Judiciary Should Stand Up to Populist Forces And Protect Constitutional Ethos From Being Desecrated: CJI Gogoi
5 years, 6 months ago

Judiciary Should Stand Up to Populist Forces And Protect Constitutional Ethos From Being Desecrated: CJI Gogoi

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Stressing that independence is the soul of the judiciary, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said the institution should stand up to populist forces and protect Constitutional ethos from being desecrated. Speaking at a conference of chief justices at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at Sochi in Russia, the CJI Tuesday said the judiciary should prepare and strengthen itself about such populist onslaughts on the independence of the Institution. Gogoi said that independence is the soul of a judiciary and if it fails to enjoy public confidence, its deliverables would never constitute 'justice'. "Proponents who call for a strong and independent judiciary would assert that in the absence of institutional independence of judiciary, independent functioning of Judges cannot be assured and similarly, without strong and independent Judges, the 'institutional independence' of the 'Judiciary' would be a misnomer and futile," the CJI said.

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Judges, Politics, and Bias: Is the Indian Judiciary Truly Independent?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Judges, Politics, and Bias: Is the Indian Judiciary Truly Independent?

The Quint  

The Indian judiciary, often regarded as the backbone of democracy, is under the spotlight like never before. From controversial statements by sitting judges to retired judges joining political parties, the blurred lines between justice and politics have sparked intense debate. One such instance is Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, who participated in a …

An Independent Judiciary Is Responsible For Rule Of Law, Extremely Important To Meet Its Needs And Requirements: Justice Surya Kant
4 weeks, 1 day ago

An Independent Judiciary Is Responsible For Rule Of Law, Extremely Important To Meet Its Needs And Requirements: Justice Surya Kant

Live Law  

Elucidating on the judiciary's role, Justice Kant said, " When we visualize the position of the nation, we must also understand that judiciary is a very important stakeholder in this development and probably a country would want to progress and reach the highest position, the nation believes and firmly believes that rule of law and good governance are the two …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Importance Of Judiciary Being Open To Scrutiny & Constructive Feedback
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Importance Of Judiciary Being Open To Scrutiny & Constructive Feedback

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in his speech during the Constitutional Day celebrations at the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of constructive feedback in identifying and eliminating systematic inefficiencies and bottlenecks in the judiciary. When properly understood judicial independence serves not as a high wall, but as a bridge, catalysing the nurturing of the Constitution, fundamental rights and the …

'Constitution A Way Of Life That Has To Be Lived Up to': CJI Sanjiv Khanna Speaks On Constitution Day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Constitution A Way Of Life That Has To Be Lived Up to': CJI Sanjiv Khanna Speaks On Constitution Day

ABP News  

The Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna on Tuesday said that Constitution is a way of life that has to be lived upto and India has emerged as a self assured and democratic nation because of the Constitution. While speaking at the Constitution Day celebration of the Supreme Court Bar Association, the chief justice said since independence, India has had …

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna

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Justice BV Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, in a recent public lecture, spoke about the importance of political insularity in ensuring judicial independence. "Political insularity is critical to the independence of the judiciary," she said while delivering the Justice Natarajan Centenary Memorial Lecture at Chennai on November 16. Justice Nagarathna defined judicial independence as the degree to which a …

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna

Live Law  

Justice BV Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, in a recent public lecture, spoke about the importance of political insularity in ensuring judicial independence. "Political insularity is critical to the independence of the judiciary," she said while delivering the Justice Natarajan Centenary Memorial Lecture at Chennai on November 16. Justice Nagarathna defined judicial independence as the degree to which a …

Judges' Independence: Beyond the Executive's Influence
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2 months ago

Judges' Independence: Beyond the Executive's Influence

ABP News  

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has stated that judicial independence does not mean that judgments must be delivered always against the government. He emphasized that the court's role is not that of a political opposition and that the independence of the judiciary means independence from such pressure groups and interest groups.

Judges and the Digital Age: CJI Chandrachud on Pressure Groups and Favorable Verdicts
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2 months ago

Judges and the Digital Age: CJI Chandrachud on Pressure Groups and Favorable Verdicts

The Hindu  

Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud emphasizes that the independence of the judiciary does not equate to always delivering verdicts against the government. He highlights the emergence of pressure groups using electronic media to influence court decisions, where judges are pressured to reach favourable outcomes.

Judicial Independence: Beyond Ruling Against the Government
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2 months ago

Judicial Independence: Beyond Ruling Against the Government

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasizes the importance of judicial independence, stating that it does not equate to ruling against the government. He highlights the need for judges to be independent from political and social influences, as the traditional concept of independence requires a separation from executive power. The Chief Justice also addresses the evolving nature of judicial independence …

'Functional Judiciary Requires...': Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi Draws Clear Line Between 'Judicial Activism' & 'Judicial Overreach'
9 months ago

'Functional Judiciary Requires...': Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi Draws Clear Line Between 'Judicial Activism' & 'Judicial Overreach'

News 18  

Underscoring that it is now high time for the judicial system to start adapting to the changing times as per the global norms, former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday said that the courts must be able to differentiate between ‘judicial activism’ and judicial overreach.’ He added that the judiciary’s prime responsibility is to understand and choose when …

Citizens should not be afraid of approaching courts: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 1 month ago

Citizens should not be afraid of approaching courts: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has acted as a "people's court" and citizens should not be afraid of going to courts or view it as the last resort, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Sunday. CJI Justice DY Chandrachud He said just as the Constitution allows us to resolve political differences through established democratic institutions and processes, the courts …

Independence of Judiciary is Essential for Democracy: Supreme Court Judge PS Narasimha
1 year, 6 months ago

Independence of Judiciary is Essential for Democracy: Supreme Court Judge PS Narasimha

News 18  

“Independence of judiciary is essential for Democracy. The Singhvi – Trinity – Cambridge Scholarship Award has been established by Dr. Abhishek Singhvi, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and MP, Rajya Sabha at Trinity College, Cambridge. An independent judiciary serves as a neutral referee resolving conflicts, not based on the might of the parties but on the might of the …

Independence of district judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Independence of district judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has held that the independence of district judiciary is part of the basic structure of the Constitution and judicial independence from the executive and the legislature requires the judiciary to have a say in matters of finances. “The independence of the district judiciary must also be equally a part of the basic structure of the Constitution. Crucial …

'Independence Of Judiciary Is Not Just A Principle But A Moral Imperative': Justice Hima Kohli
1 year, 10 months ago

'Independence Of Judiciary Is Not Just A Principle But A Moral Imperative': Justice Hima Kohli

Live Law  

“Independence of the judiciary is not just a principle but a moral imperative. The relevance of an independent judiciary cannot be overstated especially in a country like India which is not just a ‘Democratic Republic’ but has been described in the Constitution, as a ‘Sovereign, Socialist and Secular, Democratic Republic’,” Supreme Court Judge, Justice Hima Kohli said, while addressing the …

CJI: Justice isn't responsibility of judiciary alone
3 years, 1 month ago

CJI: Justice isn't responsibility of judiciary alone

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Friday said the general perception that securing justice is the responsibility of the judiciary alone is not correct as both the executive and the legislature being repositories of constitutional trust are equally saddled with the responsibility of ensuring complete justice. Speaking at a function organised by the Supreme Court to celebrate …

CJI NV Ramana says important to protect and promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels
3 years, 1 month ago

CJI NV Ramana says important to protect and promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels

Firstpost  

Ramana was speaking at the valedictory function of Legal Awareness and Outreach Campaign under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority New Delhi: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday said the mind of the Indian judiciary can be known to millions largely through the actions of trial courts and district judiciary and therefore, nothing is more important …

Judiciary Has No Power Of The Purse Or Sword, Survives Only By Public Confidence : Kerala High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Judiciary Has No Power Of The Purse Or Sword, Survives Only By Public Confidence : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

While dismissing a couple of petitions alleging judicial misconduct, the Kerala High Court recently pondered over the significance of judicial independence in a democratic set-up. Suresh Kumar was adjudicating upon pleas that sought directions to the Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of Kerala High Court respectively to institute an In-House Committee to probe into. Suresh Kumar was adjudicating …

India can't have parallel legal systems for rich and poor: Supreme Court
3 years, 5 months ago

India can't have parallel legal systems for rich and poor: Supreme Court

India TV News  

India cannot have two parallel legal systems, one for the rich and resourceful and those who wield political power and the other for “small men” without resources and capabilities to access justice, the Supreme Court said on Thursday. The apex court also said the "colonial mindset meted out to the district judiciary" must change to preserve the faith of citizens …

Judicial Independence Can Be Sustained Only When Incumbents Are Assured Fair Service Conditions, Security Of Tenure : Supreme Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Judicial Independence Can Be Sustained Only When Incumbents Are Assured Fair Service Conditions, Security Of Tenure : Supreme Court

Live Law  

If "impartiality" is the soul of the judiciary, "independence" is the lifeblood of the judiciary, remarked the Supreme Court in its judgment in Tribunals case.The bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao observed that security of tenure and of service are core components of independence of the judiciary. The court made these observations while holding that Section 184 of Finance …

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s remarks on judicial system worrisome: Sharad Pawar
3 years, 10 months ago

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s remarks on judicial system worrisome: Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said that Rajya Sabha MP and former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi’s statement on the judicial system was shocking and has become a cause of worry for everyone. Barely a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the judiciary for safeguarding peoples’ rights and personal liberty, Gogoi criticized the judicial system saying that …

Judges Should Be Free To Decide By Law Not By Popular Opinion, The Terms Like "Judicial Barbarism" Must Be Condemned: Law Minister
4 years, 1 month ago

Judges Should Be Free To Decide By Law Not By Popular Opinion, The Terms Like "Judicial Barbarism" Must Be Condemned: Law Minister

Live Law  

Delivering his address at the Constitution Day function organised by Supreme Court, the Union Minister for Law and Justice, and Electronics, Information Technology and Communications, Ravi Shankar Prasad, spoke of "fair criticism" of the judiciary and the "disturbing trend" which has emerged of late and which he "wished to flag". "The use of such terms as 'judicial barbarism' should be …

Judicial Independence : A Fragile Bastion
4 years, 6 months ago

Judicial Independence : A Fragile Bastion

Live Law  

One of the leading French philosophers Montesquieu saw despotism, as a constant danger for any government not already despotic, and argued that it could best be prevented by a system in which different bodies exercised legislative, executive, and judicial power, and in which all those bodies were bound by the rule of law. Under our Constitution, appointment of judges, their …

[Rajya Sabha Nomination] Justice Gogoi Compromised Noble Principles On Independence And Impartiality Of Judiciary: Justice Kurian Joseph
4 years, 9 months ago

[Rajya Sabha Nomination] Justice Gogoi Compromised Noble Principles On Independence And Impartiality Of Judiciary: Justice Kurian Joseph

Live Law  

Reacting sharply to the acceptance of Rajya Sabha seat by former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, former Judge of Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph said;"We have discharged our debt to the nation" was the statement made by Justice Ranjan Gogoi along with the three of us on 12th January 2018. Reacting sharply to the acceptance of Rajya Sabha seat by former …

Ex-CJI Gogoi's Rajya Sabha Nomination Disturbs Public Faith In Judiciary
4 years, 9 months ago

Ex-CJI Gogoi's Rajya Sabha Nomination Disturbs Public Faith In Judiciary

Live Law  

In a move that raises fresh questions about the debilitating nature of judicial independence, the Central Government on Monday nominated former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi - arguably the most controversial CJI of recent times - as a member of the Rajya Sabha within four months of his retirement on November 17 last year.This is not the first time …

Fast Eroding Hopes Of Judicial Independence
4 years, 10 months ago

Fast Eroding Hopes Of Judicial Independence

Live Law  

Justice Arun Mishra's public praise of the Prime Minister at a public forum on Saturday raises serious questions about the independence of the judiciary. The Prime Minister himself applauded the Supreme Court by referring to some recent "critical judgments", adding that 1.3 billion Indians wholeheartedly accepted the judicial verdicts. Ironically, Justice Mishra himself in a judgment in R. Muthukrishnan versus …

CJI Office under RTI: Why Supreme Court ruled against Supreme Court in pathbreaking verdict
5 years, 1 month ago

CJI Office under RTI: Why Supreme Court ruled against Supreme Court in pathbreaking verdict

India TV News  

In a pathbreaking verdict on Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that the office of the Chief Justice of India is a public authority under the Right to Information Act. CJI Office under RTI: Explaining Supreme Court's verdict Writing the judgement on behalf of the CJI, Justice Deepak Gupta and himself, Justice Sanjiv Khanna referred to several decisions and viewpoints to …

Senior SC judges hail CJI Gogoi for Ayodhya verdict
5 years, 1 month ago

Senior SC judges hail CJI Gogoi for Ayodhya verdict

India TV News  

Senior Supreme Court judges on Sunday hailed the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for his handling of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit and delivering the judgment on the fractious issue. At a book launch event here, Chief Justice-Designate S A Bobde said Justice Gogoi's "grit, mettle and character" are so strong that it is difficult to get anything wrong passed. …

Independence And Fearlessness Of Judiciary Not Only Expected From Superior Courts But Also From District Judiciary: SC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 3 months ago

Independence And Fearlessness Of Judiciary Not Only Expected From Superior Courts But Also From District Judiciary: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

While quashing disciplinary action taken against a judicial officer, the Supreme Court observed that independence and fearlessness of judiciary is not only expected at the level of the Superior Courts but also from the District judiciary.In its introductory part of the judgment, the bench comprising Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Aniruddha Bose observed: In a country, which follows the Rule. …

In Russia, CJI Ranjan Gogoi says independence of judiciary not one-time pill, touches upon rise of populist forces
5 years, 6 months ago

In Russia, CJI Ranjan Gogoi says independence of judiciary not one-time pill, touches upon rise of populist forces

Firstpost  

Gogoi’s talk when taken in the national context was reminiscent of the divide between the judiciary and executive over the National Judicial Appointments Commission Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Tuesday highlighted the importance of an independent judiciary at the global level in the “face of rising populism” and the “continuous and recurrent waves of onslaught” from populist forces. …

The Gogoi Case And After: Wake Up Call For Indian Judiciary
5 years, 7 months ago

The Gogoi Case And After: Wake Up Call For Indian Judiciary

Live Law  

A joke that was going around some time ago on WhatsApp is worth sharing for what it tells us about the perception of judges generally, and especially now.It went something A joke that was going around some time ago on WhatsApp is worth sharing for what it tells us about the perception of judges generally, and especially now. It went …

Opinion | Dissent is honourable, your honour
5 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | Dissent is honourable, your honour

Live Mint  

A day after Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi got a clean chit on allegations of sexual harassment against him, a group of young women and some men held protests, raising objections to the way in which the case was handled. They gathered outside the apex court carrying placards such as “Supremacy of Rule of law must be maintained” and …

Both Independence And Accountability Needed For An Effective Judiciary: Dr. Arghya Sengupta In Conversation With Alok Prasanna Kumar And Akshat Agarwal On His New Book
5 years, 8 months ago

Both Independence And Accountability Needed For An Effective Judiciary: Dr. Arghya Sengupta In Conversation With Alok Prasanna Kumar And Akshat Agarwal On His New Book

Live Law  

Here he speaks about his new book 'Independence And Accountability Of The Indian Higher Judiciary' With Alok Prasanna Kumar And Akshat Agarwal. In 'Independence and Accountability of the Indian Higher Judiciary' you argue that both independence and accountability are necessary for what you call 'an effective judiciary. All three elements make an effective judiciary, and this cannot happen without independence …

"I Am Trying To Protect The Independence Of Judiciary": Advocate Utsav Bains Who Alleged Conspiracy To Frame CJI Tells SC [Courtroom Exchange]
5 years, 8 months ago

"I Am Trying To Protect The Independence Of Judiciary": Advocate Utsav Bains Who Alleged Conspiracy To Frame CJI Tells SC [Courtroom Exchange]

Live Law  

Pursuant to the Supreme Court's order, Advocate Utsav Bains submitted in a sealed cover the requisite evidentiary documents and a CCTV footage in only one copy- "these are material evidence which will reveal many things.the sealed cover can be opened once the judiciary is.it is very in nature.the CCTV footage is the real evidence of the conspiracy.the. Pursuant to the …

Time to stand with judiciary, says Arun Jaitley
5 years, 8 months ago

Time to stand with judiciary, says Arun Jaitley

India TV News  

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday attacked the "institutional destabilizers" saying that their lending shoulder to "completely unverified allegations" was destabilising the institution of the Chief Justice of India and said that if those peddling "falsehood" were not dealt with in an exemplary manner, the trend will only accelerate. In a blog post, a day after allegations of sexual harassment …

Amidst allegations against CJI, Arun Jaitley writes a blog: It’s time to stand up with the Judiciary
5 years, 8 months ago

Amidst allegations against CJI, Arun Jaitley writes a blog: It’s time to stand up with the Judiciary

Live Mint  

In the light of the sexual harassment allegations against Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi by an ex-employee of his office, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley has written a blog wherein he has voiced out his faith in the Indian Judicial system and especially the "head of the judicial institution'. Arun Jaitley has rubbished the allegations stating …

Allegations Against The CJI And Taking Up The Issue On The Judicial Side – Key Issues
5 years, 8 months ago

Allegations Against The CJI And Taking Up The Issue On The Judicial Side – Key Issues

Live Law  

Four online portals published a detailed account ofallegations made by a former Supreme Court employee against the current Chief Justice of India. CJI Gogoi as the master of the roster, today constituted a bench comprising of himself, Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna as "In Re: Matter of great public importance touching upon the independence of the judiciary – …

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