The Comfort of Compliance And The Dignity of Dissent - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

The Comfort of Compliance And The Dignity of Dissent - News18

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Supreme Court’s Justice BV Nagarathna penned two crucial dissenting opinions in the first week of 2023. So, every woman judge on the bench and every woman lawyer at the bar who choose to voice their dissent, a diverse argument, or a divergent view from the majority is an occasion to celebrate. Hence, Justice Nagarathna’s dissent is one to take serious note of for the times to come. So, while the opponents of the government would cling to the dissent in demonetisation and hail the judge for “taking on the government”, Justice Nagarathna has penned a judgement which is an argument for procedural propriety.

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Journey more important than reaching CJI milestone, says Justice Nagarathna
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Journey more important than reaching CJI milestone, says Justice Nagarathna

Hindustan Times  

It is not the milestone but the journey to it that matters most, justice BV Nagarathna, set to make history as the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027, underlined on Sunday as she highlighted the importance of how she is perceived as a judge and the work she undertakes in the years leading up to the position. Justice …

DY Chandrachud's legacy as CJI: Pragmatic progress over disruption
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DY Chandrachud's legacy as CJI: Pragmatic progress over disruption

India Today  

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Transformative yet unfulfilled: Senior lawyers on Chief Justice Chandrachud's tenure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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India Today  

As Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud prepares to retire on Sunday, members of the Bar Council have shared insights on his tenure, recognising both his transformative contributions and areas where their expectations remained unmet. Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa echoed these sentiments, describing CJI Chandrachud's tenure as "nothing short of transformative" and praising his "hands-on approach" to addressing the Bar's …

Justice BV Nagarathna's tryst with dissent
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice BV Nagarathna's tryst with dissent

Hindustan Times  

In a judiciary where consensus often prevails, Justice BV Nagarathna has emerged as a powerful voice of dissent. Justice Nagarathna’s judgement was a powerful reminder of the necessity for legislative scrutiny in matters of national importance, reinforcing the role of parliament as the fulcrum of democracy The hate speech case In another significant dissent in January 2023, Nagarathna addressed the …

Decision In 'Nargesh Meerza' Requires Relook, Opines Justice Nagarathna; Recalls When She Stood Up For A Pregnant Judicial Officer
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Decision In 'Nargesh Meerza' Requires Relook, Opines Justice Nagarathna; Recalls When She Stood Up For A Pregnant Judicial Officer

Live Law  

Speaking on the Role of the Judiciary in empowering women in India, Justice BV Nagarathna expressed her views on how from time to time Judicial pronouncements have contributed to upholding the rule of law and the spirit of constitutionalism in the country. Discussing the various decisions of the Apex Court in bridging the gender gap on issues of equal remuneration …

Book Review: In ‘Unsealed Covers’, Gautam Bhatia fearlessly interrogates judicial power
1 year, 2 months ago

Book Review: In ‘Unsealed Covers’, Gautam Bhatia fearlessly interrogates judicial power

The Hindu  

Gautam Bhatia’s interrogation of judicial power is imbued with a passion for constitutionalism. Bhatia’s writing is actuated by the belief that “the making of constitutional meaning is a continuing struggle between the entrenchment of power and its democratisation” Unsealed Covers: A Decade of the Constitution, the Courts and the State By Gautam Bhatia HarperCollins India Pages: 496 Price: Rs.699 The …

Women Do Not Want to Be Put On A Pedestal, We Only Want Equal Treatment: Justice BV Nagarathna
1 year, 9 months ago

Women Do Not Want to Be Put On A Pedestal, We Only Want Equal Treatment: Justice BV Nagarathna

Live Law  

What women want is not to be put on a pedestal in society, but equal treatment as their male counterparts, whether it is in the workplace, at home, or on the public street, said Justice BV Nagarathna, Supreme Court judge, who is line to become the first woman chief justice of the country. What we are asking is for equal …

2 Dissenting Judgments in 2 Days: Meet Justice Nagarathna, in Line to be First Woman CJI in 2027
1 year, 11 months ago

2 Dissenting Judgments in 2 Days: Meet Justice Nagarathna, in Line to be First Woman CJI in 2027

News 18  

From the validity of demonetisation to freedom of speech and expression for lawmakers, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna has delivered two dissenting judgments in as many days. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of Centre’s 2016 note ban and on Tuesday it held that there can be no additional restrictions on freedom of speech for public functionaries, both …

Era of CJI Chandrachud begins: From Section 377 to Ayodhya, the new chief justice has been part of landmark judgments
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Era of CJI Chandrachud begins: From Section 377 to Ayodhya, the new chief justice has been part of landmark judgments

Firstpost  

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Watch | All about DY Chandrachud, the new Chief Justice of India
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Watch | All about DY Chandrachud, the new Chief Justice of India

The Hindu  

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Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana
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Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana

The Hindu  

Terming pendency of cases a "huge challenge", Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana on August 26 expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court. Attorney General K. K. Venugopal said 224 vacancies in the High Court were filed up and over 100 members …

Justice AM Khanwilkar's Legacy : Regression of Fundamental Rights
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Justice AM Khanwilkar's Legacy : Regression of Fundamental Rights

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Justice AM Khanwilkar, who during his initial days of judgeship in the Supreme Court was mostly a silent concurring presence, transformed into a prominent voice towards the end of his 6-year term favouring the executive's stand in several high profile matters. Making bail impossible in UAPA case - NIA vs Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali In a judgment which has received …

Pay heed to the CJI’s remarks
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Pay heed to the CJI’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana made waves with his comments over the weekend. Speaking at a legal meeting in Jaipur in the presence of Union law minister Kiren Rijiju and Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Mr Ramana remarked on the state of the Indian democracy and on an unfortunate aspect of the criminal justice system – the protracted incarceration …

Justice H. R. Khanna: A Great Defender Of Rule Of Law, Human Rights & Dignity
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Justice H. R. Khanna: A Great Defender Of Rule Of Law, Human Rights & Dignity

Live Law  

Today falls the death anniversary of Justice H R Khanna, an outstanding judge, who is well-known for his courageous dissenting judgment in the infamous ADM Jabalpur case, pronounced during the period of National Emergency in 1976, when the President had placed people's fundamental rights under suspension as per Article 359 of the Constitution. Delivering his dissenting judgment in the Habeas …

In Justice BV Nagarathna, India poised to have its first woman CJI in six years from now
3 years, 3 months ago

In Justice BV Nagarathna, India poised to have its first woman CJI in six years from now

Firstpost  

Currently a Karnataka High Court judge, once elevated, she will become the second CJI from her family. The Centre has approved all nine names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment to the top court, clearing the decks for Justice BV Nagarathna to become India’s first woman Chief Justice in 2027, a milestone in the nation’s history. Besides Justice …

Important Quality For A Judge To Withstand All Pressures, Odds, To Stand Up Bravely Against All Obstacles: Justice N. V. Ramana [Read Full Text of Speech]
4 years, 2 months ago

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Live Law  

"It is an important quality for a judge to withstand all pressures and odds and to stand up bravely against all obstacles", expressed Justice N. V. Ramana. The senior-most Supreme Court judge and the next-in-line to be Chief Justice of India was speaking at the online condolence ceremony organised in memory of former Apex Court judge, Justice A. R. Lakshmanan. …

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