Over 1,600 Complaints On Functioning Of Judiciary In Past 5 Yrs, Forwarded To Respective Chief Justices As Per 'In-House Procedure': Law Ministry
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 1,600 Complaints On Functioning Of Judiciary In Past 5 Yrs, Forwarded To Respective Chief Justices As Per 'In-House Procedure': Law Ministry

Live Law  

The Ministry of Law and Justice informed Lok Sabha that during last 5 years i.e. from 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2021, 1631 complaints were received in the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System on the functioning of the judiciary including judicial corruption and forwarded to the CJI/Chief Justice of High Courts, respectively, as per the procedure established. from 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2021, 1631 complaints were received in the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System on the functioning of the judiciary including judicial corruption and forwarded to the CJI/Chief Justice of High Courts, respectively, as per the procedure established under "in-house mechanism". He added that the Supreme Court, in its full Court meeting on 7th May, 1997, adopted two Resolutions namely "The Restatement of Values of Judicial Life" which lays down certain judicial standards and principles to be observed and followed by the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts "in-house procedure‟ for taking suitable remedial action against judges who do not follow universally accepted values of Judicial life including those included in the Restatement of Values of Judicial life. Further, he mentioned that as per the established "In-house procedure‟ for the Higher Judiciary, the Chief Justice of India is competent to receive complaints against the conduct of Judges of the Supreme Court and the Chief Justices of the High Courts.

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Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms
1 day, 2 hours ago

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

Op India  

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

DC Edit | SC Must Ensure HC Judge, Like Anyone, Faces the Law
2 days, 19 hours ago

DC Edit | SC Must Ensure HC Judge, Like Anyone, Faces the Law

Deccan Chronicle  

Doubts about the chances of corrupt individuals presiding over courts in India have been widely expressed, starting from oblique references to plain statements about the share of tainted judges within the system. The events that followed a fire that gutted loads of currency notes in the house of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma have proved the whistleblowers right. Every …

Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?
4 days, 7 hours ago

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

Live Law  

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

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row
4 days, 19 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 …

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning
5 days, 2 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 …

Understanding the legal precedent behind SC action against Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma
5 days, 2 hours ago

Understanding the legal precedent behind SC action against Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s decision to consider initiating an in-house inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the cash recovery from his official residence has brought renewed attention to a landmark ruling that defines judicial accountability — K Veeraswami vs Union of India. The five-judge Constitution bench in K Veeraswami ruled that judges of the Supreme Court …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal
1 month ago

DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal

Deccan Chronicle  

Interpreting the scope of its jurisdiction, India’s anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal declared that the judges of the high courts will come under the definition of public servant, as in its opinion, the high courts were constituted through an act of Parliament, and not the Constitution. The Lokpal, headed by former Supreme Court judge A.M. Khanwilkar, based its opinion on two grounds: …

Judges’ dilemma: On the judiciary, its accountability
1 month ago

Judges’ dilemma: On the judiciary, its accountability

The Hindu  

The Lokpal’s ruling that High Court judges are amenable to its jurisdiction and the Supreme Court order staying it on its own motion raise more than a mere question of law. That the Court, government law officers and senior advocates found the Lokpal’s decision disturbing is understandable, as many believe that judicial independence will be undermined if judges of constitutional …

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’
1 month ago

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the Lokpal’s January 27 order, which held that India’s anti-corruption ombudsman could probe complaints against high court judges, calling the anti-corruption authority’s interpretation of its own jurisdiction “very disturbing”. The court signalled its strong disapproval of the ombudsman’s stance in entertaining two complaints against the sitting high court judge, observing: “This is something very …

SC to examine Lokpal’s powers over HC judges
1 month ago

SC to examine Lokpal’s powers over HC judges

Hindustan Times  

Do high court judges come under the purview of India’s anti-corruption ombudsman for “public servants”, the Lokpal? That’s the important question the Supreme Court will take up Thursday, when it considers a reference arising from the Lokpal’s decision to entertain two complaints against a sitting high court judge accused of influencing an additional district judge and another high court judge …

'Very disturbing': SC stays Lokpal order entertaining complaints against sitting HC judge; issues notice to Centre
1 month ago

'Very disturbing': SC stays Lokpal order entertaining complaints against sitting HC judge; issues notice to Centre

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Lokpal order entertaining complaints against a sitting high court judge, terming it "something very, very disturbing" and concerning the independence of the judiciary. A special bench headed by Justice B R Gavai issued notice and sought responses from the Centre, the Lokpal registrar and the person who has filed complaints against …

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 …

Justice Narasimha stresses on ‘timely justice’
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Narasimha stresses on ‘timely justice’

The Hindu  

There is a need to reduce the pendency in courts, and the stakeholders in the judicial process should deliberate on the challenges, and come up with solutions to reduce delays in the dispensation of justice, opined the speakers at the inaugural of a judicial conference, here on Saturday. Judge in the Supreme Court of India Justice PS Narasimha said that …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

Live Law  

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

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

Ministry Of Law & Justice Increases Sanctioned Bench Strength Of J&K And Ladakh High Court From 17 To 25
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ministry Of Law & Justice Increases Sanctioned Bench Strength Of J&K And Ladakh High Court From 17 To 25

Live Law  

In a letter to the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan, the Ministry of Law and Justice announced an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges in the high court of J&K from 17 to 25. In his communication Law Minister Arjun Meghwal wrote, “The Judge strength of the High Court of …

Ministry Of Law & Justice Increases Sanctioned Bench Strength Of J&K And Ladakh High Court From 17 To 25
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ministry Of Law & Justice Increases Sanctioned Bench Strength Of J&K And Ladakh High Court From 17 To 25

Live Law  

In a letter to the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan, the Ministry of Law and Justice announced an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges in the high court of J&K from 17 to 25. In his communication Law Minister Arjun Meghwal wrote, “The Judge strength of the High Court of …

CJI DY Chandrachud Stresses Need For Open Communication Between Judicial Officers & High Court Judges
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CJI DY Chandrachud Stresses Need For Open Communication Between Judicial Officers & High Court Judges

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud while speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 2 day long National Conference of the District Judiciary, addressed the issue of bridging communication gaps between the district judiciary and the High Courts. An environment of open, frank and wholistic communication between judicial officers and High Court judges is vital in achieving fair transfer …

In a special hearing, Supreme Court Bench expunges Punjab and Haryana High Court judge’s remarks against top court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In a special hearing, Supreme Court Bench expunges Punjab and Haryana High Court judge’s remarks against top court

The Hindu  

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. A video capturing the comments by Justice Rajbir Sehrawat of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in court, was widely circulated on social media, compelling the Chief Justice of India to urge judges to exercise restraint and responsibility while making observations in the course of court proceedings. Although Attorney General R. …

Karnataka High Court Stays Financial Impropriety Probe Against IIM-Bangalore Professor Who Levelled Allegations Of Caste Bias
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Financial Impropriety Probe Against IIM-Bangalore Professor Who Levelled Allegations Of Caste Bias

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has by interim order stayed the operation of an Enquiry Committee constituted by the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore, to probe allegations of financial impropriety in raising travel claim bills against one of its Associate Professors. It was claimed that the constitution of the Committee to look into Das' alleged financial impropriety is made only as a …

Centre Notifies Transfer Of Jharkhand HC's Acting CJ Justice Shree Chandrashekhar To Rajasthan High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Transfer Of Jharkhand HC's Acting CJ Justice Shree Chandrashekhar To Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

The Central government has notified the transfer of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, serving as the Acting Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, to the Rajasthan High Court.This comes after Centre notified appointment of Justice BR Sarangi as the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. The Central government has notified the transfer of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, serving as the Acting Chief Justice …

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Order Transferring PMLA Case After Judge Said 'ED Matters Me Kaunsi Bail Hoti Hain'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Order Transferring PMLA Case After Judge Said 'ED Matters Me Kaunsi Bail Hoti Hain'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside a trial court order transferring Bhushan Steel money laundering case from one judge to another, after one of the accused alleged that the judge passed a comment expressing "ED matters me kaun si bail hoti hai?” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the alleged comment did not reflect any apprehension of bias …

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural

Hindustan Times  

A Bench of the Supreme Court consisting of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia has criticised the Centre’s “selective approach” in appointing and transferring judges of the higher judiciary. In the United Kingdom, it is a Judicial Appointment Commission that chooses judges for higher courts; neither the judiciary nor the executive has predominance. India does not have a “clearly …

In Major Overhaul, Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of 23 High Court Judges
1 year, 7 months ago

In Major Overhaul, Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of 23 High Court Judges

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium consisting of Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant in its meeting held on 3 August 2023 has recommended transfer of 23 High Court judges. This includes:Gujarat High CourtJustice Alpesh Y Kogje from Gujarat High Court to Allahabad High Court Justice …

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Chief Justice Inaugurates Court Complex, Legal Literacy Club In North Kashmir's Gurez
1 year, 8 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Chief Justice Inaugurates Court Complex, Legal Literacy Club In North Kashmir's Gurez

Live Law  

While inaugurating the new court complex in North Kashmir's Gurez area on Saturday, the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Justice N. Kotiswar Singh emphasized the importance of a robust judicial system in ensuring the rule of law and safeguarding the rights of citizens. The ceremony was also attended by Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi ; Principal …

As Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju took potshots at Indian judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

As Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju took potshots at Indian judiciary

The Hindu  

During his eventful tenure of almost two years as Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju made several digs at top judges and the Indian judiciary itself. On November 4, 2022, he said, “The Supreme Court’s Collegium system of appointing judges is opaque and not accountable.” He added that he “had to work with the present system until the government came up with …

Seven District Judges Appointed As Judges of Madhya Pradesh High Court, Centre Issues Notification
1 year, 10 months ago

Seven District Judges Appointed As Judges of Madhya Pradesh High Court, Centre Issues Notification

Live Law  

The Centre on Thursday notified the appointment of seven judicial officers as the judges of Madhya Pradesh High Court.In a tweet, the Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Roopesh Chandra Varshney, Anuradha Shukla, Sanjeev Sudhakar Kalgaonkar, Prem Narayan Singh, Achal Kumar Paliwal, Hirdesh, and Avnindra Kumar Singh have been appointed as the high court judges. The Centre on Thursday notified …

No Confrontation Between Government & Supreme Court : Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years ago

No Confrontation Between Government & Supreme Court : Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

On speaking about the recent media reports regarding differences between the government and the supreme court, Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju said that in a democracy there were bound to be differences of opinion. Rijiju also pointed out that though there was a separation of power between the executive and the judiciary, it did not mean that …

Getting suggestions for a panel to regulate conduct of courts: Law minister Rijiju
2 years ago

Getting suggestions for a panel to regulate conduct of courts: Law minister Rijiju

India Today  

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju, speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023 in New Delhi on Saturday, said that the government is getting suggestions for not just a panel for appointment of judges but one to "regulate the conduct and process of how courts are maintained". Due to constant engagement, they have a huge mental pressure," says …

Seeking reports from R&AW on judges not usual, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
2 years ago

Seeking reports from R&AW on judges not usual, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

Seeking reports from Research and Analysis Wing on recommendations for appointment of judges to High Courts and the Supreme Court is not usual and is done only under extraordinary circumstances involving national security, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. Responding to the bit about R&AW feedback and sexual orientation of a person proposed for judgeship, the …

Maintain Practice Of Having One-Third High Court Judges From District Judiciary : Supreme Court
2 years ago

Maintain Practice Of Having One-Third High Court Judges From District Judiciary : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, expressed its prima facie view that the the present ratio of 1:3 between the judges who are elevated from District Judiciary to the High Courts from the service cadre and those who are elevated from the Bar needs to be maintained. After recording the order, Justice Gavai told the Counsel - “Madam, please advise your …

Centre not planning a bill on appointment of judges, Kiren Rijiju tells Rajya Sabha
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre not planning a bill on appointment of judges, Kiren Rijiju tells Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

The appointment of judges to the higher judiciary is a collaborative process, and if differences crop up between the executive and the judiciary, they are mutually reconciled to ensure that only an appropriate person is appointed, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. When asked if the government was planning to bring in a Bill with regard …

[Judges Appointment] Govt Sent Back 18 SC Collegium Recommendations, 6 Have Been Reiterated: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 1 month ago

[Judges Appointment] Govt Sent Back 18 SC Collegium Recommendations, 6 Have Been Reiterated: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday informed Rajya Sabha that a total of 18 proposals recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment of judges has been sent back by the government to the collegium for reconsideration. While answering to the question on total number of collegium proposals returned by Government on its own to Supreme Court Collegium …

‘Matter of grave concern’: Kiren Rijiju on SC putting RAW, IB inputs in public
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Matter of grave concern’: Kiren Rijiju on SC putting RAW, IB inputs in public

Live Mint  

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court’s decision to publicise the RAW and Intelligence Bureau reports on the appointment of judges in the high courts. Kiren Rijiju said that putting such details in the public domain is a “matter of serious concern”. Reacting to the recent comments made by Supreme Court regarding …

Centre vs Judiciary: Judges don't face elections or public scrutiny, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre vs Judiciary: Judges don't face elections or public scrutiny, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

India TV News  

Kiren Rijiju remarks on judges appointment: Amid the ongoing row between the Centre and judiciary over the appointment of judges, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said judges do not contest elections or face public scrutiny. "There is also no public scrutiny for judges" Rijiju said he had participated in many events which include Supreme Court Chief Justice and …

Received representations on lack of transparency in Collegium system: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 3 months ago

Received representations on lack of transparency in Collegium system: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

The government has received various ‘representations’ on the lack of transparency, objectivity and social diversity in the Collegium system of appointment of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, Mr. Rijiju said the government had sent suggestions for supplementing the Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of judges …

'New system to appoint judges is needed': Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 3 months ago

'New system to appoint judges is needed': Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Op India  

In a recent development in the ongoing argument between the union government and the Supreme Court on the issue of appointment of judges, today law minister Kiren Rijiju again said that the system reforms from the current collegium system. We are giving our support to end the pendency of cases, but till we don’t set up a new system for …

Issue of vacancies in higher judiciary will linger till new system put in place, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 3 months ago

Issue of vacancies in higher judiciary will linger till new system put in place, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Firstpost  

Replying to questions in the Upper House of Parliament, the law minister said the Centre has limited powers over appointments of judges New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the issue of vacancies and appointments in the higher judiciary would continue to linger till such time a new system is created for the same. …

Issue Of Higher Judiciary Vacancies Will Keep Cropping Up Till Process To Appoint Judges Is Changed: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 3 months ago

Issue Of Higher Judiciary Vacancies Will Keep Cropping Up Till Process To Appoint Judges Is Changed: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju today said in the Rajya Sabha that until the procedure for appointment of judges changes, the issue of high judicial vacancies will keep cropping up before us.Blaming judicial vacancies for the rising pendency of cases across the country, the Union Law Minister said that the Government has limited power to fill up judicial vacancies, …

In Centre vs collegium, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says 'Issue of vacancies will linger till...'
2 years, 3 months ago

In Centre vs collegium, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says 'Issue of vacancies will linger till...'

India TV News  

Law Minister vs Supreme Court: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the issue of vacancies and appointments in the higher judiciary would continue to linger till such time a new system is created for the same. Replying to questions in the Upper House of Parliament, the law minister said the Centre has limited powers over …

Repeated attacks in higher judiciary is to ‘delegitimise’ their decision-making process, alleges Congress MP Manish Tewari
2 years, 3 months ago

Repeated attacks in higher judiciary is to ‘delegitimise’ their decision-making process, alleges Congress MP Manish Tewari

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader and advocate Manish Tewari on December 3 said repeated attacks on the higher judiciary are being made to “delegitimise” its decision-making process. Though the Vice-President didn’t explicitly name the Constitutional amendment, his referrence was to the now quashed National Judicial Appointments Commission through the 99th amendment that sought to replace the Collegium system of appointing judges. “First …

SC and govt cannot select good judges if we find fault with each other: CJI
2 years, 4 months ago

SC and govt cannot select good judges if we find fault with each other: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday responded to strident criticism against the Collegium system of judicial appointments, saying the government and the Supreme Court cannot work together to select good judges if they find fault with each other. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who was sitting on the dais at the Law Day Eve function, had recently launched a …

JKL High Court Summons Three Senior Lawyers Over Alleged Misconduct, Indulgence In Anti-National Activities
2 years, 4 months ago

JKL High Court Summons Three Senior Lawyers Over Alleged Misconduct, Indulgence In Anti-National Activities

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Tuesday issued summons to three Senior Advocates on a complaint lodged by State Law Secretary Achal Sethi over alleged professional misconduct and indulgence in anti-national activities. High Court's Disciplinary Committee issued summons to former President of the Srinagar High Court Bar Association- Mian Abdul Qayoom, Senior Advocates Nazir Ronga and Ghulam …

'Opaque system': Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on collegium system | Five points
2 years, 4 months ago

'Opaque system': Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on collegium system | Five points

India Today  

Union minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Thursday continued his relentless attack on the collegium system for the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court and high courts. Here's all that's happening at India Today Conclave Mumbai 2022 'OPAQUE SYSTEM' Speaking at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2022, Rijiju said that the existing system was “opaque”. ‘JUDGES NOT …

'Not transparent, internal politics in Judiciary...' Law Minister Rijiju on judicial appointments
2 years, 5 months ago

'Not transparent, internal politics in Judiciary...' Law Minister Rijiju on judicial appointments

Firstpost  

Rijiju said India has a vibrant democracy and sometimes appeasement politics can also be observed Ahmedabad: Emphasizing the need for reforms in judicial appointments, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the procedure of the Collegium system is very opaque and there exists “internal politics” in the Judiciary. But the issue is that when the judiciary goes astray, there is …

People unhappy with collegium, govt should appoint judges: Law minister Rijiju
2 years, 5 months ago

People unhappy with collegium, govt should appoint judges: Law minister Rijiju

India Today  

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju said the people of the country are not happy with the collegium system and according to the spirit of the Constitution, it is the government's job to appoint judges. He said he has observed that half of the time judges are "preoccupied" with deciding appointments, due to which their primary job of delivering …

Former Judges Release Report Criticising Govt, Media, Police Role In Delhi Riots
2 years, 5 months ago

Former Judges Release Report Criticising Govt, Media, Police Role In Delhi Riots

The Quint  

Over two years after the Delhi riots, a scathing indictment of the Delhi police, the Central government, and the Delhi government, has come in the form of a report authored by a committee of former Supreme Court and High Court judges. The report, titled ‘Uncertain Justice: A Citizens Committee Report on the North East Delhi Violence 2020’, states that: “The …

SC Collegium Recommends Transfer of 3 Judges to Bombay, Jharkhand & Tripura High Courts
2 years, 5 months ago

SC Collegium Recommends Transfer of 3 Judges to Bombay, Jharkhand & Tripura High Courts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th September, 2022 has recommended transfer of three Judges in the following manner:Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra from Uttarakhand High Court to Jharkhand High Court;Justice K. Vinod Chandran from Kerala High Court to Bombay High Court; andJustice Aparesh Kumar Singh from Jharkhand High Court to Tripura High Court.About Justice MishraBorn. The Supreme …

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