Nothing wrong in appointment of Sathasivam as Kerala Guv: Kalyan Singh
10 years, 6 months ago

Nothing wrong in appointment of Sathasivam as Kerala Guv: Kalyan Singh

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There is nothing wrong in the appointment of former Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam as the Governor of Kerala, Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh said. Jaipur: There is nothing wrong in the appointment of former Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam as the Governor of Kerala, newly-appointed Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh said o Thursday. Hailing Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Singh said, “I have come here to assist the government and not as its competitor”. On his supporters raising slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” during his swearing-in ceremony, he said, “This is related to people’s ‘shradha aur nishtha’, no one can restrict it.” PTI

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Supreme Court dismisses advocate’s petition to recall Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court dismisses advocate’s petition to recall Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Monday disagreed with a submission made by a petitioner-advocate that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Jaya Sukin alleging that Governor Ravi has been “criticising” Tamil culture and “humiliating” the people of the State for following the Dravidian concepts. In January this year, the apex court had asked Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani, appearing …

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar takes oath as Kerala governor
3 months ago

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar takes oath as Kerala governor

Hindustan Times  

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took the oath as the 23rd Governor of Kerala at a function held at Raj Bhavan here on Thursday. Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar administers the oath of office to former Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar as 23rd Governor of Kerala during the swearing-in ceremony, in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Chief Minister Pinarayi …

Arif Mohammad Khan sworn in as 42nd Governor of Bihar
3 months ago

Arif Mohammad Khan sworn in as 42nd Governor of Bihar

The Hindu  

Arif Mohammad Khan was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar on Thursday, succeeding Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar who has been appointed as Kerala Governor in his place. Before taking oath, Mr. Khan had visited Mr. Kumar’s ancestral village, and also met with Opposition leader and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. Mr. Khan reached Patna on December 30, …

Kerala governor Khan to now be governor of Bihar
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala governor Khan to now be governor of Bihar

Hindustan Times  

President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan as the new governor of Bihar, a release from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan was appointed the new Bihar Governor. 73-year-old Khan, who took charge as the Kerala governor on September 6, 2019 and completed a five-year-term, had a testy relationship with the …

Kerala, Bihar Governors Reshuffled, New Appointments in Northeast
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala, Bihar Governors Reshuffled, New Appointments in Northeast

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:In a major reshuffle, Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan was on Tuesday shifted to Bihar Raj Bhavan and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been moved from Bihar to Kerala. Former Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur while former minister of state and Army Chief General V.K. His appointment as the new …

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Vijay Kumar Singh to be new governors of Manipur, Mizoram; check other appointments
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3 months, 1 week ago

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Vijay Kumar Singh to be new governors of Manipur, Mizoram; check other appointments

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu on 24 December appointed former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the governor of strife-torn Manipur, while ex-Army chief Vijay Kumar Singh is the new Mizoram governor. Justice V Ramasubramanian as new NHRC chief: V Ramasubramanian, the former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. Prime Minister Narendra …

Arif Mohammed Khan appointed Bihar Governor, ex-Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla to take charge of conflict-ridden Manipur
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3 months, 1 week ago

Arif Mohammed Khan appointed Bihar Governor, ex-Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla to take charge of conflict-ridden Manipur

New Indian Express  

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for several states, as announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In a significant development, Kerala's Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has been reassigned to Bihar. Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the outgoing Governor of Bihar has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala. In another key development, former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been …

A Politician Judge – Judiciary's Bane And Nobody's Gain
1 year ago

A Politician Judge – Judiciary's Bane And Nobody's Gain

Live Law  

A judge may deal with politics, for the very Constitution is a political document. Sen expressed that a Judge had to be “free from fear or temptation and free from the allurements of holding some office in the executive line or in the political field” and desired that a “Judge who has retired will not be able to engage himself …

Modi’s Governors: New appointments raise questions
2 years, 1 month ago

Modi’s Governors: New appointments raise questions

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 23, 2023 10:40 IST On February 12, President Droupadi Murmu announced the appointment of new Governors in 12 States and one Union Territory, attracting serious scrutiny for its timing—several States go to the polls this year— and for the choices made. The appointment of Gulab Chand Kataria, Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, as Assam Governor …

Governor Should Not Enter Political Arena, Supreme Court Says While Hearing Shiv Sena Rift Case
2 years, 1 month ago

Governor Should Not Enter Political Arena, Supreme Court Says While Hearing Shiv Sena Rift Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday continued hearing the pleas concerning the constitutional issues arising out of the rift within Shiv Sena party between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray groups. Petition preferred by rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde challenging the disqualification notices issued by the Deputy Speaker and plea filed by Bharat Gogawale and 14 other Shiv Sena …

Six new governors, including former SC judge for seven states
2 years, 1 month ago

Six new governors, including former SC judge for seven states

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union government on Sunday appointed six new governors, including retired Supreme Court judge S. Abdul Nazeer who was part of the historic 2019 Ayodhya verdict, and four BJP leaders, besides carrying out a rejig of the gubernatorial posts in seven states. Justice Nazeer, a former Supreme court judge, was appointed the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Justice Nazeer, …

Being appointed Governor is growth in politics: Radhakrishnan
2 years, 1 month ago

Being appointed Governor is growth in politics: Radhakrishnan

The Hindu  

Being appointed the Governor of a State is growth in politics, former BJP MP C.P. Radhakrishnan said, after President Droupadi Murmu appointed him the Governor of Jharkhand on Sunday. “My appointment as the Governor of Jharkhand is another honour given by the Union government to Tamil Nadu. Mr. Radhakrishnan will replace former Jharkhand and Tripura Governor Ramesh Bais, who has …

Kerala Cabinet to bring ordinance to remove Governor from post of Chancellor
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Cabinet to bring ordinance to remove Governor from post of Chancellor

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst the ongoing tussle between Governor and the Left government, the Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday decided to bring in an ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan from the post of Chancellor. As per an order issued by the Kerala Governor- Vice-Chancellors of the University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of …

Kerala Guv hits back at Vijayan over his statements on varsity appointments row
2 years, 6 months ago

Kerala Guv hits back at Vijayan over his statements on varsity appointments row

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday said he was happy that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was at least now not trying to play the game from behind the curtain. The Governor's statement comes a day after Vijayan lashed out at Khan over his remarks on alleged nepotism in appointments in the state universities, calling it "absurd." A visibly …

Do we need governors to act as agents of Centre?
2 years, 7 months ago

Do we need governors to act as agents of Centre?

Deccan Chronicle  

The roots of the controversy in West Bengal, Kerala and other states over governors allegedly exceeding their roles can be traced back to a scene at Government House in what was then Calcutta in December 1943. Kolkata's colonial mansion, whose marble plaque proclaims “Chief Justice's House”, and the sprawling bungalow where the “chief adviser to the chief minister” resides, are …

Anita Katyal | Uddhav should’ve kept home to self; some in Opp. for Sinha grandstand
2 years, 9 months ago

Anita Katyal | Uddhav should’ve kept home to self; some in Opp. for Sinha grandstand

Deccan Chronicle  

Embattled Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray must be ruing the day he agreed to gift the home ministry to the Nationalist Congress party two years ago during their negotiations on distribution of portfolios. * When Charanjit Singh Channi was appointed Punjab chief minister, Nehru-Gandhi scion Rahul Gandhi had announced with grand flourish that he was the state’s first dalit chief …

President Appoints Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava As Acting Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court
3 years ago

President Appoints Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava As Acting Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava as the Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court with effect from March 7.Justice MM Shrivastava, the senior-most Judge of the Uttarakhand Pradesh High Court, will be performing the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court. The Central Government has notified the …

MP Sanjay Jaiswal appointed Bihar BJP chief, Satish Poonia to head party's Rajasthan unit
5 years, 6 months ago

MP Sanjay Jaiswal appointed Bihar BJP chief, Satish Poonia to head party's Rajasthan unit

Firstpost  

MP Sanjay Jaiswal was made the BJP chief in Bihar and MLA Satish Punia was appointed the head of the state unit in Rajasthan. New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday made its Lok Sabha member Sanjay Jaiswal as party’s Bihar unit’s president while appointing Satish Poonia, its MLA from Amber assembly segment in Jaipur district as the party’s Rajasthan unit …

Former Union minister Arif Mohammed Khan takes oath as new Governor of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram
5 years, 6 months ago

Former Union minister Arif Mohammed Khan takes oath as new Governor of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram

Firstpost  

Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday took oath as the new Governor of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram: Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday took oath as the new Governor of Kerala. Chief Justice of Kerala High Court Hrishikesh Roy administered the oath of office to Khan in presence of state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Former Union Minister Khan was appointed as the Governor of …

5 new governors appointed by President Kovind, Arif Mohammad Khan to be Kerala governor
5 years, 6 months ago

5 new governors appointed by President Kovind, Arif Mohammad Khan to be Kerala governor

Op India  

The President of India Ram Nath Kovind has appointed governors for 5 states on Sunday. Kalraj Mishra, the current governor of Himachal Pradesh has been transferred and appointed as the governor of Rajasthan. In a significant move, Arif Mohammad Khan, who had been a minister in Rajiv Gandhi’s government and had quit over the Shah Bano case, has been appointed …

P Vijayan praises ex-Kerala guv P Sathasivam for upholding secular values, social justice after Centre announces new appointee
5 years, 6 months ago

P Vijayan praises ex-Kerala guv P Sathasivam for upholding secular values, social justice after Centre announces new appointee

Firstpost  

Kerala governor P Sathasivam upheld the secular values of the state and his steps to encourage social justice and gender equality are a model to the country, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said at his farewell meet on Tuesday. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala governor P Sathasivam upheld the secular values of the state and his steps to encourage social justice and gender equality …

President appoints Governors for 5 states: Kalraj Mishra gets Rajasthan, Arif Mohammed Khan becomes Kerala Guv
5 years, 7 months ago

President appoints Governors for 5 states: Kalraj Mishra gets Rajasthan, Arif Mohammed Khan becomes Kerala Guv

India TV News  

In a major reshuffle, President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday appointed governors in five states - Maharashtra, Telangana, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana. BJP leader Kalraj Mishra, transferred from Himachal Pradesh, will now move to Rajasthan. Former Union Minister Arif Mohammed Khan has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala. Former civil aviation minister Khan takes over as the Governor …

Kummanam Rajasekharan quits as Mizoram Governor, likely to re-enter Kerala politics
6 years ago

Kummanam Rajasekharan quits as Mizoram Governor, likely to re-enter Kerala politics

The Hindu  

Mizoram Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan has stepped down from his post, fuelling speculation that he will be fielded as the BJP candidate in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency. Mr. Rajasekharan, former Kerala State BJP president, was sworn in as Governor of Mizoram in May 2018. RSS' role The decision to recall Mr. Rajasekharan to Kerala and active politics was taken at …

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as Jammu and Kashmir governor; Tathagata Roy appointed Meghalaya governor
6 years, 7 months ago

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as Jammu and Kashmir governor; Tathagata Roy appointed Meghalaya governor

Firstpost  

Satya Pal Malik, who has served as a Union minister, was appointed the Jammu and Kashmir governor, replacing NN Vohra, who had held the post since 2008. Former governor of Bihar Satya Pal Malik was appointed the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Malik, who has served as the minister of state for parliamentary affairs and tourism, will …

Satya Pal Malik appointed as J&K Governor
6 years, 7 months ago

Satya Pal Malik appointed as J&K Governor

The Hindu  

Bihar governor Satya Pal Malik was appointed the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir by the President on Tuesday. Though there is no fixed tenure for the Governor, Mr. Vohra continued in office at the pleasure of the President of India. He continued in office after the State was placed under Governor’s rule on June 20 and Centre needed an …

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik shifted to Jammu and Kashmir, Lalji Tandon to be new Governor of Bihar
6 years, 7 months ago

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik shifted to Jammu and Kashmir, Lalji Tandon to be new Governor of Bihar

India TV News  

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday has been shifted to Jammu and Kashmir as the new Governor of the state. To fill in the place of President Ram Nath Kovind after his election to the top post, Malik was appointed the Bihar Governor last year. Lalji Tandon has been appointed as the new Governor of Bihar. The Governor of …

BJP leaders Ganeshi Lal and Kummanam Rajasekharan appointed governors of Odisha and Mizoram respectively
6 years, 10 months ago

BJP leaders Ganeshi Lal and Kummanam Rajasekharan appointed governors of Odisha and Mizoram respectively

Firstpost  

BJP leaders Ganeshi Lal and Kummanam Rajasekharan were on Friday appointed as governors of Odisha and Mizoram respectively. New Delhi: BJP leaders Ganeshi Lal and Kummanam Rajasekharan were on Friday appointed as governors of Odisha and Mizoram respectively. “The President of India has been pleased to appoint Prof Ganeshi Lal to be the Governor of Odisha with effect from the …

Governor P Sathasivam sits on Kalamandalam VC panel
7 years, 2 months ago

Governor P Sathasivam sits on Kalamandalam VC panel

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Governor P. Sathasivam is sitting on a three-member panel given by the search committee headed by culture secretary Rani George for the post of vice-chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam following widespread complaints. There are allegations that two members on the panel are ineligible as per UGC stipulation and the search committee did it deliberately to enable natural selection of the …

SC Issues Notice On Petition Challenging Appointment Of Two Additional Judges Of Rajasthan HC [Read Petition]
7 years, 5 months ago

SC Issues Notice On Petition Challenging Appointment Of Two Additional Judges Of Rajasthan HC [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, issued notices to Justice Virendra Kumar Mathur and Justice Ram Chandra Singh Jhala, on a Petition challenging their appointment as Additional Judges of Rajasthan High Court.The Petition, filed by Jaipur based lawyer Mr. Sunil Samdaria, contends that the appointment is contrary to the law laid down by the Apex Court in the case of Kumar …

Tamil Nadu, Bihar get full-time governors after Ram Nath Kovind appoints five new faces in reshuffle
7 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu, Bihar get full-time governors after Ram Nath Kovind appoints five new faces in reshuffle

Firstpost  

The appointments of five governors, including for Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, and Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, by President Ram Nath Kovind were announced on Saturday. New Delhi: Banwarilal Purohit was on Saturday appointed the governor of Tamil Nadu, while Satyapal Malik would be the new governor of Bihar. Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao was holding the additional …

Justice S.S.Satheesachandran Appointed As President, Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission [Read Order]
7 years, 8 months ago

Justice S.S.Satheesachandran Appointed As President, Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission [Read Order]

Live Law  

Justice S.S.Satheesachandran has been appointed as the next president of the Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.This was done pursuant to the decision arrived at the consultation between the State Government and the Chief Justice,High Court of Kerala.Justice S.S.Satheesachandran, a former judge of the High Court of Kerala, took his law degree from Kerala Law. Justice S.S.Satheesachandran has been appointed …

Will ‘Governor Sathasivam’ Appoint A Person Convicted By ‘Justice Sathasivam’ As Chairman Of Kerala Forward Community Commission?
7 years, 10 months ago

Will ‘Governor Sathasivam’ Appoint A Person Convicted By ‘Justice Sathasivam’ As Chairman Of Kerala Forward Community Commission?

Live Law  

The decision to appoint of Balakrishna Pillai as the chairman of the State Forward Communities Welfare Corporation is, in itself, an embarrassment to the constitutional and democratic will of people of this country, but the fact that Justice Sathasivam as Governor of the state shall have to sign the order appointing him is a bigger embarrassment.Justice P Sathasivam served the …

Will ‘Governor Sathasivam’ Appoint A Person Convicted By ‘Justice Sathasivam’ As Chairman Of Kerala Forward Community Commission?
7 years, 10 months ago

Will ‘Governor Sathasivam’ Appoint A Person Convicted By ‘Justice Sathasivam’ As Chairman Of Kerala Forward Community Commission?

Live Law  

The decision to appoint of Balakrishna Pillai as the chairman of the State Forward Communities Welfare Corporation is, in itself, an embarrassment to the constitutional and democratic will of people of this country, but the fact that Justice Sathasivam as Governor of the state shall have to sign the order appointing him is a bigger embarrassment.Justice P Sathasivam served the …

Exclusive: Not One Bad Robe Should Be Allowed To Tarnish Judiciary - A Letter Written By Justice Krishna Iyer To CJI On Dinakaran Issue, But Still Relevant
7 years, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Not One Bad Robe Should Be Allowed To Tarnish Judiciary - A Letter Written By Justice Krishna Iyer To CJI On Dinakaran Issue, But Still Relevant

Live Law  

DUBIOUS DINAKARAN ENIGMA—AN EVENT AND A PORTENTI do not know Justice Dinakaran personally and have nothing for or against him. I use his name based on the resolution of the Madras Bar about him and the letter of the great Advocate Nariman and other illustrious names.No civilized society can command people’s confidence if the Judicature’s verdict is privately purchased at …

Exclusive: Not One Bad Robe Should Be Allowed To Tarnish Judiciary - A Letter Written By Justice Krishna Iyer To CJI On Dinakaran Issue, But Still Relevant
7 years, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Not One Bad Robe Should Be Allowed To Tarnish Judiciary - A Letter Written By Justice Krishna Iyer To CJI On Dinakaran Issue, But Still Relevant

Live Law  

DUBIOUS DINAKARAN ENIGMA—AN EVENT AND A PORTENTI do not know Justice Dinakaran personally and have nothing for or against him. I use his name based on the resolution of the Madras Bar about him and the letter of the great Advocate Nariman and other illustrious names.No civilized society can command people’s confidence if the Judicature’s verdict is privately purchased at …

Justice Paul Vasanthakumar Retires as J&K CJ, Justice R.Sudhakar Acting CJ
8 years ago

Justice Paul Vasanthakumar Retires as J&K CJ, Justice R.Sudhakar Acting CJ

Live Law  

Chief justice of Jammu and Kashmir Justice Paul Vasanthakumar retired from service on Tuesday.President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar, the senior-most judge of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the chief justice of the high court.Delhi High Court judge Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed is likely to be appointed as the …

Justice Paul Vasanthakumar Retires as J&K CJ, Justice R.Sudhakar Acting CJ
8 years ago

Justice Paul Vasanthakumar Retires as J&K CJ, Justice R.Sudhakar Acting CJ

Live Law  

Chief justice of Jammu and Kashmir Justice Paul Vasanthakumar retired from service on Tuesday.President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar, the senior-most judge of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the chief justice of the high court.Delhi High Court judge Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed is likely to be appointed as the …

SC Junks PIL Against Justice Khehar’s Elevation As CJI
8 years, 3 months ago

SC Junks PIL Against Justice Khehar’s Elevation As CJI

Live Law  

The vacation bench of the Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea which sought staying of the move to elevate Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, the second senior most SC judge, as Chief Justice of India.The judges reminded that Justice Khehar has already been appointed by the President and so the petition had become infructuous.There is nothing left in the …

Single Judge of Kerala HC quashes Governor Sathasivam’s order as Chancellor of Agriculture University
9 years, 6 months ago

Single Judge of Kerala HC quashes Governor Sathasivam’s order as Chancellor of Agriculture University

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday set aside the order of the Governor P Sathasivam issued in his capacity as Chancellor refusing sanction for prosecution of P. Rajendran, Vice Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University and others.Justice B. Kemal Pasha also directed the Chancellor to reconsider the matter de novo in the wake of the documents produced by the petitioner. The …

Single Judge of Kerala HC quashes Governor Sathasivam’s order as Chancellor of Agriculture University
9 years, 6 months ago

Single Judge of Kerala HC quashes Governor Sathasivam’s order as Chancellor of Agriculture University

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday set aside the order of the Governor P Sathasivam issued in his capacity as Chancellor refusing sanction for prosecution of P. Rajendran, Vice Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University and others.Justice B. Kemal Pasha also directed the Chancellor to reconsider the matter de novo in the wake of the documents produced by the petitioner. The …

Vasundhara Raje position 'untenable', should be sacked: Cong to Rajasthan governor- India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Vasundhara Raje position 'untenable', should be sacked: Cong to Rajasthan governor- India TV News

India TV News  

Jaipur: Sticking to the demand for the sacking of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje over 'Lalitgate', Rajasthan Congress today submitted a memorandum to Governor Kalyan Singh charging that her position has become "untenable" in view of the controversy. "We have today given the governor a letter asking him to remove Chief Minister Raje from the post as her position is untenable," …

All India Bar Association withdraws plea on NHRC chief's appointment in SC
9 years, 11 months ago

All India Bar Association withdraws plea on NHRC chief's appointment in SC

Live Law  

The lawyers' body represented by their president Adish Aggarwala today withdrew from the Supreme Court its plea against moves for appointing former Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam for the post of Chairman in National Human Rights Commission, saying its representation is being considered by the competent authority.A Bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu. The lawyers' body represented …

Anticipatory appointment of Ex CJI Sathasivam as NHRC Head challenged in SC by All India Bar Association
9 years, 11 months ago

Anticipatory appointment of Ex CJI Sathasivam as NHRC Head challenged in SC by All India Bar Association

Live Law  

The NDA government’s reported move to appoint former Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam as the chairman of NHRC has not gone down well with a section of the legal fraternity. All India Bar Association chairman Adish C Aggarwala has filed a petition in the Supreme Court stating that the government’s move is ill advised and unethical, considering that when …

Anticipatory appointment of Ex CJI Sathasivam as NHRC Head challenged in SC by All India Bar Association
9 years, 11 months ago

Anticipatory appointment of Ex CJI Sathasivam as NHRC Head challenged in SC by All India Bar Association

Live Law  

The NDA government’s reported move to appoint former Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam as the chairman of NHRC has not gone down well with a section of the legal fraternity. All India Bar Association chairman Adish C Aggarwala has filed a petition in the Supreme Court stating that the government’s move is ill advised and unethical, considering that when …

Justice Bhushan and Governor Sathasivam: Oath giver becomes oath taker
10 years ago

Justice Bhushan and Governor Sathasivam: Oath giver becomes oath taker

Live Law  

Justice Ashok Bhushan was sworn in today as the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court. The occasion saw the presence of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, along with some of his cabinet colleagues.This is a rare event where 6 months ago the Acting Chief Justice had served the oath for appointment of P. Sathasivam as. This is a rare event where …

Sathasivam disgraced Judiciary by accepting Governorship, now he is disgracing Governor post as well; Dushyant Dave
10 years ago

Sathasivam disgraced Judiciary by accepting Governorship, now he is disgracing Governor post as well; Dushyant Dave

Live Law  

In an article published in Manorma Online, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Senior Advocate Mr. Dushyant Dave has criticised the intervention by Kerala Governor, former Chief Justice of India P. Sathasivam in light of recent incidents in the Kerala assembly.In a very strong worded article, Mr. Dave has written, “Sathasivam disgraced judiciary by accepting the Governor’s. In an …

SC Dismisses the PIL against post retirement assignments of Judges
10 years, 5 months ago

SC Dismisses the PIL against post retirement assignments of Judges

Live Law  

The propriety of judges of higher judiciary taking up post –retirement jobs has been widely debated and acquired momentum after the appointment of former Chief Justice P.Sathasivam as the Governor of Kerala. The discussions have been brought to a legal conclusion with the dismissal of a PIL which sought restriction on post assignment of members of higher judiciary, including. The …

Despite oppositions, Justice Sathasivam appointed as Kerala Governor
10 years, 6 months ago

Despite oppositions, Justice Sathasivam appointed as Kerala Governor

Live Law  

It has only been days since Sheila Dikshit resigned as the Governor of Kerala, and the Government of India despite all the opposition from other political parties and the judiciary itself appointed former Chief Justice of India as Governor of Kerala on Wednesday.Before the present instance, a former Chief Justice of India had never been appointed as a Governor, however, …

Despite oppositions, Justice Sathasivam appointed as Kerala Governor
10 years, 6 months ago

Despite oppositions, Justice Sathasivam appointed as Kerala Governor

Live Law  

It has only been days since Sheila Dikshit resigned as the Governor of Kerala, and the Government of India despite all the opposition from other political parties and the judiciary itself appointed former Chief Justice of India as Governor of Kerala on Wednesday.Before the present instance, a former Chief Justice of India had never been appointed as a Governor, however, …

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