Ex-CJI Dipak Misra speaks on Sabarimala verdict, cases of lynching: 'Constitutional sovereignty is supreme'
6 years, 5 months ago

Ex-CJI Dipak Misra speaks on Sabarimala verdict, cases of lynching: 'Constitutional sovereignty is supreme'

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Former Chief Justice of India Dipak Misrak, who had presided over Supreme Court benches that delivered a series of key verdicts like the ones of Aadhaar, homosexuality and entry of women into the Sabarimala temple, said on Friday that constitutional sovereignty was supreme. Therefore, you cannot keep women away.” He said some journalists had called him a “warrior of gender justice” after the verdict. Unless we do that, we are violating the rule of law,” Misra said, adding that “identity is divinity. He assumed charge of the office of chief justice of Patna High Court on 23 December, 2009 and became chief justice of the Delhi High Court on 24 May, 2010.

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CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
5 days, 16 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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5 days, 23 hours ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public

Live Law  

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 …

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy
6 days, 2 hours ago

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: 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 reported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. “The chief justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any …

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma
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6 days, 18 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 …

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Monday appointed justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium three days ago. The Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Bhushan R Gavai, Surya Kant, Abhay S Oka and Vikram Nath, had recommended Justice Bagchi’s appointment on March 6. …

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to become CJI in 2031
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to become CJI in 2031

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Monday appointed justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium three days ago. Justice Bagchi was appointed as a judge of the Calcutta high court in June 2011. The Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Bhushan R Gavai, Surya …

Centre Notifies Elevation Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi To Supreme Court
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre Notifies Elevation Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi To Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has approved the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal posted in 'X' that the President was pleased to appoint Justice Joymalya Bagchi in the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the elevation of Justice Bagchi last week.The Collegium considered the. …

SC Collegium Proposes Elevation Of Calcutta HC Justice Joymalya Bagchi As Supreme Court Judge; In Line To Be CJI In 2031
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

SC Collegium Proposes Elevation Of Calcutta HC Justice Joymalya Bagchi As Supreme Court Judge; In Line To Be CJI In 2031

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the elevation of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.The Collegium considered the fact that after the retirement of Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir on 18th July 2013 as Chief Justice of India, there has not been any Chief Justice of India from the High Court at …

Madras High Court Chief Justice inaugurates awareness programme on gender sensitisation
1 month ago

Madras High Court Chief Justice inaugurates awareness programme on gender sensitisation

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of Madras High Court Justice K. R. Shriram inaugurated an awareness programme on gender sensitisation and elimination of violence against women at workplace at S.T. Speaking at the event Justice K. R. Shriram emphasised that the very name “Kanniyakumari” symbolises the reverence given to women as deities. At the event Justice A. D. Jagadish Chadira, Judge, Madras High …

CJ Sunita Agarwal on leave: Justice Biren Vaishnav to be acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court
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 …

Ex-CJI’s daughter shares photo of father working from his hospital bed
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ex-CJI’s daughter shares photo of father working from his hospital bed

Hindustan Times  

A photo of former Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde, in a hospital bed, while wearing a suit and looking ready for an arbitration meeting has gone viral. Former Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde According to her post, SA Bobde has been in the hospital for the last four weeks, recovering from several surgeries over the past eight months. …

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh
2 months, 1 week ago

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Friday bid an emotional farewell to its Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh before he demits office on Sunday. The Full Court reference was presided over by Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, Senior Judge of the High Court in the absence of senior-most puisne Judge and Acting Chief Justice-designate Justice Arindam Sinha. He said that he was …

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Supreme Court’s new judge Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, on Thursday Justice Chandran was formerly the Chief Justice of Patna High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium had however recalled its recommendation nearly two months later, on February 7 2023, and passed a second resolution for his appointment as the …

CJI administers oath of office to Justice K Vinod Chandran as SC judge
2 months, 1 week ago

CJI administers oath of office to Justice K Vinod Chandran as SC judge

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered oath of office to Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge of the Supreme Court. During his long tenure as a judge and chief justice of the high court, Justice Chandran has acquired significant experience in diverse fields of law." The apex court collegium also …

Centre Appoints Justice Ashutosh Kumar As Acting Chief Justice Of Patna High Court
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre Appoints Justice Ashutosh Kumar As Acting Chief Justice Of Patna High Court

Live Law  

Today, the Central Government notified the appointment of Justice Ashutosh Kumar as the acting chief justice of the Patna High Court. This development comes soon after the Union Government notified the appointment of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. "In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of …

Justice Vinod Chandran appointed Supreme Court judge
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Vinod Chandran appointed Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice of Patna High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. The appointment of Justice Vinod Chandran raises the judicial strength of the Supreme Court to 33, one short of the full quorum. Justice Chandran was appointed as a judge of the Kerala High Court on November 8, …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court.It was last week that the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Vinod Chandran. The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court.It was last week that the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Vinod Chandran. The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna …

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre, in a notification issued on Monday, appointed Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a Supreme Court judge. “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice, Patna High Court, as a …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Patna High Court Chief Justice to the top court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Patna High Court Chief Justice to the top court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna noted that there was currently no judge from the High Court of Kerala on the Bench of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Collegium has also …

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran to be appointed as a judge of the apex court. During his long tenure as a judge and chief justice of the high court, Justice Chandran has acquired significant experience in diverse fields of law," said the collegium resolution. The apex court collegium also comprising …

Explained| Impeachment Of A Sitting Judge: Procedure & Precedents
3 months, 1 week ago

Explained| Impeachment Of A Sitting Judge: Procedure & Precedents

Live Law  

Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, is the subject of an impeachment motion against him in Rajya Sabha for the controversial remarks made by him against the Muslim community at an event organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. “ A Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the …

Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice Manmohan’s elevation follows the approval of his appointment by the President of India, based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. As Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan presided over numerous landmark cases involving constitutional law, commercial disputes, and public interest litigations. Justice Manmohan’s elevation brings the total strength of the Supreme Court to 34 …

Justice Manmohan Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

Newly elevated Judge, Justice Manmohan, took oath as a Judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday.The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in the first court in the presence of all judges.On December 3, the Central Government notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

Justice Manmohan, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court was sworn in as Supreme Court judge on Thursday. Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Justice Manmohan.With the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Supreme Court's functional strength now increased to 33 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 34. Justice Manmohan served as a senior panel …

CJ Manmohan Bids Farewell To Delhi HC, Says Justice Not Just About Delivering Verdicts But Also About Understanding Human Stories
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CJ Manmohan Bids Farewell To Delhi HC, Says Justice Not Just About Delivering Verdicts But Also About Understanding Human Stories

Live Law  

Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court after his elevation as a judge to the Supreme Court of India.In his farewell speech, CJ Manmohan said that administering justice is not just about delivering verdicts but also about understanding human stories behind each case as well as about empathy and compassion. Chief Justice Manmohan on Wednesday …

Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

The government on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, to be a Judge …

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Tuesday announced the appointment of justice Manmohan, chief justice of the Delhi high court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared the news on X, stating: “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Central Governemnt has notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court.Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment in a post on 'X' :"In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, …

SC collegium proposes Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s name as top court judge
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

SC collegium proposes Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan’s name as top court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday unanimously recommended to the Central government the elevation of Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court as a judge. “Justice Manmohan was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Delhi on March 13, 2008 and has been functioning as the Chief Justice of that High Court since …

Supreme Court collegium recommends Delhi Chief Justice Manmohan's elevation
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court collegium recommends Delhi Chief Justice Manmohan's elevation

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday passed a resolution recommending the name of the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan for elevation to the top court. In his first collegium meeting, the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna noted that Justice Manmohan ranks second amongst the all-India seniority list and is also the senior-most Judge in the High …

Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan for Supreme Court elevation
4 months ago

Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan for Supreme Court elevation

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi high court chief justice Manmohan to the apex court. Historically, the Delhi high court has contributed three to four judges to the Supreme Court at any given time, making justice Manmohan’s elevation timely to restore this representation. Appointed as an additional judge of the Delhi high court …

Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
4 months ago

Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended to the Centre the name of Delhi high court's Chief Justice Manmohan for elevation as the judge of the apex court. Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan during a function. The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, recently met and decided to recommend Justice Manmohan's name as the judge of …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge
4 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium today passed a resolution recommending the name of the incumbent Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan for elevation to the Apex Court. The High Court Chief Justice was born on December 17, 1962 and is the son of Jagmohan Malhotra, former governor of Jammu and Kashmir and former Lt Governor of Delhi as well. …

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
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4 months ago

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium of five judges headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as apex court judge. "The Supreme Court collegium in its meeting held on 28th November 2024 deliberated on and discussed the names of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges of the High Courts eligible …

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court
4 months, 1 week 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. …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Madras High Court Judge D. Krishnakumar for Manipur High Court chief justice
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Madras High Court Judge D. Krishnakumar for Manipur High Court chief justice

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium, in its first resolution after Justice Sanjiv Khanna took over as Chief Justice of India on November 11, recommended the appointment of Madras High Court judge, Justice D. Krishnakumar, as the Manipur High Court Chief Justice on Monday. “It is proposed to appoint Mr. Justice D. Krishnakumar, presently serving as a Judge of the Madras High …

The Chief who changed the court: Justice Chandrachud's transformative tenure
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Chief who changed the court: Justice Chandrachud's transformative tenure

India Today  

The Supreme Court in the 1997 judgment of State of Rajasthan v Prakash Chand ruled that the Chief Justice of India would be the “first amongst the equals”. The judges had initially planned to meet a few members of the press at Justice Chelameswar’s residence to discuss concerns about the administration of the Supreme Court under CJI Dipak Misra. On …

Justice DY Chandrachud's legacy: Key verdicts, reforms, and controversies mark end of term as India’s 50th CJI
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice DY Chandrachud's legacy: Key verdicts, reforms, and controversies mark end of term as India’s 50th CJI

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: He has judgments such as the Ayodhya land dispute, the abrogation of Article 370 and the decriminalisation of consensual gay sex that shaped society and politics to his name. India's 50th chief justice D Y Chandrachud, known also for his many pithy statements, leaves an imprint all his own on the annals of legal history. Friday was the …

Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference To Condole Demise Of Former Acting Chief Justice V.P. Mohan Kumar
7 months, 1 week 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 Sujit Narayan Prasad To Serve As Acting Chief Justice Of Jharkhand High Court Following Retirement Of Justice BR Sarangi
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 …

Justice D. Krishnakumar to be the next Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan appointed to Supreme Court; top court to regain full strength
8 months, 1 week ago

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan appointed to Supreme Court; top court to regain full strength

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on July 16 appointed Justices N. Kotiswar Singh and Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan as Supreme 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, and in particular, he will be the first Judge from the State …

Centre notifies Justices Kotishwar Singh, R Mahadevan's appointment as Supreme Court judges
8 months, 1 week ago

Centre notifies Justices Kotishwar Singh, R Mahadevan's appointment as Supreme Court judges

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said that President Droupadi Mumru has appointed justices H N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan as judges of the Supreme Court. Supreme Court of India While Justice Singh is currently serving as the chief justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, R Mahadevan is a judge in the Madras high court. Born …

SC collegium recommends appointment of chief justices in seven HCs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends appointment of chief justices in seven HCs

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has recommended the appointment of chief justices for the high courts of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras and Meghalaya. The Collegium, therefore, recommends that Mr Justice Manmohan be appointed as Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi," a resolution passed by the collegium said. The collegium recommended …

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended Justice Tashi Rabstan to be appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalya. Shriram, a senior Judge of the Bombay High Court, for appointment as Madras High Court Chief Justice. Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, seniormost puisne Judge of the Bombay High Court, was recommended …

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur
8 months, 2 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
8 months, 2 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, …

SC Collegium recommends names of judges from Manipur, Tamil Nadu for elevation to apex court
8 months, 2 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 …

Justice Hima Kohli heads Supreme Court’s internal complaints panel
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Hima Kohli heads Supreme Court’s internal complaints panel

The Hindu  

Supreme Court judge, Justice Hima Kohli, was nominated as the chairperson of the apex court’s Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee on May 31. The Supreme Court had come under the spotlight in 2019 when a woman employee accused none other than Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who was then Chief Justice of India, of sexually harassing her. In the current Gender …

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