Ill-informed, agenda-driven: CJI Ramana cautions media on 'kangaroo courts'
2 years, 5 months ago

Ill-informed, agenda-driven: CJI Ramana cautions media on 'kangaroo courts'

India Today  

The Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana, slammed electronic media for running Kangaroo courts and said ill-informed and agenda-driven debates on issues involving justice delivery were affecting the health of democracy. CJI came down heavily on the media and said it was taking democracy two steps backward, "By overstepping and breaching your responsibilities, you are taking our democracy two steps backward. Highlighting that the life of a judge is not easy, CJI said, "The judges work even on weekends and holidays and miss out on many joys of life, including important family functions. At times, I wonder if my grandchildren would recognise me at all after failing to see them for days together," CJI said, adding that while stressing that when false narratives are created about the supposed easy life led by judges, it is difficult to swallow.

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Bail being the rule message hasn’t reached district judiciary: CJI Chandrachud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bail being the rule message hasn’t reached district judiciary: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, in a candid conversation with Utkarsh Anand, reflected on his tenure and vision for India’s judiciary, outlining critical principles on independence, judicial appointments, and the role of the courts in upholding liberty. However, this fear within the district judiciary must be addressed, and high courts and the Supreme Court should not readily criticise a judge’s motives …

Despite emphasis on bail being the rule, message hasn’t reached dist judiciary
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Despite emphasis on bail being the rule, message hasn’t reached dist judiciary

Hindustan Times  

CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, in a candid conversation with Utkarsh Anand, reflected on his tenure and vision for India’s judiciary, outlining critical principles on independence, judicial appointments, and the role of the courts in upholding liberty. CJI: Over the last two decades, the complexity of cases before the Supreme Court has grown immensely—not just constitutional cases, but those dealing with …

‘Functioning as kangaroo courts’: Kerala HC's stinging remark on ‘media trials’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Functioning as kangaroo courts’: Kerala HC's stinging remark on ‘media trials’

Hindustan Times  

News outlets should not act as ‘kangaroo courts’ by indulging in ‘media trial’ when reporting on ongoing investigations or cases, the Kerala high court said on Friday. A five-judge bench made the stinging remark while issuing a ruling in response to three petitions seeking to restrict the media's powers in covering active probes and trials, India Today reported. The petitions …

Age Of Livestreaming And Social Media Places New Demands On Judges: Chief Justice Chandrachud
1 year, 7 months ago

Age Of Livestreaming And Social Media Places New Demands On Judges: Chief Justice Chandrachud

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud speaking at the National Conference on Digitization, Paperless Courts and e-Initiatives organised by the High Court of Orissa, remarked that in the age of livestreaming and social media every word said by judges in court is up in public realm, which places new challenges and demands on judges. Sometimes it may, sometimes …

CJI DY Chandrachud Expresses Concern At Selective Quoting Of Judges' Speeches & Judgments By Journalists
1 year, 9 months ago

CJI DY Chandrachud Expresses Concern At Selective Quoting Of Judges' Speeches & Judgments By Journalists

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India on Wednesday raised alarm about the ‘selective’ quoting' of judges’ speeches and judgements by the media leading to a distorted public understanding of important legal issues. While noting the rise in legal journalism and the increasing interest in stories emerging from the court halls, the chief justice expressed concerns about ‘one-sided’ reporting in the newly …

Office of CJI: Need of a fixed tenure as complicated issues warrant long-term approach
2 years, 1 month ago

Office of CJI: Need of a fixed tenure as complicated issues warrant long-term approach

Firstpost  

One of the most important offices in the country functions in an ad-hoc manner without any long-term vision or planning. While Justice Chandrachud in recent times will have one of the longest tenures as the CJI, the tenure of the sitting CJI Lalit is only 74 days. Notably, the CJI with the shortest tenure was CJI KN Singh in 1991 …

Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana
2 years, 3 months ago

Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana

The Hindu  

Terming pendency of cases a "huge challenge", Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana on August 26 expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court. Attorney General K. K. Venugopal said 224 vacancies in the High Court were filed up and over 100 members …

Outgoing CJI NV Ramana says sorry for not focusing on listing of cases
2 years, 3 months ago

Outgoing CJI NV Ramana says sorry for not focusing on listing of cases

India Today  

The outgoing Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana, while heading his last Supreme Court bench on Friday, apologised before the open court for not being able to focus on the listing and posting of important matters during his tenure. While sitting with CJI designate Justice UU Lalit and Justice Hima Kohli, CJI Ramana said, "I'm sorry I could not focus …

Could Not Pay Requisite Attention To Issues Of Listing Of Matters, Sorry For That : CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 3 months ago

Could Not Pay Requisite Attention To Issues Of Listing Of Matters, Sorry For That : CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, while addressing the court in the ceremonial bench held on his last working, stated that during the last 16 months, in his tenure as the CJI, full fledged hearing was possible on only 50 days. Earlier this month, when Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave had raised an issue with the working of the Supreme …

Only few aware of constitutional rights, duties: CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 4 months ago

Only few aware of constitutional rights, duties: CJI NV Ramana

India Today  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Wednesday said it is unfortunate that, even after 75 years of independence, only a few are aware of the constitutional provisions. CJI Ramana, who was speaking as the chief guest at an event by Eastern Book Company to celebrate the release of 'Supreme Court Cases pre-1969', stated that the ultimate consumer of justice …

After CJI’s Kangaroo Courts Remark, Law Minister Says No Judiciary in World as Independent as India’s
2 years, 5 months ago

After CJI’s Kangaroo Courts Remark, Law Minister Says No Judiciary in World as Independent as India’s

News 18  

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said “no judiciary in the world is as independent as India’s a day after the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana remarked that “kangaroo courts” and “biased views” being propagated by media are affecting justice delivery. Delivering the inaugural lecture instituted in the memory of Justice Satya Brata Sinha on Saturday, …

CJI NV Ramana slams media, calls them ill-informed, agenda-driven
2 years, 5 months ago

CJI NV Ramana slams media, calls them ill-informed, agenda-driven

Op India  

Amid the backlash the judiciary is facing in recent weeks over controversial remarks and judgements, especially over oral remarks against Nupur Sharma, the chief justice of India today launched an attack on Indian media during a speech. He expressed concerns about the “concerted campaigns” in media and social media against judges, and debates on media on cases heard by the …

Agenda-driven debates on news channels affecting India’s democracy, says CJI
2 years, 5 months ago

Agenda-driven debates on news channels affecting India’s democracy, says CJI

Live Mint  

Ill-informed and agenda-driven debates on issues involving justice delivery cannot be the guiding factor in deciding court's verdict, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Saturday. Delivering the inaugural lecture instituted in the memory of Justice Satya Brata Sinha, the Chief Justice of India said agenda-driven debates and kangaroo courts being run by the media are detrimental to the …

Media is running kangaroo courts: CJI Ramana
2 years, 5 months ago

Media is running kangaroo courts: CJI Ramana

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Saturday said the media is running "kangaroo courts" on issues even experienced judges find difficult to decide. Media trials cannot be a guiding factor in deciding cases," Chief Justice Ramana noted. Media has breached its responsibility, taking democracy two steps backwards, affecting people and harming the system, the Chief Justice said. Owing to …

Pay heed to the CJI’s remarks
2 years, 5 months ago

Pay heed to the CJI’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana made waves with his comments over the weekend. Speaking at a legal meeting in Jaipur in the presence of Union law minister Kiren Rijiju and Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Mr Ramana remarked on the state of the Indian democracy and on an unfortunate aspect of the criminal justice system – the protracted incarceration …

Unfilled judicial vacancies major reason for pendency of cases: CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 5 months ago

Unfilled judicial vacancies major reason for pendency of cases: CJI NV Ramana

India Today  

Taking a dig at the Centre government for the huge pendency of cases in the Indian judiciary, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday said that not non-filling of judicial vacancies by the government is the major cause of pendency of cases. You all know the major important reason is the non-filling up of the judicial vacancies and not …

CJI Ramana: No space for divisive politics
2 years, 5 months ago

CJI Ramana: No space for divisive politics

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana, on Saturday said that there was no space for divisive, narrow, intolerant, and non-inclusive politically driven approach in the 21st century. Justice Ramana said, "We still haven’t learnt to appreciate wholly the roles and responsibilities assigned by the Constitution to each of the institutions." This "flawed thinking" of all hues, …

Chief Justice Ramana is right
2 years, 7 months ago

Chief Justice Ramana is right

Hindustan Times  

In a landmark speech, at a conference of state chief ministers and high court chief justices, and in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana offered a powerful diagnosis of what ails Indian judiciary on Saturday. Better laws, fairer enforcement of laws, less arbitrary decision making, more harmony within the executive, greater willingness …

The people's judge: CJI Ramana's one year in office as 48th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 8 months ago

The people's judge: CJI Ramana's one year in office as 48th Chief Justice of India

India Today  

On April 24, 2022 CJI N V Ramana will complete one year in office as the 48th Chief Justice of India. FILLING UP JUDICIAL VACANCIES One of the first communications from CJI Ramana after he took oath of office was to chief justices of all high courts about filing up of judicial vacancies. It was due to CJI Ramana's persistent …

CJI wants courts to promote alternative dispute resolution tools
2 years, 8 months ago

CJI wants courts to promote alternative dispute resolution tools

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana stressed the need for increasing the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like mediation that can change the judicial landscape, bringing justice to millions and settling grievances without protracted legal proceedings. Speaking on the significance of mediation as an ADR mechanism and the need for skilled mediators, Chief Justice urged that an “active effort …

CJI’s word of caution to CBI echoes a Madras HC verdict which attempted to free the ‘caged parrot’
2 years, 8 months ago

CJI’s word of caution to CBI echoes a Madras HC verdict which attempted to free the ‘caged parrot’

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has warned India’s premier investigative agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, that its aura of reverence has grown dull. The CJI’s advice to agencies like the CBI to snap ties with their "political masters" or lose credibility echoes a Madras High Court judgment of August last year which forensically investigated the reasons behind why the …

Follow Rule Book, Stay Independent of Political Executive, Keep Low Profile: CJI’s Three Tips for CBI
2 years, 8 months ago

Follow Rule Book, Stay Independent of Political Executive, Keep Low Profile: CJI’s Three Tips for CBI

News 18  

Follow the rule book, break the nexus with political executive, and maintain a low profile: these were the suggestions that Chief Justice of India NV Ramana had for officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday. Addressing current and former officials of the agency, the CJI started his lecture by saying, “I am happy to note that under the …

N V Ramana rues lack of basic judicial infrastructure, stresses need of filling vacancies, raising number of judges
2 years, 9 months ago

N V Ramana rues lack of basic judicial infrastructure, stresses need of filling vacancies, raising number of judges

Firstpost  

The CJI was speaking as the chief guest at the National Seminar on Adjudication of IPR Disputes in India’ organised by the Delhi High Court New Delhi: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Saturday rued the lack of basic minimum standards of judicial infrastructure in the country and stressed the need of not only filling the existing vacancies …

SC judges have often criticised use of social media to troll their work
2 years, 10 months ago

SC judges have often criticised use of social media to troll their work

The Hindu  

Supreme Court judges seem to have a mixed view about what is said on social media. They have often faulted social media of being a pliant tool at the hands of forces who want to “villainise” judges, launch personal attacks and troll them for their work. In his Constitution Day speech in November 2021, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana …

Popular Majority Not A Defence For Arbitrary Actions Of Govt; Functioning Of Democracy Unthinkable Without Judicial Review : CJI Ramana
2 years, 11 months ago

Popular Majority Not A Defence For Arbitrary Actions Of Govt; Functioning Of Democracy Unthinkable Without Judicial Review : CJI Ramana

Live Law  

A popular majority is not a defence for arbitrary actions of the Government, said Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, while underscoring the importance of all wings of the state acting within their constitutional limits. Growing tendency of executive to disregard orders passed by the Court CJI Ramana also raised concerns about the "growing tendency to disregard, and even disrespect …

Indian Judiciary Has Always Been At The Forefront In Shaping A Welfare State: CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian Judiciary Has Always Been At The Forefront In Shaping A Welfare State: CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

"Indian judiciary has always been at the forefront to make our country a welfare state. The country's history tells us that the constitutional courts have always stood up for the marginalized", said Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana while speaking at the Valedictory Ceremony of Pan India Legal Awareness & Outreach Campaign.This was a pan India. The country's history tells …

Still Following Colonial Rules: CJI Ramana Calls For Indianised Legal System For Effective Justice Delivery
3 years, 3 months ago

Still Following Colonial Rules: CJI Ramana Calls For Indianised Legal System For Effective Justice Delivery

ABP News  

New Delhi: From time to time, questions have been raised about the delay in getting justice under the Indian judicial system. Taking a note of this problem of common people, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Saturday called for “Indianisation” of the country’s legal system for effective delivery of justice. CJI Ramana was speaking in a function held …

Common man shouldn't be scared of courts: CJI NV Ramana calls for 'Indianisation' of legal system
3 years, 3 months ago

Common man shouldn't be scared of courts: CJI NV Ramana calls for 'Indianisation' of legal system

India Today  

“The common man should not be apprehensive about approaching the courts and authorities," Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has said while calling for the 'Indianisation' of the country's legal system. While paying tribute to Late Justice MM Shantanagoudar at the memorial organised by the Karnataka State Bar Council, CJI NV Ramana stated that the need of the hour was …

'Very Unfortunate': CJI Ramana On Speculations In Media Over SC Judges' Appointment
3 years, 4 months ago

'Very Unfortunate': CJI Ramana On Speculations In Media Over SC Judges' Appointment

ABP News  

New Delhi: Expressing displeasure over speculative media reports over the collegium meeting regarding the appointment of judges in Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Wednesday termed it to be "very unfortunate". Ramana also pointed out that the process of appointment of judges is sacrosanct and has dignity attached to it and the media must understand and …

Speculations, reports on judges' appointment process very unfortunate: CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 4 months ago

Speculations, reports on judges' appointment process very unfortunate: CJI NV Ramana

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Wednesday termed "very unfortunate" certain "speculations and reports" in the media about Collegium meeting regarding appointment of judges' in the Supreme Court. CJI Ramana, while speaking in the ceremonial function to bid farewell to Justice Navin Sinha who is retiring, said the process of appointment of judges is sacrosanct and has dignity attached …

Justice S. Muralidhar Seen As The Steve Jobs Of Indian Judiciary By Judges Across The Country: Justice V. Ramasubramanian
3 years, 4 months ago

Justice S. Muralidhar Seen As The Steve Jobs Of Indian Judiciary By Judges Across The Country: Justice V. Ramasubramanian

Live Law  

Underscoring Justice S. Muralidhar's contributions towards initiating the process of e-filing in his courtroom, Supreme Court judge, Justice V. Ramasubramanian recently said that Judges across the country used to see Justice Muralidhar as Steve Jobs of the Indian Judiciary, for his contributions to e-justice. Justice Ramasubramanian made these observations while delivering his keynote address at a symposium organized by CAN …

CJAR Requests CJI NV Ramana To Live Stream Pegasus Case Hearing Before The Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

CJAR Requests CJI NV Ramana To Live Stream Pegasus Case Hearing Before The Supreme Court

Live Law  

Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms has written to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting him to live stream the hearing in the Pegasus snoop gate matter before the Apex court.The letter refers to the "deep concern regarding the recent revelations" that the Pegasus software was used to hack into the phones of Indian citizens, "apparently at the …

The Supreme 'quote' of India under CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 5 months ago

The Supreme 'quote' of India under CJI NV Ramana

India Today  

There was a time, not too long back, when the judges of the Supreme Court lived behind a veil of secrecy, protected by their constitutional post and rarely seen speaking outside of courts, except when they were invited for academic lectures and attended prayer meets. There are three overarching themes that emerge from what has been spoken of by the …

"Keen To Start Live Streaming At Supreme Court": CJI NV Ramana At Launch Of Live Streaming At Gujarat HC
3 years, 5 months ago

"Keen To Start Live Streaming At Supreme Court": CJI NV Ramana At Launch Of Live Streaming At Gujarat HC

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India, N. V. Ramana today launched live streaming of Gujarat High Court proceedings and also released the Live Streaming Rules of the High Court. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Justice informed that he is keen to start Live Streaming in at least a few of the Courts at the Supreme Court.Stressing upon the importance of Live …

CJI Ramana asks law minister to resolve poor digital connectivity hindering justice in far flung areas
3 years, 5 months ago

CJI Ramana asks law minister to resolve poor digital connectivity hindering justice in far flung areas

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has written to Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad seeking steps to resolve the poor digital connectivity in rural, tribal, remote and hilly areas that is "adversely impacting the pace of justice delivery". The CJI referred to the digital divide and said that "a whole generation of lawyers is being pushed out of the …

Actively Considering Live-Streaming Of Supreme Court Proceedings : CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 7 months ago

Actively Considering Live-Streaming Of Supreme Court Proceedings : CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday said that he was actively considering the proposal to live-stream the proceedings of the Supreme Court.He made this statement at a virtual function organized to launch a mobile facility for journalists to access the VC hearings of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday said that …

Actively considering live telecast of Supreme Court proceedings, says CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 7 months ago

Actively considering live telecast of Supreme Court proceedings, says CJI NV Ramana

Firstpost  

The CJI, however, said before initiating concrete steps in this regard, he would seek general consensus among his colleagues in the top court New Delhi: Chief Justice NV Ramana Thursday said he was actively considering the proposal to live telecast the proceedings of the Supreme Court. Recalling his days as a journalist, the CJI said media faces great challenges in …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up May 3 to May 9, 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up May 3 to May 9, 2021

Live Law  

Supreme Court Strikes Down Maratha Quota; Says No Exceptional Circumstance To Grant Reservation In Excess Of 50% Ceiling LimitCase: Dr Jaishree Laxmanrao Patil v Chief Minister Citation : LL 2021 SC 243A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has struck down the Maratha quota in excess of 50% ceiling limit as unconstitutional. "Encroachment Of State Legislature Upon The Domain Of …

Justice N.V. Ramana, a judge who upheld civil liberties
3 years, 9 months ago

Justice N.V. Ramana, a judge who upheld civil liberties

The Hindu  

Several years before he began his journey, which will eventually see him being sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India, Nuthalapti Venkata Ramana undertook an arduous journey by truck with ₹10 in his pocket. “Freedom of speech and expression includes the right to disseminate information to as wide a section of the population as possible,” Justice Ramana observed …

Next in line CJI, Justice Ramana, says millions in India still have no access to justice
3 years, 9 months ago

Next in line CJI, Justice Ramana, says millions in India still have no access to justice

India Today  

Justice NV Ramana, who is next in line to be the next Chief Justice of India, on Monday said that India is still dealing with questions of access to justice. Speaking at an event to commemorate 25 years of the National Legal Services Authority in Delhi, Justice Ramana said, "Ever since we declared ourselves to be an independent nation, we …

Indian Media: At A Crossroads
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian Media: At A Crossroads

Live Law  

Developments over the last few years in news reporting in India, culminating into the coverage of the Sushant Singh Rajput case, has brought out a significant issue regarding the extent and manner in which the media should be regulated, particularly, electronic and digital media, when it comes to reporting ongoing criminal investigations and trials. The inquiries and coverage done by …

'Tactics To Pressurize The Judge': BCI Condemns Andhra CM's Letter Accusing Justice NV Ramana [Read Statement]
4 years, 2 months ago

'Tactics To Pressurize The Judge': BCI Condemns Andhra CM's Letter Accusing Justice NV Ramana [Read Statement]

Live Law  

Appalled by the "reprehensible move" of the Andhra CM making allegations against the second-senior most Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice NV Ramana, the Bar Council of India has issued a statement, expressing solidarity with the Judicial institution. The Council has stated that Justice Ramana and several other Judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court have been targeted by Y …

"Orchestrated Allegations Designed To Deny Him The Right To Succeed CJI Office": Former AP HC Judge Writes To CJI Seeking Action Against CM Jagan
4 years, 2 months ago

"Orchestrated Allegations Designed To Deny Him The Right To Succeed CJI Office": Former AP HC Judge Writes To CJI Seeking Action Against CM Jagan

Live Law  

A retired Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has written a letter to the CJI, urging him not to consider the Andhra CM's letter, imputing various allegations on the second-senior most Judge at the Supreme Court, Justice NV Ramana, as the same is motivated by a personal agenda. "The letter Is liable to be treated as scandalizing the Court, …

In letter to CJI, Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Justice NV Ramana of trying to destabilise Andhra Pradesh govt
4 years, 2 months ago

In letter to CJI, Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Justice NV Ramana of trying to destabilise Andhra Pradesh govt

Firstpost  

In an eight-page letter dated 6 October, Reddy wrote to Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, alleging that Justice Ramana ‘has been influencing the sittings of the High Court including the roster of a few Honourable Judges’ Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s ongoing legal battles took an unexpected turn on Saturday with Reddy accusing the Supreme Court’s Justice …

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