Justice DY Chandrachud becomes 50th Chief Justice of India
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Justice DY Chandrachud becomes 50th Chief Justice of India

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Succeeding the CJI UU Lalit, Justice DY Chandrachud administered oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday. The oath-taking ceremony was held under the presence of eminent dignitaries including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, etc. Before that, he had served as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court from 31 October 2013 until his appointment to the Supreme Court. DY Chandrachud was appointed as the CJI on 17 October After taking note of all the conventions, former CJI UU Lalit recommended the name of Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor on 11 October.

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CJI administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as SC judge; strength in SC rises to 33
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CJI administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as SC judge; strength in SC rises to 33

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered the oath of office to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan as a judge of the Supreme Court, taking the strength of the SC to 33, out of a sanctioned of 34, including the CJI. In a private swearing-in ceremony held in the apex court premises, Justice …

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

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from ECI chief appointment case
3 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from ECI chief appointment case

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday opted out of hearing a batch of pleas challenging the law relating to the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, PTI reported. CJI Sanjiv Khanna said that cases would be listed before another bench after the winter break. A bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing …

Chronicling the Highs and Lows of D.Y. Chandrachud’s Tenure as Chief Justice of India
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Chronicling the Highs and Lows of D.Y. Chandrachud’s Tenure as Chief Justice of India

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 24, 2024 17:23 IST - 9 MINS READ “Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show,” is how Charles Dickens begins his semi-autobiographical novel David Copperfield. In 2013 he was sent as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High …

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court
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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
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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 …

News wrap: India’s retail inflation data, Vistara’s last flight, Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as CJI, Q2 results and more
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News wrap: India’s retail inflation data, Vistara’s last flight, Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as CJI, Q2 results and more

Live Mint  

News wrap: Several political and financial developments encompassed last week from November 11 to November 15 right from Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding DY Chandrachud. November 11 Sanjiv Khanna takes oath President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India at …

New CJI Sanjiv Khanna outlines vision to make courts approachable, user-friendly
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New CJI Sanjiv Khanna outlines vision to make courts approachable, user-friendly

Hindustan Times  

New Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna laid out his vision to make courts “approachable and user-friendly” and termed the judiciary an integral, yet distinct and independent, part of the governance, news agency ANI reported. Justice Sanjiv Khanna after he was sworn-in as the 51st Chief Justice of India during a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Monday, …

CJI Justice DY Chandrachud takes up THIS case on his last working day | Details inside
1 month, 1 week ago

CJI Justice DY Chandrachud takes up THIS case on his last working day | Details inside

India TV News  

On his last working day as Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud pronounced a verdict on a case related to euthanasia. The CJI gave relief to parents seeking euthanasia for son, report several media outlets. Justice DY Chandrachud leaves a transformative legacy in the judiciary Meanwhile, Justice DY Chandrachud on Sunday concluded his tenure as the 50th Chief Justice …

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

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st CJI
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Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st CJI

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu in a group picture with Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CJI Sanjiv Khanna, outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram …

The road ahead for the Chief Justice
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

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

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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 …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51th Chief Justice of India, will be in office for 183 days
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1 month, 1 week 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 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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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, 1 week 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 …

FirstUp: Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as new CJI, Sanjay Roy to face trial in Kolkata rape-murder…Top news today
1 month, 1 week ago

FirstUp: Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as new CJI, Sanjay Roy to face trial in Kolkata rape-murder…Top news today

Firstpost  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to take oath as the new Chief Justice of India, succeeding CJI DY Chandrachud. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, will face trial nearly three months after a postgraduate doctor was found dead Justice Sanjiv Khanna will take over as the 51st CJI of India. …

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?
1 month, 1 week 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 takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India
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Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

India TV News  

51st Chief Justice of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding the abrogation of Article 370, on Monday was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who became a Supreme Court judge in January 2019, has been part of …

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  

When Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud assumed the position of chief justice of India in November 2022, he carried with him high hopes for a transformative tenure. Justice Chandrachud’s term also included significant rulings on federalism, including his landmark decision in Union of India vs Mohit Minerals, where he held that GST Council recommendations are advisory rather than binding on state …

Indira denied Justice HR Khanna CJI's job 50 years ago. His nephew is CJI now
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Indira denied Justice HR Khanna CJI's job 50 years ago. His nephew is CJI now

India Today  

"I have prepared the judgment which is going to cost me the Chief Justiceship of India," Justice Hans Raj Khanna told his sister in 1976. Although Justice HR Khanna's dissent against Indira Gandhi cost him the Chief Justiceship, his stand in the ADM Jabalpur case resonates even after almost five decades. Justice HR Khanna resigned as a Supreme Court judge …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India
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Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

India Today  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, following the retirement of his predecessor, Justice DY Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren …

The Chief who changed the court: Justice Chandrachud's transformative tenure
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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 Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice today
1 month, 1 week ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice today

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to take the oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday in a ceremony presided over by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony, scheduled for 10 am, marks a new chapter for India’s judiciary as justice Khanna succeeds justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, who retired on November 10 after a distinguished two-year …

A CJI For The People: A Look At Battles DY Chandrachud Chose As Chief Justice Of India
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A CJI For The People: A Look At Battles DY Chandrachud Chose As Chief Justice Of India

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The curtains are drawn on DY Chandrachud's stint as the Chief Justice Of Inida for two significant years. For example in April 2024, the Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Chandrachud said that it is the Constitutional duty of the state government to ensure that a mother who is taking care of a child with disabilities gets child care leaves. …

Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, to succeed DY Chandrachud
1 month, 2 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 — …

DY Chandrachud recalls why his father didn’t want to sell Pune flat: ’If your moral integrity is ever...’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DY Chandrachud recalls why his father didn’t want to sell Pune flat: ’If your moral integrity is ever...’

Live Mint  

In his farewell address at an event hosted by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recalled a conversation with his father, the former Chief Justice YV Chandrachud, regarding a flat in Pune. As reported by ANI, Chandrachud, while addressing his farewell function, said, “While addressing his farewell function, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud says …

Exclusive: DY Chandrachud on his plans after retiring as Chief Justice of India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: DY Chandrachud on his plans after retiring as Chief Justice of India

Hindustan Times  

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud is set to retire as the Chief Justice of India on Sunday, November 10. Hinting at possible roles for a Supreme Court judge, or CJI, Chandrachud said the nature of the cases that are presented before these tribunals are such that they hold immense value, requiring individuals with “highest levels of integrity and expertise to preside over …

Bulldozer justice unacceptable: DY Chandrachud's final verdict as Chief Justice
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bulldozer justice unacceptable: DY Chandrachud's final verdict as Chief Justice

India Today  

In his final judgment before retiring as Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud held that citizens' voices must not be silenced through threats of property destruction and emphasised that ‘bulldozer justice’ is unacceptable in a society governed by the rule of law. There is a grave danger that if high handed and unlawful behaviour is permitted by any wing …

Justice Chandrachud retires after 2 years as CJI, a look at his top 7 judgements
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Justice Chandrachud retires after 2 years as CJI, a look at his top 7 judgements

Firstpost  

A week before he retires, CJI Chandrachud gave his farewell speech wondering how history might judge him. Scheduled Castes are not a homogenous class In the State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh case, CJI Chandrachud-led:seven-judge bench overruled the EV Chinnaiah’s judgement, allowing them to make sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes. Redistribution of private property Just days before his retirement, CJI Chandrachud …

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Please forgive me for…’: DY Chandrachud’s farewell message as Chief Justice of India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Please forgive me for…’: DY Chandrachud’s farewell message as Chief Justice of India

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud marked his final day in office on Friday as the 50th head of the Indian judiciary with a special message from the ceremonial bench. Quoting the Jain phrase ‘Michhami Dukkadam,’ he said, “If I have ever hurt anyone in the court, please forgive me for that.” The phrase means, “May all my misdeeds be …

'We Are Here Only As Pilgrims, Do Our Work & Leave': CJI DY Chandrachud Bids Farewell To Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'We Are Here Only As Pilgrims, Do Our Work & Leave': CJI DY Chandrachud Bids Farewell To Supreme Court

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud in his parting remarks before demitting the office on November 10, expressed gratitude for his journey so far in Judicial System. During the ceremonial bench proceedings held for his farewell on his last working day, the CJI said :"We are here as pilgrims, birds for short passage of time, do our work and …

CJI DY Chandrachud’s last day in office today: From privacy to adultery - a look back at his 10 landmark rulings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CJI DY Chandrachud’s last day in office today: From privacy to adultery - a look back at his 10 landmark rulings

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will retire on November 10. Justice Chandrachud, son of the longest-serving Chief Justice of India, Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud, has served as Supreme Court judge since 2016. Here is a look at landmark judgements that Justice Chandrachud has been part of: 1-Electoral Bonds Case: February 2024 In February 2024, the five-judge Constitution Bench of the …

As Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retires, a look at 5 landmark verdicts by him
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retires, a look at 5 landmark verdicts by him

India Today  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud bid an emotional farewell on the last working day on Friday as his colleagues recalled fond memories while working with him. CJI Chandrachud assumed office as the Chief Justice on November 11, 2022, after being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2016. VERDICT ON HOMOSEXUALITY On September 6, 2018, a unanimous five-judge Supreme Court …

Your youthful look makes us feel old: Chief Justice Chandrachud's colleagues bid him farewell
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Your youthful look makes us feel old: Chief Justice Chandrachud's colleagues bid him farewell

India Today  

Several colleagues of DY Chandrachud on Friday praised the outgoing Chief Justice of India on his farewell and described him as a person who has limitless patience, maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, an advocate of technological advancements and for his cool composure while delivering sensitive judgments. Speaking at CJI Chandrachud's farewell event, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, who happens to be …

Chief Justice asks AI lawyer question on death penalty, watch its response
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chief Justice asks AI lawyer question on death penalty, watch its response

India Today  

It seems that artificial intelligence has become an omnipresent entity, taking over the workplace almost everywhere, including the courtrooms. In a first-of-its-kind exchange, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday interacted with an AI lawyer at the inauguration ceremony of the National Judicial Museum and Archive in the Supreme Court. Chandrachud asked the AI lawyer if the death penalty …

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

Judicial Independence: Beyond Ruling Against the Government
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Judicial Independence: Beyond Ruling Against the Government

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasizes the importance of judicial independence, stating that it does not equate to ruling against the government. He highlights the need for judges to be independent from political and social influences, as the traditional concept of independence requires a separation from executive power. The Chief Justice also addresses the evolving nature of judicial independence …

Sanjiv Khanna: A Servant of Justice, Stepping into the Chief Justiceship of India
1 month, 3 weeks 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 Sujit Narayan Prasad To Serve As Acting Chief Justice Of Jharkhand High Court Following Retirement Of Justice BR Sarangi
5 months 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 …

Kotiswar Singh, Mahadevan take oath as Supreme Court judges; top court attains full strength
5 months ago

Kotiswar Singh, Mahadevan take oath as Supreme Court judges; top court attains full strength

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud administered the oath of office to two new Supreme Court judges, Justices N. Kotiswar Singh and R. Mahadevan, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The Collegium has lately recommended senior Delhi High Court judge, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, for appointment as the Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. “The Collegium has …

Lawyers, judges rise above differences in quest for justice: CJI DY Chandrachud
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lawyers, judges rise above differences in quest for justice: CJI DY Chandrachud

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Wednesday said that he feels social media exacerbates differences between people but lawyers and judges rise above the differences in the common quest for justice. In his address after laying the foundation stone for the new Telangana High Court complex, to come up adjacent to the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University at …

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was on Tuesday appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal. “President Droupadi Murmu is pleased to appoint Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the chairperson of the Lokpal,” a communique sent by the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated. Justice Khanwilkar served as the judge of Supreme Court from May 13, 2016 to July 29, 2022. Prior …

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh Takes Oath As 34th Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh Takes Oath As 34th Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court

Live Law  

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, senior-most puisne Judge of the Patna High Court, on Wednesday, took oath as the 34th Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. While recommending his name, the Collegium had taken into consideration the fact that the Patna High Court currently has no representation among the Chief Justices of the High Courts. He officiated as the Acting …

Justice Arun Bhansali takes oath as the Chief Justice of Allahabad HC
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Arun Bhansali takes oath as the Chief Justice of Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel on Monday administered oath to Justice Arun Bhansali as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court. Justice Arun Bhansali was appointed as the judge of the Rajasthan High Court on January 8, 2013. By a notification dated February 2, 2024 issued by Union ministry of law and justice, Justice Arun Bhansali was appointed as the …

Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava Takes Oath As Permanent Judge Of Jharkhand High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava Takes Oath As Permanent Judge Of Jharkhand High Court

Live Law  

Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, who had been serving as an Additional Judge, has been appointed as a Permanent Judge of the Jharkhand High Court.His Order of appointment issued by the Ministry of Law & Justice stated, "In exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice …

Centre appoints Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of Karnataka HC
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre appoints Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of Karnataka HC

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Pratinidhi Srinivasacharya Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. The notification issued in this regard stated that, in the exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Justice Pratinidhi Srinivasacharya Dinesh …

Supreme Court appoints new judge: Who is Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court appoints new judge: Who is Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale?

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Law and Justice under the Central Government officially announced the appointment of Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday. The notification stated that the President, in exercising these powers, is pleased to appoint Justice Prasarma Bhalachandra Varale as a Supreme Court Judge, effective from the date he assumes the …

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