Breaking: Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justices KM Joseph, Indira Banerjee And Vineet Saran As SC Judges
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Breaking: Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justices KM Joseph, Indira Banerjee And Vineet Saran As SC Judges

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After months of standoff, the Centre has finally notified the appointment of Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice KM Joseph as a Supreme Court judge, along with Madras High Court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa High Court Chief Justice Vineet Saran.The Apex Court had made the three recommendations on July 16, re-recommending Justice Joseph whose candidature was rejected by. After months of standoff, the Centre has finally notified the appointment of Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice KM Joseph as a Supreme Court judge, along with Madras High Court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa High Court Chief Justice Vineet Saran. The Apex Court had made the three recommendations on July 16, re-recommending Justice Joseph whose candidature was rejected by the Centre in April this year, noting that it would “not be fair and justified to other more senior, suitable and deserving Chief Justices and senior Puisne Judges of various High Courts.” Justice Joseph’s appointment had been in the pipeline for quite some time now. In its letter to the collegium, the Centre had pointed out that Justice Joseph is placed at serial number 42 in the All India High Court Judges’ Seniority List, with eleven Chief Justices of various High Courts currently senior to him.

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Justice Chandra Dhari Singh transferred from the Delhi HC to the Allahabad HC
1 day, 22 hours ago

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh transferred from the Delhi HC to the Allahabad HC

Op India  

In a significant reshuffle within the judiciary, the Ministry of Law and Justice has issued a notification regarding Justice Chandra Dhari Singh’s transfer from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. This move follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, which proposed Justice Singh’s repatriation to his parent High Court, Allahabad, in November 2024. During these sessions, …

The judiciary’s ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment
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2 days, 19 hours ago

The judiciary’s ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment

The Hindu  

The facts in the Justice Yashwant Varma case are indeed disturbing. However, when the news of the incident spread, it caused such a public furore that the CJI convened other meetings of the Collegium and decided to institute an in-house inquiry conducted by a three-judge committee which included two Chief Justices of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab …

Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28
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2 days, 19 hours ago

Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28

The Hindu  

A petition seeking a direction to the police to register a First Information Report and investigate allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of sitting Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is listed in the Supreme Court on March 28, 2025. The petition had been orally mentioned before the Chief Justice of India …

SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma
4 days, 8 hours ago

SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday refused an urgent mentioning of a petition seeking the registration of a first information report and an investigation into the reported discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma. “The Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any judicial …

CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house
Top News
4 days, 16 hours ago

CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house

Hindustan Times  

The in-house inquiry into the controversy surrounding justice Yashwant Varma gained momentum on Tuesday as the three-judge panel visited his official residence in Delhi from where a large amount of cash was discovered on March 14. In a parallel development on Monday, Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay withdrew all judicial work from justice Varma, as per CJI …

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
5 days, 13 hours ago

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The in-house committee set up by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is expected to commence its work this week as the judiciary moves swiftly to address the controversy surrounding the reported discovery of a large amount of cash at justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi. Burnt pieces of a currency note seen among debris near the …

Top court panel to begin cash recovery probe against Justice Varma in 2-3 days
5 days, 13 hours ago

Top court panel to begin cash recovery probe against Justice Varma in 2-3 days

India Today  

The three-member committee of senior judges formed to conduct an inquiry into the allegations that a huge amount of cash was found at the residence of Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, is set to begin its probe within the next two to three days, sources told India Today TV. The inquiry committee comprises Punjab and Haryana High Court …

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC
6 days ago

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC

Op India  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the High Court of Delhi, back to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court. The resolution of the Collegium stated, “In its meetings held on 20th and 24th March 2025, has recommended repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High …

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench
6 days, 5 hours ago

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench

Op India  

The Justice Yashwant Varma controversy has taken a new turn as a fresh 24th March Delhi High Court cause list shows him leading the bench. According to media reports, this could be an administrative issue as such schedules are sometimes set at least a week in advance and it could be the reason behind Justice Varma’s name on the list. …

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma
6 days, 6 hours ago

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma

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Judicial work has been withdrawn from Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma with immediate effect in view of the controversy of alleged discovery of unaccounted currencies at the outhouse in his residential premises. “In view of recent events, the judicial work from Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma is withdrawn with immediate effect, till further orders,” the circular reads. This …

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular
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6 days, 8 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular

Hindustan Times  

Delhi high court chief justice DK Upadhyay on Monday removed justice Yashwant Varma from judicial duties with immediate effect. On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium unanimously recommended transferring justice Varma to the Allahabad high court. The decision was taken by CJI Khanna, following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya for an in-house inquiry against …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row
6 days, 13 hours ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row

India Today  

Amid a row over the huge stash of cash discovered in the house of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against him. On March 22, the Supreme Court released an enquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. The …

SC Collegium transfers Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC; Bar body seeks impeachment, judgment scrutiny
6 days, 13 hours ago

SC Collegium transfers Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC; Bar body seeks impeachment, judgment scrutiny

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium, in meetings held on March 20 and 24, 2025, recommended the repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, according to an official statement. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna had earlier formed a three-member committee comprising Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the …

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate
Top News
6 days, 14 hours ago

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna decided to make public the reported video evidence of cash found at justice Yashwant Varma’s residence and disclosed the judge’s response without prior consultation or any informal dialogue with other collegium members, according to people aware of the development, who added that at least two collegium members believe that move was “not necessary”. On …

Supreme Court makes report on Justice Yashwant Varma public, releases video footage
1 week ago

Supreme Court makes report on Justice Yashwant Varma public, releases video footage

Op India  

On 22nd March, the Supreme Court of India launched a high-profile inquiry into an alleged cash pile found at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. According to the police report included in the press note shared by the Supreme Court, a PCR call was placed at 11:43 PM by Justice Varma’s private secretary from a number registered …

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
1 week 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 week 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 …

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy
1 week ago

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: 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 reported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. “The chief justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any …

BREAKING| CJI Constitutes 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash-At-Home Row
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1 week ago

BREAKING| CJI Constitutes 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash-At-Home Row

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India has constituted a 3-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the Delhi High Court, as part of the in-house procedure. Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has also been asked not to assign any judicial work to Justice Yashwant Varma. The action was taken after the Delhi …

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery
1 week, 1 day ago

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an initial inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of large amounts of cash at the latter’s residence in the Capital last week, people aware of developments said on Friday, even as the controversy reached Parliament and fuelled an outcry. CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash …

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with the 'cash at home' controversy. The panel, led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, also includes Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu …

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role
1 week, 2 days ago

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium’s decision to transfer Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma and consider an in-house inquiry against him was significantly influenced by a video purportedly showing the recovery of unaccounted cash from an outhouse at his official residence, people aware of the matter said. The video, recorded by Delhi police during a fire at justice Yashwant …

CJI asks for Delhi HC report on judge Yashwant Varma’s case, seeks his viewpoint too
1 week, 2 days ago

CJI asks for Delhi HC report on judge Yashwant Varma’s case, seeks his viewpoint too

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an initial inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of large amounts of cash at the latter’s residence in Delhi last week. According to people in the know of the developments, CJI Khanna has sought a report from Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya before finalising …

Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa HC
1 week, 2 days ago

Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa HC

Live Law  

The Union Law Ministry has notified the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Justice Harish Tandon as Orissa High Court Chief Justice, with immediate effect.Earlier, the Supreme Court collegium had recommended Justice Tandon's transfer from his parent High Court to the Orissa High Court.In a post on social media platform 'X', Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated: "In exercise of …

Justice Biren Vaishnav To Helm Gujarat High Court Once Again As Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 8 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court
1 week, 3 days ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 8 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. In its meeting held on Wednesday the Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Judicial Officers as Gujarat High Court Judges: Shri Liyakathussain Shamsuddin Pirzada, Shri Ramchandra Thakurdas Vachhani, Shri. In its meeting held on Wednesday the Collegium …

SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges
1 week, 4 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 …

Three Additional Judges Sworn-In As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
1 week, 5 days ago

Three Additional Judges Sworn-In As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Tashi Rabstan on Monday administered the oath of office to three Additional Judges Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri & Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, in the Chief Justice's Court Room. The proceedings of …

Central Govt Notifies Transfer Of Justice Atul Sreedharan From J&K High Court To Madhya Pradesh High Court
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Central Govt Notifies Transfer Of Justice Atul Sreedharan From J&K High Court To Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has officially notified the transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan from the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh back to his parent Madhya Pradesh High Court. The transfer was formally announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Justice, which reads: "In exercise of the power conferred by clause of …

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Monday appointed justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium three days ago. The Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Bhushan R Gavai, Surya Kant, Abhay S Oka and Vikram Nath, had recommended Justice Bagchi’s appointment on March 6. …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to become CJI in 2031
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to become CJI in 2031

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Monday appointed justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium three days ago. Justice Bagchi was appointed as a judge of the Calcutta high court in June 2011. The Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Bhushan R Gavai, Surya …

Centre Notifies Elevation Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi To Supreme Court
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Centre Notifies Elevation Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi To Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has approved the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal posted in 'X' that the President was pleased to appoint Justice Joymalya Bagchi in the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the elevation of Justice Bagchi last week.The Collegium considered the. …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Justice Atul Sreedharan Back To Madhya Pradesh High Court
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Justice Atul Sreedharan Back To Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium, during its meeting on March 6, 2025, has recommended the repatriation of Justice Atul Sreedharan, currently serving as a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to his parent High Court in Madhya Pradesh. Justice Sreedharan was initially appointed as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on April 7, 2016. …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Justice Atul Sreedharan Back To Madhya Pradesh High Court
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Justice Atul Sreedharan Back To Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium, during its meeting on March 6, 2025, has recommended the repatriation of Justice Atul Sreedharan, currently serving as a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to his parent High Court in Madhya Pradesh. Justice Sreedharan was initially appointed as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on April 7, 2016. …

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

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

Live Law  

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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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Live Law  

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
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Live Law  

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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Justice Yarenjungla Longkumer As Additional Judge Of Gauhati High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Justice Yarenjungla Longkumer As Additional Judge Of Gauhati High Court

Live Law  

Justice Yarenjungla Longkumer has been appointed as Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court by the official notification issued by the Union Law Ministry dated February 12. After completing an LLB from Campus Law Center Delhi in the year 1992, she enrolled in the Bar Council of North East on November 03, 1992, under Gauhati High Court. She was recruited …

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

Justice Biren A Vaishnav To Head Gujarat High Court For Two Weeks After Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave
1 month, 1 week ago

Justice Biren A Vaishnav To Head Gujarat High Court For Two Weeks After Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave

Live Law  

The Central Government on Monday notified the appointment of Justice Biren Aniruddh Vaishnav to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court between February 18 to March 2. The appointment was made in view of the fact that Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal is going on leave during that time. The notification issued by the …

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 …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Additional Judges To Karnataka, Gauhati And Calcutta High Courts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Additional Judges To Karnataka, Gauhati And Calcutta High Courts

Live Law  

Central government has notified the appointment of Judicial officers and advocates as Judges of the Karnataka High Court, Gauhati High Court and Calcutta High Cour. Advocate Taj Ali Moulasab Nadaf has been appointed as Additional Judge of Karnataka High Court. Judicial Officer Yarenjungla Longkumer has been appointed as Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court. Judicial Officer Chaitali Chatterjee Das …

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Karnataka High Court Stays Centre's Order Debarring Former HC Judge From Govt Appointments For 3 Yrs
2 months ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Centre's Order Debarring Former HC Judge From Govt Appointments For 3 Yrs

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court in an interim order on Tuesday stayed a November 7, 2024 Central Government order by which a former High Court judge Justice Padmaraj Nemachandra Desai was debarred for three years from any Government appointments. Justice R Devdas stayed the order till the next date of hearing of the petition filed by Desai challenging the order and …

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges

Live Law  

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, …

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