'Only 3 Women Judges From Bar In Kerala HC In 64 Years; Many Competent Women Lawyers Available' : Outgoing Judge Justice PV Asha
3 years, 9 months ago

'Only 3 Women Judges From Bar In Kerala HC In 64 Years; Many Competent Women Lawyers Available' : Outgoing Judge Justice PV Asha

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Outgoing judge of the Kerala High Court, Justice PV Asha, in her farewell speech underscored the need for more women representation in judiciary.Justice Asha noted that only 3 women have been appointed as judges of the Kerala High Court from the bar in its history of 64 years. Outgoing judge of the Kerala High Court, Justice PV Asha, in her farewell speech underscored the need for more women representation in judiciary. Justice Asha noted that only 3 women have been appointed as judges of the Kerala High Court from the bar in its history of 64 years. Justice Anu Sivaraman, who was appointed eleven months after Justice Asha, is the third women judge from the bar.

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At Least 30% Of Govt Law Officers Must Be Women : Justice BV Nagarathna
5 days, 9 hours ago

At Least 30% Of Govt Law Officers Must Be Women : Justice BV Nagarathna

Live Law  

Justice BV Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, opined that at least 30 percent of government law officers should be women. She also advocated that at least 30% of all Public Sectors' empanelment of legal advisors must be women, so also in all State instrumentalities and agencies.Speaking at a seminar on the topic "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Who Made …

Study reveals only 14%-17% of judges in the Karnataka High Court are women
1 week, 5 days ago

Study reveals only 14%-17% of judges in the Karnataka High Court are women

The Hindu  

A study by the Centre for Law and Policy Research has shown that only 14%-17% of judges in the Karnataka High Court are women. The study was revealed at a fireside chat between former Supreme Court judge Indira Banerjee and senior advocate at the Supreme Court Jayna Kothari in Bengaluru on International Women’s Day. Best and worst performing States While …

Women's Day | To Be A Woman In Indian Judiciary
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1 week, 6 days ago

Women's Day | To Be A Woman In Indian Judiciary

Live Law  

Recently, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, observed: “It is not enough to find comfort solely in the growing number of female judicial officers if we are unable to secure for them a sensitive work environment and guidance”. While women's increased entry into the judiciary paints a hopeful picture, the number goes substantially down when it comes to their appointment as judges in …

Women's Day | To Be A Woman In Indian Judiciary
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1 week, 6 days ago

Women's Day | To Be A Woman In Indian Judiciary

Live Law  

Recently, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, observed: “It is not enough to find comfort solely in the growing number of female judicial officers if we are unable to secure for them a sensitive work environment and guidance”. While women's increased entry into the judiciary paints a hopeful picture, the number goes substantially down when it comes to their appointment as judges in …

Important For Women Lawyers To Cultivate Sense Of Community, Celebrate Each Other's Win: Justice Rekha Palli
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Important For Women Lawyers To Cultivate Sense Of Community, Celebrate Each Other's Win: Justice Rekha Palli

Live Law  

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Rekha Palli on Tuesday stressed upon how important it is for women lawyers to cultivate a sense of community, emphasising that they must celebrate each other's win–whether big or small.The judge was speaking at a get together function organized by the women lawyers in Delhi High Court ladies bar room ahead of Justice Palli's retirement …

Supreme Court sets aside dismissal of two women judicial officers; calls for sensitivity at workplace
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court sets aside dismissal of two women judicial officers; calls for sensitivity at workplace

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court in a judgment on Friday said that with more and more women joining judicial ranks, it was time for the judiciary to be more sensitive to their well-being at work. “It is not enough to find comfort solely in the growing number of women judicial officers if we are unable to secure for them a sensitive work …

Supreme Court reinstates 2 women judges: Termination was stigmatic in nature
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court reinstates 2 women judges: Termination was stigmatic in nature

India Today  

Emphasising the need for a conducive environment for women judges in India to flourish, the Supreme Court on Friday reinstated two judges in Madhya Pradesh after they were dismissed from service following adverse reports by the High Court. Noting that one of the judges had to be hospitalised due to Covid-19 and then suffered a miscarriage, the top court said …

Madras High Court Chief Justice inaugurates awareness programme on gender sensitisation
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Madras High Court Chief Justice inaugurates awareness programme on gender sensitisation

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of Madras High Court Justice K. R. Shriram inaugurated an awareness programme on gender sensitisation and elimination of violence against women at workplace at S.T. Speaking at the event Justice K. R. Shriram emphasised that the very name “Kanniyakumari” symbolises the reverence given to women as deities. At the event Justice A. D. Jagadish Chadira, Judge, Madras High …

Kerala HC stays single judge’s order to readmit students accused in Sidharthan death case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala HC stays single judge’s order to readmit students accused in Sidharthan death case

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday stayed a single judge’s directive to readmit the students who are accused in a case relating to the death of Sidharthan J.S. The Bench passed the order when an appeal filed by Sheeba M.R., mother of Sidharthan, against the single judge’s order came up for hearing. The single judge had …

Women Reservation : Supreme Court Creates Addl Posts In Advocates' Association Bengaluru; Clarifies 8 Yrs Experience Necessary
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Women Reservation : Supreme Court Creates Addl Posts In Advocates' Association Bengaluru; Clarifies 8 Yrs Experience Necessary

Live Law  

Invoking its power under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court today modified its order reserving posts for women candidates in the elections of Advocates' Association Bengaluru and ordered that additional posts of Vice-President and Governing Council members shall be deemed to have been created to accommodate those who had filed nominations by the time the order. Invoking its …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars
3 months ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court today directed reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections. Further, in the district bar associations, the Court directed that the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other Executive Committee posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers. Earlier proceedings in the matter The Court had …

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Against Dismissal Of 2 Women Judicial Officers By Madhya Pradesh High Court
3 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Against Dismissal Of 2 Women Judicial Officers By Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today reserved judgment in the case concerning the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to terminate two lady judicial officers from service.In this case, six judicial officers were simultaneously terminated from service. The Supreme Court today reserved judgment in the case concerning the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to terminate two lady judicial officers from service. Arguments in …

Supreme Court Displeased That Woman Advocate Engaged Male Lawyer To Argue Plea For Female Reservation In Bar Association
3 months ago

Supreme Court Displeased That Woman Advocate Engaged Male Lawyer To Argue Plea For Female Reservation In Bar Association

Live Law  

While hearing a plea seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in Gujarat's bar bodies, the Supreme Court today called out the petitioner, a lady advocate, for engaging a male advocate to argue the case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan expressed disappointment over the petitioner's engaging of a male advocate, when her plea was for reservation for women …

DHCBA Women Reservation | Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At Lawyer's Comment On Women Representation In Bench
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4 months ago

DHCBA Women Reservation | Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At Lawyer's Comment On Women Representation In Bench

Live Law  

While hearing pleas seeking reservation for women lawyers in the Delhi High Court Bar Association, the Supreme Court today expressed serious displeasure at a counsel's comment regarding women representation in the Court's Bench. Notably, the counsel submitted that there are only 22% women lawyers in the Delhi High Court Bar, but they are seeking more than 33% reservation. Notably, the …

'We Lack Feminine Perspective In Law': Kerala HC Appoints Amicus Curiae To Collect Different Perspectives For Drafting Special Law For Women
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'We Lack Feminine Perspective In Law': Kerala HC Appoints Amicus Curiae To Collect Different Perspectives For Drafting Special Law For Women

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court appointed an Amicus Curiae to collect and combine perspectives and suggestions, including feminine perspectives from various stakeholders to assist the government in drafting a special legislation to address the issues faced by women in society, especially in their workplace. The Special Bench of Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice C. S. Sudha, hearing the matters …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Orders Women's Reservation In Delhi High Court Bar Association Posts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Orders Women's Reservation In Delhi High Court Bar Association Posts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today ordered that there should be women's reservation for posts in the Delhi High Court Bar Association. Yesterday, it had asked the Delhi High Court Bar Association to consider reserving post of Vice-President for women lawyers in the upcoming elections. Bar Council of Delhi, Delhi High Court Bar Association and all District Bar Associations. Specifically seeking directions …

CJI-led five-judge Bench takes suo motu notice of a video showing Karnataka HC judge’s sexist remarks in court
6 months ago

CJI-led five-judge Bench takes suo motu notice of a video showing Karnataka HC judge’s sexist remarks in court

The Hindu  

A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising four senior most judges on Friday took suo motu cognisance of a video clip on social media showing a Karnataka High Court judge’s “scandalous” remarks in open court to a woman lawyer during proceeding. The High Court judge, Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, was seen …

Legally Speaking | Tracing the journey of women in law in India
6 months ago

Legally Speaking | Tracing the journey of women in law in India

Hindustan Times  

Recently, while addressing the students at the National Law University, Delhi during their 11th Convocation, Justice B. V. Nagarathna highlighted the skewed gender representation in the profession. She noted that only 13% of High Court judges were women and overall women formed only 15% of the enrolled lawyers, and that in law firms’ women constituted about 27% of the workforce. …

Supreme Court asks Kerala to clarify the number of witnesses left to be examined in the 2017 actor sexual assault case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court asks Kerala to clarify the number of witnesses left to be examined in the 2017 actor sexual assault case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the State of Kerala to confirm the number of witnesses waiting to be examined in a case of sexual assault of a Malayalam actress inside a moving car in 2017. A Bench headed by Justice A.S. Oka sought the information from the State while hearing a plea for bail by the main accused, Sunil …

Justice should be rendered without discrimination: SC Judge Sundresh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice should be rendered without discrimination: SC Judge Sundresh

The Hindu  

Justice should be delivered without discrimination, stated Supreme Court Judge Justice M.M. “Our goal is to uphold the law,” he said, adding that the law is a tool to ensure justice is provided without bias, and urged judges, lawyers, and court staff to maintain professional ethics. In a separate event, Justice D. Krishnakumar, Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High …

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Erode : Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice D Krishnakumar, on Saturday said 233 new judges will be appointed to various courts in Tamil Nadu soon. Justice Krishnakumar inaugurated the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court at Elumathur in Modakurichi taluk through video conferencing at a function held at Erode District Collector's office here. "We have made an appeal to …

Apex court directs 33% reservation for women in premier bar body
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Apex court directs 33% reservation for women in premier bar body

Hindustan Times  

The top court on Thursday paved way for women to hold top posts in the country’s premier bar body – Supreme Court Bar Association by directing one-third reservation for women in executive member posts and office bearer positions and implemented the same from this year’s election to be held on May 16. The top court order observed that the norms, …

Supreme Court Directs Minimum 1/3rd Women's Reservation In Supreme Court Bar Association Posts From 2024 Elections
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Directs Minimum 1/3rd Women's Reservation In Supreme Court Bar Association Posts From 2024 Elections

Live Law  

In a major development, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the implementation of a minimum 1/3rd women's reservation in the posts of the Supreme Court Bar Association "henceforth", including the ensuing elections.The Court further directed that in the ensuing elections for 2024-25, the post of Treasurer of SCBA shall be reserved for a woman candidate. In a major development, the …

CJI DY Chandrachud Advocates Calls For More Women Representation in Bar Associations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

CJI DY Chandrachud Advocates Calls For More Women Representation in Bar Associations

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday expressed concern over the poor representation of women in elected Bar Associations and Bar Councils in the country despite an unprecedented surge in the number of women joining the bar and establishing thriving practices. Justice Chandrachud, during his address at the Centenary Year Celebration of the High Court Bar Association Nagpur, said …

Supreme Court Informed Of Madhya Pradesh High Court's Refusal To Reconsider Dismissal Of 6 Women Judges
1 year ago

Supreme Court Informed Of Madhya Pradesh High Court's Refusal To Reconsider Dismissal Of 6 Women Judges

Live Law  

In a suo motu writ petition registered wrt simultaneous termination of services of 6 female civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court was recently apprised that the Administrative Committee of the State High Court has resolved to not re-consider its earlier decision.Taking note, the Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and AG Masih gave time to the parties to file …

Women's reservation law | Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea by advocate
1 year, 2 months ago

Women's reservation law | Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea by advocate

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on January 12 refused to entertain a plea filed by an advocate seeking urgent and time-bound implementation of the women's reservation law to ensure 33% quota for them in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. A Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, however, granted liberty to the advocate Yogamaya MG to file an intervention petition in …

Bihar State Legal Services Authority Achieves Landmark Milestone: Entire Office To Be Led by Female Judicial Officers
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar State Legal Services Authority Achieves Landmark Milestone: Entire Office To Be Led by Female Judicial Officers

Live Law  

In a groundbreaking move towards gender inclusivity, the Patna High Court has taken a historic step by appointing an entire team of female judicial officers to key administrative positions in Bihar State Legal Services Authority. This significant development marks the first time in the BSLSA's history that its office will be fully operated and completely led by female judicial officers. …

Broke All Barriers Of Societal And Gender Perceptions: Kerala High Court Remembers (Late) Justice Fathima Beevi
1 year, 3 months ago

Broke All Barriers Of Societal And Gender Perceptions: Kerala High Court Remembers (Late) Justice Fathima Beevi

Live Law  

"Justice Fathima Beevi broke all barriers of societal perception to take up a profession that was once considered a man’s prerogative.She has paved the way for countless women to take up the legal profession now," Kerala High Court Chief Justice Ashish J. Desai said, while addressing the full court gathered to commemorate the demise of Justice Fathima Beevi. Advocate Saiby …

Justice Fathima Beevi, who broke down barriers to become the first woman judge in Supreme court, is no more
1 year, 3 months ago

Justice Fathima Beevi, who broke down barriers to become the first woman judge in Supreme court, is no more

The Hindu  

Almost everything in the remarkable career of Justice M. Fathima Beevi, who died here at the age of 96, was a first. Years later, she became the first woman member of the country’s Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, before becoming the first Muslim woman to enter the higher judiciary as a judge with the Kerala High Court in 1983. Determined to …

India’s First Female Supreme Court Judge Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s First Female Supreme Court Judge Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away

Live Law  

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first female Judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court of India, passed away today at the age of 96. In her long and decorated career, Justice Beevi served as a role model and icon for women across the country, and she even left her mark on the political arena by being appointed as the …

In its first year, Chandrachud Collegium successfully recommends 14 SC judges and returns court to sanctioned strength
1 year, 4 months ago

In its first year, Chandrachud Collegium successfully recommends 14 SC judges and returns court to sanctioned strength

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Justice Sharma is second in the All India seniority list of High Court judges and the seniormost among judges from his parent High Court of Madhya Pradesh. Mr. Justice Masih is seventh in the All India list and seniormost among the judges of his parent High Court of Punjab …

CJI DY Chandrachud Lauds 'Trend' Of More Women Getting Appointed In District Judiciary Across Country
1 year, 5 months ago

CJI DY Chandrachud Lauds 'Trend' Of More Women Getting Appointed In District Judiciary Across Country

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed happiness at the trend of more women getting appointed in district judiciary across the country.Before starting the court proceedings today, CJI said that he has a happy news to announce. Referring to 75 newly recruited civil judges of Maharashtra, who were present in Court No.1 today, CJI said :"We wish to share a …

Just 13% of HC judges, over 36% at district, subordinate levels women: Govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Just 13% of HC judges, over 36% at district, subordinate levels women: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Just 13% of the high court judges and over 36% at the district, and subordinate levels were women as on August 4, Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has told Parliament while emphasising the government’s commitment to diversity in judicial appointments to ensure decision-making processes become more responsive, inclusive, and participatory. Meghwal said just three of the Supreme Court judges …

More difficult for a woman to be a judge: Retd justice Mukta Gupta
1 year, 8 months ago

More difficult for a woman to be a judge: Retd justice Mukta Gupta

Hindustan Times  

Justice Mukta Gupta, who retired from the Delhi high court on June 27, ruled on numerous cases pertaining to criminal law, civil law, and commercial law including law related to intellectual property and arbitration, during her tenure of more than a decade. Once the face of the Delhi Police — she was standing counsel for the force in several high-profile …

Kerala High Court Transfers Kavaratti District Judge Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegation
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala High Court Transfers Kavaratti District Judge Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegation

Live Law  

The Registrar General of the Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Director of the Lakshadweep Administration to repatriate District and Sessions Judge of Kavaratti, Anil Kumar K, to the Kerala Judicial Services. The judge was facing a sexual harassment complaint filed by a woman lawyer.Anil Kumar, who is currently serving as District and Sessions Judge of Kavaratti, is to. …

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Woman In Same-Sex Relationship To Undergo Counselling
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Woman In Same-Sex Relationship To Undergo Counselling

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an order passed by the Kerala High Court directing a 23-year old woman, who is stated to be in a same-sex relationship, to undertake counselling. The High Court passed the order in a habeas corpus petition field by her same-sex partner alleging that she had been illegally detained by her parents.Challenging the High Court …

Woman judge gets appointed to Madras HC but lawyers move Supreme Court. Why?
2 years, 1 month ago

Woman judge gets appointed to Madras HC but lawyers move Supreme Court. Why?

Hindustan Times  

A group of lawyers in Chennai have approached the Supreme Court against the Collegium's recommendation for the elevation of advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri as a judge of the Madras high court. The lawyers moved the apex court even as the Centre cleared the appointment of Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras high court. “As per relevant provisions …

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous

Live Law  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court’s three-member Collegium - comprising the Chief Justice of India, D.Y.Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M.Joseph - responsible for recommending suitable names for elevation as the High Court Judges, reiterated certain names recommended by it earlier, for elevation to various High Courts. The reiteration of recommendation to elevate senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a …

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts
2 years, 2 months ago

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts

Live Law  

Indian feminist scholarship has extensively examined embedded patriarchy in legal rules and their application by the courts. Maternity Leave Under CCS Rules Can't Be Denied Because Woman's Husband Has Two Children From His Previous Marriage: Supreme Court Case Title: Deepika Singh versus Central Administrative Tribunal | 2022 LiveLaw 718 Coram: CJI D.Y. Daughter's Right To Inherit Self-Acquired Property Of Father …

Madras HC Senior Designations : Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing For Plea Highlighting Low Women Representation
2 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC Senior Designations : Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing For Plea Highlighting Low Women Representation

Live Law  

A plea seeking intervention of the Supreme Court of India in Senior Advocate designations in the Madras High Court owing to low representation of women in the posts was mentioned before the bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha on Wednesday. At the outset, the counsel, while mentioning the issue, submitted that only three women were being …

Supreme Court gets all-woman judge bench, third time in history
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court gets all-woman judge bench, third time in history

India Today  

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday set up a two woman judge bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Bela M Trivedi, for the third time in history. The bench of Justices Kohli and Trivedi will hear a batch of cases pertaining to the transfer of cases as well as matrimonial cases, which includes 10 transfer petitions involving …

'Gender Justice And Women's Imprisonment' Session To Be Conducted By Kerala High Court Legal Services Committee & Kerala Federation Of Women Lawyers On December 1st, 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

'Gender Justice And Women's Imprisonment' Session To Be Conducted By Kerala High Court Legal Services Committee & Kerala Federation Of Women Lawyers On December 1st, 2022

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Legal Services Committee and the Kerala Federation of Women Lawyers are jointly conducting a session on 'Gender Justice and Women's Imprisonment' on 1st December 2022 at the Kerala High Court Auditorium at 4.40P.M. The session is delivered by Dr. Rimple Mehta, Senior Lecturer and Associate Dean, International School of Social Sciences,. The session is delivered by …

Observations by judges are sensationalized for political mileage, says Justice Indira Banerjee | EXCLUSIVE
2 years, 5 months ago

Observations by judges are sensationalized for political mileage, says Justice Indira Banerjee | EXCLUSIVE

India Today  

After serving as a judge in the Calcutta High Court and Delhi High Court and as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, Justice Indira Banerjee was the eighth woman in India to be elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court. It is necessary to appoint women as high court judges at a young age so that they …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [September 18 to September 24]
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [September 18 to September 24]

Live Law  

JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK Not Necessary To Give Opportunity Of Hearing To Would-Be Accused Before Court Makes Complaint U/Sec 195/340 CrPC : Supreme Court Case Title: State of Punjab vs Jasbir Singh CrA 335/2020 The Supreme Court observed that it is not necessary to give an opportunity of hearing to a would- be accused before a complaint is made under Section …

CJI Ramana took historic decisions; ensured appointment of 11 SC, over 220 HC judges
2 years, 6 months ago

CJI Ramana took historic decisions; ensured appointment of 11 SC, over 220 HC judges

Firstpost  

Creating a record, the CJI headed apex court collegium meetings led to appointment of 11 Supreme Court judges with nine of them, including three women New Delhi: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana took path-breaking judicial and administrative decisions that included putting the sedition law on hold, reviewing the money laundering verdict, ordering probes into Pegasus snooping and Lakhimpur …

Kerala judge who made ‘sexually provocative dress’ observation transferred
2 years, 6 months ago

Kerala judge who made ‘sexually provocative dress’ observation transferred

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala high court on Wednesday cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to writer Civic Chandran in a sexual assault case and said that the sessions court judge’s observations on “sexually- provocative dress” cannot be justified. The Kerala government moved the court last week after Kozhikode sessions judge S Krishnakumar’s observations while granting bail to Chandran in two cases triggered widespread …

Kerala High Court Now Has 7 Women Judges, Highest Ever In Its History
2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Now Has 7 Women Judges, Highest Ever In Its History

Live Law  

With Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen assuming office today, the Kerala High Court now has 7 women judges for the first time in its history. The High Court has now the following women judges: Justices Anu Sivaraman, Sophy Thomas, V Shircy, Shoba Annamma Eapen, MR Anitha, Mary Joseph and CS Sudha. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen who has been sworn in as …

Supreme Court to have full strength of 34 judges
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to have full strength of 34 judges

The Hindu  

Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat High Court Judge Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala have been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju informed on Saturday. Full sanctioned strength The Supreme Court will have its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges until the retirement of Justice Vineet Saran on May 10. After Justice S. …

With over 42 lakh cases pending, Attorney General asks judges for possible solutions to cut down pendency
2 years, 10 months ago

With over 42 lakh cases pending, Attorney General asks judges for possible solutions to cut down pendency

India Today  

India’s top law officer K K Venugopal on Friday urged the Chief Justices of various high courts to deliberate on the possible ways to cut down on the pendency of cases and find an effective cure to the menace. Citing the data from the National Judicial Data Grid, Venugopal said there are 24,000 judge posts in the trial courts and …

Looking Back At CJI Ramana's One Year In Office As The Chief Justice of India
2 years, 10 months ago

Looking Back At CJI Ramana's One Year In Office As The Chief Justice of India

Live Law  

When Justice NV Ramana entered the first court as the 48th Chief Justice of India exactly a year ago - April 26, 2021 - he must have felt the weight of public gaze on him. At a recent public event, CJI Ramana said : "From day one, it has been my endeavour to fill judicial vacancies. The transfer of Chief …

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