Justice RV Malimath Appointed As Acting CJ At Uttarakhand HC; Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai To Take Over As Acting CJ Of Sikkim HC [Read Notifications]
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Justice RV Malimath Appointed As Acting CJ At Uttarakhand HC; Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai To Take Over As Acting CJ Of Sikkim HC [Read Notifications]

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The Centre has notified the appointment of Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath, senior-most Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, as the Acting Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 28th July, 2020. As per the High Court website, Justice Malimath began his law practice at the Karnataka High Court in 1987. The Government has also notified the appointment of Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, senior-most Judge of the Sikkim High Court, as the Acting Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from July 15, 2020 till August 6, 2020 during the absence of Chief Justice AK Goswami, who shall be on leave. Justice Rai was the first lady from Sikkim to be appointed as a Judge of the Sikkim High Court, on April 15, 2015.

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Justice Yashwant Varma transferred to Allahabad HC, won’t get judicial work for now
3 days, 8 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma transferred to Allahabad HC, won’t get judicial work for now

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Union government on Friday notified the repatriation of justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad high court, acting on the Supreme Court collegium’s March 24 recommendation. On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, decided to move justice Varma back to his parent high court, the Allahabad high court. After the …

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
6 days, 19 hours ago

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 …

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench
1 week ago

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench

Op India  

The Justice Yashwant Varma controversy has taken a new turn as a fresh 24th March Delhi High Court cause list shows him leading the bench. According to media reports, this could be an administrative issue as such schedules are sometimes set at least a week in advance and it could be the reason behind Justice Varma’s name on the list. …

Cash found at judge’s residence: Judicial work withdrawn from Justice Varma
1 week ago

Cash found at judge’s residence: Judicial work withdrawn from Justice Varma

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a circular announcing that all judicial work from Justice Yashwant Varma, who is at the centre of a controversy following discovery of a large sum of burnt currency at his official residence here, has been withdrawn till further orders. The circular issued by the Chief Justice stated, “In view of recent events, the …

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular
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1 week ago

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular

Hindustan Times  

Delhi high court chief justice DK Upadhyay on Monday removed justice Yashwant Varma from judicial duties with immediate effect. On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium unanimously recommended transferring justice Varma to the Allahabad high court. The decision was taken by CJI Khanna, following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya for an in-house inquiry against …

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate
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1 week ago

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna decided to make public the reported video evidence of cash found at justice Yashwant Varma’s residence and disclosed the judge’s response without prior consultation or any informal dialogue with other collegium members, according to people aware of the development, who added that at least two collegium members believe that move was “not necessary”. On …

Supreme Court makes report on Justice Yashwant Varma public, releases video footage
1 week, 1 day ago

Supreme Court makes report on Justice Yashwant Varma public, releases video footage

Op India  

On 22nd March, the Supreme Court of India launched a high-profile inquiry into an alleged cash pile found at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. According to the police report included in the press note shared by the Supreme Court, a PCR call was placed at 11:43 PM by Justice Varma’s private secretary from a number registered …

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
1 week, 1 day 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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1 week, 2 days ago

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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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 …

Three-judge panel formed to probe Delhi HC Justice Yashwant Varma amid 'cash at home' charge
1 week, 2 days ago

Three-judge panel formed to probe Delhi HC Justice Yashwant Varma amid 'cash at home' charge

Firstpost  

The three-judge panel will be led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, and it also features Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu Sivaraman Justice Yashwant Varma has been a Delhi High Court judge since October 2021. Image Courtesy: X The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, on …

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy
1 week, 2 days 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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1 week, 2 days 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 …

Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa HC
1 week, 3 days ago

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

Live Law  

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
1 week, 4 days ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Justice Atul Sreedharan transferred from J&K to M.P. High Court
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Justice Atul Sreedharan transferred from J&K to M.P. High Court

The Hindu  

Justice Atul Sreedharan was transferred on Friday from the J&K and Ladakh High Court to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. “In exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Shri Justice Atul Sreedharan, Judge, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
3 weeks ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has officially notified the appointment of three Additional Judges Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani—as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to Twitter to announce the appointments, stating: “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Harish Tandon As Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon as the Chief Justice of the High Court of OrissaThe appointment was made against the vacancy which arose consequent upon retirement of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh on 19th January 2025.“Mr. Justice Harish Tandon was appointed as a Judge of the High Court at Calcutta on 13th April 2010 …

Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent judges. Justice Sakthivel, who enrolled as an Advocate in 1998 joined the District Judiciary in 2011 through direct recruitment and held positions such as Additional District Judge in Thanjavur and Coimbatore, Administrator General and the Official Trustee of Tamil Nadu, Registrar General …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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
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 …

Justice Biren A Vaishnav To Head Gujarat High Court For Two Weeks After Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Justice Biren A Vaishnav To Head Gujarat High Court For Two Weeks After Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave

Live Law  

The Central Government on Monday notified the appointment of Justice Biren Aniruddh Vaishnav to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court between February 18 to March 2. The appointment was made in view of the fact that Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal is going on leave during that time. The notification issued by the …

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges

Live Law  

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, …

From Village Boy To Supreme Court Judge : CJI Sanjiv Khanna Lauds Justice CT Ravikumar's Inspirational Journey
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded retiring judge Justice CT Ravikumar's inspirational journey to become a Judge of the Supreme Court rising from his humble origins. Speaking at the farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, CJI Sanjiv Khanna praised Justice Ravikumar for his determination, discipline and integrity as an individual and as a judge. It …

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

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

Op India  

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

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Vijay Kumar Singh to be new governors of Manipur, Mizoram; check other appointments
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3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

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 …

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi submit dissent note over selection of NHRC chief, members
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3 months, 1 week ago

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi submit dissent note over selection of NHRC chief, members

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have submitted a dissent note over the selection of the National Human Rights Commission chairperson and members, saying the process was fundamentally flawed. Similarly.Joseph, a former Supreme Court judge, belonging to minority Christian community, has consistently delivered judgments that emphasise individual freedoms and the protection …

Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts
3 months, 1 week ago

Union govt notifies appointments of CJs of Himachal, Uttarakhand high courts

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has notified the appointments of chief justices of the Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand high courts almost three months after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended their elevation. “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following chief justices and …

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
3 months, 1 week ago

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, former Supreme Court judge appointed as NHRC chief?
3 months, 1 week ago

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 …

Former Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chairman
3 months, 1 week ago

Former Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chairman

The Hindu  

President of India on Monday appointed retired Supreme Court Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission. On June 22, 2019, he was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and later, on September 23, 2019, he ascended to the Supreme Court of India. During his Supreme Court tenure, which ended upon …

Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur appointed UN Internal Justice Council Chairperson
3 months, 1 week ago

Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur appointed UN Internal Justice Council Chairperson

Live Mint  

Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur Has been appointed as chairperson of the Internal Justice Council by the United Nations, reported Bar and Bench on 21 December. Addressing the letter to Justice Madan B Lokur, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, as Bar and Bench quoted, "I have the pleasure to appoint you, with immediate effect, as a member …

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 …

SC collegium recommends Justice D Krishnakumar as Manipur HC chief justice
4 months, 1 week ago

SC collegium recommends Justice D Krishnakumar as Manipur HC chief justice

Hindustan Times  

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

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Madras HC Judge D Krishnakumar As Manipur HC Chief Justice
4 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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

CJI Sanjiv Khanna takes office: Major Supreme Court cases that will be heard by him
4 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna commences judicial proceedings as CJI, thanks lawyers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna commenced judicial proceedings on Monday, his first day as Chief Justice of India, and thanked lawyers for wishing him well.Justice Khanna was sworn in as the 51st CJI earlier in the day by President Droupadi Murmu at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. 'Thank you," said the CJI who assembled in courtroom one alongwith …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X wrote, “Attended the oath taking ceremony of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Landmark …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?
4 months, 2 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 …

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 — …

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…
4 months, 3 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 …

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

Appointments Of High Court Chief Justices Likely To Happen Soon : CJI DY Chandrachud
6 months, 1 week ago

Appointments Of High Court Chief Justices Likely To Happen Soon : CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said that appointments of Chief Justices of High Courts as per the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations are likely to happen very soon. Justice Tashi Rabstan, who was earlier proposed as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, is now recommended to be appointed as the Chief Justice of his parent High Court. …

Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on High Court chief justices
6 months, 1 week ago

Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on High Court chief justices

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday informed Attorney General R. Venkataramani about a contempt petition filed by the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand against delay by the Union government to act on a Supreme Court Collegium in July to appoint a Chief Justice to the State’s High Court. Ramachandra Rao, Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, as …

Supreme Court Collegium changes July 11 resolution on Chief Justice appointments to four High Courts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium changes July 11 resolution on Chief Justice appointments to four High Courts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday changed its July 11 recommendations for appointments of Chief Justices to four High Courts. Sandhawalia, seniormost puisne judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, had been recommended as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court by the Collegium in its July 11 resolution. Again, in July, the Collegium had recommended Justice Tashi …

Justice should be rendered without discrimination: SC Judge Sundresh
7 months, 1 week ago

Justice should be rendered without discrimination: SC Judge Sundresh

The Hindu  

Justice should be delivered without discrimination, stated Supreme Court Judge Justice M.M. “Our goal is to uphold the law,” he said, adding that the law is a tool to ensure justice is provided without bias, and urged judges, lawyers, and court staff to maintain professional ethics. In a separate event, Justice D. Krishnakumar, Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High …

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC
7 months, 1 week ago

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Erode : Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice D Krishnakumar, on Saturday said 233 new judges will be appointed to various courts in Tamil Nadu soon. Justice Krishnakumar inaugurated the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court at Elumathur in Modakurichi taluk through video conferencing at a function held at Erode District Collector's office here. "We have made an appeal to …

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