CJI Khanna recuses from pleas on CJI's exclusion in CEC, ECs selection panel
1 month ago

CJI Khanna recuses from pleas on CJI's exclusion in CEC, ECs selection panel

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused from hearing a batch of pleas challenging the exclusion of the CJI from the panel meant for selecting the chief election commissioner and election commissioners. At the outset, the CJI, who was sitting on the bench with Justice Sanjay Kumar, told the advocates appearing for the PIL petitioners that he couldn't hear the pleas now. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan and lawyer Prashant Bhushan said the previous bench headed by Justice Khanna had passed interim orders in the matter. Several persons including an NGO have challenged the validity and sought a stay on the operation of Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which excludes the CJI from the panel that picks the CEC and ECs.

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Petitioners Request Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Election Commissioners' Law Before Retirement Of CEC In February
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22 hours, 27 minutes ago

Petitioners Request Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Election Commissioners' Law Before Retirement Of CEC In February

Live Law  

On mentioning of the pleas challenging constitutionality of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which removed the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel appointing Election Commissioners, the Supreme Court today expressed inclination to hear the matter on February 4. The most notable feature of the new legislation is that the President of India would …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses from hearing pleas on IOA, AIFF constitutions
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2 days, 22 hours ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses from hearing pleas on IOA, AIFF constitutions

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Monday recused himself from hearing two separate pleas pertaining to finalisation of the constitutions of the Indian Olympic Association and the All India Football Federation, both framed by former apex court judge Justice L Nageswara Rao. Sanjiv Khanna, India's chief justice, declined to hear two distinct appeals on Monday that concerned the completion …

“Take it in your stride”: CJI Khanna firm on administrative listing decisions
3 weeks, 6 days ago

“Take it in your stride”: CJI Khanna firm on administrative listing decisions

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday firmly discouraged oral mentions for case listings in the Supreme Court, urging lawyers to respect decisions made by him in his administrative capacity as the “master of the roster”. Addressing lawyers seeking dates for their cases during a crowded court session, justice Khanna remarked: “We will not allow oral mentioning. Justice Khanna’s …

Delhi High Court Stays BCI's Decision Removing AAP's Legal-Chief Sanjeev Nasiar As BCD Vice Chairman
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi High Court Stays BCI's Decision Removing AAP's Legal-Chief Sanjeev Nasiar As BCD Vice Chairman

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed the decision of Bar Council of India removing Advocate Sanjeev Nasiar from the post of Bar Council of Delhi Vice Chairman, pending completion of an inquiry into authenticity of his law degree.Justice Sanjeev Narula passed the order on a plea filed by Nasiar challenging BCI's resolution passed on December 7 and listed the matter …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing Pleas Challenging Law On CEC Appointment
1 month ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing Pleas Challenging Law On CEC Appointment

ABP News  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a batch of petitions challenging the exclusion of the Chief Justice from the panel responsible for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The petitions have sought to stay the operation of Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which excludes …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from ECI chief appointment case
1 month ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from ECI chief appointment case

Hindustan Times  

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

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from hearing petitions on Election Commission Appointment Law
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1 month ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from hearing petitions on Election Commission Appointment Law

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the exclusion of the Chief Justice from the panel responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The petitions challenge the validity of Sections 7 and 8 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. A bench comprising CJI Khanna and …

CJI Khanna turns down plea for full online shift of SC amid Delhi pollution crisis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CJI Khanna turns down plea for full online shift of SC amid Delhi pollution crisis

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday turned down a request by senior lawyers to move the Supreme Court to a fully online system in response to the severe air pollution crisis gripping Delhi and the National Capital Region. We have already told the lawyers that they can request to attend hearings online.” At this point, solicitor general Tushar …

Why New CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recused From Hearing Delhi Ridge Tree Felling Case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why New CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recused From Hearing Delhi Ridge Tree Felling Case

ABP News  

The matter pertains to a case where the apex court pulled up the DDA vice chairman, other officials and questioned Delhi LG VK Saxena's role in permitting deforestation in the ridge without court permission. Between June-July, the bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, heard the case and grilled the DDA Vice Chairman over the illegal tree felling. …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing Contempt Case Against DDA Over Tree Felling, Says Happened To Meet Delhi LG At NALSA Event
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing Contempt Case Against DDA Over Tree Felling, Says Happened To Meet Delhi LG At NALSA Event

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna today recused himself from hearing the contempt case against the Delhi Development Authority for the illegal felling of trees in Delhi Ridge. Earlier, the bench comprising former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing the contempt case initiated against the DDA Vice Chairman for the …

Supreme Court Notifies New Subject-Wise Roster With Effect From November 11
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Notifies New Subject-Wise Roster With Effect From November 11

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has published a new roster of work with effect from November 11, 2024, after Justice Sanjiv Khanna became the Chief Justice of India. The bench of the Chief Justice of India handles the maximum number of subjects, ranging from PILs, social justice, service, election, indirect taxation, arbitration, admirality, judicial service, the appointment of constitutional functionaries, armed forces, …

New CJI Sanjiv Khanna outlines vision to make courts approachable, user-friendly
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

New CJI Sanjiv Khanna outlines vision to make courts approachable, user-friendly

Hindustan Times  

New Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna laid out his vision to make courts “approachable and user-friendly” and termed the judiciary an integral, yet distinct and independent, part of the governance, news agency ANI reported. Justice Sanjiv Khanna after he was sworn-in as the 51st Chief Justice of India during a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Monday, …

CJI: No oral mentioning for urgent hearings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

CJI: No oral mentioning for urgent hearings

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said no oral submissions for urgent listing and hearing of cases will be permitted and urged lawyers to either send emails or written letters for it. The CJI has outlined a citizen-centric agenda for judicial reforms and said ensuring easy access to justice and equal treatment to citizens regardless of …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st CJI
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st CJI

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu in a group picture with Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CJI Sanjiv Khanna, outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram …

The road ahead for the Chief Justice
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The road ahead for the Chief Justice

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s appointment as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday marks a pivotal moment for the Supreme Court. In the well-known “RTI judgment” of Supreme Court Vs Subhash Chandra Agarwal, justice Khanna upheld the application of the Right to Information Act to the CJI’s office, balancing transparency with judicial independence and the privacy rights of judges. He …

New CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Need To Reduce Case Backlogs, To Prioritise Simplifying Judgments & Promoting Mediation
1 month, 4 weeks ago

New CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Need To Reduce Case Backlogs, To Prioritise Simplifying Judgments & Promoting Mediation

Live Law  

Making judgments comprehensible to the citizens and promoting mediation will be the priorities of the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna.Addressing current challenges, the Chief Justice stressed the need to reduce case backlogs, make litigation more affordable and accessible, and simplify complex legal procedures. Making judgments comprehensible to the citizens and promoting mediation will be the priorities …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, his key judgments and the crucial cases that are yet to be decided
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, his key judgments and the crucial cases that are yet to be decided

Op India  

On Monday, Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the nephew of former Supreme Court Judge Hans Raj Khanna, who infamously took on Indira Gandhi’s government in 1976. Key Judgments as Supreme Court Judge The newly appointed CJI was a part of the 7-Judge Bench that overruled the …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him
1 month, 4 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him

Hindustan Times  

Having been a part of several historic judgments, Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. The top court bench's majority comprised of former CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. As the question of whether marital rape will be criminalized remains unresolved for the time …

PM Modi congratulates new CJI Sanjiv Khanna after oath-taking ceremony: ‘My best wishes to…’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi congratulates new CJI Sanjiv Khanna after oath-taking ceremony: ‘My best wishes to…’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated justice Sanjiv Khanna on becoming the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. PM Modi also attended CJI Sanjiv Khanna's oath-taking ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi, on Monday. Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the Chief Justice of India on Monday. CJI Sanjiv Khanna's …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna commences judicial proceedings as CJI, thanks lawyers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna commences judicial proceedings as CJI, thanks lawyers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna commenced judicial proceedings on Monday, his first day as Chief Justice of India, and thanked lawyers for wishing him well.Justice Khanna was sworn in as the 51st CJI earlier in the day by President Droupadi Murmu at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. 'Thank you," said the CJI who assembled in courtroom one alongwith …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51th Chief Justice of India, will be in office for 183 days
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51th Chief Justice of India, will be in office for 183 days

Firstpost  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st CJI on Monday succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu, administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at a swearing-in ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan which was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as the 51st Chief …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as next CJI
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as next CJI

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Monday sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India.President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.Justice Khanna took the oath in English in the name of god.Born on May 14, 1960, Justice Khanna will serve as the CJI for a little over …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn In As 51st Chief Justice of India, Succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn In As 51st Chief Justice of India, Succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has officially assumed office as the Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. Justice Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court from the Delhi High Court on January 18, 2019. Notable judgments of Justice Khanna Justice Khanna was part of the bench which took suo motu cognisance of the media reports making sexual harassment allegations against …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgments, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sitting with CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna in a ceremonial four-judge bench convened to bid his farewell. A Legacy of Landmark Judgments Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been part of several landmark …

FirstUp: Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as new CJI, Sanjay Roy to face trial in Kolkata rape-murder…Top news today
1 month, 4 weeks ago

FirstUp: Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as new CJI, Sanjay Roy to face trial in Kolkata rape-murder…Top news today

Firstpost  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to take oath as the new Chief Justice of India, succeeding CJI DY Chandrachud. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, will face trial nearly three months after a postgraduate doctor was found dead Justice Sanjiv Khanna will take over as the 51st CJI of India. …

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, senior judge of the Supreme Court, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, November 11. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, was proposed for the role of Chief Justice by the outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud, who retired on November 10, after serving since November …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

India Today  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, following the retirement of his predecessor, Justice DY Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice today
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice today

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to take the oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday in a ceremony presided over by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony, scheduled for 10 am, marks a new chapter for India’s judiciary as justice Khanna succeeds justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, who retired on November 10 after a distinguished two-year …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as 51st CJI today
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as 51st CJI today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgments — including scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding the abrogation of Article 370 — is set to be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. Hailing from an illustrious legal family, Justice Khanna is the son of former Delhi High …

Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, to succeed DY Chandrachud
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, to succeed DY Chandrachud

Live Mint  

Sanjiv Khanna will take oath as the new Chief Justice of India on Monday — with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am. Justice Khanna is the son of former Delhi High Court judge Justice Dev Raj Khanna and the nephew of prominent former apex court judge H R Khanna. The CJI — …

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…
2 months ago

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…

India Today  

Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna, in an emotional speech on Friday, praised CJI DY Chandrachud and said that "when a towering tree of justice steps back, the winds move differently." Highlighting the profound impact of the outgoing Chief Justice Chandrachud, Justice Khanna said, "The forest will never be quite the same again." Addressing the event, Attorney General R Venkatramani …

Sanjiv Khanna: A Servant of Justice, Stepping into the Chief Justiceship of India
2 months, 1 week ago

Sanjiv Khanna: A Servant of Justice, Stepping into the Chief Justiceship of India

The Hindu  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, a low-profile and strict judge, takes over as the 51st Chief Justice of India for a short tenure of six months. He is known for his independence and avoids the limelight. As the Chief Justice, he will be tasked with handling a wide range of high-profile cases and navigating the delicate balance between the rule of law …

SC Allows Continuation of Former Delhi HC Judge as Chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Despite Crossing Age Limit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC Allows Continuation of Former Delhi HC Judge as Chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Despite Crossing Age Limit

The Hindu  

Former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath, has been allowed to continue as Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) despite crossing the age limit of 65 years. The Supreme Court's order came after a plea by the Delhi government, which was agreeable to both options presented by the court: either continuing Nath in the post or naming …

Parties Approaching Judges Becoming Regular Practice In NCLAT: Judicial Member Of Chennai Bench Recuses From Hearing Case
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Parties Approaching Judges Becoming Regular Practice In NCLAT: Judicial Member Of Chennai Bench Recuses From Hearing Case

Live Law  

Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma, Judicial Member of the National Company Law Tribunal at Chennai recently recused from hearing a case after the parties to the case approached him for favorable orders. Adding that it had become a regular practice in NCLAT for parties to approach the judges, Justice Sharma said that if the same happened in the High Court, he …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Election Commissioners' Act Dropping CJI From Selection Panel
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Election Commissioners' Act Dropping CJI From Selection Panel

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday decided against staying the controversial Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which removes the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel appointing election commissioners. The petitions, filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur, the Association for Democratic Reforms, and others, questioned the legitimacy of the Act's amendments, particularly the exclusion of the …

EC appointments: Supreme Court to hear ADR plea on March 15
9 months, 3 weeks ago

EC appointments: Supreme Court to hear ADR plea on March 15

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a plea by non-profit organisation, the Association for Democratic Reforms, which has sought to restrain the Union government from appointing two new election commissioners under a new law — The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. The plea highlighted how the new law marked a crucial departure from a judgment …

Congress leader moves SC seeking to restrain Centre from appointing new ECs
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress leader moves SC seeking to restrain Centre from appointing new ECs

The Hindu  

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking to restrain the Centre from appointing new election commissioners as per a 2023 law, the provisions of which have been challenged in the apex court. "That petitioner most respectfully submitted that in view of facts that election for Lok Sabha Election 2024 may be announced shortly, therefore appointment of member …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Law Dropping CJI From Panel To Select Election Commissioners, Posts Matter To April 2024
10 months, 3 weeks 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 refuses to stay new law on appointment of CEC, ECs
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court refuses to stay new law on appointment of CEC, ECs

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the operation of the new law providing for appointment of chief election commissioner and election commissioners by a panel that does not include the Chief Justice of India. The new law has provisions to set up a search committee chaired by the Union law minister and two other persons not below the …

Pleas in the Supreme Court challenge new law on appointment process for Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners
1 year ago

Pleas in the Supreme Court challenge new law on appointment process for Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

The Hindu  

Petitions have been moved in the Supreme Court against a new law which brushes aside a judgment to include the Chief Justice of India as a member of the high-powered selection committee to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The CEC and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 has diluted the Supreme Court judgment by replacing the Chief Justice …

All judges equal for us, CJI tells lawyers over arbitrary listing allegations
1 year ago

All judges equal for us, CJI tells lawyers over arbitrary listing allegations

Hindustan Times  

In his first rejoinder to the charges levelled by a group of lawyers claiming arbitrary change in listing of select matters in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud called it “surprising” that some lawyers want their cases to be listed before specific judges and not before some others although all judges are to be treated equal …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: November 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: November 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court IBC Resolution Plan Can't Ignore Government Dues: Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions Against 'Rainbow Papers' Case title: Sanjay Agarwal v. State Tax Officer Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 939 The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of review petitions filed against a 2022 judgment which held that the definition of a secured creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 …

Selecting new CEC, ECs: Bill seeks to drop CJI from panel
1 year, 4 months ago

Selecting new CEC, ECs: Bill seeks to drop CJI from panel

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Amid uproar by the Opposition, the Centre on Thursday introduced in the Rajya Sabha a contentious Bill that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India with a Cabinet minister in the panel for selection of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners. Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill …

Bill introduced to remove CJI from panel to select Election Commissioners
1 year, 4 months ago

Bill introduced to remove CJI from panel to select Election Commissioners

The Hindu  

In a controversial move, the Union Government on Thursday introduced a Bill removing the Chief Justice of India from a three-member panel to select the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Instead of the CJI, the three-member panel, when formed, would consist of a Cabinet Minister besides the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Prime Minister, who …

Rajya Sabha: Govt tables bill to exclude CJI from panel to appoint CEC, ECs
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajya Sabha: Govt tables bill to exclude CJI from panel to appoint CEC, ECs

Hindustan Times  

The government on Thursday tabled in the Rajya Sabha a proposed law that seeks to exclude the Chief Justice of India from the panel to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners months after a Supreme Court constitution bench revamped the selection mechanism for their appointments. In March, the court ruled a panel comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader …

Delhi Riots: Another High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots: Another High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News

Live Law  

After Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, another judge of the Delhi High Court has recused from hearing a plea moved by Asif Iqbal Tanha against leak of his alleged confession statement to media in the larger conspiracy relating to 2020 North-East Delhi riots.Justice Amit Sharma today recused himself from hearing the matter and listed it for hearing on April 24, subject …

HC CJ recuses from hearing plea against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment
1 year, 11 months ago

HC CJ recuses from hearing plea against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment

Hindustan Times  

Delhi high court chief justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Friday recused from hearing a review petition against an order dismissing a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of DY Chandrachud as Chief Justice of India. Two days later, the high court bench dismissed with costs of ₹1 lakh the PIL by Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment. The petitioner …

2 Dissenting Judgments in 2 Days: Meet Justice Nagarathna, in Line to be First Woman CJI in 2027
2 years ago

2 Dissenting Judgments in 2 Days: Meet Justice Nagarathna, in Line to be First Woman CJI in 2027

News 18  

From the validity of demonetisation to freedom of speech and expression for lawmakers, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna has delivered two dissenting judgments in as many days. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of Centre’s 2016 note ban and on Tuesday it held that there can be no additional restrictions on freedom of speech for public functionaries, both …

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