Ex-CJ Ranjan Gogoi case: SC hints at possible larger conspiracy
3 years, 10 months ago

Ex-CJ Ranjan Gogoi case: SC hints at possible larger conspiracy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday brought the curtains down on its suo motu proceedings to investigate the alleged larger conspiracy behind the allegation of sexual harassment against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. In 2019, the top court had, in a suo motu matter it said was of “great public importance touching upon the independence of judiciary”, initiated proceedings and set-up a one-man committee to inquire into the claims of wider conspiracy behind the allegation of sexual harassment against former CJI Gogoi. The three-judge bench comprising Justice Arin Mishra, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman and Justice Deepak Gupta, had referred to a letter by the director of Intelligence Bureau which said that some conspiracy might have been hatched because of the tough decisions taken by Justice Gogoi, including the preparation of National Citizens Register in Assam and streamlining the court registry. Referring to Justice Patnaik’s report, the court said on Thursday, “The veracity of the allegations levelled by lawyer Utsav Singh Bains could not be verified completely due to the limited access of records and other collaborative material.” A three-member committee headed by Justice Sharad A. Bobde and comprising Justices Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee that inquired into the allegation of sexual misconduct gave a clean chit to former CJI Gogoi.

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Ranjan Gogoi defends Delhi Bill in maiden speech; Jaya Bachchan, others walk out
1 year, 4 months ago

Ranjan Gogoi defends Delhi Bill in maiden speech; Jaya Bachchan, others walk out

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Pegasus Row- CJAR Condemns Phone Hacking Aimed At 'Attacking Judiciary's Independence'; Demands SC Monitored SIT Probe
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Live Law  

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AG Venugopal refuses nod for contempt proceedings against ex-CJI Gogoi
3 years, 9 months ago

AG Venugopal refuses nod for contempt proceedings against ex-CJI Gogoi

Hindustan Times  

Attorney general KK Venugopal has refused to give his nod for initiating contempt proceedings against former Chief Justice of India and now Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi for his comments on the Supreme Court at a recent event. Justice Gogoi, during the event telecast on February 12, used the term “ramshackle” for the judiciary and added that one would be …

"For The Good Of The Institution": AG KK Venugopal Refuses Consent For Contempt Proceedings Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
3 years, 9 months ago

"For The Good Of The Institution": AG KK Venugopal Refuses Consent For Contempt Proceedings Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Live Law  

Attorney General of India KK Venugopal has refused to give his consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against Former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for statements made by him during an interview. A request was made by activist Saket Gokhale seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Gogoi for his statements about the Judiciary and the Supreme Court.While refusing to grant consent,. …

'2 Years Passed; Remote Possibility Of Recovery Of Electronic Evidence' : SC Says Closing Probe Into 'Larger Conspiracy' Against Ex-CJI Gogoi [Read Order]
3 years, 10 months ago

'2 Years Passed; Remote Possibility Of Recovery Of Electronic Evidence' : SC Says Closing Probe Into 'Larger Conspiracy' Against Ex-CJI Gogoi [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court cited the remote possibility of recovery of electronic evidence on account of the passage of two years as a reason to close the suo moto case initiated in April 2019 to probe into the "larger conspiracy" behind the sexual harassment allegations levelled against the then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. "We are also of the view …

Ranjan Gogoi sexual harassment case: SC closes suo motu proceedings to probe ‘larger conspiracy’
3 years, 10 months ago

Ranjan Gogoi sexual harassment case: SC closes suo motu proceedings to probe ‘larger conspiracy’

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday closed the proceedings initiated to probe a larger conspiracy behind sexual harassment allegations against ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi and “fixing” of benches at the top court. On 25 April, 2019, the top court had appointed former apex court judge Justice Patnaik to hold an inquiry into the sensational allegations of a lawyer about “larger conspiracy” …

Supreme Court Closes Suo Moto Case Taken To Probe "Larger Conspiracy" Behind Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-CJI Gogoi
3 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Closes Suo Moto Case Taken To Probe "Larger Conspiracy" Behind Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-CJI Gogoi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the the suo moto proceedings which were instituted to examine if there was a "larger conspiracy" behind the allegations of sexual harassment against the then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The case titled "In Re: Matter Of Great Public Importance Touching Upon The Independence Of Judiciary" was considered today by a Bench of …

Explained: Case of sexual harassment charge against Justice Ranjan Gogoi
3 years, 10 months ago

Explained: Case of sexual harassment charge against Justice Ranjan Gogoi

India Today  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi could have been a victim of a conspiracy to target him for taking a tough stand on judicial and administrative side during his tenure as the Supreme Court head. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court said this as it closed the suo motu proceeding in the case of sexual harassment charge levelled …

SC closes sexual harassment proceedings against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi, hints at conspiracy behind charges
3 years, 10 months ago

SC closes sexual harassment proceedings against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi, hints at conspiracy behind charges

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the suo motu proceedings against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi in the 2019 sexual harassment case against him saying a possible conspiracy may have been hatched against the former judge, which led to the allegations. The sexual harassment case proceedings against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi was listed for hearing in the Supreme Court after almost …

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