As former CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as Rajya Sabha member, Opposition walks out
4 years, 9 months ago

As former CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as Rajya Sabha member, Opposition walks out

The Hindu  

Former Chief Justice of India Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Thursday took oath as a Rajya Sabha member amidst protests and walkout by Opposition parties. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad rose to defend his government's decision to nominate Justice Gogoi citing the tradition of choosing eminent persons from diverse fields, including former Chief Justices by Congress governments in the past. Mr Sharma said Justice Gogoi's appointment raised bona fide questions about quid pro quo. The constitutional scheme of things is very clear that the distancing between the Executive, Parliament and the judiciary.” Rangnath Mishra appointment He said that examples like Rangnath Mishra, the 21st Chief Justice of India who gave a clean chit to the Congress in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, serving as a Rajya Sabha member of the Congress between 1998 and 2004 could not be compared to Justice Gogoi's appointment because there was a time lag between his appointment to the House and retirement.

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Rahul Gandhi skips oath-taking event of CJI Sanjiv Khanna: Why did BJP attack Indira Gandhi? Know here
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi skips oath-taking event of CJI Sanjiv Khanna: Why did BJP attack Indira Gandhi? Know here

India TV News  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent persons. The Bharatiya Janata Party slammed the Congress leader, reminding Congress of a ruling made by Justice Sanjiv Khanna's uncle Justice Hans Raj Khanna against a case related to the Emergency in 1976. BJP attacks …

PM Modi congratulates new CJI Sanjiv Khanna after oath-taking ceremony: ‘My best wishes to…’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi congratulates new CJI Sanjiv Khanna after oath-taking ceremony: ‘My best wishes to…’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated justice Sanjiv Khanna on becoming the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. PM Modi also attended CJI Sanjiv Khanna's oath-taking ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi, on Monday. Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the Chief Justice of India on Monday. CJI Sanjiv Khanna's …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna commences judicial proceedings as CJI, thanks lawyers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna commences judicial proceedings as CJI, thanks lawyers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna commenced judicial proceedings on Monday, his first day as Chief Justice of India, and thanked lawyers for wishing him well.Justice Khanna was sworn in as the 51st CJI earlier in the day by President Droupadi Murmu at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. 'Thank you," said the CJI who assembled in courtroom one alongwith …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51th Chief Justice of India, will be in office for 183 days
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51th Chief Justice of India, will be in office for 183 days

Firstpost  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st CJI on Monday succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu, administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at a swearing-in ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan which was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as the 51st Chief …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as next CJI
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as next CJI

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Monday sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India.President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.Justice Khanna took the oath in English in the name of god.Born on May 14, 1960, Justice Khanna will serve as the CJI for a little over …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X wrote, “Attended the oath taking ceremony of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Landmark …

In Rajya Sabha, Ranjan Gogoi lends support to Delhi bill; women opposition MPs walk out
1 year, 5 months ago

In Rajya Sabha, Ranjan Gogoi lends support to Delhi bill; women opposition MPs walk out

Hindustan Times  

Nominated Rajya Sabha member and former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in his maiden speech in the Upper House on Monday supported the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 even as several women leaders from opposition parties walked out of Parliament over alleged sexual harassment charges against him. Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi …

Ranjan Gogoi defends Delhi Bill in maiden speech; Jaya Bachchan, others walk out
1 year, 5 months ago

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

Live Mint  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi's maiden speech in Rajya Sabha saw four female MPs walk out, when he on Monday for the first time participated in the discussion in Rajya Sabha where he supported the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023. Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, …

‘Perfectly valid’: Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi speaks on Delhi services bill in RS
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Perfectly valid’: Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi speaks on Delhi services bill in RS

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Nominated Rajya Sabha member and former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in his maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, supported the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 even as several women leaders from opposition parties walked out of the Parliament over alleged sexual harassment charges against him. Rajya Sabha MP and former …

4 women MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha protesting Ranjan Gogoi's maiden speech
1 year, 5 months ago

4 women MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha protesting Ranjan Gogoi's maiden speech

Hindustan Times  

Four women MPs walked out of Rajya Sabha on Monday protesting the maiden speech of nominated member Ranjan Gogoi, who had faced sexual harassment allegations during his stint as Chief Justice of India. Nominated member Ranjan Gogoi speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. Gogoi had denied allegations claiming …

Justice UU Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 4 months ago

Justice UU Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India

India Today  

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India on Saturday. President of India Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. #WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu administers the oath of Office of the Chief Justice of India to Justice Uday Umesh Lalit at Rashtrapati Bhavan pic.twitter.com/HqayMJDwBB — ANI August …

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi's Rajay Sabha Membership
3 years, 4 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi's Rajay Sabha Membership

Live Law  

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the nomination of former CJI Ranjan Gogoi as a Member of Parliament in the Upper House. It is further sought that the notification regarding Gogoi's nomination as published in the Official Gazette of India – Extraordinary- Part II – Section 3 – Sub section on 16th March 2020 and notification …

Exclusive | I'm not BJP's Assam CM candidate, I'm not a politician: Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
4 years, 4 months ago

Exclusive | I'm not BJP's Assam CM candidate, I'm not a politician: Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

India Today  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Sunday dismissed the speculation that he would be Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate in Assam for next year’s assembly election. In an exclusive interaction with India Today, Ranjan Gogoi, now a nominated Rajya Sabha member, said, "I am not a politician and have no such ambition or intent. On August 22, …

CJI Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to the Rajya Sabha: More than a sinecure
4 years, 9 months ago

CJI Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to the Rajya Sabha: More than a sinecure

The Hindu  

THE doctrine of separation of powers and judicial independence are two key facets of the basic structure of the Constitution which is beyond the scope of the amending power of Parliament, according to the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Kesavanand Bharati case. According to Justice Lokur, the reinstatement with full back wages by the Supreme Court of the woman complainant …

Mr.Ranjan Gogoi's Sham Defence
4 years, 9 months ago

Mr.Ranjan Gogoi's Sham Defence

Live Law  

I have heard all the three interviews given by Ranjan Gogoi to leading TV channels in which he sounded aggressive and brash as usual, besides peevish and immature. Ranjan Gogoi knows and so do all in legal fraternity that it is mostly those with influential ancestry who make it to the highest position after being appointed at a young age, …

Ex-CJI As Rajya Sabha MP : Some Warning Signals
4 years, 9 months ago

Ex-CJI As Rajya Sabha MP : Some Warning Signals

Live Law  

Dr B R Ambedkar cautioned that the working of a Constitution does not depend on the document itself. The cause of concern is, ever since the news of nomination of former CJI Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha was flashed, there is an unprecedented surge in criticism, doubtful inferences and uncontrolled bashing of the system in print, electronic and social media …

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as a nominated Rajya Sabha MP
4 years, 9 months ago

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as a nominated Rajya Sabha MP

Op India  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi took oath as a member of Rajya Sabha today, while facing protests from oppostion parties. Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi had retired as Chief Justice of India on November 17 last year. The former CJI’s nomination to Rajya Sabha has given heartburn to Supreme court Judges like Justice Madan Lokur, Kurien Joseph, AK Patnaik …

'Shame, shame!': Opposition unites to lambast Ranjan Gogoi as ex-CJI takes oath in Rajya Saba; Congress, BSP stage walkout
4 years, 9 months ago

'Shame, shame!': Opposition unites to lambast Ranjan Gogoi as ex-CJI takes oath in Rajya Saba; Congress, BSP stage walkout

Firstpost  

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi took take oath as Rajya Sabha member in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Even as he was being administered the oath, opposition members shouted ‘shame’ and ‘deal’ and later walked out in protest New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi took take oath as Rajya Sabha member …

Parliament proceedings | Have some suggestions to tackle shutdown amid COVID-19 scare: Gadkari
4 years, 9 months ago

Parliament proceedings | Have some suggestions to tackle shutdown amid COVID-19 scare: Gadkari

The Hindu  

The Budget Session of the Parliament resumes after Wednesday's session, in which the Lok Sabha passed the budgetary proposals for Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, among other business. 3 pm | Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh says Mr. Nitin Gadkari's appointment as Minister has brought a fresh air of dynamism, which is normally not known for dynamism, to which some members …

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi To Take Oath As Nominated Member of Rajya Sabha Tomorrow At 11am
4 years, 9 months ago

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi To Take Oath As Nominated Member of Rajya Sabha Tomorrow At 11am

Live Law  

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi will take oath as Rajya Sabha member tomorrow at 11am.The list of business in Rajya Sabha indicates that the former judge is scheduled to make the prescribed oath or affirmation of allegiance to the Constitution tomorrow. Earlier this week, the President of India had nominated Justice Gogoi to Rajya Sabha as a nominated member. Former CJI …

Plea In SC Challenges Nomination Of Ex-CJI Gogoi To Rajya Sabha; Says Crosses 'Yet Another Lakshman Rekha" [Read Petition]
4 years, 9 months ago

Plea In SC Challenges Nomination Of Ex-CJI Gogoi To Rajya Sabha; Says Crosses 'Yet Another Lakshman Rekha" [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A plea challenging the nomination of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha has been filed by academician Madhu Purnima Kishwar in the Supreme court today.Averring that the faith of citizens in the Judiciary is at stake following the nomination of an EX-CJI, the petition submits that this further casts aspersions on the independence of judiciary. …

'Legislature and judiciary must work together for nation-building': Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on why he accepted Rajya Sabha nomination
4 years, 9 months ago

'Legislature and judiciary must work together for nation-building': Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on why he accepted Rajya Sabha nomination

Firstpost  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who was recently nominated to the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday said that he accepted the nomination as he was firmly convinced of the need for the legislature and judiciary to work together for nation-building. “I have accepted the offer of the nomination to the Rajya Sabha because of strong conviction that the legislature …

[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 …

Nothing "unpreceedented" about the nomination of Ranjan Gogoi to RS
4 years, 9 months ago

Nothing "unpreceedented" about the nomination of Ranjan Gogoi to RS

Op India  

The nomination of former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, to the Upper House of the Parliament by the president has sparked a controversy with the left-liberal jamaat engaging in character assassination and casting aspersions about his “objectivity” in the Ram Janambhoomi case. Ranganath Misra as Congress candidate as CJI, Sathasivam as Kerala Governor and now Ranjan Gogoi as Nominated …

'Let me first take oath, then will speak why I accepted this': Ranjan Gogoi on his RS nomination
4 years, 9 months ago

'Let me first take oath, then will speak why I accepted this': Ranjan Gogoi on his RS nomination

India TV News  

After President Ram Nath Kovind nominated him to the Rajya Sabha, Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Monday said that he will speak about accepting the nomination after he takes the oath of office. Let me first take oath, then I will speak in detail to the media why I accepted this.," NDTV quoted Ranjan Gogoi as saying …

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 …

Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to Rajya Sabha leads to a prolonged 'liberal' meltdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to Rajya Sabha leads to a prolonged 'liberal' meltdown

Op India  

On Monday, President Ramnath Kovind nominated former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha. https://t.co/HHP3SW319d — Nakul March 16, 2020 Congress leaders also implied that the judgements were passed ‘in favour’ of the government as quid pro quo. Clean Chit to Modiji Quid Pro Quo = Rajyasabha — Srivatsa March 16, 2020 The Ayodhya verdict was delivered by …

President Kovind nominates former CJI Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha
4 years, 9 months ago

President Kovind nominates former CJI Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday nominated former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha. "President is pleased to nominate Shri Ranjan Gogoi to Council of States to fill the vacancy caused due to the retirement of one of the nominated member," the official government notification read. "In exercise of the powers conferred by the sub-clause of …

Decoding Ranjan Gogoi’s legacy
5 years, 1 month ago

Decoding Ranjan Gogoi’s legacy

Hindustan Times  

On April 20, a woman accused the former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, of sexual harassment. Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi at the India International Centre, New Delhi, November 3, 2019 Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi retired on Sunday. The CJI’s — and the SC’s — response to the allegations exemplified a fundamental feature of the institution in …

Justice SA Bobde to take oath as CJI on Monday
5 years, 1 month ago

Justice SA Bobde to take oath as CJI on Monday

India TV News  

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde will be sworn-in as the 47th Chief Justice of India on Monday. According to a statement, President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office of Chief Justice of India to Justice Bobde at 9.30 a.m. Outgoing Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on October 18 had recommended Justice Bobde, the second senior-most judge of the apex …

Ranjan Gogoi set for Supreme Court farewell: Key highlights from the career of India's first CJI from North East
5 years, 1 month ago

Ranjan Gogoi set for Supreme Court farewell: Key highlights from the career of India's first CJI from North East

Firstpost  

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is all set to retire on 17 November as the 46th head of Indian judiciary. With a reputation as a no-nonsense administrator, in his tenure, he has given judgment on some of the most iconic cases in Indian history like that of NRC, Ayodhya land dispute, entry of women into Sabarimala temple, to name a few …

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is set to retire on November 17
5 years, 2 months ago

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is set to retire on November 17

Op India  

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi who is all set to retire on November 17 is expected to deliver at least five judgements in less than 10 working days before he retires. Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case: The five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench, led by CJI Gogoi, is expected to deliver its verdict on petitions filed by various Hindu and …

Justice SA Bobde to succeed Justice Gogoi as the next CJI
5 years, 2 months ago

Justice SA Bobde to succeed Justice Gogoi as the next CJI

Op India  

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India by President Ram Nath Kovind. Justice Bobde will take oath on November 18 to succeed the current Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. According to the reports, President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday signed a warrant appointing Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde as the next Chief Justice of India. …

President Appoints Justice SA Bobde As The Next Chief Justice Of India
5 years, 2 months ago

President Appoints Justice SA Bobde As The Next Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

The President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday signed the warrant appointing Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde as the next Chief Justice of India.Following the retirement of the the present CJI Ranjan Gogoi on November 17, Justice Bobde will take oath as the 47th Chief Justice of India on November 18. The President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday signed the warrant appointing …

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi appears before panel
5 years, 8 months ago

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi appears before panel

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a first in the history of Indian judiciary, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, late on Wednesday, appeared before an in-house panel conducting a probe into allegations of sexual harassment levelled levelled him by a former employee. According to reports, Gogoi deposed before the panel comprising Justices S.A. Bobde, Indira Banerjee, and Indu Malhotra and denied all …

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: All you need to know about the tough judge
5 years, 8 months ago

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: All you need to know about the tough judge

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has been accused of sexual harassment by a Supreme Court staffer. According to the news website Scroll, a former Supreme Court woman employee accused CJI Ranjan Gogoi of sexually harassing at his residence office in October 2018. Born in Assam in 1954, Justice Ranjan Gogoi became the first person from the Northeast to be …

CJI Ranjan Gogoi calls sexual harassment charges a conspiracy to malign Supreme Court
5 years, 8 months ago

CJI Ranjan Gogoi calls sexual harassment charges a conspiracy to malign Supreme Court

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has called the sexual harassement allegations against him a conspiracy to "deactivate the office of the CJI." As various news sites published reports of the allegations, CJI Ranjan Gogoi along with Justices Arun Mishra and Sanjiv Khanna met for a special sitting on Saturday. CJI Ranjan Gogoi said: "I have taken this unusual and …

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