Justice AP Shah To Deliver 2nd Justice VR Krishna Iyer Memorial Lecture
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Justice AP Shah To Deliver 2nd Justice VR Krishna Iyer Memorial Lecture

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Former Chairman of Law Commission of India Justice AP Shah will deliver the second ‘Justice VR Krishna Iyer Memorial Lecture’ on 26th November at Kerala High Court Auditorium, Kochi.The event will be organised by Sarada Krishna Satgamaya Foundation For Law and Justice.Chief Justice of Kerala High. Former Chairman of Law Commission of India Justice AP Shah will deliver the second ‘Justice VR Krishna Iyer Memorial Lecture’ on 26th November at Kerala High Court Auditorium, Kochi. The event will be organised by Sarada Krishna Satgamaya Foundation For Law and Justice. Justice VR Krishna Iyer, the man considered as the “judicial conscience of India” and the judge responsible for “humanising law in India”, passed away on 4th December, 2014.

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Legal Services Institutions Must Ensure Support For All Sections Of Society And Inspire Them To Seek Justice: Justice MS Ramachandra Rao
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Legal Services Institutions Must Ensure Support For All Sections Of Society And Inspire Them To Seek Justice: Justice MS Ramachandra Rao

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Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice, Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao, while addressing the 5th State Level Meet of District Legal Services Authorities of Jharkhand on March 23, 2025, emphasized that legal services institutions need to take a step to assure that the services provided by them reach all sections of society and inspire them to seek justice. He also acknowledged the …

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
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Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The in-house committee set up by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is expected to commence its work this week as the judiciary moves swiftly to address the controversy surrounding the reported discovery of a large amount of cash at justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi. Burnt pieces of a currency note seen among debris near the …

Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa HC
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Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa HC

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The Union Law Ministry has notified the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Justice Harish Tandon as Orissa High Court Chief Justice, with immediate effect.Earlier, the Supreme Court collegium had recommended Justice Tandon's transfer from his parent High Court to the Orissa High Court.In a post on social media platform 'X', Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated: "In exercise of …

Justice Biren Vaishnav To Helm Gujarat High Court Once Again As Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave
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Justice Biren Vaishnav To Helm Gujarat High Court Once Again As Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave

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The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice Biren Aniruddh Vaishnav to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court from March 20-31.The appointment was made in view of the fact that Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal is going on leave during that time. The March 19 notification issued by the Union Ministry Law …

Madras High Court Chief Justice inaugurates awareness programme on gender sensitisation
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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 …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent
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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent

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The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended making four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent. In its meeting held on 20th February, 2025, the collegium has proposed the appointment of following judges as the permanent judges of Madras High Court: Justice Ramasamy Sakthivel Justice P Dhanabal Justice Chinnasamy Kumarappan, and Justice Kandasamy Rajasekar The Centre appointed the four …

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

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges
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Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges

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In a full Court meeting today, the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and the other judges of the Supreme Court including members of the Collegium comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishikesh Roy and Abhay S. Oka have designated the following former Chief Justice/Judges of the High Courts as Senior Advocates with effect from January 22:1. Gavai, Surya Kant, …

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna
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'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

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In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. It has been stated in the letter that the December 8, 2024 speech of Justice Yadav amounts to "hate speech" as per the jurisprudence laid down by the Supreme …

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge
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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 …

Dr. Ashutosh Mishra Appointed As Registrar Of DBRANLU, Sonepat
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Dr. Ashutosh Mishra Appointed As Registrar Of DBRANLU, Sonepat

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Dr. Ashutosh Mishra has been appointed as the Registrar of Dr. B.R. Dr. Mishra's expertise has also been sought by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, where he was nominated to an advisory committee for the development of the research course at DAIC, Government of India, New Delhi. Dr. Mishra has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic …

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

Op India  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Supreme Court Judge Justice B.R. Gavai to seek an inquiry into a complaint about the demolition of an ancient Hanuman temple located inside Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait’s official bungalow, demanding action against those responsible. Therefore, the temple located in the bungalow of …

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Vijay Kumar Singh to be new governors of Manipur, Mizoram; check other appointments
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Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Vijay Kumar Singh to be new governors of Manipur, Mizoram; check other appointments

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President Droupadi Murmu on 24 December appointed former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the governor of strife-torn Manipur, while ex-Army chief Vijay Kumar Singh is the new Mizoram governor. Justice V Ramasubramanian as new NHRC chief: V Ramasubramanian, the former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. Prime Minister Narendra …

Flawed selection process: Congress on appointment of human rights panel chief
3 months, 1 week ago

Flawed selection process: Congress on appointment of human rights panel chief

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge have recorded their dissent over the selection of the chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission on the grounds that the process adopted was "flawed" and a "pre-determined" exercise that ignored mutual consultation and consensus. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Kharge, the Leader of Opposition …

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief
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3 months, 1 week ago

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge justice V Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, an official statement said. Former SC judge justice V Ramasubramanian The President also appointed Priyank Kanoongo and justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as members of the rights panel, the statement said. “Hon’ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. …

Justice Ramasubramanian to head NHRC
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Justice Ramasubramanian to head NHRC

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian, who was earlier with the Telangana High Court, has been appointed chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission by President Droupadi Murmu. He was appointed as an additional judge of the Madras High Court on July 31, 2006, and as a permanent judge on November 9, 2009. After the state’s bifurcation, he was …

Who is Justice V Ramasubramanian? Ex-Supreme Court judge appointed as new National Human Rights Commission chief
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Who is Justice V Ramasubramanian? Ex-Supreme Court judge appointed as new National Human Rights Commission chief

Live Mint  

V Ramasubramanian, the former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. Arun Kumar Mishra, who was a former Supreme Court judge, was the first non-CJI to be appointed to the NHRC chief post since the amendment of the Protection of Human Rights Act in 2019. Typically, a former chief justice of India …

Who is Justice V Ramasubramanian, former Supreme Court judge appointed as NHRC chief?
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Who is Justice V Ramasubramanian, former Supreme Court judge appointed as NHRC chief?

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian was appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission on Monday. Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian The NHRC announced the appointments on X, stating, “Hon'ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson, and Shri Priyank Kanoongo and Dr. Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as the Members …

President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission
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President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

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Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian will be the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. #JustIN | President Of India Droupadi Murmu appoints former Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. pic.twitter.com/KidPRef4SX — Live Law December 23, 2024 Born on June 30, 1958, Justice Ramasubramanian Graduated in Chemistry from Ramakrishna …

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 …

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks

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National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi will move a notice in the Parliament seeking an impeachment against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the latter's remarks against Muslims at a VHP event. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a row when he said the country would function …

Overcome barriers of caste, religion to embody spirit of fraternity: DY Chandrachud
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Overcome barriers of caste, religion to embody spirit of fraternity: DY Chandrachud

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Former Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud on Friday said we would not be able to create an India which is inclusive, overcoming the barriers of caste, religion, gender and class, unless we embody the spirit of fraternity. Delivering the constitution day law lecture, organised by the Kerala High Court Advocates Association at the High Court auditorium …

Opening the gates of the judicial castle for the oppressed: Justice Krishna Iyer’s indelible legacy
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Opening the gates of the judicial castle for the oppressed: Justice Krishna Iyer’s indelible legacy

New Indian Express  

While upholding the pro-poor leaning of the Indian Constitution, Justice Vivian Bose in Bidi Supply Co. vs Union of India and Others observed: “The Constitution is not for the exclusive benefit of governments and States; it is not only for lawyers and politicians and officials and those highly placed. Justice Krishna Iyer acted as the Gustavo Gutiérrez of India’s liberation …

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 …

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

Retired Justice Ambati Lakshmana Rao was an altruist and a legalist to the core, says SC Judge
4 months, 1 week ago

Retired Justice Ambati Lakshmana Rao was an altruist and a legalist to the core, says SC Judge

The Hindu  

Bhatti of Supreme Court extolled the virtues of Justice Ambati Lakshmana Rao, former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court, calling him an altruist as an individual and a legal luminary who set new benchmarks in the profession. Paying tributes to Justice Lakshmana Rao at a commemoration meeting organised by Citizens for Democracy at Sarvottama Trust Library on Saturday, Justice Bhatti …

V R Krishna Iyer was a beacon of justice, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
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V R Krishna Iyer was a beacon of justice, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Justice V R Krishna Iyer was a beacon of justice who stood for the marginalised and less privileged, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said. He was speaking after inaugurating the V R Krishna Iyer Award function here on Saturday. The V R Krishna Iyer Awards for 2023 and 2024 were presented to former vice-chancellor of the National University of …

Law Should Be Shield For Weak, Not Weapon For Strong: Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice Sheel Nagu
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Law Should Be Shield For Weak, Not Weapon For Strong: Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice Sheel Nagu

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The Chief Justice Of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Sheel Nagu said that, “Legal literacy is the key that unlocks the doors of justice for all. In a just society, law should be a shield for the weak, not a weapon for the strong.” The judge was speaking at the conference titled "Authorities for Empowering the Marginalized and a …

New CJI Sanjiv Khanna outlines vision to make courts approachable, user-friendly
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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, …

Clearing backlogs, affordable justice: Justice Khanna's vision as Chief Justice
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Clearing backlogs, affordable justice: Justice Khanna's vision as Chief Justice

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, who was sworn in on Monday as the 51st Chief Justice of India, stressed that his key focus during his tenure will be addressing case backlogs, making litigation more affordable, reducing trial durations, and simplifying legal procedures. CONSTITUTIONAL GUARDIAN In a statement after taking over the country’s top judicial post, reflecting on his responsibility, …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st CJI
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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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4 months, 3 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 …

New CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Need To Reduce Case Backlogs, To Prioritise Simplifying Judgments & Promoting Mediation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

New CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Need To Reduce Case Backlogs, To Prioritise Simplifying Judgments & Promoting Mediation

Live Law  

Making judgments comprehensible to the citizens and promoting mediation will be the priorities of the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna.Addressing current challenges, the Chief Justice stressed the need to reduce case backlogs, make litigation more affordable and accessible, and simplify complex legal procedures. Making judgments comprehensible to the citizens and promoting mediation will be the priorities …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him
4 months, 3 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…’
4 months, 3 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
4 months, 3 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 …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of the office of the Chief Justice of India to Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday. After being sworn in, Chief Justice Khanna acknowledged the gathered audience before travelling the short distance to the Supreme Court to preside at court one — as the Chief Justice’s court is called— to hear the …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as next CJI
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as next CJI

Deccan Chronicle  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Monday sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India.President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.Justice Khanna took the oath in English in the name of god.Born on May 14, 1960, Justice Khanna will serve as the CJI for a little over …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan
4 months, 3 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 Sworn In As 51st Chief Justice of India, Succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn In As 51st Chief Justice of India, Succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has officially assumed office as the Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. Justice Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court from the Delhi High Court on January 18, 2019. Notable judgments of Justice Khanna Justice Khanna was part of the bench which took suo motu cognisance of the media reports making sexual harassment allegations against …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud
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4 months, 3 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 …

FirstUp: Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as new CJI, Sanjay Roy to face trial in Kolkata rape-murder…Top news today
4 months, 3 weeks 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?
4 months, 3 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 takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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
4 months, 3 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 Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice today
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st CJI on November 11
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st CJI on November 11

The Hindu  

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

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as 51st CJI today
4 months, 3 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
4 months, 3 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 — …

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