MP HC Justice Kait accused of getting a Hindu temple removed from his official residence, Bar Association appeals to CJI
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MP HC Justice Kait accused of getting a Hindu temple removed from his official residence, Bar Association appeals to CJI

Op India  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Supreme Court Judge Justice B.R. Gavai to seek an inquiry into a complaint about the demolition of an ancient Hanuman temple located inside Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait’s official bungalow, demanding action against those responsible. Therefore, the temple located in the bungalow of the Chief Justice is a historical temple, whose protection and respect are the responsibilities of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Advocates Association.” According to the letter, Muslim Chief Justices Rafat Alam and Rafiq Ahmed, who served in the state, also did not oppose to the temple in the premises of their official residence. High Court, were Chief Justices, the employees working in the bungalow of the Chief Justice used to perform daily puja in the said temple, to which both the Muslim Judges never expressed any objection, rather they always respected the religious sentiments of all the employees working in their bungalow.” The temple was referred to as government property in the letter which termed the action as an insult to the followers of Hinduism. According to the letter, Advocate Ravindra Nath, a member of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Advocates Association, complained to the Bar Association about the destruction of the old temple in CJ Kait’s residence.

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship

The Hindu  

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Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended Justice N Kotiswar Singh, currently chief justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high court, and Justice R Mahadevan, acting chief justice of the Madras high court, for elevation to the apex court. On justice Singh, the collegium’s resolution stated: “His appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation …

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan proposed for elevation to Supreme Court
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan proposed for elevation to Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The five-member Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on July 11 recommended Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan for appointment as apex court judges. “Mr Justice N. Kotiswar Singh originally hails from Manipur… His appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation to the North-East, …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 2 high court judges for elevation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 2 high court judges for elevation

Hindustan Times  

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SC Collegium recommends names of judges from Manipur, Tamil Nadu for elevation to apex court
5 months, 3 weeks ago

SC Collegium recommends names of judges from Manipur, Tamil Nadu for elevation to apex court

New Indian Express  

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended the names of Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh and Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court R Mahadevan for elevation to the apex court. Justice Singh is set to be the first judge from Manipur to be elevated to …

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