Justice Kureshi : SC To Keep GHCAA Petition Pending Till Centre Issues Notification On Collegium Proposal
5 years, 6 months ago

Justice Kureshi : SC To Keep GHCAA Petition Pending Till Centre Issues Notification On Collegium Proposal

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The Supreme Court on Monday accepted the submission made by Senior Advocate Aravind Datar to keep the petition filed by Gujarat High Court Advocates Association pending till the Centre notifies Justice Kureshi's appointment. "We accept Sr Adv Arvind Datar's submission to keep the matter pending", the CJI-led bench said, while directing the Registry to list the matter after Centre. "We accept Sr Adv Arvind Datar's submission to keep the matter pending", the CJI-led bench said, while directing the Registry to list the matter after Centre issues notification on the Collegium proposal. Last Friday, the SC had published the September 5 resolution of the Collegium to recommend Justice Kureshi as the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court, modifying the earlier recommendation made on May 10 to elevate him as the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court.

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Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
23 hours, 32 minutes ago

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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1 day, 3 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 …

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC
1 day, 11 hours ago

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC

Op India  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the High Court of Delhi, back to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court. The resolution of the Collegium stated, “In its meetings held on 20th and 24th March 2025, has recommended repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High …

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench
1 day, 16 hours ago

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench

Op India  

The Justice Yashwant Varma controversy has taken a new turn as a fresh 24th March Delhi High Court cause list shows him leading the bench. According to media reports, this could be an administrative issue as such schedules are sometimes set at least a week in advance and it could be the reason behind Justice Varma’s name on the list. …

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma
1 day, 16 hours ago

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma

Live Law  

Judicial work has been withdrawn from Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma with immediate effect in view of the controversy of alleged discovery of unaccounted currencies at the outhouse in his residential premises. “In view of recent events, the judicial work from Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma is withdrawn with immediate effect, till further orders,” the circular reads. This …

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular

Hindustan Times  

Delhi high court chief justice DK Upadhyay on Monday removed justice Yashwant Varma from judicial duties with immediate effect. On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium unanimously recommended transferring justice Varma to the Allahabad high court. The decision was taken by CJI Khanna, following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya for an in-house inquiry against …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row
2 days ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row

India Today  

Amid a row over the huge stash of cash discovered in the house of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against him. On March 22, the Supreme Court released an enquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. The …

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
2 days, 22 hours ago

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 …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public
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3 days, 5 hours ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public

Live Law  

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Saturday uploaded on its website the reports and documents, including photos and video, with respect to the allegations of the discovery of unaccounted currencies at the home of Justice Yashwant Varma, sitting judge of the Delhi High Court. The inquiry report of the Delhi High Court Chief Justice and the response of …

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy
3 days, 8 hours ago

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 …

BREAKING| CJI Constitutes 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash-At-Home Row
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3 days, 8 hours ago

BREAKING| CJI Constitutes 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash-At-Home Row

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The Chief Justice of India has constituted a 3-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the Delhi High Court, as part of the in-house procedure. Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has also been asked not to assign any judicial work to Justice Yashwant Varma. The action was taken after the Delhi …

Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Row: CJI Forms 3-Member Panel For In-House Probe, Bars Him From Judicial Work
3 days, 8 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Row: CJI Forms 3-Member Panel For In-House Probe, Bars Him From Judicial Work

ABP News  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member committee to conduct an in-house inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court. According to an official press release on Saturday, the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has been directed not to assign any judicial work to Justice Varma while the inquiry …

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery
3 days, 23 hours ago

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery

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 the Capital last week, people aware of developments said on Friday, even as the controversy reached Parliament and fuelled an outcry. CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash …

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma
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4 days ago

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with the 'cash at home' controversy. The panel, led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, also includes Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu …

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row
4 days, 4 hours ago

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme …

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role
4 days, 11 hours ago

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
4 days, 11 hours 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 …

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning
4 days, 12 hours ago

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. The CJI conveyed this during an informal gathering over …

Supreme Court initiates in-house probe into Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma cash recovery incident: Report
4 days, 15 hours ago

Supreme Court initiates in-house probe into Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma cash recovery incident: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday initiated an in-house probe into Delhi high court Justice Yashwant Varma after a huge pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from his residence after a fire broke out at the bungalow, Bar & Bench reported, citing unnamed sources. Delhi high court Justice Yashwant Varma The Supreme Court has also sought a report from Delhi …

‘Shocked’: Delhi high court chief justice, lawyer after 'cash pile' found at judge's house; Rajya Sabha Chairman reacts
4 days, 16 hours ago

‘Shocked’: Delhi high court chief justice, lawyer after 'cash pile' found at judge's house; Rajya Sabha Chairman reacts

Hindustan Times  

A senior lawyer on Friday expressed shock and dismay before the Delhi high court over the alleged recovery of a massive amount of cash from the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, who did not preside over court proceedings that day, news agency PTI reported. As the lawyer said he and many others were shaken by the development, Delhi high court …

Delhi HC Judge Under SC Collegium Scrutiny After Reports Of Cash Recovery From His Home
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4 days, 17 hours ago

Delhi HC Judge Under SC Collegium Scrutiny After Reports Of Cash Recovery From His Home

Live Law  

In an extraordinary development that shocked the judiciary and the legal fraternity, reports have emerged that a large pile of unaccounted cash was found in the official residence of a Judge of the Delhi High Court, Justice Yashwant Varma.As per a report in the Times of India, the cash was found when a fire brigade reached the judge's residence to …

Supreme Court begins probe after cash found at Delhi High Court judge's home
5 days ago

Supreme Court begins probe after cash found at Delhi High Court judge's home

India Today  

The Supreme Court has initiated a probe into allegations against a Delhi High Court judge after a significant amount of cash was recovered from his official residence following a fire incident. Justice Yashwant Verma was recently transferred back to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation. According to legal experts, whenever allegations of misconduct …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 8 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court
5 days, 14 hours ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 8 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. In its meeting held on Wednesday the Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Judicial Officers as Gujarat High Court Judges: Shri Liyakathussain Shamsuddin Pirzada, Shri Ramchandra Thakurdas Vachhani, Shri. In its meeting held on Wednesday the Collegium …

Central Govt Notifies Transfer Of Justice Atul Sreedharan From J&K High Court To Madhya Pradesh High Court
1 week, 4 days ago

Central Govt Notifies Transfer Of Justice Atul Sreedharan From J&K High Court To Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has officially notified the transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan from the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh back to his parent Madhya Pradesh High Court. The transfer was formally announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Justice, which reads: "In exercise of the power conferred by clause of …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Justice Atul Sreedharan Back To Madhya Pradesh High Court
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Justice Atul Sreedharan Back To Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium, during its meeting on March 6, 2025, has recommended the repatriation of Justice Atul Sreedharan, currently serving as a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to his parent High Court in Madhya Pradesh. Justice Sreedharan was initially appointed as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on April 7, 2016. …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Justice Atul Sreedharan Back To Madhya Pradesh High Court
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Repatriation Of Justice Atul Sreedharan Back To Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium, during its meeting on March 6, 2025, has recommended the repatriation of Justice Atul Sreedharan, currently serving as a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to his parent High Court in Madhya Pradesh. Justice Sreedharan was initially appointed as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on April 7, 2016. …

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges For J&K High Court
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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 …

Civil Judge Vacancy At Gujarat State Judicial Service [Apply Now]
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Civil Judge Vacancy At Gujarat State Judicial Service [Apply Now]

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The High Court of Gujarat invites online application for the post of Civil Judge in the Gujarat State Judicial Service. of Post: 212 Age Limit: 35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • A prospective Candidate must possess a Degree in Law from a University recognized by law in India. • Must be practicing as an Advocate in Courts of Civil …

Badlapur encounter: Relief for 5 cops as Thane court puts probe findings on hold
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Badlapur encounter: Relief for 5 cops as Thane court puts probe findings on hold

India Today  

The Thane Sessions Court, in an interim order, has temporarily put on hold the findings of a Judicial Magistrate that held five policemen responsible for the encounter of Akshay Shinde, an accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case. WHAT COURT SAID Additional Sessions Judge DR Deshpande passed the order while considering petitions from the policemen, including Senior Police Inspector Sanjay …

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

Karnataka High Court Quashes Centre's Order Debarring Retired Judge From Any Govt Appointments For 3 Years
1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Centre's Order Debarring Retired Judge From Any Govt Appointments For 3 Years

Live Law  

Justice R Devdas allowed the petition and said, “If the R2 would have followed procedures as contemplated in OM and vacancy circular, the R2 would have never issued such impugned order, debarring the petitioner. The impugned order is quashed and set aside.” Justice Desai has been appointed by the State Government as the One Man Commission of Inquiry, to probe …

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 …

Justice Biren A Vaishnav To Head Gujarat High Court For Two Weeks After Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave
1 month, 1 week ago

Justice Biren A Vaishnav To Head Gujarat High Court For Two Weeks After Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave

Live Law  

The Central Government on Monday notified the appointment of Justice Biren Aniruddh Vaishnav to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court between February 18 to March 2. The appointment was made in view of the fact that Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal is going on leave during that time. The notification issued by the …

Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association Resolves To Seek Transfer Of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal
1 month, 1 week ago

Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association Resolves To Seek Transfer Of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court Advocates Association in its extra ordinary general meeting on Monday has resolved to seek the transfer of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal. As per the resolution, the bar body has resolved that, "The House further resolves to take appropriate steps, including seeking transfer of the Hon'ble Chief Justice within the frame work of law to ensure that …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC rejects PIL, asks petitioner to move Allahabad HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC rejects PIL, asks petitioner to move Allahabad HC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday in its order rejected a PIL filed by lawyer, Vishal Tiwari, seeking proper implementation of specific guidelines and regulations to ensure the safety of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh where at least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a stampede on January 29. While acknowledging that the incident was something 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

CJI says will consider request for urgent hearing of plea levelling allegations against Manipur CM
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CJI says will consider request for urgent hearing of plea levelling allegations against Manipur CM

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said the court may, in case of “extreme urgency”, consider advancing the hearing of a plea made by a Kuki organisation, represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, claiming Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh was instrumental in inciting and organising violence in the northeastern State which led to the loss of many lives. …

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 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 …

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav
2 months, 1 week ago

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav

The Hindu  

Senior advocates have written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to lodge a First Information Report against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav after taking suo motu notice of communal comments reported to have been made by him during a speech at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu …

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Supreme Court Collegium Proposes To Make Two Gauhati HC Judges Permanent
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium Proposes To Make Two Gauhati HC Judges Permanent

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday recommended the appointment of two Additional Judges of the Gauhati High Court as Permanent Judges. The SCC in its meeting held on January 07, 2025, approved the proposal for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in the Gauhati High Court: Justice Kardak Ete, and Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita. Justice Ete completed …

Centre clears two judges for Delhi HC judges, 1 for Uttarakhand HC
2 months, 2 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, 2 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 …

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 …

Bombay High Court temporarily suspends externment of Uddhav Sena leader
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court temporarily suspends externment of Uddhav Sena leader

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed that a notice issued to Shiv Sena Pimpri Chinchwad city president Sachin Bhosale in pursuance of externment proceedings going on against him, to be temporarily suspended and the authority to decide the issue within a week. The bench of Justices Dr Neela Gokhale and Ashwin Bhobe were hearing a petition filed by Sachin …

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