6 years, 6 months ago

Reopening Of Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper Plant: NGT Appoints Former CJ Of Meghalaya HC To Head Panel To Take A Call [Read Order]

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Earlier, the NGT had appointed Justice Vazifdar to head the panel, who subsequently communicated his inability to accept the appointment due to personal reasonsThe National Green Tribunal has substituted Justice SJ Vazifdar, former Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court, by Justice Tarun Agrawal, former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, to head the committee which will be. Earlier, the NGT had appointed Justice Vazifdar to head the panel, who subsequently communicated his inability to accept the appointment due to personal reasons The National Green Tribunal has substituted Justice SJ Vazifdar, former Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court, by Justice Tarun Agrawal, former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, to head the committee which will be deciding on the issue of reopening of Vedanta’s controversial Sterlite Copper Plant in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. “We substitute Justice SJ Vazifdar by Justice Tarun Agrawal, former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court and former Judge of Allahabad High Court,” ordered the NGT. “Pending the finalization of remuneration by the Chief Secretary of the State of Tamil Nadu, the Central Pollution Control Board will provide immediate logistic support and organize the visit of Justice Tarun Agrawal, Chairman of the Committee and other members to the site or to the venue of the hearing,” it added.

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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 …

2 days, 13 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. …

2 days, 13 hours ago

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma

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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 …

3 days, 19 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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4 days, 2 hours ago

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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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 …

4 days, 5 hours ago

Three-judge panel formed to probe Delhi HC Justice Yashwant Varma amid 'cash at home' charge

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The three-judge panel will be led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, and it also features Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu Sivaraman Justice Yashwant Varma has been a Delhi High Court judge since October 2021. Image Courtesy: X The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, on …

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

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4 days, 5 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 …

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

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4 days, 21 hours 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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

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3 months ago

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

Hindustan Times

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge justice V Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, an official statement said. Former SC judge justice V Ramasubramanian The President also appointed Priyank Kanoongo and justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as members of the rights panel, the statement said. “Hon’ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

NGT forms panel to probe encroachment of Najafgarh drain tributary

The Hindu

The National Green Tribunal has formed a four-member committee to look into allegations of encroachment of a tributary of the Najafgarh drain in the national capital by land grabbers in “collusion” with officials. Apart from the South West Delhi District Magistrate, the panel will have a representative each of the Delhi Jal Board and Member Secretaries of the Central Pollution …

8 months, 1 week ago

Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad To Serve As Acting Chief Justice Of Jharkhand High Court Following Retirement Of Justice BR Sarangi

Live Law

Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. The Law Ministry's notification dated July 18, 2024, stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, Judge of the Jharkhand High Court, to perform the …

1 year, 1 month ago

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts

The Hindu

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointments of new Chief Justices across six High Courts. Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, who was the acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Arun Bhansali of Rajasthan High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of the …

1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of New Chief Justices In 3 High Courts

Live Law

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended names to the Union Government for the appointment as Chief Justices of three High Courts. Similarly, while recommending Justice Singh for chief justiceship, the collegium notes, “At present the High Court of Judicature at Patna has no representation among the chief justices of high courts.” Lastly, if the proposal to recommend Justice Bahri is …

1 year, 6 months ago

Justice Kaushal Jayendra Thaker Appointed As The Chairperson of Gujarat State Human Rights Commission

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Justice Kaushal Jayendra Thaker, the former judge of the Allahabad High Court has been appointed as the chairperson of the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission. Justice Thaker, who initially assumed his role as a judge in the Gujarat High Court on May 4, 2013, was later transferred to the Allahabad High Court on April 11, 2016. "After obtaining the recommendation …

1 year, 7 months ago

Former CJ Of Calcutta High Court Justice Prakash Shrivastava Appointed As Chairperson of National Green Tribunal

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Justice Prakash Shrivastava has been appointed as Chairperson of National Green Tribunal.After the former Chairperson Justice A.K Goel retired in July, Justice Sheo Kumar Singh was appointed as the Acting Chairperson.Justice Srivastav Enrolled as Advocate on February 2, 1987. Justice Prakash Shrivastava has been appointed as Chairperson of National Green Tribunal. After the former Chairperson Justice A.K Goel retired in …

1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court stays appointment of Lieutenant Governor to chair Yamuna High-Level Committee

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on July 11 stayed a National Green Tribunal order of January 9 appointing the Lieutenant Governor as the chairperson of a High Level Committee to combat unabated pollution in river Yamuna. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud made it clear that its stay was applicable only to the extent of the …

1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Stays NGT's Direction Appointing LG As Chairman Of High Level Committee On Yamuna

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the direction of the Nation Green Tribunal which had appointed the Lt. Governor of Delhi as the head of the High level Committee for Yamuna river pollution. The matter was listed before a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice Manoj Misra.Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi Government, …

1 year, 9 months ago

Justice Umesh Kumar appointed DERC chairman; Delhi L-G vs AAP 'power' tussle likely

Hindustan Times

The president has appointed former Allahabad high court judge Umesh Kumar the new chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, a statement issued by the lieutenant governor's office said. The appointment could trigger a fresh row between Delhi L-G VK Saxena and the AAP government as CM Arvind Kejriwal had approved the appointment of justice Rajeev Kumar Srivastava as the …

2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi govt okays appointment of retd Justice Rajeev Shrivastava as electricity panel chief

India Today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved the appointment of Justice Rajeev Kumar Shrivastava as the chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. Sharing details about the appointment on Twitter, Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "Delhi government approves appointment of Justice Rajeev Shrivastava as next Chairman of DERC. Delhi govt approves appointment of Justice Rajeev Shrivastava as next Chairman of DERC. …

3 years, 6 months ago

Centre Clears Appointments To National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) & Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)

Live Law

Days after the Supreme Court pulled up the Central Government over posts lying vacant in the tribunals, the Central government today cleared the appointment of judicial and technical members to the National Company Law Tribunal and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Issuing a notification, the Centre has approved the proposal for the appointment of a total of 18 members to …

3 years, 8 months ago

Retired Allahabad HC Judge, Justice Shabihul Hasnain Appointed Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Chairperson

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The Delhi Government has appointed retired Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shabihul Hasnain as the next chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed in a tweet.Justice Hasnain will take the place of Justice Satyendra Singh Chauhan, a judge at the Allahabad HC who retired on July 4 upon turning 65.Delhi Government. The Delhi Government …

4 years, 11 months ago

Breaking: New Chief Justices Appointed For Bombay, Meghalaya and Orissa High Courts [Read Notifications]

Live Law

The Central Government has elevated Justice Dipankar Datta, presently a judge at the Calcutta High Court, as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court and Justice Biswanath Somadder of Calcutta High Court, presently at Allahabad High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. He was elevated to the Bench of the Calcutta High Court as a permanent …

5 years, 4 months ago

Justice Rajendra Menon Appointed As Chairperson Of Armed Forces Tribunal

Live Law

Justice Rajendra Menon, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, has been appointed as the Chairperson of Armed Forces Tribunal.Earlier, on September 30, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi had told in open court that Justice Rajendra Menon had been recommended to the post. Justice Rajendra Menon, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, has been appointed as the Chairperson …

5 years, 5 months ago

NGT Reconstitutes Committee To Check Pollution Of Sutlej River And Its Tributaries in Punjab

Live Law

The NGT Principal Bench has directed reconstitution of a Monitoring Committee to deal with the pollution of river Sutlej and its tributaries, and solid waste management issues in the Punjab, by substituting Justice Jasbir Singh, in place of Justice Pritam Pal. The river Ghaggar originates in Himachal Pradesh and ends in Rajasthan, and is included by the Central Pollution Control …

5 years, 5 months ago

Appointment Of Judicial And Expert Members In NGT: SC Seeks Centre's Response

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking the appointment of judicial and expert members for the benches of the National Green Tribunal across the country. A bench comprising justices N V Ramana and Sanjiv Khanna issued a notice to the Centre on the petition, which has also sought a direction to all …

5 years, 11 months ago

Breaking: Justice Indu Malhotra To Replace Justice Ramana In Panel Probing Sexual Harassment Allegations Against CJI

Live Law

Justice Indu Malhotra is the new member of the panel inquiring in to the sexual harassment allegations against Chief Justice of India. Justice NV Ramana has earlier recused from the panel constituted for an in-house inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.On Wednesday, the former staff who levelled allegations against CJI,. Justice …

6 years, 1 month ago

Lokpal Search Committee Invites Applications For Preparation Of Panel Of Names For Consideration For Appointment As Chairperson & Members

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Following a deadline fixed by the apex court, the Lokpal Search Committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has invited applications/nominations for preparation of panel of names for consideration by Selection Committee as appointment as Chairperson and Members of Lokpal.To be eligible for appointment as Chairperson, the applicant must have been a Chief Justice. Following a …

6 years, 2 months ago

BREAKING: Justice AK Sikri Withdraws Consent To Nominate Him To Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal

Live Law

Justice AK Sikri has withdrawn his consent to be appointed to the post of president/member of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, which was offered by Central Government. Reportedly, he was nominated to this post in London based CSAT, by Central Government, last month.This had given rise to a controversy, in the wake of decision of a high power committee, in …

6 years, 2 months ago

CJI Nominates Justice AK Sikri To The High Powered Committee Considering Allegations Against CBI Director Alok Verma

Live Law

The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has nominated senior most SC Judge Justice AK Sikri to be part of the high powered committee under to consider the allegations against CBI Director Alok Verma to avoid the conflict of interest in the Case. Since the Judgment re-instating Alok Verma as CBI Director was authored by CJI Gogoi, he nominated another …

6 years, 6 months ago

NGT Allows Vedanta To Make Representation To Expert Committee To To Enter Tuticorin Plant Amid Heated Exchanges

Live Law

'Never seen s Senior Lawyer arguing like this': Justice AK Goel, 'Never seen such a Judicial Tribunal function like this': Senior Advocate C.S. Vaidyanathan.The National Green Tribunal, on Tuesday, allowed Vedanta Limited to make representation to the three-member Expert Committee to enter into its copper smelting unit in Tuticorin.The tribunal passed the order on an application moved. The National Green …

6 years, 6 months ago

NGT names head of panel to decide Vedanta’s plea on Tuticorin copper plant

Live Mint

New Delhi:The National Green Tribunal has appointed former Meghalaya high court chief justice Tarun Agrawal as head of a three-member committee to decide mining company Vedanta’s plea challenging closure of its Sterlite copper plant at Tuticorin. “Pending the finalisation of remuneration by the chief secretary of Tamil Nadu, the Central Pollution Control Board will provide immediate logistic support and organise …

6 years, 6 months ago

Panel to decide on closure of Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi: NGT appoints retired HC judge as chairman

Firstpost

On 30 July, the court had refused to grant any interim relief to Vedanta, which had challenged the Tamil Nadu government’s order to permanently shut down its Sterlite copper plant in Thoothukudi, even as the firm termed the government action “political”. New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has appointed former Meghalaya High Court Chief Justice Tarun Agrawal as head of …

6 years, 6 months ago

Plea Against Change Of Bench : SC Requests NGT Chairman To Allocate The Case To The Same Bench For Rehearing

Live Law

In a unique order, the Supreme Court has requested National Green Tribunal Chairman to allocate a case to the same bench which earlier heard and reserved judgement on it.The order was passed in an appeal filed by an NGO, 'Citizens for Doon' and few other local residents, who alleged unfairness and lack of propriety on the part of NGT in …

6 years, 7 months ago

NGT remits Vedanta's plea on Sterlite plant to panel headed by former judge

India TV News

The National Green Tribunal remitted on Monday mining company Vedanta's plea, challenging closure of its Sterlite copper plant at Tuticorin, to a committee headed by a former judge. On July 30, the court had refused to grant any interim relief to Vedanta, which had challenged the Tamil Nadu government's order to permanently shut down its Sterlite copper plant in Thoothukudi, …

6 years, 7 months ago

NGT constitutes ‘independent body’ to consider Vedanta’s plea challenging Sterlite plant closure

The Hindu

The National Green Tribunal on Monday constituted an “independent body” to decide Vedanta Limited’s plea challenging the Tamil Nadu government’s order to close the Sterlite copper plant at Thoothukudi. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the committee to assume charge in two weeks and submit a report within six weeks. “We are of the view that …

6 years, 7 months ago

Former Bombay HC CJ Manjula Chellur Appointed As APTEL Chairperson

Live Law

Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Justice Manjula Chellur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity for a period of three years or until further orders.The notification appointing her states: “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Manjula Chellur, Retired Chief. Former Chief Justice of Bombay High …

6 years, 7 months ago

Former Bombay HC CJ Manjula Chellur Appointed As APTEL Chairperson

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6 years, 8 months ago

In-House Inquiry Against Orissa HC Judges: Madras HC CJ Indira Banerjee To Head Probe After Justice S.J. Vazifdar’s Retirement

Live Law

The Supreme Court has reconstituted the three-member in-house committee constituted to probe into the allegations of abuse of power levelled against two sitting Judges of Odisha High Court— Justices Indrajit Mohanty and Sangam Kumar Sahoo.The Committee had earlier comprised of Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice S.F. The Supreme Court has reconstituted the three-member in-house committee constituted …

6 years, 8 months ago

In-House Inquiry Against Orissa HC Judges: Madras HC CJ Indira Banerjee To Head Probe After Justice S.J. Vazifdar’s Retirement

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6 years, 9 months ago

Now A Tiff In NGT: Sitting Member Moves SC Questioning Acting Chairperson's Appointment

Live Law

Justice Rathore also sought an order holding him as the senior-most judicial member of the tribunal and direction to MoEF for passing appropriate orders for appointing him as the acting chairperson of the NGT. A “supersession” row has erupted in the National Green Tribunal over the appointment of Justice Jawad Rahim as the Acting Chairperson by the Supreme Court till …

6 years, 9 months ago

Now A Tiff In NGT: Sitting Member Moves SC Questioning Acting Chairperson's Appointment

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6 years, 10 months ago

After 5 months of ‘hibernation’, Pune NGT bench to function from July 2

Hindustan Times

After being out of action for almost five months, the Pune-based western zone of National Green Tribunal will start functioning from July 2. The statutory body will have justice Jawad Rahim as the acting chairperson of NGT, justice Sonam Phintso Wangdi as the judicial member and Nagin Nanda as the expert member. “In the meantime, chairperson of the National Green …

6 years, 11 months ago

Centre Alters Collegium's Recommendation & Extends Additional Judge's Tenure Instead Of Making Him Permanent

Live Law

For what might be another first in the ongoing tussle between the Centre and the Supreme Court collegium, the former has unilaterally altered a recommendation to extend an Additional Judge's term instead of making him permanent as first reported by The Print.Vide a notification issued on 19 April, the Centre extended Justice Ramendra Jain's term as an Additional Judge of …

6 years, 11 months ago

Collegium Reiterates The Recommendation To Appoint Justice Ramendra Jain As Permanent Judge Of Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law

The Supreme Court Collegium has reiterated its recommendation for appointment of Mr. Justice Ramendra Jain, Additional Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court as permanent Judge of High Court.The Three-Judge Collegium comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices Jasti Chelameshwar and Ranjan Gogoi on Tuesday resolved that it would only be appropriate that the proposal for appointment. The Supreme …

6 years, 11 months ago

Collegium Reiterates The Recommendation To Appoint Justice Ramendra Jain As Permanent Judge Of Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law

6 years, 11 months ago

SC Appoints Former Karnataka HC Judge Jawad Rahim as Acting Chairperson of National Green Tribunal

Live Law

The Supreme Court has appointed former Karnataka High Court Judge, Justice Jawad Rahim as the acting chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The appointment was made by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on a Petition filed by the NGT Bar Association. The petition challenged the Constitutional validity of …

6 years, 11 months ago

Former Karnataka HC Judge Jawad Rahim Appointed As Acting Chairperson Of National Green Tribunal By SC [Read Order]

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed former Karnataka High Court Judge, Justice Jawad Rahim as the acting Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal.The appointment was made by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed former Karnataka High Court Judge, Justice Jawad Rahim as the acting Chairperson …

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