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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CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
1 day, 12 hours ago

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the purported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. The decision was taken by the CJI following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public
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1 day, 19 hours ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public

Live Law  

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Saturday uploaded on its website the reports and documents, including photos and video, with respect to the allegations of the discovery of unaccounted currencies at the home of Justice Yashwant Varma, sitting judge of the Delhi High Court. The inquiry report of the Delhi High Court Chief Justice and the response of …

Justice Biren Vaishnav To Helm Gujarat High Court Once Again As Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave
3 days, 22 hours ago

Justice Biren Vaishnav To Helm Gujarat High Court Once Again As Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice Biren Aniruddh Vaishnav to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court from March 20-31.The appointment was made in view of the fact that Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal is going on leave during that time. The March 19 notification issued by the Union Ministry Law …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
2 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has officially notified the appointment of three Additional Judges Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani—as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to Twitter to announce the appointments, stating: “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of …

Collegium picks justice Bagchi for top court, in line to be Chief Justice of India in 2031
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Collegium picks justice Bagchi for top court, in line to be Chief Justice of India in 2031

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the appointment of Calcutta high court judge justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court. The collegium, while evaluating eligible chief justices and senior puisne judges of high courts, considered justice Bagchi’s merit, integrity and competence, alongside other factors, though he is ranked 11th in the combined all-India seniority of high …

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges For J&K High Court
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges For J&K High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of three Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the High Court. The Collegium, in its meeting held on March 5, 2025, passed a resolution confirming the elevation of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri & Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal holds the distinction of being the first Muslim …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court

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The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon as the Chief Justice of the High Court of OrissaThe appointment was made against the vacancy which arose consequent upon retirement of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh on 19th January 2025.“Mr. Justice Harish Tandon was appointed as a Judge of the High Court at Calcutta on 13th April 2010 …

SC Collegium Proposes Elevation Of Calcutta HC Justice Joymalya Bagchi As Supreme Court Judge; In Line To Be CJI In 2031
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

SC Collegium Proposes Elevation Of Calcutta HC Justice Joymalya Bagchi As Supreme Court Judge; In Line To Be CJI In 2031

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The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the elevation of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.The Collegium considered the fact that after the retirement of Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir on 18th July 2013 as Chief Justice of India, there has not been any Chief Justice of India from the High Court at …

Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court

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The Central Government has notified the appointment of four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent judges. Justice Sakthivel, who enrolled as an Advocate in 1998 joined the District Judiciary in 2011 through direct recruitment and held positions such as Additional District Judge in Thanjavur and Coimbatore, Administrator General and the Official Trustee of Tamil Nadu, Registrar General …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent
1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended making four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent. In its meeting held on 20th February, 2025, the collegium has proposed the appointment of following judges as the permanent judges of Madras High Court: Justice Ramasamy Sakthivel Justice P Dhanabal Justice Chinnasamy Kumarappan, and Justice Kandasamy Rajasekar The Centre appointed the four …

CJ Sunita Agarwal on leave: Justice Biren Vaishnav to be acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court
1 month ago

CJ Sunita Agarwal on leave: Justice Biren Vaishnav to be acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court

The Hindu  

The Centre has notified the appointment of Justice Biren Vaishnav as the acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court from February 18 till March 2, as Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal has proceeded on leave for this time period. Notably, the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association on Monday unanimously passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal …

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues

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The Chief Justice of India, two senior Supreme Court judges, High Court Chief Justices, and senior High Court judges met to discuss filling vacancies in High Courts, appointing ad-hoc judges, and establishing Evening Courts. CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Supreme Court Judges Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant led the discussions with the High Court Chief Justices and Judges. In …

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges
2 months ago

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges

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In a full Court meeting today, the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and the other judges of the Supreme Court including members of the Collegium comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishikesh Roy and Abhay S. Oka have designated the following former Chief Justice/Judges of the High Courts as Senior Advocates with effect from January 22:1. Gavai, Surya Kant, …

Delhi HC’s chief justice sworn in
2 months ago

Delhi HC’s chief justice sworn in

Hindustan Times  

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya on Tuesday took oath as the chief justice of the Delhi high court, bringing the court’s strength to 38. Lieutenant governor VK Saxena administered the oath to justice Upadhyaya, who served as the chief justice of Bombay high court for one and a half years prior to his transfer. “In exercise of the power conferred by …

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya takes oath as Delhi High Court Chief Justice
2 months ago

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya takes oath as Delhi High Court Chief Justice

The Hindu  

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Upadhyaya, who was the chief justice of Bombay High Court, was appointed to the post on January 14. He took oath as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court on July 29, 2023. After the elevation of Justice Manmohan to the Supreme …

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Sworn-In As Chief Justice Of Delhi High Court
2 months ago

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Sworn-In As Chief Justice Of Delhi High Court

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Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya today took oath as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Upadhyaya previously served as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 29th July 2023.On January 7, the. Justice Upadhyaya previously served as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 29th July 2023. On January 7, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer …

'Proud To Head HC With Maximum Women Judges': Chief Justice Alok Aradhe Bids Farewell To Telangana High Court
2 months ago

'Proud To Head HC With Maximum Women Judges': Chief Justice Alok Aradhe Bids Farewell To Telangana High Court

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"I have a sense of pride to head the High Court, which is one of the youngest Court in the Country and has maximum number of women judges," said outgoing Chief Justice Alok Aradhe, at his farewell function organised at the Telangana High Court on Monday. It has been an honour to be a chief justice of this Court.May the …

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna
2 months ago

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Live Law  

In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. It has been stated in the letter that the December 8, 2024 speech of Justice Yadav amounts to "hate speech" as per the jurisprudence laid down by the Supreme …

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh
2 months ago

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh

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The Orissa High Court on Friday bid an emotional farewell to its Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh before he demits office on Sunday. The Full Court reference was presided over by Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, Senior Judge of the High Court in the absence of senior-most puisne Judge and Acting Chief Justice-designate Justice Arindam Sinha. He said that he was …

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Supreme Court’s new judge Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, on Thursday Justice Chandran was formerly the Chief Justice of Patna High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium had however recalled its recommendation nearly two months later, on February 7 2023, and passed a second resolution for his appointment as the …

Justice Arun Mishra appointed as BCCI Ombudsman
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2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Arun Mishra appointed as BCCI Ombudsman

India Today  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Arun Mishra has been appointed as Ombudsman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Mishra, born on September 3, 1955 in Gwalior in a family of lawyers, had decided around 97,000 cases as a judge of high courts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Calcutta. He was appointed as a judge of the Madhya …

Justice Sujoy Paul appointed as new Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Sujoy Paul appointed as new Chief Justice of Telangana High Court

The Hindu  

The Union government has appointed Justice Sujoy Paul as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, following transfer of the Chief Justice of the High Court Alok Aradhe to Bombay High Court. A notification issued by the Union Ministry Law and Justice on Tuesday stated that the President appointed Justice Sujoy Paul to perform duties of Telangana High Court Chief Justice …

Justice Sujay Pal Appointed as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Sujay Pal Appointed as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The President Draupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Sujay Pal as the interim Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. An order to this effect has been issued, assigning the responsibilities of the Chief Justice to Justice Sujay Pal, a senior judge of the High Court. The current Chief Justice, Justice Alok Aradhe, has been transferred to serve as the …

Justice Sujoy Paul appointed as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Sujoy Paul appointed as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Union Government has appointed Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. This appointment follows the transfer of Justice Alok Aradhe, the outgoing Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, to the Bombay High Court. Justice Paul, currently the senior-most judge of the Telangana High Court, will assume the duties of Chief Justice in …

Alok Aradhe appointed chief justice of Bombay HC
2 months, 1 week ago

Alok Aradhe appointed chief justice of Bombay HC

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The central government on Tuesday issued a notification confirming justice Alok Aradhe, currently chief justice of the Telangana high court, as the new chief justice of Bombay high court. The notification also confirmed the transfer of justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, currently serving as chief justice of Bombay high court, as the chief justice of Delhi high court. “In exercise …

Centre Appoints Justice Ashutosh Kumar As Acting Chief Justice Of Patna High Court
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2 months, 1 week ago

Centre Appoints Justice Ashutosh Kumar As Acting Chief Justice Of Patna High Court

Live Law  

Today, the Central Government notified the appointment of Justice Ashutosh Kumar as the acting chief justice of the Patna High Court. This development comes soon after the Union Government notified the appointment of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. "In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of …

Justice Vinod Chandran appointed Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Vinod Chandran appointed Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice of Patna High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. The appointment of Justice Vinod Chandran raises the judicial strength of the Supreme Court to 33, one short of the full quorum. Justice Chandran was appointed as a judge of the Kerala High Court on November 8, …

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre, in a notification issued on Monday, appointed Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a Supreme Court judge. “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice, Patna High Court, as a …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Patna High Court Chief Justice to the top court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Patna High Court Chief Justice to the top court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna noted that there was currently no judge from the High Court of Kerala on the Bench of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Collegium has also …

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran to be appointed as a judge of the apex court. During his long tenure as a judge and chief justice of the high court, Justice Chandran has acquired significant experience in diverse fields of law," said the collegium resolution. The apex court collegium also comprising …

Justice Harpreet Singh Brar Appointed As Permanent Judge Of Punjab & Haryana High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Harpreet Singh Brar Appointed As Permanent Judge Of Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The President today appointed Justice Harpreet Singh Brar as a permanent judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court. Justice Brar sworn in as an Additional Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court on April 10, 2023. Hailing from the village of Phulewala in District Sri Muktsar Sahib, Justice Brar served as Additional Advocate General of Punjab from 2009 to …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
2 months, 3 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 …

Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia sworn-in as chief justice of Himachal high court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia sworn-in as chief justice of Himachal high court

Hindustan Times  

Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia was sworn-in as the new chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh high court in a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan on Sunday. After taking the oath, justice Sandhawalia said Himachal Pradesh felt like home to him. CM Sukhu said, “I am confident that his extensive experience and vision will greatly benefit Himachal Pradesh and further elevate …

MP HC Justice Kait accused of getting a Hindu temple removed from his official residence, Bar Association appeals to CJI
2 months, 3 weeks ago

MP HC Justice Kait accused of getting a Hindu temple removed from his official residence, Bar Association appeals to CJI

Op India  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Supreme Court Judge Justice B.R. Gavai to seek an inquiry into a complaint about the demolition of an ancient Hanuman temple located inside Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait’s official bungalow, demanding action against those responsible. Therefore, the temple located in the bungalow of …

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, in its resolution passed on December 22, recommended the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Rajasthan High Court. The three-member Supreme Court collegium, also comprising senior judges of the apex court, Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, held its meeting on December 22 and recommended names …

Congress cries foul over NHRC appointments: Read who are Justices Rohinton, Joseph, Muralidhar and Qureshi, whose names were recommended by Rahul and Kharge
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress cries foul over NHRC appointments: Read who are Justices Rohinton, Joseph, Muralidhar and Qureshi, whose names were recommended by Rahul and Kharge

Op India  

On 23rd December, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, appointed retired Justice V Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. This departure undermines the principles of fairness and impartiality, which are critical to the credibility of the Selection Committee.” Interestingly, they had recommended retired Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman and Justice Kuttiyil Mathew Joseph for the post of …

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi submit dissent note over selection of NHRC chief, members
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3 months ago

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi submit dissent note over selection of NHRC chief, members

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have submitted a dissent note over the selection of the National Human Rights Commission chairperson and members, saying the process was fundamentally flawed. Similarly.Joseph, a former Supreme Court judge, belonging to minority Christian community, has consistently delivered judgments that emphasise individual freedoms and the protection …

Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts
3 months ago

Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has notified the appointments of chief justices of the Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand high courts almost three months after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended their elevation. “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following chief justices and …

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief
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3 months 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. …

Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur appointed UN Internal Justice Council Chairperson
3 months ago

Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur appointed UN Internal Justice Council Chairperson

Live Mint  

Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur Has been appointed as chairperson of the Internal Justice Council by the United Nations, reported Bar and Bench on 21 December. Addressing the letter to Justice Madan B Lokur, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, as Bar and Bench quoted, "I have the pleasure to appoint you, with immediate effect, as a member …

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson
Top News
3 months ago

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

Live Law  

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." …

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson
Top News
3 months ago

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

Live Law  

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." …

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed
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3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging a Rajasthan High Court judgment that directed the appointment of a candidate in the Rajasthan Judicial Services Examination 2021. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's decision observing, “Having considered the basis for the impugned judgment of the Division …

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed
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3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging a Rajasthan High Court judgment that directed the appointment of a candidate in the Rajasthan Judicial Services Examination 2021. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's decision observing, “Having considered the basis for the impugned judgment of the Division …

Chief Justices need longer tenures
3 months, 1 week ago

Chief Justices need longer tenures

The Hindu  

In September, Chief Justices were appointed to eight High Courts across India. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has a tenure of about eight months. Shriram, appointed as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, will serve a one-year tenure. The Chief Justice administers the institution, tracks its financial …

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks
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3 months, 1 week ago

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks

Live Mint  

National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi will move a notice in the Parliament seeking an impeachment against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the latter's remarks against Muslims at a VHP event. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a row when he said the country would function …

Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice Manmohan’s elevation follows the approval of his appointment by the President of India, based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. As Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan presided over numerous landmark cases involving constitutional law, commercial disputes, and public interest litigations. Justice Manmohan’s elevation brings the total strength of the Supreme Court to 34 …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

Justice Manmohan, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court was sworn in as Supreme Court judge on Thursday. Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Justice Manmohan.With the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Supreme Court's functional strength now increased to 33 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 34. Justice Manmohan served as a senior panel …

Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

The government on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, to be a Judge …

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Tuesday announced the appointment of justice Manmohan, chief justice of the Delhi high court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared the news on X, stating: “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to …

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