Supreme Court rejects Centre’s plea for referral of cases challenging #NJAC to larger bench
9 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court rejects Centre’s plea for referral of cases challenging #NJAC to larger bench

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today rejected the Centre's plea to decide as a preliminary issue, whether to refer the petitions challenging the new law on appointment of judges to the higher judiciary to a larger bench of nine or eleven judges, before hearing on the merits of the case. "The prayer made by the AG for disposing off the issue with reference to need of revisiting two judgments rendered in 1993 and 1998 to be decided as a preliminary issue before hearing merits of NJAC is declined," the Constitution Bench held. Attorney General Mukul Rohtagi had contended that the pleas challenging the new law be referred to a larger bench as the interpretation of Article 124 by two earlier nine-judge bench verdicts need to be "re-looked". After their deliberations, Justice Khehar pronounced the order for the bench of 5 judges hearing the case, which also comprises Justices J Chelameswar, MB Lokur, Kurian Joseph and Adarsh Kumar Goel.

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Supreme Court Dissolves Bench On PMLA Judgment Reconsideration After Centre Seeks Time; 'Doing With Heavy Heart', Says Justice Kaul
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Dissolves Bench On PMLA Judgment Reconsideration After Centre Seeks Time; 'Doing With Heavy Heart', Says Justice Kaul

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dissolved the bench constituted to consider a batch of applications seeking reconsideration of its Vijay Madanlal Choudhary ruling, which upheld the powers of the Directorate of Enforcement. Yesterday, the special bench began hearing the challenge against the interpretation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 based on the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgment. Over the …

Supreme Court to announce date of hearing on plea to ‘abolish’ collegium system, revive NJAC
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court to announce date of hearing on plea to ‘abolish’ collegium system, revive NJAC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday, April 24, 2023, said it will give a date for the hearing of a petition seeking the “abolition” of the collegium system of judicial appointments to the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium Justice Kaul is part of the Constitution Bench hearing petition seeking the legal …

Explained | Why is the NJAC verdict at the centre of the impasse over appointment of judges?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | Why is the NJAC verdict at the centre of the impasse over appointment of judges?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar last week entered the heated debate between the Central government and the Supreme Court over the matter of judicial appointments. The seven-year-old verdict has been invoked by both sides- while the Court asked if the government’s “unhappiness” over the failure of the NJAC was why it was sitting on the names recommended by …

No proposal at present to reintroduce NJAC, Rajya Sabha told
2 years, 3 months ago

No proposal at present to reintroduce NJAC, Rajya Sabha told

The Hindu  

There is no proposal at present to reintroduce a bill on National Judicial Appointments Commission, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. Responding to a question by the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and CPI‘s John Britas on whether the government proposes to reintroduce NJAC with “suitable modifications”, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said in a written reply …

‘Unhappiness’ over NJAC behind govt delay on Collegium recommendations: SC
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Unhappiness’ over NJAC behind govt delay on Collegium recommendations: SC

The Hindu  

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‘Unhappiness’ over NJAC behind govt delay on Collegium recommendations; govt needs to follow the law of the land: Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Unhappiness’ over NJAC behind govt delay on Collegium recommendations; govt needs to follow the law of the land: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on November 28 linked the bitter failure of the National Judicial Appointments Commission to the government’s willingness to “cross some Rubicons” and take on the judiciary by delaying Collegium recommendations. “Let them give the power to us then, we have no difficulty… When somebody high up says ‘let them do it’, we will do it ourselves… This …

J&K: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea alleging 'backdoor appointment' in judicial institutions
2 years, 6 months ago

J&K: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea alleging 'backdoor appointment' in judicial institutions

Firstpost  

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli issued notice and sought a response from the Jammu and Kashmir High Court on its administrative side, saying it should be vetted by the Chief Justice of the High Court New Delhi: The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea that alleged that relatives of former judges and staff were favoured …

"No One Is Here" : Supreme Court Vacation Bench Rises In 30 Minutes After No Lawyer Appears In Regular Hearing Matters
2 years, 8 months ago

"No One Is Here" : Supreme Court Vacation Bench Rises In 30 Minutes After No Lawyer Appears In Regular Hearing Matters

Live Law  

A vacation bench of the Supreme Court had to rise within 30 minutes on Monday after adjourning all the regular hearing matters listed before it as there was no appearance by lawyers in any of the cases.It may be noted that the bench had already heard the fresh matters in the first 30 minutes. A vacation bench of the Supreme …

Three Sitting Members Of NCLAT Move Supreme Court Challenging Disparaging Remarks Made Against Them By Five-Judge Bench
4 years, 1 month ago

Three Sitting Members Of NCLAT Move Supreme Court Challenging Disparaging Remarks Made Against Them By Five-Judge Bench

Live Law  

A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court by three sitting members of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal challenging the derogatory remarks made against them by a 5- member Bench of the NCLAT in an order. The impugned statements in the order of the five-judge Bench which have been challenged before the Apex Court state that it was a …

SC Constitution Bench Concludes First 'Virtual Hearing'; Reserves Judgment
4 years, 8 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Concludes First 'Virtual Hearing'; Reserves Judgment

Live Law  

The first ever "virtual constitutional bench" of the Apex Court on Tuesday reserved its judgment after concluding the hearing of a case. In 'Virtual Court No.3', a five judge bench comprising of Justices Arun Mishra, Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose heard the matter relating to the issue whether states can provide reservation in PG medical Courses …

[Breaking] Article 370 : No Need To Refer Pleas Challenging Repeal Of J&K Special Status To Larger Bench, Holds SC 5-Judge Bench
5 years ago

[Breaking] Article 370 : No Need To Refer Pleas Challenging Repeal Of J&K Special Status To Larger Bench, Holds SC 5-Judge Bench

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday held that there was no need to refer to larger bench the petitions challenging the Presidential Orders issued under Article 370 on August 5 and 6 to repeal the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. A 5 judge bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, S K Kaul, Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant …

[Article 370 : J&K Special Status] SC To Pronounce Judgment On Reference To Larger Bench On Monday
5 years ago

[Article 370 : J&K Special Status] SC To Pronounce Judgment On Reference To Larger Bench On Monday

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce pronounce judgment on Monday on the preliminary issue whether to refer to larger bench the petitions challenging the Presidential Orders issued under Article 370 on August 5 and 6 to repeal the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.A 5 judge bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, S K Kaul, Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and …

J&K shutdown: 3-judge SC Bench to hear 7 pleas
5 years, 5 months ago

J&K shutdown: 3-judge SC Bench to hear 7 pleas

The Hindu  

A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Monday referred petitions challenging the Jammu and Kashmir lockdown and lack of access to basic facilities to another Bench of three judges. A Constitution Bench of five judges, also led by Justice Ramana, would further, on October 1, start hearing another batch of petitions …

Woman Judge's Case: The Tale Of Triple Recusal
6 years ago

Woman Judge's Case: The Tale Of Triple Recusal

Live Law  

Ten days back, all three members of a Supreme Court bench had recused from the plea of a former woman ADJ seeking reinstatement after having resigned following an inquiry into her allegations of sexual harassment against a sitting High Court judge.The recusal was conspicuous by its timing- the arguments in the matter were almost concluded. After the bench was informed …

SC Dismisses Plea For Speedy Hearing In Ayodhya Land Dispute Case
6 years, 2 months ago

SC Dismisses Plea For Speedy Hearing In Ayodhya Land Dispute Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition to hear the Ayodhya land dispute on an urgent and day-to-day basis.The PIL had been filed by Advocate Harinath Ram in view of the "inordinate delay" in the adjudication of the Ram Janam Bhumi Matter, and in "recognition of the prevailing sentiments, surrounding, the entire nation and there is imminent danger of …

CJI-led Supreme Court Bench declines to review its 2015 NJAC verdict
6 years, 3 months ago

CJI-led Supreme Court Bench declines to review its 2015 NJAC verdict

The Hindu  

A five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has dismissed a review petition against an October 2015 judgment of the Constitution Bench declaring the National Judicial Appointments Commission, which briefly made redundant the Collegium system of judicial appointments, unconstitutional. National Lawyers’ Campaign for Judicial Reforms and Transparency, represented by advocates Mathews Nedumpara and Rohini Amin, asked the …

SC dismisses review petition against striking down NJAC, collegium system to stay
6 years, 3 months ago

SC dismisses review petition against striking down NJAC, collegium system to stay

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition challenging the striking down of a Constitutional Amendment that sought to give the executive a say in the appointment of top judges on grounds of delay and lack of merit. On 16 October 2015, in a 4-1 majority verdict, the Supreme Court held that both the Constitution Act, 2014, and the …

SC dismisses plea seeking review of 2015 verdict on NJAC Act, notes 470-day delay in filing of petition
6 years, 3 months ago

SC dismisses plea seeking review of 2015 verdict on NJAC Act, notes 470-day delay in filing of petition

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court in 2015 struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, which had led to the revival of the collegium system for appointment of judges. New Delhi: The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking review of its 2015 verdict striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, which had led to the revival of the collegium system for …

Supreme Court constitution bench to revisit 12-yr-old verdict on SC/ST quota in government jobs on 3 August
6 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court constitution bench to revisit 12-yr-old verdict on SC/ST quota in government jobs on 3 August

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass any interim order against its 12-year-old verdict that had dealt with the application of the ‘creamy layer’ for reservations to SC and ST categories in government job promotions New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass any interim order against its 12-year-old verdict that had dealt with the application of …

‘Shouldn’t Have Happened’: SC Judge on KM Joseph Elevation Row
6 years, 10 months ago

‘Shouldn’t Have Happened’: SC Judge on KM Joseph Elevation Row

The Quint  

The collegium had, on 2 May, deferred a decision on the issue of reconsidering its recommendation to elevate Justice KM Joseph, after it was sent back by the government last month. The five-member collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph, met after the apex court's working hours, …

SC To Hear Review Plea Against Quashing Of NJAC In March
7 years, 2 months ago

SC To Hear Review Plea Against Quashing Of NJAC In March

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today said it will hear a petition filed by 'National Lawyers' Campaign for Judicial Transparency and Reforms' seeking review of its October 2015 judgment that quashed NJAC “sometime in March”.“We are seeking complete dismantlement of collegium system of appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts”, advocate Mathew Nedumpara, representing the. The Supreme Court today …

SC To Hear Review Plea Against Quashing Of NJAC In March
7 years, 2 months ago

SC To Hear Review Plea Against Quashing Of NJAC In March

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today said it will hear a petition filed by 'National Lawyers' Campaign for Judicial Transparency and Reforms' seeking review of its October 2015 judgment that quashed NJAC “sometime in March”.“We are seeking complete dismantlement of collegium system of appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts”, advocate Mathew Nedumpara, representing the. The Supreme Court today …

SC Constitution Bench Concludes Hearing In Delhi v Centre Amidst Heated Arguments Between CJI And Dr.Rajeev Dhawan
7 years, 3 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Concludes Hearing In Delhi v Centre Amidst Heated Arguments Between CJI And Dr.Rajeev Dhawan

Live Law  

The five-Judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court today concluded its hearing in Delhi v Centre and reserved its judgment. The conclusion of the hearing a little after 4 p.m. was marred by heated exchanges between the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, and the senior counsel for the Delhi Government, Rajeev Dhawan.As Rajeev Dhawan wanted to make oral submissions, …

SC Constitution Bench Concludes Hearing In Delhi v Centre Amidst Heated Arguments Between CJI And Dr.Rajeev Dhawan
7 years, 3 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Concludes Hearing In Delhi v Centre Amidst Heated Arguments Between CJI And Dr.Rajeev Dhawan

Live Law  

The five-Judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court today concluded its hearing in Delhi v Centre and reserved its judgment. The conclusion of the hearing a little after 4 p.m. was marred by heated exchanges between the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, and the senior counsel for the Delhi Government, Rajeev Dhawan.As Rajeev Dhawan wanted to make oral submissions, …

After Yesterday's Action Packed Hearing, CJI Constitutes 3-Judge Bench To Hear Kamini Jaiswal's Petition
7 years, 4 months ago

After Yesterday's Action Packed Hearing, CJI Constitutes 3-Judge Bench To Hear Kamini Jaiswal's Petition

Live Law  

After the unprecedented drama at the Supreme Court on Friday, Chief Justice Dipak Misra has now constituted a three-Judge Bench to hear the Petition filed by Advocate Kamini Jaiswal, praying that the Court look into allegations of bribery against members of the higher judiciary in a matter regarding the opening of a medical college.The newly constituted Bench comprises of Justice …

Justice Karnan's case calls for reviewing judges' selection process, says SC
7 years, 8 months ago

Justice Karnan's case calls for reviewing judges' selection process, says SC

India TV News  

Justice C S Karnan's case calls for revisiting the process of selection of judges to the constitutional courts, Justices J Chelameswar and Justice Ranjan Gogoi of the Supreme Court have said. The two judges, who concurred with the main judgement passed by a seven-judge bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar, said this case highlighted the need to set …

Breaking: SC Ready To Hear 5000 Plus Cases During Summer Vacations [Read The List]
7 years, 11 months ago

Breaking: SC Ready To Hear 5000 Plus Cases During Summer Vacations [Read The List]

Live Law  

These are apart from the three constitution benches that will sit during the same time to hear complex issues such as The legality of triple talaq and the right to dignity of Muslim women, WhatsApp's implications on citizen's right to privacy The vexed citizenship tangle in Assam. The Supreme Court has expressed readiness to hear a whopping and unprecedented 5,298 …

Breaking: SC Ready To Hear 5000 Plus Cases During Summer Vacations [Read The List]
7 years, 11 months ago

Breaking: SC Ready To Hear 5000 Plus Cases During Summer Vacations [Read The List]

Live Law  

These are apart from the three constitution benches that will sit during the same time to hear complex issues such as The legality of triple talaq and the right to dignity of Muslim women, WhatsApp's implications on citizen's right to privacy The vexed citizenship tangle in Assam. The Supreme Court has expressed readiness to hear a whopping and unprecedented 5,298 …

No Urgent Hearing On Jallikattu, Says SC
8 years, 2 months ago

No Urgent Hearing On Jallikattu, Says SC

Live Law  

The apex court asks petitioner to move Madras High Court.In the light of growing defiance of its directions on jallikattu in Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to give an urgent hearing to a related plea in the public interest.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India JS Khehar and Justice DY Chandrachud, however, asked the petitioner to approach …

No Urgent Hearing On Jallikattu, Says SC
8 years, 2 months ago

No Urgent Hearing On Jallikattu, Says SC

Live Law  

The apex court asks petitioner to move Madras High Court.In the light of growing defiance of its directions on jallikattu in Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to give an urgent hearing to a related plea in the public interest.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India JS Khehar and Justice DY Chandrachud, however, asked the petitioner to approach …

Need for reform
8 years, 7 months ago

Need for reform

The Hindu  

Neither the Constitution nor any statute provides for an instrument like the Memorandum of Procedure for judicial appointments in India. Last year, the Supreme Court struck down the statute for the National Judicial Appointments Commission and the 99th Constitutional Amendment by its 1st NJAC judgment of October 16, 2015, which resuscitated the collegium. The National Lawyers Campaign for Judicial Transparency …

After NJAC, Supreme Court and Centre Head Towards Another Face-off
8 years, 11 months ago

After NJAC, Supreme Court and Centre Head Towards Another Face-off

The Quint  

Months after quashing the contentious National Judicial Appointment Commission law, it seems like the Supreme Court is all set for another face-off with the government. This time, it is over the Centre’s attempts at bringing transparency in judges’ appointment. Two Supreme Court judges have told The Telegraph “that the government’s latest suggestions are as damaging for judicial independence as the …

JNU row: SC not to broaden scope of its hearing, will confine to 15 February court violence
9 years, 1 month ago

JNU row: SC not to broaden scope of its hearing, will confine to 15 February court violence

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that it is not going to broaden the scope of its hearing and will confine itself to the violent incident in which journalists and JNU students and teachers were attacked at the Patiala House court complex on 15 February. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that it is …

Constitution Bench Judgments of Supreme Court of India in 2015
9 years, 2 months ago

Constitution Bench Judgments of Supreme Court of India in 2015

Live Law  

A bench of at least five judges of the Supreme Court which sit to decide any case “involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution of India” is popularly known as ‘Constitution bench’. Largest ever Constitution bench comprising of 13 judges of the Apex Court had heard the famous Keshavananda Bharati case. In short, The …

Constitution Bench Judgments of Supreme Court of India in 2015
9 years, 2 months ago

Constitution Bench Judgments of Supreme Court of India in 2015

Live Law  

A bench of at least five judges of the Supreme Court which sit to decide any case “involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution of India” is popularly known as ‘Constitution bench’. Largest ever Constitution bench comprising of 13 judges of the Apex Court had heard the famous Keshavananda Bharati case. In short, The …

Supreme Court to Pronounce Verdict on Improving Collegium System
9 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court to Pronounce Verdict on Improving Collegium System

The Quint  

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce the verdict on bringing transparency in the collegium system of appointing judges in higher judiciary on December 16. The collegium system of judges appointing judges, which had come into being in 1993 and now stands revived after a five-judge constitution bench recently struck down Centre’s legislation, the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and …

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict tomorrow on improving collegium system
9 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict tomorrow on improving collegium system

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce tomorrow the verdict on bringing transparency in the collegium system of appointing judges in higher judiciary. The collegium system of judges appointing judges, which had come into being in 1993 and now stands revived after a five-judge constitution bench recently struck down Centre's legislation, the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and …

Kerala High Court Lawyers moves Resolution against #NJAC Judgment
9 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Lawyers moves Resolution against #NJAC Judgment

Live Law  

About Fifty members of Kerala High Court Advocates Association led by Senior Advocate K. Ramkumar have put forth a Resolution expressing their deep anguish and concern over the Judgement of the Apex Court in striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and restoring the unconstitutional, undemocratic and opaque collegium system.“This Association expresses its. About Fifty members of Kerala High …

Kerala High Court Lawyers moves Resolution against #NJAC Judgment
9 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Lawyers moves Resolution against #NJAC Judgment

Live Law  

About Fifty members of Kerala High Court Advocates Association led by Senior Advocate K. Ramkumar have put forth a Resolution expressing their deep anguish and concern over the Judgement of the Apex Court in striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and restoring the unconstitutional, undemocratic and opaque collegium system.“This Association expresses its. About Fifty members of Kerala High …

#NJAC Judgment reflects a craving of the Judiciary to arrogate to itself the Power of Appointment
9 years, 5 months ago

#NJAC Judgment reflects a craving of the Judiciary to arrogate to itself the Power of Appointment

Live Law  

This is an unfortunate judgment. Almost all the doyens of the legal fraternity welcomed the proposal made by the Justice M N Venkatachaliah Commission for creating National Judicial Commission in which both the Executive and the civil society should also be involved along with judges. The very fact that one of the senior judges of the five-judge bench in the …

NJAC verdict: Why Justice Khehar did not recuse
9 years, 5 months ago

NJAC verdict: Why Justice Khehar did not recuse

The Hindu  

Among the pages of the voluminous judgment striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission is a short narrative of Justice J.S. This narrative, in a 16-page order, is fashioned as a message to the judiciary, drawn from his personal experience in the NJAC case, that the choice to step down from a case is that of a judge and no …

Supreme Court weekly round-up
9 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court weekly round-up

Live Law  

JudgmentsThe Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court declared the National Judicial Commission unconstitutional, as it violates basic structure of Constitution of India, by a 4:1 Majority. Lokur, Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel declared the 99th Amendment and NJAC Act unconstitutional while Justice Chelameswar upheld it.The Court. Judgments The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court declared the National …

Govt unlikely to seek review of SC order on NJAC
9 years, 5 months ago

Govt unlikely to seek review of SC order on NJAC

India TV News  

New Delhi: Government is unlikely to rush seeking a review of the Supreme Court verdict which overturned its law on appointment of judges to higher judiciary but would put forth its views on ways to improve the collegium system when the apex court takes up the matter next month. A day after the apex court termed as unconstitutional the National …

NJACked! How Supreme Court has usurped powers it never had under the Constitution
9 years, 5 months ago

NJACked! How Supreme Court has usurped powers it never had under the Constitution

Firstpost  

By reinstating the collegium system the Supreme Court has decided to turn the clock back to a system of appinting judges that was never sanctioned by the cnostitution. Here is what article 124 says about how judges to the higher judiciary must be appointed: “124 Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under …

SC Bench strikes down NJAC Act as ‘unconstitutional and void’
9 years, 5 months ago

SC Bench strikes down NJAC Act as ‘unconstitutional and void’

The Hindu  

Declaring that the judiciary cannot risk being caught in a “web of indebtedness” towards the government, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and the 99th Constitutional Amendment which sought to give politicians and civil society a final say in the appointment of judges to the highest courts. The Bench in a majority of 4:1 …

Govt accepts Supreme Court verdict on NJAC; but this is no fullstop, more of a comma
9 years, 5 months ago

Govt accepts Supreme Court verdict on NJAC; but this is no fullstop, more of a comma

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has invalidated the 99th Constitutional Amendment and National Judicial Appointments Commission Act “unanimously” passed by both Houses of Parliament — barring Ram Jethlamani who abstained from voting — and ratified by 20 states. Communication and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad who as the then Law Minister had piloted the bill in both Houses of Parliament strongly defended …

Supreme Court strikes down NJAC, collegium system to continue
9 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court strikes down NJAC, collegium system to continue

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a setback to NDA government, the Supreme Court today struck down as unconstitutional the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act that was brought in to replace the over two-decade-old collegium system of judges appointing judges in the higher judiciary. In the landmark judgment that will enable the collegium system to continue, the apex court, which quashed the NJAC …

Breaking ; #NJAC Judgment Tomorrow
9 years, 5 months ago

Breaking ; #NJAC Judgment Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will deliver the Judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the validity of National Judicial Commission Tomorrow. The Bench comprising of Justices J S Khehar, J Chelameswar, MB Lokur, Kurian Joseph and Adarsh Kumar Goel had reserved the Judgment in July 15, 2015In April 7, a three-judge bench of the apex court had …

SC reserves judgment in NJAC case
9 years, 8 months ago

SC reserves judgment in NJAC case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgment in the National Judicial Appointments Commission case and stated that the interim order would continue to be in effect till the verdict is finally given. The court has said that the interim order would continue till the verdict is given by the court," Advocate R K Kapoor told media persons. In April …

Does NJAC conform to basic structure of Constitution: Supreme Court- India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Does NJAC conform to basic structure of Constitution: Supreme Court- India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The new law on appointment of judges should not be seen as "good or bad" and rather tested on the proposition that whether it conforms to the basic structure of the Constitution or not, the Supreme Court today said. If it meets the parameters of the basic structure, work it out," a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Justice …

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