Received representations on lack of transparency in Collegium system: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years ago

Received representations on lack of transparency in Collegium system: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

The government has received various ‘representations’ on the lack of transparency, objectivity and social diversity in the Collegium system of appointment of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, Mr. Rijiju said the government had sent suggestions for supplementing the Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of judges to the High Courts and the Supreme Court. Declared void Mr. Rijiju said the government had brought the Constitution Act, 2014 and the NJAC Act on April 13, 2015 to make the collegium system of appointments of judges “more broad-based, transparent, accountable and bring objectivity in the system”. The government has sent suggestions for supplementing the Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of judges to the High Courts and the Supreme Court,” Mr. Rijiju said.

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SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates
21 hours, 13 minutes ago

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 …

HT interview: ‘Judicial freedom doesn’t mean orders go one way’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HT interview: ‘Judicial freedom doesn’t mean orders go one way’

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Saturday emphasised the importance of restraint in the Supreme Court’s use of judicial powers when it comes to appointments within the judiciary, pushed back against the belief that judges must be atheists to remain objective, and underlined that true independence of the judiciary allows judges to decide impartially, regardless of whether the …

Tell Us Why Candidates Reiterated By Collegium Aren't Appointed As Judges : Supreme Court Asks Attorney General
3 months ago

Tell Us Why Candidates Reiterated By Collegium Aren't Appointed As Judges : Supreme Court Asks Attorney General

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Attorney General for India to give a tabulated chart of the candidates whose names have been reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as judges and give the reasons for not clearing those appointments.As per the judgment in the Second Judges Case, Collegium reiterations are binding on the Union Government. The Supreme …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Judiciary an integral institution, complacency not an option: CJI
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Judiciary an integral institution, complacency not an option: CJI

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Sunday underscored that complacency is a luxury the judiciary cannot afford even as he acknowledged the ongoing challenge of case pendency and emphasised that the judiciary’s effectiveness and independence are closely tied to ensuring proper working conditions and financial security for judges. In an institution as integral to the life of a …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

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

Central Govt Notifies Appointment Of Justice Rajesh Sekhri As Additional Judge Of J&K High Court For Fresh Term
6 months, 1 week ago

Central Govt Notifies Appointment Of Justice Rajesh Sekhri As Additional Judge Of J&K High Court For Fresh Term

Live Law  

The Central Govt has notified the appointment of Justice Rajesh Sekhri as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for a fresh term of one year. A post to this effect was made by Law Minister Arjun Singh Meghwal on X Earlier on 23 April 2024, the Collegium of the High Court of Jammu …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]

Live Law  

SUPREME COURT WEEKLY DIGEST APRIL 2024 PART 1 Citations 2024 LiveLaw 269 to 2024 LiveLaw 290 Abuse of Process of Law Abuse of process of law – Collusion between parties in tender process – Held, respondent no. Pankaj Singh v. State of Haryana, 2024 LiveLaw 274 Criminal procedure Code 1973; Section 439 and National Investigation Agency Act, 2008; Section 21 …

Political past can’t be basis to deny judgeship: SC collegium on Kerala HC judge appointment
9 months, 1 week ago

Political past can’t be basis to deny judgeship: SC collegium on Kerala HC judge appointment

Hindustan Times  

A candidate cannot be denied judgeship because of her or his political past alone, the Supreme Court collegium has emphasised, rejecting the Centre’s objection to the appointment of a Communist Party of India “sympathiser” as a judge in the Kerala high court. The collegium, also comprising justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai, was considering the candidature of Manoj Pulamby Madhavan, …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 10 Punjab & Haryana High Court Additional Judges As Permanent Judges
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 10 Punjab & Haryana High Court Additional Judges As Permanent Judges

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of the ten additional judges of the Punjab & Haryana High Court, as permanent judges.Following are the judges whose names are recommended: Justice Kuldeep Tiwari, Justice Gurbir Singh, Justice Deepak Gupta, Justice Amarjot Bhatti, Justice Ritu Tagore, Justice Manisha Batra. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of the ten additional …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Law Dropping CJI From Panel To Select Election Commissioners, Posts Matter To April 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Law Dropping CJI From Panel To Select Election Commissioners, Posts Matter To April 2024

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the operation of Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 in a fresh petition challenging the Constitutionality of the provision.While issuing notice on the plea moved by the Association for Democratic Reforms, the Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta noted that a similar. The …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of A Judicial Officer As Chhattisgarh HC Judge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

‘Collegium not the best system to pick judges... transparent dialogue needed’: Justice SK Kaul
11 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Collegium not the best system to pick judges... transparent dialogue needed’: Justice SK Kaul

Hindustan Times  

The collegium system of appointing judges to constitutional courts is no longer the best mechanism and the executive and the judiciary ought to come together to formalise a method enabling transparent exchange of views instead of “secretive” or “back-door” consultations, outgoing Supreme Court judge justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has emphasised. Justice SK Kaul Associated with the issue of judicial appointments …

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural
1 year ago

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural

Hindustan Times  

A Bench of the Supreme Court consisting of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia has criticised the Centre’s “selective approach” in appointing and transferring judges of the higher judiciary. In the United Kingdom, it is a Judicial Appointment Commission that chooses judges for higher courts; neither the judiciary nor the executive has predominance. India does not have a “clearly …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Judicial Officer VK Vyas As A Judge Of Gujarat High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Judicial Officer VK Vyas As A Judge Of Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Judicial Officer Vimal Kanaiyalal Vyas as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court. In its resolution passed yesterday, the Collegium has said on 7 February 2023, the Chief Justice of the High Court in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues made the above recommendation. In order to ascertain his suitability for …

Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said it may not be “advisable” to hold up the entire judicial appointment process and insist that the government first clear names earlier recommended or reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium. Justice Kaul however made a passing remark that Mr. Sathyan “may be” one of the names recently cleared by the government. Justice Kaul announced …

Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday said the apex court with a young team of distinguished scholars, interns and law researchers had prepared a “broad platform” to assess every one of the “top 50 judges” in the country who would be considered for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court. “One of the criticisms about the collegium system …

Wrong to say Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges for appointment: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 3 months ago

Wrong to say Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges for appointment: CJI Chandrachud

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday asserted that it's wrong to say the Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges being considered for appointment in top court and High Courts. Delivering the Ram Jethmalani Memorial Lecture, CJI Chandrachud said, "We have prepared broad platform where we have assessed top 50 judges of country for consideration …

Supreme Court Collegium Reiterates Its Recommendation To Transfer Justice Sudhir Singh To Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Reiterates Its Recommendation To Transfer Justice Sudhir Singh To Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium today reiterated its recommendation dated 3.08.2023 to transfer Justice Sudhir Singh from Patna High Court to Punjab and Haryana High Court.The Collegium consisted of Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant.On 3 August 2023, the Collegium had proposed the transfer. The …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Three Calcutta High Court Judges
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Three Calcutta High Court Judges

Live Law  

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 …

Parliamentary Panel says provision to ensure representation in higher judiciary should be mentioned in MoP
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliamentary Panel says provision to ensure representation in higher judiciary should be mentioned in MoP

The Hindu  

A Parliamentary Panel on Monday called for Supreme Court and High Court Collegiums to recommend an adequate number of women and candidates from SC/ST/OBC backgrounds for judicial appointments, adding that “this provision should be clearly mentioned in the Memoranda of Procedure, which is currently under finalisation”. In the report, the committee has made public government’s data on the social status …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Four Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of Kerala High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Four Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government issued a notification today appointing Justices Basant Balaji, Chandrasekharan Kartha Jayachandran, Sophy Thomas, and Puthen Veedu Gopala Pillai Ajithkumar, as permanent Judges of the Kerala High Court.Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced their appointment on Twitter.The four judges were Additional Judges of the Kerala High Court. The Central Government issued a notification today appointing Justices Basant Balaji, …

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

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

Live Law  

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

Collegium system is vibrant, committed to its task: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 5 months ago

Collegium system is vibrant, committed to its task: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said that the recent appointment of two judges to the Supreme Court within 72 hours of their recommendation was a message to the nation that the Collegium is vibrant, active, and committed to its task. Read here: Bilkis case: SC to hear petitions against remission to 11 convicts Addressing a gathering …

Silence continues on months-old Collegium recommendations to key High Courts
1 year, 6 months ago

Silence continues on months-old Collegium recommendations to key High Courts

The Hindu  

The government, despite a change of Union Law Minister, has continued its silence on a series of months-old Supreme Court Collegium recommendations on appointments to key High Courts. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan as a judge of the Bombay High Court in February last year. January 2023 also saw the Collegium stand up to the government’s …

As Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju took potshots at Indian judiciary
1 year, 7 months ago

As Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju took potshots at Indian judiciary

The Hindu  

During his eventful tenure of almost two years as Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju made several digs at top judges and the Indian judiciary itself. On November 4, 2022, he said, “The Supreme Court’s Collegium system of appointing judges is opaque and not accountable.” He added that he “had to work with the present system until the government came up with …

Kiren Rijiju Removed as Law Minister: 4 Reasons Why BJP Picked Arjun Ram Meghwal
1 year, 7 months ago

Kiren Rijiju Removed as Law Minister: 4 Reasons Why BJP Picked Arjun Ram Meghwal

The Quint  

"Putting out secret and sensitive reports of RAW or IB in public domain is a matter of grave concern," Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who was removed as the Union Law Minister on Thursday, had said in January. The Supreme Court Collegium, in an unprecedented move, had disclosed the Union government's reasons for objecting to appointments recommended by the judicial appointments …

Kiren Rijiju loses law ministry, Arjun Meghwal given independent charge as MoS
1 year, 7 months ago

Kiren Rijiju loses law ministry, Arjun Meghwal given independent charge as MoS

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government has effected a mini-reshuffle of the Cabinet, shifting Kiren Rijiju from the law ministry and replacing him with Arjun Ram Meghwal. Rijiju, one of the high-profile ministers of the government overseeing a crucial ministry, has been handed the charge of the low-key Ministry of Earth Sciences. Meghwal, a former IAS officer, has been assigned the independent …

BREAKING | Collegium Recommends AP HC Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sr Adv KV Viswanathan for Supreme Court Judgeship
1 year, 7 months ago

BREAKING | Collegium Recommends AP HC Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sr Adv KV Viswanathan for Supreme Court Judgeship

Live Law  

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the names of Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra of the Andhra Pradesh High Court and Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan to be appointed as judges of the top court, in order to fill the vacancies left behind by now-retired judges Dinesh Maheshwari and MR Shah.The collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has passed a …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointment Of Six Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointment Of Six Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium comprising CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice K.M. Joseph on Monday recommended the names of six Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court for appointment as Permanent Judges.The following Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court have been recommended by the Collegium: Justice Vikas Bahl Justice. Joseph on …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 7 Judicial Officers As The Judges Of Madhya Pradesh High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 7 Judicial Officers As The Judges Of Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the names of the following seven District Judges for appointment as Judges of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh: Shri Roopesh Chandra Varshney, Anuradha Shukla, Sanjeev Sudhakar Kalgaonkar, Prem Narayan Singh, Achal Kumar Paliwal, Hirdesh, and Avnindra Kumar Singh. As per Collegium’s statement, the above names were recommended by the Chief Justice of the …

Criticising Centre not anti-India: Lawyers on law minister's remark on judges
1 year, 8 months ago

Criticising Centre not anti-India: Lawyers on law minister's remark on judges

India Today  

Lawyers practicing in courts across the country issued a statement objecting to Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju’s recent remark that some retired judges are part of an anti-India gang. The lawyers said that they deprecate the unwarranted attack against retired judges of the Supreme Court, and called the allegations of anti-nationalism against them ‘a new low in the public discourse …

No Confrontation Between Government & Supreme Court : Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 8 months ago

No Confrontation Between Government & Supreme Court : Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

On speaking about the recent media reports regarding differences between the government and the supreme court, Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju said that in a democracy there were bound to be differences of opinion. Rijiju also pointed out that though there was a separation of power between the executive and the judiciary, it did not mean that …

Differences between govt and judiciary doesn't mean confrontation: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 8 months ago

Differences between govt and judiciary doesn't mean confrontation: Kiren Rijiju

Deccan Chronicle  

Madurai: Denying any clash between the government and judiciary as speculated in the media, Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday contended that differences were inevitable in a democracy but they should not be construed as confrontation. Pointing to some media reports of alleged differences between the government and the Supreme Court or the legislature and judiciary, the …

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

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

Live Law  

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

Supreme Court Collegium raises concern over Centre overlooking names recommended for judges' appointment
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium raises concern over Centre overlooking names recommended for judges' appointment

India TV News  

The Supreme Court Collegium has voiced concern over the Centre withholding or overlooking the names recommended for appointment as judges, saying this disturbs the seniority of the candidates, and asked the government to take "necessary action" for the elevation of those recommended earlier. Collegium voices concern The collegium voiced its concern in a resolution dated March 21 in which it …

Withholding names of judges disturbs seniority: SC Collegium to Centre
1 year, 9 months ago

Withholding names of judges disturbs seniority: SC Collegium to Centre

India Today  

The Supreme Court collegium has asked the Centre to expedite the pending appointments of judges, pointing out that withholding names of judges disturbs the seniority of the candidates. The Collegium, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, recommended the names of four district judges for appointment as judges of the Madras High Court. "Withholding or overlooking names that have been reiterated …

Conclave 2023 | Some retired judges part of 'anti-India gang', want judiciary to play opposition's role: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Conclave 2023 | Some retired judges part of 'anti-India gang', want judiciary to play opposition's role: Kiren Rijiju

India Today  

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said a few retired judges and activists are part of an anti-India gang and are trying to make the Indian judiciary play the role of an opposition party. There are a few judges who are activists and are part of an anti-India gang which is trying to turn the judiciary …

Kiren Rijiju blames Cong, SC for judges appointing judges
1 year, 9 months ago

Kiren Rijiju blames Cong, SC for judges appointing judges

Hindustan Times  

There is no confrontation between the judiciary and the executive, Union law minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday, even as he emphasised that judges cannot be appointed through judicial orders and that it has to be done by the government. our government is committed towards giving space to the judiciary, maintaining its independence and strengthening the judiciary,” Rijiju said at …

Some Retired Judges Are 'Anti-India' And Trying To Make Judiciary Play The Role of Opposition Party: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Some Retired Judges Are 'Anti-India' And Trying To Make Judiciary Play The Role of Opposition Party: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

Union law minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused a handful of retired ‘activist’ judges of trying to make the judiciary play the role of an opposition party, even to the extent of “going to the court and asking it to reign in the government”. While speaking about the alarmism in public discourse and criticism aimed at the government, Rijiju said, …

Who will deliver justice if judges carry out administrative work, asks Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Who will deliver justice if judges carry out administrative work, asks Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday described a few retired judges and some activists as part of an “anti-India gang” and accused them of trying to make the judiciary play the role of Opposition parties. “It is a few of the retired judges — maybe three or four — a few of those activists, part of the anti-India gang, …

Collegium system not perfect but best available: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 9 months ago

Collegium system not perfect but best available: CJI Chandrachud

The Hindu  

Not every system is perfect but this is the best system developed by the judiciary, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said on Saturday, while defending the Collegium system of judges appointing judges, a major bone of contention between the government and judiciary. Amid the tussle between the government and the judiciary, the CJI also responded to Law Minister Kiren …

Collegium system ideal for judges appointment: Ex-CJI U. U. Lalit
1 year, 9 months ago

Collegium system ideal for judges appointment: Ex-CJI U. U. Lalit

The Hindu  

Former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit on March 18 said the collegium was the "ideal system" for appointment of judges to the top court and High Courts in the country. Justice Lalit, who demitted office as the 49th CJI on November 8, 2022, also said judiciary was completely independent of the executive and while the Supreme Court was …

Getting suggestions for a panel to regulate conduct of courts: Law minister Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Getting suggestions for a panel to regulate conduct of courts: Law minister Rijiju

India Today  

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju, speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023 in New Delhi on Saturday, said that the government is getting suggestions for not just a panel for appointment of judges but one to "regulate the conduct and process of how courts are maintained". Due to constant engagement, they have a huge mental pressure," says …

Seeking reports from R&AW on judges not usual, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
1 year, 9 months ago

Seeking reports from R&AW on judges not usual, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

Seeking reports from Research and Analysis Wing on recommendations for appointment of judges to High Courts and the Supreme Court is not usual and is done only under extraordinary circumstances involving national security, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. Responding to the bit about R&AW feedback and sexual orientation of a person proposed for judgeship, the …

Centre clears appointments of five judicial officers as judges of Gujarat High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre clears appointments of five judicial officers as judges of Gujarat High Court

India TV News  

The Law Ministry on Wednesday cleared the appointments of five judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. "As per the relevant provisions under the Constitution of India, the following Judicial Officers are appointed as Judges of High Court of Gujarat," Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted. Earlier on March 2, the Supreme Court collegium recommended five judicial officials- …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends names of judges for appointment to Gujarat and Gauhati High Courts
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends names of judges for appointment to Gujarat and Gauhati High Courts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday put a premium on inclusivity and experience while recommending names to the government for appointments as judges in the Gujarat and Gauhati High Courts. Ms. Thakker, the Collegium said, was “able to overcome her own physical disabilities and her appointment would bring greater inclusion to the composition of the High Court”. The Collegium also …

'Judges Not At Fault But...': Law Minister Rijiju on Pendency of Cases in Courts
1 year, 9 months ago

'Judges Not At Fault But...': Law Minister Rijiju on Pendency of Cases in Courts

News 18  

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who has been aggressively speaking on executive vs judiciary debate, on Saturday blamed the “system” for the pendency of cases in the country while pointing out that it is not the fault of the judge. Speaking at a conference on ‘Sustainable Development in India: Evolution and Legal Perspective’ organised by the Law Commission of India …

‘Victoria Gowri Case Prime Example Of What Can Happen When Process Collapses’: Justice AP Shah On Need For Transparent & Accountable Collegium
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Victoria Gowri Case Prime Example Of What Can Happen When Process Collapses’: Justice AP Shah On Need For Transparent & Accountable Collegium

Live Law  

On Saturday, speaking at the Seminar on Judicial Appointments and Reforms, organised by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms, Justice Ajit Prakash Shah, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court expressed his opinion about the controversial appointment of Justice Victoria Gowri as Additional Judge of the Madras High Court. Addressing the participants on the issue of building a …

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