From Village Boy To Supreme Court Judge : CJI Sanjiv Khanna Lauds Justice CT Ravikumar's Inspirational Journey
5 days, 17 hours ago

From Village Boy To Supreme Court Judge : CJI Sanjiv Khanna Lauds Justice CT Ravikumar's Inspirational Journey

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Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded retiring judge Justice CT Ravikumar's inspirational journey to become a Judge of the Supreme Court rising from his humble origins. Speaking at the farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, CJI Sanjiv Khanna praised Justice Ravikumar for his determination, discipline and integrity as an individual and as a judge. It is an inspiration for all of us, all the young members of the bar - whether in the High Court or district court, they can aspire to reach the pinnacle in this legal profession or as judges," the CJI added The CJI also shared how Justice CT Ravikumar annually visited the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala and managed to cull out time for the family from his busy schedule. Justice CT Ravikumar : A Bench Clerk's Son Who Rose To Become A Supreme Court Judge

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Won't do anything to shatter people's faith in judiciary: Retired top court judge
5 days, 7 hours ago

Won't do anything to shatter people's faith in judiciary: Retired top court judge

India Today  

Supreme Court judge Justice CT Ravikumar, who retired on Friday, said that he would keep his word of not doing anything to shatter the confidence of people in the judiciary even after his retirement. Describing the judiciary as a guardian of law, Justice Ravikumar said he would respect the institution and continue to do so as a law-abiding citizen. Talking …

Chief Justice praises Justice CT Ravikumar on retirement: Noble soul
5 days, 7 hours ago

Chief Justice praises Justice CT Ravikumar on retirement: Noble soul

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded outgoing top court judge Justice CT Ravikumar and said that the legacy of the court has been woven from "golden threads of integrity" spun by the integrity of judges like Ravikumar. Speaking at an event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on the retirement of Justice Ravikumar, the CJI said, …

Public discussion, constructive criticism of SC verdicts key for the development of law: Justice Ravikumar
5 days, 13 hours ago

Public discussion, constructive criticism of SC verdicts key for the development of law: Justice Ravikumar

The Hindu  

Retiring Supreme Court judge, Justice C.T. Ravikumar, on Friday said a constructive criticism of Supreme Court judgments of public significance must be encouraged, while noting that the people of India are, after all, the guardians of the judiciary. Justice Ravikumar said the public discussion of Supreme Court judgments of significance was vital for the development of the law. “I am …

Constructive Criticism Of Judgments Helps In Development Of Law; People Guardians Of Judiciary: Justice CT Ravikumar In Farewell Speech
5 days, 16 hours ago

Constructive Criticism Of Judgments Helps In Development Of Law; People Guardians Of Judiciary: Justice CT Ravikumar In Farewell Speech

Live Law  

Justice CT Ravikumar in his insightful and emotional farewell speech today expressed the need for constructive criticism of Judgements which are related to the public interest. Speaking at the farewell function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, he encouraged the practice of public discourse on important decisions which impact society at large. Justice Ravikumar, to explain the role of …

MP HC Justice Kait accused of getting a Hindu temple removed from his official residence, Bar Association appeals to CJI
1 week, 6 days ago

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 …

‘All govt branches must honour constitutional duties’: CJI Sanjiv Khanna
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1 month, 1 week ago

‘All govt branches must honour constitutional duties’: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday talked about the balancing act that every judge has to go through. New Delhi, Nov 26 : Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna addresses during the Constitution Day celebration of the Supreme Court Bar Association, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Speaking on the 75th Constitution Day, Justice Khanna said that being a …

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Justice D Krishnakumar was appointed the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on Wednesday within 48 hours of the Supreme Court Collegium making the recommendation. The top court collegium on November 18 proposed the name of Justice Krishnakumar, presently serving as a judge of the Madras High Court, as the chief justice of the Manipur High Court. …

SC collegium recommends Justice D Krishnakumar as Manipur HC chief justice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends Justice D Krishnakumar as Manipur HC chief justice

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of Justice D Krishnakumar, a judge of the Madras high court, as the next chief justice of the Manipur high court. To be sure, Justice Mridul’s appointment as the chief justice of the Manipur high court was cleared in October 2023 after a delay of more than three months following the …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Madras HC Judge D Krishnakumar As Manipur HC Chief Justice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Madras HC Judge D Krishnakumar As Manipur HC Chief Justice

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna has on November 18, recommended the appointment of Justice D Krishnakumar as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court. The recommendation has come in view of the nearing retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Justice Siddharth Mridul on 21st November 2024. The Collegium of CJI Khanna and …

Family legacy to high-stakes verdicts: What to expect from CJI Sanjiv Khanna in six months
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Family legacy to high-stakes verdicts: What to expect from CJI Sanjiv Khanna in six months

India Today  

On November 11, Justice Sanjiv Khanna took the oath of office as the 51st chief justice of India. Chief Justice Khanna’s tenure will involve adjudicating some of the most consequential cases in recent Indian legal history, each carrying substantial implications for Indian society, politics and the economy. Another high-profile matter awaiting Chief Justice Khanna’s bench is Google’s appeal against the …

The road ahead for the Chief Justice
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

The road ahead for the Chief Justice

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s appointment as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday marks a pivotal moment for the Supreme Court. In the well-known “RTI judgment” of Supreme Court Vs Subhash Chandra Agarwal, justice Khanna upheld the application of the Right to Information Act to the CJI’s office, balancing transparency with judicial independence and the privacy rights of judges. He …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, his key judgments and the crucial cases that are yet to be decided
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, his key judgments and the crucial cases that are yet to be decided

Op India  

On Monday, Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the nephew of former Supreme Court Judge Hans Raj Khanna, who infamously took on Indira Gandhi’s government in 1976. Key Judgments as Supreme Court Judge The newly appointed CJI was a part of the 7-Judge Bench that overruled the …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna's uncle was also in the running to become Chief Justice in 70s
1 month, 4 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna's uncle was also in the running to become Chief Justice in 70s

Hindustan Times  

Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the Chief Justice of India on Monday. His uncle Justice Hans Raj Khanna was in the running for chief justice but the Indira Gandhi-led government ignored him for the post. Late Justice Hans Raj Khanna, who inspired CJI Khanna in his legal career, was a candidate for the country's top legal post in 1977 but …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him
1 month, 4 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him

Hindustan Times  

Having been a part of several historic judgments, Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. The top court bench's majority comprised of former CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. As the question of whether marital rape will be criminalized remains unresolved for the time …

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 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 …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgments, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sitting with CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna in a ceremonial four-judge bench convened to bid his farewell. A Legacy of Landmark Judgments Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been part of several landmark …

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, senior judge of the Supreme Court, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, November 11. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, was proposed for the role of Chief Justice by the outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud, who retired on November 10, after serving since November …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as 51st CJI today
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as 51st CJI today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgments — including scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding the abrogation of Article 370 — is set to be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. Hailing from an illustrious legal family, Justice Khanna is the son of former Delhi High …

Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, to succeed DY Chandrachud
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, to succeed DY Chandrachud

Live Mint  

Sanjiv Khanna will take oath as the new Chief Justice of India on Monday — with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am. Justice Khanna is the son of former Delhi High Court judge Justice Dev Raj Khanna and the nephew of prominent former apex court judge H R Khanna. The CJI — …

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…
2 months ago

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…

India Today  

Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna, in an emotional speech on Friday, praised CJI DY Chandrachud and said that "when a towering tree of justice steps back, the winds move differently." Highlighting the profound impact of the outgoing Chief Justice Chandrachud, Justice Khanna said, "The forest will never be quite the same again." Addressing the event, Attorney General R Venkatramani …

Sanjiv Khanna: A Servant of Justice, Stepping into the Chief Justiceship of India
2 months, 1 week ago

Sanjiv Khanna: A Servant of Justice, Stepping into the Chief Justiceship of India

The Hindu  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, a low-profile and strict judge, takes over as the 51st Chief Justice of India for a short tenure of six months. He is known for his independence and avoids the limelight. As the Chief Justice, he will be tasked with handling a wide range of high-profile cases and navigating the delicate balance between the rule of law …

Justice should be rendered without discrimination: SC Judge Sundresh
4 months, 2 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 …

Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference To Condole Demise Of Former Acting Chief Justice V.P. Mohan Kumar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference To Condole Demise Of Former Acting Chief Justice V.P. Mohan Kumar

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court held a Full Court reference to condole the sad demise of former Acting Chief Justice V P Mohan Kumar. Justice Kumar, who served as a judge to both the Kerala and Karnataka High Courts and also as the Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Justice Kumar was …

Justice D. Krishnakumar to be the next Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice D. Krishnakumar to be the next Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court

The Hindu  

Following the appointment of Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan as a judge of the Supreme Court, the Centre has notified the appointment of Justice D. Krishnakumar, the senior most puisne judge of the High Court, to perform the duties of the Chief Justice. Born in Dharapuram on May 22, 1963, Justice Krishnakumar had pursued his school studies …

Madras High Court Chief Justice’s post to regain its lost credence after a six-year hiatus
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Madras High Court Chief Justice’s post to regain its lost credence after a six-year hiatus

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court Chief Justice’s post was once considered a springboard for elevation to the Supreme Court. Thereafter, none of her successors in the Madras High Court made it to the Supreme Court. However, the recent recommendation to elevate the ACJ has come at a time when a judge whose parent High Court also happens to be the Madras …

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts
11 months 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 …

Justice Raja Retires As Acting Chief Justice Of Madras High Court Despite Collegium Recommending His Transfer To Rajasthan High Court In Nov 2022
1 year, 7 months ago

Justice Raja Retires As Acting Chief Justice Of Madras High Court Despite Collegium Recommending His Transfer To Rajasthan High Court In Nov 2022

Live Law  

Justice T Raja on Wednesday retired as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. Justice Raja was appointed as Additional Judge of Madras High Court on 31.03.2009. On April 19, 2023, the Collegium, while recommending the transfer of Justice SV Gangapurwala as Chief Justice of Madras High Court reiterated Justice Raja’s transfer to the Rajasthan High Court and …

Centre notifies transfers of Telugu state judges to Madras HC
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre notifies transfers of Telugu state judges to Madras HC

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Central government on Thursday notified the transfers of judges Devaraju Nagarjun, of the Telangana High Court, and Battu Devanand, of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, to the Madras High Court. Justice Nagarjun was elevated as a judge of the Telangana High Court under the judicial officer quota on March 24, 2022, after working as a registrar in the …

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan assumes office as additional judge of Madras High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan assumes office as additional judge of Madras High Court

The Hindu  

Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice T. Raja on Monday administered the oath of office to advocate V. Lakshminarayanan who has been appointed as an additional judge of the High Court, for a period of two years. After he was sworn-in as a judge of the Madras High Court, Advocate General R. Shunmugasundaram, in his welcome address, said, Justice Lakshminarayanan …

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous
1 year, 11 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 …

Breaking | Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of 7 HC Judges Including Justices A. Abhishek Reddy, T. Raja
2 years, 1 month ago

Breaking | Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of 7 HC Judges Including Justices A. Abhishek Reddy, T. Raja

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium today recommended the transfer of the following High Court judges:Justice V. M. Velumani Justice Battu Devanand Justice Lalitha Kanneganti Justice Battu Devanand Justice Lalitha Kanneganti Justice A. Abhishek Reddy Interestingly, the name of Justice Nikhil S. Kariel of the Gujarat High Court, whose proposed transfer was objected to by the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association, does …

After Gujarat & Telangana, Madras Bar Protests Against Supreme Court Collegium Proposal To Transfer Judge
2 years, 1 month ago

After Gujarat & Telangana, Madras Bar Protests Against Supreme Court Collegium Proposal To Transfer Judge

Live Law  

After Gujarat and Telangana, the Madras High Court Advocates Association has come forward opposing the proposal to transfer a sitting judge. The Association has taken objection to the transfer of Acting Chief Justice T Raja to Rajasthan High Court.The Association wrote a letter to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud opposing the transfer. Thus, the association raised strong objection to the proposed …

Kerala HC Appoints Former Judge R. Bhaskaran As Observer For 'Melsanthies' Selection In Sabarimala & Malikappuram Temples
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala HC Appoints Former Judge R. Bhaskaran As Observer For 'Melsanthies' Selection In Sabarimala & Malikappuram Temples

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday appointed former Judge, Justice R. Bhaskaran, as an 'Observer' to oversee the proceedings for selection of 'Melsanthies' in Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple and Malikappuram Temple, for the year 2022-23.A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G. The Kerala High Court on Thursday appointed former Judge, Justice R. Bhaskaran, as an …

As NV Ramana retires, Justice UU Lalit talks about 3 areas he will focus on as CJI
2 years, 4 months ago

As NV Ramana retires, Justice UU Lalit talks about 3 areas he will focus on as CJI

India Today  

Justice NV Ramana retired as the Chief Justice of India on Friday. Praising Justice Ramana for taking strides in judicial appointments and judicial infrastructure, Justice Lalit said that in his short tenure of 74 days, he intends to focus on three key issues. Justice Lalit informed the gathering of judges, lawyers and court staff that the three top issues he …

Judicial vacancies dropped in NV Ramana's 16-month tenure as Chief Justice of India
2 years, 4 months ago

Judicial vacancies dropped in NV Ramana's 16-month tenure as Chief Justice of India

India Today  

The retirement of the 48th Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday after a 16-month tenure saw the judicial vacancy come down since 2016. Justice Ramana's tenure saw over 250 recommendations for the appointment of judges to high courts. During his eight-year long tenure as Chief Justice of India as well as Supreme Court Judge, NV Ramana sat …

CJI Ramana took historic decisions; ensured appointment of 11 SC, over 220 HC judges
2 years, 4 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 …

CJI NV Ramana recommends Justice UU Lalit's name to Centre as the 49th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 5 months ago

CJI NV Ramana recommends Justice UU Lalit's name to Centre as the 49th Chief Justice of India

Firstpost  

If elected, Justice UU Lalit’s tenure as the Chief Justice of India will be less than three months as he retires on 8 November this year New Delhi: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, on Thursday, sets in motion the process of appointment of his successor and recommended the name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit to the Centre. Another important …

"Hardworking And Disciplined Judge" : CJI Ramana Bids Farewell To Justice Khanwilkar
2 years, 5 months ago

"Hardworking And Disciplined Judge" : CJI Ramana Bids Farewell To Justice Khanwilkar

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana described colleague Justice AM Khanwilkar as a "hardworking and a disciplined judge" on the occasion of his farewell. At the farewell ceremony, CJI mentioned that Justice Khanwilkar, during his days as a lawyer, was appointed as an amicus curiae by the Supreme Court in the "MC Mehta Case" relating to pollution control. "In Swapnil …

SC appoints new high court CJs in TS and 4 other states
2 years, 7 months ago

SC appoints new high court CJs in TS and 4 other states

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD: The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended the appointment of the Chief Justices of Telangana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gauhati High Courts. The collegium also recommended the transfer of the existing Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan originally belongs to the Gauhati High …

Looking Back At CJI Ramana's One Year In Office As The Chief Justice of India
2 years, 8 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 …

The people's judge: CJI Ramana's one year in office as 48th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 8 months ago

The people's judge: CJI Ramana's one year in office as 48th Chief Justice of India

India Today  

On April 24, 2022 CJI N V Ramana will complete one year in office as the 48th Chief Justice of India. FILLING UP JUDICIAL VACANCIES One of the first communications from CJI Ramana after he took oath of office was to chief justices of all high courts about filing up of judicial vacancies. It was due to CJI Ramana's persistent …

12 Madras High Court judges to retire from service in next one year
3 years ago

12 Madras High Court judges to retire from service in next one year

The Hindu  

As many as 12 out of the 60 judges of the Madras High Court will retire in the next one year. Later in the year, three senior judges, including the incumbent Acting Chief Justice, Justice M. Duraiswamy and Justice Paresh Upadhyay will retire on September 12, September 21 and December 13 respectively. The High Court now has a working strength …

Madras HC CJ leaves Chennai to Meghalaya
3 years, 1 month ago

Madras HC CJ leaves Chennai to Meghalaya

The Hindu  

Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee left Chennai on November 17 morning to assume charge as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court following the transfer order notified by the Centre on November 15. He was elevated as Chief Justice of Madras High Court from his parent High Court in Calcutta and assumed charge here on January 4. He …

'Members Of Bar Have Right To Know Why A Competent & Fearless Judge Is Transferred' : Madras HC Lawyers Write To SC Collegium Over CJ Sanjib Banerjee's Transfer
3 years, 1 month ago

'Members Of Bar Have Right To Know Why A Competent & Fearless Judge Is Transferred' : Madras HC Lawyers Write To SC Collegium Over CJ Sanjib Banerjee's Transfer

Live Law  

The proposed transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to the Meghalaya High Court pursuant to the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation dated September 16 has resulted in over 200 practising advocates of the Madras High Court writing to the Chief Justice of India, N.V.Ramana and other four members of the Collegium expressing their anguish over this seemingly abrupt. …

Notable Interventions Of Madras HC Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Now Proposed To Be Transferred To Meghalaya HC
3 years, 1 month ago

Notable Interventions Of Madras HC Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Now Proposed To Be Transferred To Meghalaya HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to the Meghalaya High Court. Observations on the constitutional challenge to the IT Rules, 2021 Coercive Application Of IT Rules Against Intermediaries Violates Article 19; Oversight Mechanism Robs Media Of Independence A Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice PD Audikesavalu had observed …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice to Meghalaya
3 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice to Meghalaya

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court collegium, comprising top five judges, has recommended transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to the Meghalaya High Court. It has also made another recommendation to the Centre to transfer Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari from Allahabad High Court to the Madras High Court. Chief Justice Banerjee, hailing from West Bengal, had assumed office in the …

Justice Sharma new Chief Justice of Telangana HC
3 years, 2 months ago

Justice Sharma new Chief Justice of Telangana HC

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Justice Satish Chandra Sharma has been appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Telangana. Justice Sharma, whose parent High Court is Madhya Pradesh High Court, is currently Acting Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Justice Prakash Shrivastava of the Madhya Pradesh High Court was made Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra of …

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