on whether one of its judges, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, allegedly gave a TV interview about the pending sensational school job-for-bribe case. On April 17, the Supreme court had stayed the Calcutta High Court’s April 13 order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate …

Spotlight On Recent Appointments To The Supreme Court - Justice Rajesh Bindal
2 years ago

Spotlight On Recent Appointments To The Supreme Court - Justice Rajesh Bindal

Live Law  

A general criticism of the Indian Courts has been that very little is known to the public about the judges being recommended by respective Collegium before their appointment, on merit and suitability. Political neutrality In CBI ACB Kolkata v Shri Firhad Hakim @ Bobby Hakim and others, the Bench of the Acting Chief Justice, Rajesh Bindal and Justice Arijit Banerjee …

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 …

Ruckus in Bengal: Lawyers stage protest against high court judge
2 years, 2 months ago

Ruckus in Bengal: Lawyers stage protest against high court judge

Hindustan Times  

A group of lawyers of the Calcutta high court on Monday staged a demonstration outside the courtroom of justice Rajasekhar Mantha, while posters alleging his judgments favouring Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari were put up near the court premises and the judge’s residence. On December 8 last year, Justice Mantha ordered a stay on police proceedings in all FIRs …

Heated Exchanges Erupt Between Calcutta HC Lawyers & Judge Over Allowing Journalists To Video Record Hearing
2 years, 7 months ago

Heated Exchanges Erupt Between Calcutta HC Lawyers & Judge Over Allowing Journalists To Video Record Hearing

Live Law  

In an unprecedented development, a heated verbal exchange took place between Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay and lawyers of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday after the judge allowed journalists present in the courtroom to make a video recording of the hearing pertaining to the illegal appointment of teachers in the state-run schools of West Bengal. Justice Gangopadhyay had earlier ordered CBI …

Calcutta High Court Stays Single Judge's Order On CBI Probe Till April 4
3 years ago

Calcutta High Court Stays Single Judge's Order On CBI Probe Till April 4

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday stayed a Single Judge's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a probe into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of 'Group-D' in The Calcutta High Court on Friday stayed a Single Judge's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a probe into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of …

Tying hands of single judge: Calcutta HC's Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay seeks CJI's intervention
3 years ago

Tying hands of single judge: Calcutta HC's Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay seeks CJI's intervention

India Today  

In an unprecedented order, a Calcutta High Court judge has sought the Chief Justice of India’s intervention after all single-judge bench orders in teaching and non-teaching staff recruitment scam were stayed by the division bench. The single-judge bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay had directed the CBI to probe alleged irregularities in recruitment of teachers and non-teaching staff in government schools …

High Drama In Calcutta HC As Single Judge Objects To Division Bench Direction To Accept Document In "Sealed Cover"
3 years ago

High Drama In Calcutta HC As Single Judge Objects To Division Bench Direction To Accept Document In "Sealed Cover"

Live Law  

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday passed a scathing order against the observations made by a Division Bench in a case pertaining to the alleged irregularities in the appointment of 'Group-D' in Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday passed a scathing order against the observations made by a Division Bench in a …

'Judicial Discipline Totally Shattered': Calcutta HC Stays Single Bench Order On CBI Probe & Further Proceedings For 2 Weeks
3 years, 1 month ago

'Judicial Discipline Totally Shattered': Calcutta HC Stays Single Bench Order On CBI Probe & Further Proceedings For 2 Weeks

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday imposed a stay for 2 weeks on a Single Bench's order which had directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a probe into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of 'Group-D' in A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday imposed a stay for 2 weeks on …

Centre Appoints Justice Kausik Chanda As Permanent Judge Of Calcutta High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre Appoints Justice Kausik Chanda As Permanent Judge Of Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has appointed Justice Kausik Chanda as a permanent judge of the Calcutta High Court, accepting a recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium in that regard few days ago.The Notification/Warrant of appointment in this regard was issued yesterday which reads thus:"In exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 217 of the Constitution of India,. The …

"This Very System Has Lifted Me": Justice Midha Of Delhi High Court On Indian Judiciary, On His Retirement
3 years, 8 months ago

"This Very System Has Lifted Me": Justice Midha Of Delhi High Court On Indian Judiciary, On His Retirement

Live Law  

Bidding a teary-eyed farewell to the Delhi High Court on Tuesday on the occasion of his retirement, Justice MR Midha took a walk down the memory lane with fellow Judges and colleagues, remembering his initial days at the Bar and said, "This very system has lifted me." Senior Advocates Sidharth Luthra, Sandeep Sethi, Amandeep Singh Chandiok along with Justice Midha's …

Unfolding The Greatest Rivalry Of The Supreme Court
4 years, 6 months ago

Unfolding The Greatest Rivalry Of The Supreme Court

Live Law  

"They were put to a test and found wanting. Abhinav Chandrachud claimed that Bombay high court Chief Justice Hashmatrai Khubchand Chainani took this as a formal mandate and refused to forward Chandrachud's name. This was, however, vetoed by Shah's colleague in the bench, justice Shelat, who had also served as Gujarat high court chief justice, as he carried an impression …

Centre Notifies Resignation Of Justice S C Dharmadhikari, Bombay HC Judge [Read Notification]
5 years, 1 month ago

Centre Notifies Resignation Of Justice S C Dharmadhikari, Bombay HC Judge [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The Central Governemnt has notified the resignation of Justice S C Dharmadhikari, the second senior judge of Bombay High Court.Justice Dharmadhikari had submitted his resignation on February 14.He said that he had resigned due to personal reasons because he did not want to leave Bombay as he was elevated as the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court.Justice Dharmadhikari stated that …

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