Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous

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On Thursday, the Supreme Court’s three-member Collegium - comprising the Chief Justice of India, D.Y.Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M.Joseph - responsible for recommending suitable names for elevation as the High Court Judges, reiterated certain names recommended by it earlier, for elevation to various High Courts. The reiteration of recommendation to elevate senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a Judge of the Delhi High Court is a succinct articulation of what discrimination on the ground of one’s sexual orientation could entail. The resolution further quotes the Law Minister as having stated that the candidate’s “ardent involvement and passionate attachment to the cause of gay-rights” would not rule out the possibility of bias and prejudice.” It needs to be asked, if in the U.S. Supreme Court, where the political allegiance of each of the nine Judges is well-known by virtue of which President had appointed them, two conservative Judges -whose political masters had shown no clear sympathy for LGBTQI rights in the past - could take a dispassionate view in Bostock and tilt the scales in favour of their rights, is there a justification for the Law Minister’s apprehension that Kirpal’s judicial decisions might suffer from bias and prejudice? Somasekhar Sundaresan, R.John Sathyan and Justice Krishna Iyer The Collegium’s reiteration of its recommendation to elevate Somasekhar Sundaresan as a Judge of the Bombay High Court makes it clear that the views on social media attributed to him, do not furnish any foundation to infer that he is biased.

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The judiciary’s ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment
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1 day, 7 hours ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Two months before push against Collegium system, International Commission of Jurists report recommended new law for judicial appointments, transfers
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Two months before push against Collegium system, International Commission of Jurists report recommended new law for judicial appointments, transfers

The Hindu  

Two months before Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar’s push to find an alternative to the Collegium system following the alleged discovery of half-burnt cash on the residential premises of High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, an international body of jurists had published a report urging the government and the Parliament to enact a law constituting a …

SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma
2 days, 20 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms
3 days, 14 hours ago

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms

Op India  

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has been embroiled in controversy since an enormous amount of unaccounted cash was reportedly discovered after a fire at his residence. Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2010 laid forth judicial standards, mandates that judges disclose their assets and creates procedures for dismissing Supreme Court and High …

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
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Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week

Hindustan Times  

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

HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated
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4 days, 5 hours ago

HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Monday issued a resolution repatriating Delhi high court judge justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad high court in connection with a controversy from the discovery of a large amount of cash at the judge’s official residence in the national capital earlier this month. Justice Yashwant Varma The decision came hours after Delhi high court chief …

Read about Justice V Ramaswami who became the first Indian Judge to face impeachment motion in the Parliament of India
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Read about Justice V Ramaswami who became the first Indian Judge to face impeachment motion in the Parliament of India

Op India  

The controversy surrounding Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma has left the entire country, including the legal circles in shock. You, as a judge, has got to consider how far it is acceptable or not.” Image via Parliament Digital Library Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar alleged that the change in the government and the political landscape of the country “and …

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
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CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the purported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. The decision was taken by the CJI following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar …

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

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the reported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. “The chief justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any …

Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?
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Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?

Live Law  

Reports regarding the alleged recovery of unaccounted money from the residence of Justice Yashwant Verma of the Delhi High Court have sent shock waves across the legal fraternity.While it is understood that the Supreme Court Collegium is considering a proposal to transfer Justice Verma and that the Delhi HC CJ is enquiring into the matter, several concerns are being raised, …

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website
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SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea seeking to withhold an order from its website to protect the privacy of a warring couple, underscoring that all verdicts are routinely posted on the court’s website as standard practice and exceptions cannot be made arbitrarily. SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website A bench comprising justices Vikram Nath, …

SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges
1 week, 3 days ago

SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday underscored the need for a comprehensive legal examination and “different viewpoints” before ruling on whether the Lokpal has the authority to investigate complaints against sitting high court judges under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The Supreme Court appointed senior advocate Ranjit Kumar as amicus curiae to ensure all perspectives are considered before a decision …

Former Chief Justice discusses Periyar, Savarkar ideologies
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Former Chief Justice discusses Periyar, Savarkar ideologies

The Hindu  

In stark contrast to the names of social reformer E.V. Periyar’s secularism, while perhaps less concerned with the Constituent Assembly, reminds us that the true purpose of secularism is to create a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect regardless of religious beliefs.” The former Chief Justice told the gathering that with increasing religious extremism, communal tensions and …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court

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The Central Government has officially notified the appointment of three Additional Judges Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani—as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to Twitter to announce the appointments, stating: “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of …

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

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

SC Collegium recommends Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's elevation to top court
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SC Collegium recommends Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's elevation to top court

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SC Collegium recommends Calcutta HC judge Joymalya Bagchi's elevation to top court The Supreme Court Collegium took into consideration the fact that the Calcutta High Court has only one representation in the Supreme Court bench at present. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday recommended the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the …

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges For J&K High Court
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SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges For J&K High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of three Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the High Court. The Collegium, in its meeting held on March 5, 2025, passed a resolution confirming the elevation of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri & Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal holds the distinction of being the first Muslim …

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

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the elevation of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.The Collegium considered the fact that after the retirement of Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir on 18th July 2013 as Chief Justice of India, there has not been any Chief Justice of India from the High Court at …

Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court
3 weeks, 3 days ago

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

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The Central Government has notified the appointment of four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent judges. Justice Sakthivel, who enrolled as an Advocate in 1998 joined the District Judiciary in 2011 through direct recruitment and held positions such as Additional District Judge in Thanjavur and Coimbatore, Administrator General and the Official Trustee of Tamil Nadu, Registrar General …

Madras High Court Chief Justice inaugurates awareness programme on gender sensitisation
1 month ago

Madras High Court Chief Justice inaugurates awareness programme on gender sensitisation

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of Madras High Court Justice K. R. Shriram inaugurated an awareness programme on gender sensitisation and elimination of violence against women at workplace at S.T. Speaking at the event Justice K. R. Shriram emphasised that the very name “Kanniyakumari” symbolises the reverence given to women as deities. At the event Justice A. D. Jagadish Chadira, Judge, Madras High …

Former Judge, advocates write letter to CJI demanding inclusivity in appointing Madras High Court judges
1 month ago

Former Judge, advocates write letter to CJI demanding inclusivity in appointing Madras High Court judges

The Hindu  

Demanding to uphold the principles of social justice and inclusivity in appointment of judges to Madras High Court, senior advocates headed by former Madras High Court Judge Justice D. Hariparanthaman raised slogans and started a signature campaign on district court premises here on Saturday. In the letter written to the Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of Madras …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended making four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent. In its meeting held on 20th February, 2025, the collegium has proposed the appointment of following judges as the permanent judges of Madras High Court: Justice Ramasamy Sakthivel Justice P Dhanabal Justice Chinnasamy Kumarappan, and Justice Kandasamy Rajasekar The Centre appointed the four …

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

CJ Sunita Agarwal on leave: Justice Biren Vaishnav to be acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court

The Hindu  

The Centre has notified the appointment of Justice Biren Vaishnav as the acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court from February 18 till March 2, as Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal has proceeded on leave for this time period. Notably, the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association on Monday unanimously passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari through its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave to Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday asserted that only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge, saying a notice for the removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is pending with him. He asked the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to share with the Secretary General of the Supreme Court the information that …

Why has the Supreme Court cleared the decks for appointing retired High Court judges on an ad-hoc basis? | Explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why has the Supreme Court cleared the decks for appointing retired High Court judges on an ad-hoc basis? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: To address the growing backlog of criminal cases, the Supreme Court on January 30, 2025, allowed High Courts to appoint retired judges on an ad-hoc basis, provided they hear only criminal appeals as part of a Bench led by a sitting judge. In Lok Prahari, the Court identified specific circumstances that could warrant the appointment of …

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India, two senior Supreme Court judges, High Court Chief Justices, and senior High Court judges met to discuss filling vacancies in High Courts, appointing ad-hoc judges, and establishing Evening Courts. CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Supreme Court Judges Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant led the discussions with the High Court Chief Justices and Judges. In …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges

Live Law  

In a full Court meeting today, the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and the other judges of the Supreme Court including members of the Collegium comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishikesh Roy and Abhay S. Oka have designated the following former Chief Justice/Judges of the High Courts as Senior Advocates with effect from January 22:1. Gavai, Surya Kant, …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Maya Devi and Others, Civil Appeal Nos. Case Details: Abdul Nassar v. State of Kerala Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 61 The Supreme Court enunciated the principles that courts must adhere to while appreciating and evaluating evidence in cases based on circumstantial evidence. Case Details: State of Punjab v. Hari Kesh Citation: 2025 LiveLaw …

Two Additional Judges Of Gauhati High Court Made Permanent
2 months, 1 week ago

Two Additional Judges Of Gauhati High Court Made Permanent

Live Law  

The Union Government on Friday appointed Justice Kardak Ete and Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita as permanent judges of the Gauhati High Court. The Notification issued by the Central Government read as follows: “In exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint S/Shri Justices Kardak Ete and Mridul …

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna
2 months, 1 week ago

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Live Law  

In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. It has been stated in the letter that the December 8, 2024 speech of Justice Yadav amounts to "hate speech" as per the jurisprudence laid down by the Supreme …

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Supreme Court’s new judge Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, on Thursday Justice Chandran was formerly the Chief Justice of Patna High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium had however recalled its recommendation nearly two months later, on February 7 2023, and passed a second resolution for his appointment as the …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge

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The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court.It was last week that the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Vinod Chandran. The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge

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The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court.It was last week that the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Vinod Chandran. The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna …

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre, in a notification issued on Monday, appointed Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a Supreme Court judge. “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice, Patna High Court, as a …

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has written to the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court Collegium calling for inclusive representation while appointing judges to the Madras High Court. The letter signed by PS Amalraj, Chairman and Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran and V Karyhikeyan, Vice Chairmen of the council requested the collegium take …

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has written to the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court Collegium calling for inclusive representation while appointing judges to the Madras High Court. The letter signed by PS Amalraj, Chairman and Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran and V Karyhikeyan, Vice Chairmen of the council requested the collegium take …

Centre clears two judges for Delhi HC judges, 1 for Uttarakhand HC
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre clears two judges for Delhi HC judges, 1 for Uttarakhand HC

Live Mint  

The Centre on Tuesday notified the appointment of two new judges to the Delhi high court and one new judge to the Uttarakhand high court. Two advocates, Ajay Digpaul and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, will adjudicate matters in the Delhi high court, and judicial officer Ashish Naithani will take charge as a judge of the Uttarakhand high court, the Union law …

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran to be appointed as a judge of the apex court. During his long tenure as a judge and chief justice of the high court, Justice Chandran has acquired significant experience in diverse fields of law," said the collegium resolution. The apex court collegium also comprising …

The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days

The Hindu  

Two interesting nuggets of information have emanated in recent days about the functioning of the Supreme Court of India’s Collegium. But, in short, it postulates the following: the recommendation to appoint a new judge to a High Court or to the Supreme Court, to transfer a judge from one High Court to another, and to elect a new Chief Justice …

From Village Boy To Supreme Court Judge : CJI Sanjiv Khanna Lauds Justice CT Ravikumar's Inspirational Journey
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From Village Boy To Supreme Court Judge : CJI Sanjiv Khanna Lauds Justice CT Ravikumar's Inspirational Journey

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded retiring judge Justice CT Ravikumar's inspirational journey to become a Judge of the Supreme Court rising from his humble origins. Speaking at the farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, CJI Sanjiv Khanna praised Justice Ravikumar for his determination, discipline and integrity as an individual and as a judge. It …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

Live Law  

In 2024, the Supreme Court passed notable orders and made key observations on multiple issues related to the working of the District Judiciary and Judicial Officers. Here is a relook of the important developments : High Court Chief Justice Cannot Individually Reconsider Judges' Appointment, Must Be Collectively Done By Collegium : Supreme Court The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition …

Supreme Court in 2024: A year of landmark verdicts and key developments
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court in 2024: A year of landmark verdicts and key developments

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 was an important one for the Supreme Court of India, marked by transformative judgments that reshaped constitutional and legal landscapes, reaffirmed the commitment to individual liberties, and underscored the principles of equality. The court also overturned an Allahabad high court decision invalidating the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, reiterating the importance of state oversight …

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court
3 months ago

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, in its resolution passed on December 22, recommended the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Rajasthan High Court. The three-member Supreme Court collegium, also comprising senior judges of the apex court, Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, held its meeting on December 22 and recommended names …

India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges
3 months ago

India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 25, 2024 12:00 IST - 11 MINS READ As I reflect on the Constitution, I am immediately reminded that I am older than the Constitution of India and hence consider it my privilege to reflect not just on the last 40 years but on the 75 years of the Constitution. The Indian Constitution distributes functions between the …

Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts
3 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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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