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Breaking: SC Collegium Recommends To Elevate Bombay HC Chief Justice Dipankar Datta As Judge of Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Collegium has recommended to elevate Bombay High Court Chief Justice Dipankar Datta as a Judge of the Supreme Court.Born in February 1965, Justice Datta is the son of a former Calcutta High Court Judge, late Salil Kumar Datta and brother-in-law of Justice Amitava Roy, former Supreme Court Judge.He obtained his LL.B. Supreme Court Collegium has recommended to elevate Bombay High Court Chief Justice Dipankar Datta as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Born in February 1965, Justice Datta is the son of a former Calcutta High Court Judge, late Salil Kumar Datta and brother-in-law of Justice Amitava Roy, former Supreme Court Judge. He was elevated as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court on April 28, 2020.

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SC collegium proposes Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s name as top court judge

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

SC collegium proposes Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s name as top court judge

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday unanimously recommended to the Central government the elevation of Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court as a judge. “Justice Manmohan was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Delhi on March 13, 2008 and has been functioning as the Chief Justice of that High Court since …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan for Supreme Court elevation

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi high court chief justice Manmohan to the apex court. Historically, the Delhi high court has contributed three to four judges to the Supreme Court at any given time, making justice Manmohan’s elevation timely to restore this representation. Appointed as an additional judge of the Delhi high court …

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

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SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

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The Supreme Court collegium of five judges headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as apex court judge. "The Supreme Court collegium in its meeting held on 28th November 2024 deliberated on and discussed the names of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges of the High Courts eligible …

1 month ago

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Justice D Krishnakumar was appointed the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on Wednesday within 48 hours of the Supreme Court Collegium making the recommendation. The top court collegium on November 18 proposed the name of Justice Krishnakumar, presently serving as a judge of the Madras High Court, as the chief justice of the Manipur High Court. …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Justice DY Chandrachud's legacy: Key verdicts, reforms, and controversies mark end of term as India’s 50th CJI

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: He has judgments such as the Ayodhya land dispute, the abrogation of Article 370 and the decriminalisation of consensual gay sex that shaped society and politics to his name. India's 50th chief justice D Y Chandrachud, known also for his many pithy statements, leaves an imprint all his own on the annals of legal history. Friday was the …

3 months ago

Appointments Of High Court Chief Justices Likely To Happen Soon : CJI DY Chandrachud

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Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said that appointments of Chief Justices of High Courts as per the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations are likely to happen very soon. Justice Tashi Rabstan, who was earlier proposed as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, is now recommended to be appointed as the Chief Justice of his parent High Court. …

3 months ago

Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on High Court chief justices

The Hindu

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday informed Attorney General R. Venkataramani about a contempt petition filed by the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand against delay by the Union government to act on a Supreme Court Collegium in July to appoint a Chief Justice to the State’s High Court. Ramachandra Rao, Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, as …

3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium changes July 11 resolution on Chief Justice appointments to four High Courts

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The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday changed its July 11 recommendations for appointments of Chief Justices to four High Courts. Sandhawalia, seniormost puisne judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, had been recommended as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court by the Collegium in its July 11 resolution. Again, in July, the Collegium had recommended Justice Tashi …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

5 months ago

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

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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 …

5 months, 1 week ago

Centre notifies Justices Kotishwar Singh, R Mahadevan's appointment as Supreme Court judges

Hindustan Times

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said that President Droupadi Mumru has appointed justices H N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan as judges of the Supreme Court. Supreme Court of India While Justice Singh is currently serving as the chief justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, R Mahadevan is a judge in the Madras high court. Born …

5 months, 1 week ago

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship

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The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended Justice Tashi Rabstan to be appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalya. Shriram, a senior Judge of the Bombay High Court, for appointment as Madras High Court Chief Justice. Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, seniormost puisne Judge of the Bombay High Court, was recommended …

5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended Justice N Kotiswar Singh, currently chief justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high court, and Justice R Mahadevan, acting chief justice of the Madras high court, for elevation to the apex court. On justice Singh, the collegium’s resolution stated: “His appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation …

5 months, 1 week ago

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan proposed for elevation to Supreme Court

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The five-member Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on July 11 recommended Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan for appointment as apex court judges. “Mr Justice N. Kotiswar Singh originally hails from Manipur… His appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation to the North-East, …

5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 2 high court judges for elevation

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended two senior high court judges for appointment as judges in the apex court. Jammu and Kashmir's chief justice, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, and Madras High Court judge, Justice R Mahadevan, have been recommended by the Collegium for appointment as judges in the Supreme Court. Justice N Kotiswar Singh became the Chief Justice of the …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

SC Collegium recommends names of judges from Manipur, Tamil Nadu for elevation to apex court

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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 …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Collegium gears up to appoint 2 new SC judges

Hindustan Times

As the Supreme Court of India gears up to reconvene on July 8 after the summer break, the collegium is set to finalise the names of two new judges to fill vacancies in the apex court. According to people aware of the matter, the names to be considered by the collegium, presided over by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 20 - May 26, 2024

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 205 To 2024 LiveLaw 212 NOMINAL INDEX Anju v Home Secretary and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 205 The Branch Manager v Mrs Ramzan Begam, 2024 LiveLaw 206 ABC v XYZ, 2024 LiveLaw 207 KK Ramesh v Union of Indians and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 208 G.Theeran Thirumurugan @ Thirumurugan v State of Tamil Nadu, 2024 LiveLaw 209 Riyana Begum …

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“Came Marching Like King Rajaraja Chola And Conquered Hearts”: Madras High Court Bids Farewell To Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala

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The Madras High Court, on Thursday, bid farewell to its Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala, the 52nd Chief Justice of the High Court. While speaking at the farewell function organized by the court, TN Advocate General PS Raman said that Chief Justice Gangapurwala had marched into the chartered High Court like King Raja Raja Chola, and while the king had conquered …

8 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

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 …

10 months, 1 week ago

SC Collegium recommends two judges for Telangana HC

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Hyderabad: The Supreme Court collegium has recommended to the Union government to transfer Justices Sujoy Paul, of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, and Moushumi Bhattacharya, of the Calcutta High Court, to the Telangana High Court. Justice Sujoy Paul was born in 1964 and enrolled as an advocate in 1990 with the Madhya Pradesh High Court, practising multiple specialisations. She was …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts

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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 …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of A Judicial Officer As Chhattisgarh HC Judge

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The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Shri Arvind Kumar Verma, Judicial Officer, for appointment as Judge of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.On 6 August 2023, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues made the above recommendation. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Shri Arvind Kumar …

1 year, 1 month ago

Allahabad HC chief justice blames former CJI in retirement speech

Hindustan Times

Retiring Allahabad high court chief justice Pritinker Diwaker has alleged that the Supreme Court collegium in 2018, then headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, transferred him from the Chhattisgarh high court with the “ill-intention” of harassing him. The Allahabad HC He also thanked incumbent CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud for “rectifying the injustice”, after the current Supreme Court collegium …

1 year, 1 month ago

Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy Takes Oath As Gujarat High Court Judge

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Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy was sworn in as a judge of the Gujarat High Court on Thursday. Justice Roy, previously serving in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, was transferred to the Gujarat High Court based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, as stated in their official communication issued on August 10, 2023. With the establishment of the High …

1 year, 1 month ago

SC collegium suggests chief justices for three high courts

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended chief justices for three high courts, on a day the Centre notified the names of nine judges and four additional judges in four high courts. The collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna based its decision on a raft of factors, including the judges’ …

1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of New Chief Justices In 3 High Courts

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The Supreme Court collegium has recommended names to the Union Government for the appointment as Chief Justices of three High Courts. Similarly, while recommending Justice Singh for chief justiceship, the collegium notes, “At present the High Court of Judicature at Patna has no representation among the chief justices of high courts.” Lastly, if the proposal to recommend Justice Bahri is …

1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justice Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury As Permanent Judge Of Calcutta High Court

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The Supreme Court Collegium consisting of Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, have recommended Additional Judge Justice Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury as permanent Judge of the Calcutta High Court.On 5 April 2023, the Chief Justice of the High Court at Calcutta had recommended Justice Chowdhury in consultation with his two. The Supreme …

1 year, 2 months ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of One Judge, One Additional Judge To Tripura High Court

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The Central Government today notified the appointment of Judicial Officer Sabyasachi Datta Purkayastha as a Judge of the Tripura High Court. Also, Judicial Officer Biswajit Palit has been appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court.The Supreme Court Collegium comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul & Sanjiv Khanna had recommended the abovementioned names. The Supreme Court …

1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Two Advocates for Appointment As Judges Of Gauhati High Court

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The Supreme Court Collegium consisting of Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, have recommended Adv. The Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues had recommended the elevation of. The Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues had …

1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur | Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Delay in Centre's Approval for Chief Justice Appointment in High Court

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While expressing renewed concerns on Tuesday over the central government's delay in deciding on various collegium recommendations for the appointment and transfer of judges of constitutional courts, the Supreme Court alluded to the Manipur High Court - 'a sensitive high court' - where the chief justice position lay vacant with the government sitting over the collegium's recommendation to. While expressing …

1 year, 4 months ago

Collegium aims for a diverse bench, to make SC ‘people-centric’: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times

One of the main missions of the Supreme Court collegium in appointing judges is to ensure diversity and make the top court a “people-centric court”, Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud said on Tuesday. Speaking at a ceremony to facilitate new Supreme Court judges Ujjal Bhuyan and SV Bhatti, chief justice Chandrachud emphasised that the appointment of the two …

1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Three Calcutta High Court Judges

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The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 3 August 2023, has recommended the transfer of 3 Calcutta High Court judges. The Collegium, consisting of Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant, has recommended the names of the following 3 judges of the Calcutta …

1 year, 4 months ago

Justice D.K. Upadhyaya sworn in as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

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Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court by Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bias in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. VIDEO | Justice DK Upadhyaya sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court in presence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra …

1 year, 5 months ago

Four high courts get new chief justices

Hindustan Times

The Centre on Wednesday notified elevation of four judges as chief justices of Telangana, Orissa, Gujarat and Kerala high courts. With the present appointments, out of the 25 high courts, there will be only two high courts — Bombay and Manipur high courts — having acting chief justices The appointments include a woman chief justice for Gujarat high court, the …

1 year, 5 months ago

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

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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, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Appointment Of 3 New Judges To Telangana High Court

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The Supreme Court Collegium system has recommended the names the name of Advocate Anil Kumar Jukanti, Advocate Laxminsarayana Alishetty and Judicial Officer Sujana Kalasikam, for appointment as Judges of the High Court of Telanagana. Advocate Anil Kumar has over 20 years of standing with the Bar and specialises in taxation, civil and criminal law. Advocate Laxminarayana Alishetty, has standing of …

1 year, 5 months ago

High Court bids farewell to Justice P. Naveen Rao

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday bade farewell to Justice Ponugoti Naveen Rao, Acting Chief Justice, on his attainment of superannuation. Justice Naveen Rao was part of various judges committees constituted by the High Court. He headed the computer committee, the buildings committee and the High Court Legal Services Committee and was president, Telangana State Judicial Academy, and executive …

1 year, 5 months ago

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

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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 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium proposes new Chief Justices to seven High Courts; focusses on seniority, regional and women representation in higher judiciary

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The Supreme Court Collegium has focussed on the traditional criteria of seniority, regional representation and the need for more women judges at the helm of judiciary while recommending new Chief Justices to seven major High Courts across the country. The Collegium led by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud has proposed Chief Justices to fill existing and future vacancies …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur As Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court

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The Supreme Court Collegium comprising the CJI D Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recommended the name of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, Judge, Bombay High Court for appointment as the Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court. The Office of the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court fell vacant on May 19, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Collegium recommends chief justices of TS, Kerala as judges of SC

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recommended the names of Telangana High Court Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala High Court Chief Justice S. Venkatanarayana Bhatti as judges of the apex court. The collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice Surya Kant, unanimously …

1 year, 5 months ago

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice Sunita Agarwal As Chief Justice Of Gujarat High Court

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The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Justice Sunita Agarwal as the new Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. Presently, Justice Agarwal is serving as a senior-most puisne Judge of the Allahabad High Court.In this regard, the collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud today passed a resolution that reads thus: "The High Court of Judicature at …

1 year, 5 months ago

SC collegium recommends elevation of two names as judges in the apex court

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The Supreme Court collegium headed by chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud Wednesday recommends Telengana High Court chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala High Court chief justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti for the appointment as judges in the apex court. Justice Bhuyan is currently the senior-most judge of his parent High Court and is presently serving as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court …

1 year, 6 months ago

Justices RD Dhanuka, SV Gangapur to be new CJs of Bombay, Madras high courts

Hindustan Times

A day after Madras high court acting chief justice T Raja retired, effectively rendering the collegium’s recommendation to transfer him to another high court nugatory, the Union government on Friday evening cleared justice SV Gangapurwala as the new chief justice of Madras high court. In his place, the collegium sent a fresh proposal for appointment of Bombay high court judge …

1 year, 7 months ago

Collegium recommends two names for SC judges

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended Andhra Pradesh high court chief justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan for appointment as judges in the top court. In a resolution published on Tuesday, the collegium picked Viswanathan, noting that at present, there is only one member from the bar directly appointed to the Supreme Court Bench - justice …

1 year, 7 months ago

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

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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 …

1 year, 8 months ago

SC collegium recommends justice MS Ramachandra Rao as Himachal HC chief justice

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice MS Ramachandra Rao as chief justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. In the resolution, which was published on the Supreme Court website, the collegium comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices SK Kaul and KM Joseph states, “In terms of the Memorandum of Procedure, consultation has been held …

1 year, 8 months ago

SC Collegium recommends new Chief Justices for five High Courts

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended the appointment of chief justices of five high courts. In a separate resolution, the Collegium also reiterated its earlier proposal to transfer the acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court T Raja to Rajasthan High Court. In view of this delay, the resolution recommending …

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Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Vijay Kumar Singh to be new governors of Manipur, Mizoram; check other appointments

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President Droupadi Murmu on 24 December appointed former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the governor of strife-torn Manipur, while ex-Army chief Vijay Kumar Singh is the new Mizoram governor. Justice V Ramasubramanian as new NHRC chief: V Ramasubramanian, the former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. Prime Minister Narendra …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

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Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

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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. …

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SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: In a significant departure from tradition, the Supreme Court collegium on Sunday conducted interactions with candidates being considered for high court judgeship, according to people aware of the matter -- a move that marks an evolution in the judicial appointment process. The current collegium’s move to revive the practice follows its recent meeting with justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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Calcutta High Court grants divorce decree to husband for 'Imposition' of wife's friend, family on him

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Calcutta High Court grants divorce decree to husband for 'Imposition' of wife's friend, family on him

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The Calcutta High Court has granted a divorce decree to a husband on the grounds of cruelty, which includes "imposition" of the wife’s friend and family on him and lodging of a false case of matrimonial cruelty by her. "Such imposition of friend and family of the respondent on the husband at his quarter against his will, sometimes even when …

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Telangana High Court Quashes FIR Against Junior Civil Judges Accused Under SC/ST Act By Colleague

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The Telangana High Court has granted relief to two Junior Civil Judges in a long pending case of 10 years, wherein they were charged under Section 3 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. “It is pertinent to mention that respondent No.5 has lodged a complaint against the petitioners on 09.10.2015, subsequent to the report submitted by the …

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Journey more important than reaching CJI milestone, says Justice Nagarathna

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Journey more important than reaching CJI milestone, says Justice Nagarathna

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It is not the milestone but the journey to it that matters most, justice BV Nagarathna, set to make history as the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027, underlined on Sunday as she highlighted the importance of how she is perceived as a judge and the work she undertakes in the years leading up to the position. Justice …

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Retire Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

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Retire Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

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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 …

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Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

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Justice, Constitution align with more women on the bench: Justice BV Nagarathna

Hindustan Times

Justice BV Nagarathna spoke candidly on a range of issues, reflecting on the enduring legacy of her father, justice ES Venkataramiah, and sharing her thoughts on her impending tenure as the first woman Chief Justice of India. In a conversation with Utkarsh Anand, justice Nagarathna delved into her judicial philosophy, the evolving role of women in the judiciary and the …

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Process to impeach members of the higher judiciary

New Indian Express

Past experiences The impeachment notice against Justice Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, submitted in the Rajya Sabha, awaits Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s consideration. JUSTICE SOUMITRA SEN The next impeachment bid came in 2011, when a motion was moved in the Rajya Sabha against Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court. JUSTICE C V NAGARJUNA REDDY In 2017, the Rajya Sabha witnessed …

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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 …

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Former SC judge Justice Madan Lokur appointed chairperson of U.N. Internal Justice Council

The Hindu

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur was appointed Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council for a term ending on November 12, 2028. In a communication to Justice Lokur, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said the retired judge would head the council which also comprises other distinguished jurists. “I have the pleasure to appoint you, with immediate effect, …

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Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur To Head UN Internal Justice Council

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Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur To Head UN Internal Justice Council

ABP News

New Delhi, Dec 21 Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council for a term ending on November 12, 2028. In a communication to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the retired top court judge would head the council which also comprises other distinguished jurists. "I have the …

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

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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." …

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

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Lawrence Bishnoi Jail Interview Row | HC Asks Punjab Govt To Appoint Justice Rajiv N. Raina As Enquiry Officer To Probe Role Of Police Officials

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab Government to consider appointing former High Court judge Justice Rajiv Narain Raina, Former Judge of this Court as the Inquiry Officer to probe the role of delinquent senior officials of the Punjab Police in facilitating the interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Lapita Banerji said, …

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Lok Adalat In Telangana Disposes 11.5L Cases At District Level; 225 Cases Settled At High Court With ₹15.9 Crore Compensation

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Lok Adalat In Telangana Disposes 11.5L Cases At District Level; 225 Cases Settled At High Court With ₹15.9 Crore Compensation

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The Telangana High Court disposed of 11,55,993 cases in the 4th Lok Adalat held in the State on 14 December 2024. Justice Sujoy Paul even interacted virtually with the District and Sessions Judges/Chairpersons, explaining the importance of conducting Lok Adalats. Lok Adalat benches were also held in the High Court headed by Justice Surepally Nanda and retired Justice S. Srreedevi. …

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High Court judge appears before Supreme Court over 'majority' remark: Sources

India Today

A controversy has erupted following remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The judge, who reportedly made statements endorsing the Uniform Civil Code and allegedly commented on the Muslim community, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday to clarify his position, sources said. Responding to …

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Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that left 68 people dead. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed the special leave petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras High Court judgment ordering the CBI probe. Based on petitions filed by AIADMK …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

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

India Today

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

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Explained| Impeachment Of A Sitting Judge: Procedure & Precedents

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Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, is the subject of an impeachment motion against him in Rajya Sabha for the controversial remarks made by him against the Muslim community at an event organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. “ A Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the …

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Allahabad HC Judge, Under Fire For 'Hate Speech' Called By Supreme Court Collegium: Report

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The Supreme Court collegium has called Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for a meeting over his controversial remark during an event in Prayagraj this month, reported the Indian Express. On December 10, the apex court took cognisance of Justice Yadav's controversial speech during the event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and sought …

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

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

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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 …

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

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Arrested on charges of 'spying' for Pakistan, this UP man is set to become judge a decade after his acquittal

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: He was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan in June 2002. However, his tainted past kept on chasing him as the state authorities withheld his appointment citing his dubious past Kumar had faced two criminal trials over espionage charges, sedition, criminal conspiracy, and various provisions of the Official Secrets Act—one in 2004 and another in 2007—both of which …

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Madras High Court Sets Aside Single Judge Order Which Restrained Conferment Of Award In MS Subbulakshmi's Name To TM Krishna

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The Madras High Court has set aside a single judge order restrainig The Music Academy and The Hindu group from conferring the Sangita Kalanidhi Award to musical TM Krishna in Late MS Subbulakshmi's name. The bench orally remarked that the late singer's wish was to prevent misuse of her name and might not have necessarily prevent third parties from giving …

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Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster

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4 Days after his controversial speech at a public event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court has changed the judicial roster of Justice Shekhar Yadav. This development comes just 2 days after the Supreme Court took note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Yadav, …

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

Deccan Chronicle

That the Supreme Court of India has taken note of the reports of a hate speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court, that it has called for its details and particulars from the high court and that the matter is under consideration of the apex court must bring immense relief to those who believe in …

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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 …

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

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

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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 …

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Bombay High Court Slaps ₹25K Costs On School Clerk For Attempting To 'Hoodwink' Judiciary

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The Bombay High Court recently imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on a clerk working in an educational institution, for attempting to 'hoodwink' the judiciary. So also, the Petitioner is working as a Clerk in an Educational Institution, and he should not carry the impression that he can get away with an order by hoodwinking the Court. The bench was hearing …

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Justice AM Ahmadi Biography Review: Legacy of India’s Fearless Supreme Court Judge

The Hindu

Published : Dec 10, 2024 10:15 IST - 5 MINS READ The heart of Insiyah Vahanvaty’s biography of Justice A.M. Ahmadi is the role played by him on the bench, with special attention to his dissenting opinions. The Fearless Judge: The Life and Times of Justice A. M. Ahmadi By Insiyah Vahanvaty Juggernaut By Insiyah Vahanvaty Pages: 347 Price: Rs.629 …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

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Overcome barriers of caste, religion to embody spirit of fraternity: DY Chandrachud

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Former Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud on Friday said we would not be able to create an India which is inclusive, overcoming the barriers of caste, religion, gender and class, unless we embody the spirit of fraternity. Delivering the constitution day law lecture, organised by the Kerala High Court Advocates Association at the High Court auditorium …

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Supreme Court Grants Bail To UP Police Officers Convicted For Hashimpura Massacre

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The Supreme Court today granted bail to the members of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary personnel who were convicted by the Delhi High Court in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case.A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice AG Masih passed the order considering that the convicts have been undergoing imprisonment for over six years since November 2018. The …

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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 …

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Justice Manmohan Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge

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Newly elevated Judge, Justice Manmohan, took oath as a Judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday.The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in the first court in the presence of all judges.On December 3, the Central Government notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme …

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Supreme Court grants justice to Odisha constable after decades of struggle

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Nearly 30 years after he was discharged from service, the Supreme Court came to the rescue of a 55-year-old police constable Dolamani Bisi by ordering the Odisha government to pay him a sum of Rs 25 lakh. The Odisha High Court ordered in favour of Bisi by directing the Odisha state government to reinstate him in the job. …

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CJI administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as SC judge; strength in SC rises to 33

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered the oath of office to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan as a judge of the Supreme Court, taking the strength of the SC to 33, out of a sanctioned of 34, including the CJI. In a private swearing-in ceremony held in the apex court premises, Justice …

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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 …

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CJ Manmohan Bids Farewell To Delhi HC, Says Justice Not Just About Delivering Verdicts But Also About Understanding Human Stories

Live Law

Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court after his elevation as a judge to the Supreme Court of India.In his farewell speech, CJ Manmohan said that administering justice is not just about delivering verdicts but also about understanding human stories behind each case as well as about empathy and compassion. Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday …

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Supreme Court Issues Notice On Senior Advocate's Plea To Quash FIR Alleging That He Took Rs. 7 Crore From Client To Influence Judges

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in an SLP filed by senior advocate Vedula Venkataramana seeking to quash an FIR registered against him for allegedly taking Rs. Venkataramana filed a petition before the Telangana High Court under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking to quash the FIR on the grounds that it was based on vague and baseless allegations. …

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The Chandrachud legacy: A stellar contribution undiminished by controversy

New Indian Express

It is not easy to understand, appreciate and accept the position that the President has the power to unilaterally issue a notification under Article 370 and that concurrence of the state government is not necessary for exercising power under Article 370. If power under Article 370 could be exercised unilaterally without any condition, then the substitution of ‘Legislative Assembly’ for …

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CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from ECI chief appointment case

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday opted out of hearing a batch of pleas challenging the law relating to the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, PTI reported. CJI Sanjiv Khanna said that cases would be listed before another bench after the winter break. A bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing …

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