Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech Undermines the Position of a Judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech Undermines the Position of a Judge

The Quint  

In a democracy, the judiciary is expected to remain steadfastly apolitical, ensuring that it is viewed as an independent arbiter of justice. Justice Yadav’s remarks blur the critical line of separation between the judicial and political spheres, jeopardising the delicate balance upon which the faith of citizens in the judiciary rests. Every judge who takes an oath before the Constitution of India is expected to discharge their duties in accordance with the governing principles of the Constitution. The Third Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides the oath for High Court judges, which includes the affirmation to “faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge, and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favor, affection or ill will and uphold the Constitution and the laws.” In the judgment of Daya Shankar vs High Court of Allahabad, the Supreme Court rightly observed that judicial officers cannot have one standard in court and another outside it. They “must have only one standard of rectitude, honesty, and integrity.” Similarly, in Tarak Singh vs Jyoti Basu, the court emphasised that integrity is the hallmark of judicial discipline – and that while ambition is not inherently wrong, it should never compromise a judge’s divine judicial duty.

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D.Y. Chandrachud | Elevated justice
3 months ago

D.Y. Chandrachud | Elevated justice

India Today  

In a year marked by judicial milestones and moments of quiet symbolism, former Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud emerged as a figure who reshaped critical debates that will reverberate for years. By declaring it a violation of the citizen’s right to know and an infringement on free speech, the court under Chandrachud reaffirmed a foundational democratic principle: transparency …

India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges
3 months ago

India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 25, 2024 12:00 IST - 11 MINS READ As I reflect on the Constitution, I am immediately reminded that I am older than the Constitution of India and hence consider it my privilege to reflect not just on the last 40 years but on the 75 years of the Constitution. The Indian Constitution distributes functions between the …

Journey more important than reaching CJI milestone, says Justice Nagarathna
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3 months ago

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 …

Integrity of constitutional institutions should be insulated from political influence, Says SC Judge
3 months ago

Integrity of constitutional institutions should be insulated from political influence, Says SC Judge

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, India must protect the integrity of its constitutional institutions from outside interference, including those that are politically motivated, said Justice P S Narasimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India, on Sunday. Integrity of constitutional institutions should be insulated from political influence, Says SC Judge Justice Narasimha was delivering the Justice E S Ventakaramiah Centennial Memorial Lecture, organised by the National …

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event

New Indian Express  

Apex court sources said the Allahabad High Court judge is likely to be asked to appear and put forth his version as per established practices. At a Vishva Hindu Parishad function on December 8, Justice Yadav said the main aim of the uniform civil code was to promote social harmony, gender equality and secularism. Lawyer and convenor of Campaign for …

Judges, Politics, and Bias: Is the Indian Judiciary Truly Independent?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Judges, Politics, and Bias: Is the Indian Judiciary Truly Independent?

The Quint  

The Indian judiciary, often regarded as the backbone of democracy, is under the spotlight like never before. From controversial statements by sitting judges to retired judges joining political parties, the blurred lines between justice and politics have sparked intense debate. One such instance is Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, who participated in a …

Rajya Sabha MPs led by Kapil Sibal submit impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav: The proudly biased secularism of Indian 'liberals'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha MPs led by Kapil Sibal submit impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav: The proudly biased secularism of Indian 'liberals'

Op India  

A motion to remove Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav from office was submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General on 13th December over his allegedly controversial statements. According to the motion, Justice Yadav “engaged in hate speech and incitement to communal disharmony in violation of the Constitution of India” in his speech and lecture at a Vishva Hindu Parishad …

NGO writes to CJI Sanjiv Khanna seeking probe against Allahabad high court judge over ‘anti-Muslim slurs'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NGO writes to CJI Sanjiv Khanna seeking probe against Allahabad high court judge over ‘anti-Muslim slurs'

Hindustan Times  

An NGO headed by senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna seeking a probe against Allahabad high court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who attended a meeting of the right-wing Vishva Hindu Parishad and made alleged anti-Muslim remarks at the event. The letter read, “Justice Yadav used unpardonable and unconscionable slurs against …

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event

India Today  

The Supreme Court has taken note of a controversial speech given by a judge of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The development came after Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna received complaints seeking appropriate action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech targeting a particular community. The issue also echoed in …

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna
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4 months, 1 week ago

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna

Live Law  

Justice BV Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, in a recent public lecture, spoke about the importance of political insularity in ensuring judicial independence. "Political insularity is critical to the independence of the judiciary," she said while delivering the Justice Natarajan Centenary Memorial Lecture at Chennai on November 16. Justice Nagarathna defined judicial independence as the degree to which a …

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna
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4 months, 1 week ago

Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna

Live Law  

Justice BV Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, in a recent public lecture, spoke about the importance of political insularity in ensuring judicial independence. "Political insularity is critical to the independence of the judiciary," she said while delivering the Justice Natarajan Centenary Memorial Lecture at Chennai on November 16. Justice Nagarathna defined judicial independence as the degree to which a …

CJI Chandrachud retires: A look at his landmark verdicts
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

CJI Chandrachud retires: A look at his landmark verdicts

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will officially step down on Sunday. New Delhi, Nov 07 : Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud during the inauguration of the National Judicial Museum and Archive at the Supreme Court, in New Delhi on Thursday. Justice Sanjiv Khanna and others are After a lengthy career as a lawyer and a judge, the head …

​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings
6 months ago

​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India has rapped judges over the knuckles, asking them to refrain from making “casual observations” that reveal their communal bias or misogyny. Taking suo motu cognisance of video clips featuring Karnataka High Court Judge V. Srishananda and his sexist comments to a woman lawyer on two separate judicial proceedings, a five-judge Special Bench headed by Chief …

PM Modi-CJI meet: Public comments on PM-CJI puja meet are based on a 1997 document on judicial values adopted by Supreme Court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi-CJI meet: Public comments on PM-CJI puja meet are based on a 1997 document on judicial values adopted by Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The observations in public fora and within the legal fraternity about the propriety of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s videographed visit to the residence of Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud to participate in Ganapati puja are grounded in a 16-point document on judicial values adopted in a Full Court Meeting of the Supreme Court on May 7, 1997. The document …

Justice Gavai cautions HC judge against canvassing for elevation to SC, lack of punctuality
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Gavai cautions HC judge against canvassing for elevation to SC, lack of punctuality

Hindustan Times  

In a stern word on judicial conduct, Supreme Court judge BR Gavai admonished certain high court judges for various lapses, including canvassing for their elevation to the apex court, and failing to adhere to punctuality and efficiency in their duties. “While cooperative federalism is essential for maintaining India’s unity and integrity, competition, contestation or friction between the different federal units, …

Mamata, CJI Chandrachud express concern over lack of honesty in judiciary
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Mamata, CJI Chandrachud express concern over lack of honesty in judiciary

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday expressed their concerns over lack of integrity and honesty in the judiciary. Chief Minister Banerjee said the judiciary should be honest and free from political bias. Dubbing the judiciary a “temple” for citizens, the CM said it serves as the last frontier for …

Retired judges pen letter to CJI DY Chandrachud, raise concerns over attempts to 'undermine judiciary'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Retired judges pen letter to CJI DY Chandrachud, raise concerns over attempts to 'undermine judiciary'

India TV News  

A coalition of 21 retired judges, comprising members from both the Supreme Court and various high courts, has penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, highlighting mounting efforts to destabilise the judiciary through calculated pressure, dissemination of misinformation, and public denigration. The retired judges lambasted certain factions for their vested interests in subverting the judiciary, alleging …

Letters to The Editor
1 year, 1 month ago

Letters to The Editor

The Hindu  

Court’s stamp It is heartening that the Supreme Court of India, time and again, is asserting its supremacy in upholding the rule of law and democratic principles in the country. Its intervention in the Chandigarh mayoral election case can be added to its stand in other important instances such as premature release of the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano …

If Judges With Constitutional Protection Do Not Exhibit Boldness, We Can't Expect Others In Administration To Do So: Justice SK Kaul
1 year, 3 months ago

If Judges With Constitutional Protection Do Not Exhibit Boldness, We Can't Expect Others In Administration To Do So: Justice SK Kaul

Live Law  

On his last working day, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul stressed the need for the judges to exhibit boldness, since they have Constitutional protection. "If with the constitutional protection that we have, we are not able to exhibit this, we cannot expect other parts of the administration to do so," Justice Kaul said at the Full Court reference …

CJI Chandrachud says judges don't think about how society would respond while deciding cases
1 year, 4 months ago

CJI Chandrachud says judges don't think about how society would respond while deciding cases

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday noted the “difference” between the elected arm of the government and the judiciary and said that the judges do not think about how the society would respond while deciding cases. The CJI further said that the legislature can enact a fresh law to cure a deficiency in a judgment but it cannot …

Book Review: In ‘Unsealed Covers’, Gautam Bhatia fearlessly interrogates judicial power
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Kesavananda Bharati Judgment Played A Pivotal Role In Developing Socio-Economic Justice, Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BR Gavai
1 year, 8 months ago

Kesavananda Bharati Judgment Played A Pivotal Role In Developing Socio-Economic Justice, Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BR Gavai

Live Law  

Citing landmark judgments and emphasizing the pivotal role of the Kesavananda Bharati case in the evolution of socio-economic justice and the independence of the judiciary in the country, Justice B.R. “Though all of us know that the case of Kesavananda Bharati is known for establishing the basic structure doctrine in this country, another aspect which needs to be considered is …

Dangerously fanciful: The Hindu Editorial on the judiciary, Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and the defamation case
1 year, 8 months ago

Dangerously fanciful: The Hindu Editorial on the judiciary, Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and the defamation case

The Hindu  

The Gujarat High Court order declining to stay the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case is quite unreasonable and borders on the fanciful. Justice Hemant M. Prachchhak becomes the third judicial authority in Gujarat to rule that Mr. Gandhi, in using the words “Why do all these thieves have Modi as a surname?” in an election …

Kept GN Saibaba in Jail, Made UAPA Harder: What Justice MR Shah Did in SC
1 year, 10 months ago

Kept GN Saibaba in Jail, Made UAPA Harder: What Justice MR Shah Did in SC

The Quint  

”The Indian Penal Code is punitive and deterrent, with its principal aim and object being punishing offenders for committing offences under the act." There is perhaps no better way of describing Justice MR Shah's judicial philosophy than these words he reportedly uttered, while reversing a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision to reduce the sentence imposed on a motor accident …

Justice Atul Sreedharan Takes Oath As Jammu & Kashmir High Court Judge
1 year, 10 months ago

Justice Atul Sreedharan Takes Oath As Jammu & Kashmir High Court Judge

Live Law  

Justice Atul Sreedharan was today sworn in as a Judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Justice Sreedharan had sought a transfer from Madhya Pradesh High Court, where his daughter will soon enter practice. The oath taking ceremony was physically attended at Srinagar by Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Mohan Lal, …

CJI DY Chandrachud Expresses Concern At Selective Quoting Of Judges' Speeches & Judgments By Journalists
2 years ago

CJI DY Chandrachud Expresses Concern At Selective Quoting Of Judges' Speeches & Judgments By Journalists

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India on Wednesday raised alarm about the ‘selective’ quoting' of judges’ speeches and judgements by the media leading to a distorted public understanding of important legal issues. While noting the rise in legal journalism and the increasing interest in stories emerging from the court halls, the chief justice expressed concerns about ‘one-sided’ reporting in the newly …

'Independence Of Judiciary Is Not Just A Principle But A Moral Imperative': Justice Hima Kohli
2 years ago

'Independence Of Judiciary Is Not Just A Principle But A Moral Imperative': Justice Hima Kohli

Live Law  

“Independence of the judiciary is not just a principle but a moral imperative. The relevance of an independent judiciary cannot be overstated especially in a country like India which is not just a ‘Democratic Republic’ but has been described in the Constitution, as a ‘Sovereign, Socialist and Secular, Democratic Republic’,” Supreme Court Judge, Justice Hima Kohli said, while addressing the …

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty
2 years, 2 months ago

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty

The Hindu  

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar on January 11 said that Parliamentary sovereignty cannot be permitted to be diluted or compromised by the Executive or the Judiciary and public posturing or “one-upmanship” that is being frequently witnessed in this matter is not “wholesome”. “But on October 16, 2015, the highest court of the land in a 4-1 majority verdict, held both the 99th …

\'Would have abjudicated my oath had I not reacted on UPA chairperson\'s remark\'
2 years, 3 months ago

\'Would have abjudicated my oath had I not reacted on UPA chairperson\'s remark\'

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday defended his comments on UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's "delegitimise judiciary” remark, asserting that he would have abjudicated his oath and failed in his constitutional obligation had he not reacted. The Rajya Sabha Chairman also said he made a subdued response to Gandhi's remark in the Upper House after …

Building a civil and just society
2 years, 7 months ago

Building a civil and just society

Hindustan Times  

The common understanding of the law is that it is a formalised set of rules, regulations, and statutes often enforced through societal institutions. On Saturday, Supreme Court judge Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud chose to talk about the qualitative difference between law and justice, as he addressed a gathering of young law graduates. In its 2018 judgment that de-criminalised gay consensual sex …

Justice AM Khanwilkar's Legacy : Regression of Fundamental Rights
2 years, 7 months ago

Justice AM Khanwilkar's Legacy : Regression of Fundamental Rights

Live Law  

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

Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While observing that Judiciary is not immune from criticism, the Delhi High Court has observed that such criticism cannot be based on distorted facts or gross misrepresentation of material averments to intentionally lower its dignity and respect.Justice Jasmeet Singh, who was dealing with an appeal raising allegations against Trial Court and High Court judges, issued notice to the. While observing …

Judicial verdicts cannot be reflection of influence of public opinion: SC judge Justice JB Pardiwala
2 years, 8 months ago

Judicial verdicts cannot be reflection of influence of public opinion: SC judge Justice JB Pardiwala

India TV News  

Highlights Justice JB Pardiwala says top court has only to keep 'rule of law' in mind while delivering verdicts Judicial verdicts cannot be the reflection of the influence of public opinion, he said The SC judge was speaking at the second Justice HR Khanna Memorial National Symposium Supreme Court judge Justice JB Pardiwala on Sunday said the top court has …

lawyer abhishek singhvi important cases book interview
2 years, 8 months ago

lawyer abhishek singhvi important cases book interview

The Hindu  

If the language of law is to be easily understood by those who must obey it, then Abhishek Singhvi’s From the Trenches is a lesson on how to de-jargonise, demystify and strip it of the kind of legalese that conflates Latin pretension with profundity. For arguments’ sake Sabarimala, in Singhvi’s eyes, appears to be the kind of case where some …

CJI NV Ramana says important to protect and promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels
3 years, 4 months ago

CJI NV Ramana says important to protect and promote independence, integrity of judiciary at all levels

Firstpost  

Ramana was speaking at the valedictory function of Legal Awareness and Outreach Campaign under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority New Delhi: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday said the mind of the Indian judiciary can be known to millions largely through the actions of trial courts and district judiciary and therefore, nothing is more important …

"Judging Is My Life. It's The Best Way To Spend My Birthday!" Justice DY Chandrachud On Arnab Goswami Hearing
4 years, 4 months ago

"Judging Is My Life. It's The Best Way To Spend My Birthday!" Justice DY Chandrachud On Arnab Goswami Hearing

Live Law  

While the vacation bench of Justice Chandrachud & Justice Indira Banerjee assembled today in Supreme Court to hear urgent cases, some riveting exchanges emanated from a full day of hearing in Arnab Goswami's plea for release.It also happens to be Justice DY Chandrachud's birthday today.The Court remained in session throughout the day today from 10.30 AM To 4.15 PM. While …

Ashwani Kumar | Ensuring dignity for all, respect for the law, still a key challenge
4 years, 5 months ago

Ashwani Kumar | Ensuring dignity for all, respect for the law, still a key challenge

Deccan Chronicle  

As India joined the world in celebrating human dignity on Global Dignity Day earlier this month, regrettably, over seven decades after Independence, we face a legitimate interrogation about our faltering record in the advancement of a defining national aspiration. Even though the Supreme Court, as our Constitution’s designated guardian, has declared that the right to life under Article 21, without …

[Sabarimala] Remember That The "Holy Book" Is The Constitution Of India; Justices RF Nariman & DY Chandrachud Dissent
5 years, 4 months ago

[Sabarimala] Remember That The "Holy Book" Is The Constitution Of India; Justices RF Nariman & DY Chandrachud Dissent

Live Law  

Let every person remember that the "holy book" is the Constitution of India, remarked Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, also speaking for Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, in his dissent against the majority decision to refer the issues to larger bench. The ratio of the majority judgments in this case is only that the exclusionary practice of keeping women from the ages …

Like Judges, Lawyers Must Also Ensure That Truth Triumphs In Administration Of Justice: HP HC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 3 months ago

Like Judges, Lawyers Must Also Ensure That Truth Triumphs In Administration Of Justice: HP HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“In the administration of justice, Judges and Lawyers play equal roles.”The Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that lawyers, like judges, must also ensure that truth triumphs in the administration of justice.Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan made this observation while disposing a criminal petition challenging the trial court order rejecting an application under Section 311 CrPC,. “In the administration of justice, …

Constitutional Morality Should Not Be Differed From Judge To Judge: Law Minister RS Prasad
6 years, 4 months ago

Constitutional Morality Should Not Be Differed From Judge To Judge: Law Minister RS Prasad

Live Law  

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad pressed for judicially-manageable standards of constitutional morality- “when We talk of constitutional morality as a touchstone for governmental action, its nuances need to be outlined with greater clarity; it should not differ from judge to judge but there must be a consensus.in context of Articles 14 and 21, we interpret the constitutional silences. Law Minister …

Sitaram Yechury: The integrity and independence of the judiciary is non-negotiable
7 years, 1 month ago

Sitaram Yechury: The integrity and independence of the judiciary is non-negotiable

The Hindu  

ON January 23, Sitaram Yechury, general secretary of the Communist Party of India, raised the possibility of an intervention by Parliament to address the issues thrown up at the judges’ press conference. Maintaining that the ideal solution would have been a resolution by the judiciary itself, he said that the three pillars of Indian democracy had a collective and interrelated …

Dissenting SC Judges’ Letter Points Fingers at the Centre: Tharoor
7 years, 2 months ago

Dissenting SC Judges’ Letter Points Fingers at the Centre: Tharoor

The Quint  

Some will raise questions about the manner in which the four judges have come out and spoken to the press, and whether that was appropriate; others will point to the failure of the Chief Justice to resolve these issues with his colleagues before matters came to such a head. These issues are now beside the point; the cat is out …

A Rare Moment In History: Justice D.Y.Chandrachud Overrules His Father’s Judgment In ADM Jabalpur Case
7 years, 7 months ago

A Rare Moment In History: Justice D.Y.Chandrachud Overrules His Father’s Judgment In ADM Jabalpur Case

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India today held that right to privacy is a Fundamental Right and it is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Interestingly, writing for the CJI and Justices Agarwal and Abdul Nazeer, Justice D.Y.Chadrachud overruled a judgment authored by his father Justice Y.V.Chandrachud in the famous case of ADM Jabalpur v Shivakant Shukla In ADM …

A Rare Moment In History: Justice D.Y.Chandrachud Overrules His Father’s Judgment In ADM Jabalpur Case
7 years, 7 months ago

A Rare Moment In History: Justice D.Y.Chandrachud Overrules His Father’s Judgment In ADM Jabalpur Case

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India today held that right to privacy is a Fundamental Right and it is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Interestingly, writing for the CJI and Justices Agarwal and Abdul Nazeer, Justice D.Y.Chadrachud overruled a judgment authored by his father Justice Y.V.Chandrachud in the famous case of ADM Jabalpur v Shivakant Shukla In ADM …

Intellectual Dishonesty Is The Biggest Challenge To The Independence Of Judiciary: Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave [Video]
7 years, 7 months ago

Intellectual Dishonesty Is The Biggest Challenge To The Independence Of Judiciary: Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave [Video]

Live Law  

On 15 July, 2017 NALSAR Lecture Series on Constitutionalism hosted its first lecture for the academic year 2017-18 delivered by Mr. Dushyant Dave, Senior Advocate practicing at the Supreme Court of India and former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association. He believes that this unfortunate judgment of the Supreme Court underscores the need for a truly independent judiciary and …

Senior Advocate, K.K.Venugopal Urges Revisiting Kesavananda Bharati, Makes Harish Salve Shudder At The Idea
8 years, 2 months ago

Senior Advocate, K.K.Venugopal Urges Revisiting Kesavananda Bharati, Makes Harish Salve Shudder At The Idea

Live Law  

The release of Chintan Chandrachud’s book, Balanced Constitutionalism: Courts and Legislatures in India and the United Kingdom, at the India International Centre, in New Delhi, on Saturday, saw a galaxy of speakers exchanging ideas on the concerns articulated by the book.Among all the speakers, it was senior advocate, K.K.Venugopal, who stirred up a controversy, by urging that the. The release …

Senior Advocate, K.K.Venugopal Urges Revisiting Kesavananda Bharati, Makes Harish Salve Shudder At The Idea
8 years, 2 months ago

Senior Advocate, K.K.Venugopal Urges Revisiting Kesavananda Bharati, Makes Harish Salve Shudder At The Idea

Live Law  

The release of Chintan Chandrachud’s book, Balanced Constitutionalism: Courts and Legislatures in India and the United Kingdom, at the India International Centre, in New Delhi, on Saturday, saw a galaxy of speakers exchanging ideas on the concerns articulated by the book.Among all the speakers, it was senior advocate, K.K.Venugopal, who stirred up a controversy, by urging that the. The release …

Dignity Of Law Courts And The Contempt Law
8 years, 4 months ago

Dignity Of Law Courts And The Contempt Law

Live Law  

***“Fluctuating facts and kaleidoscopic circumstances,bewildering novelties and unexpected factors,personal vicissitudes and societal variables may defy standard-setting for all situations; but that does not mean thathumane principles should be abandoned and blanketdiscretion endowed, making life and liberty the playthingof the mentality of human judges.”- ***It is. *** “Fluctuating facts and kaleidoscopic circumstances, bewildering novelties and unexpected factors, personal vicissitudes and societal …

Dignity Of Law Courts And The Contempt Law
8 years, 4 months ago

Dignity Of Law Courts And The Contempt Law

Live Law  

***“Fluctuating facts and kaleidoscopic circumstances,bewildering novelties and unexpected factors,personal vicissitudes and societal variables may defy standard-setting for all situations; but that does not mean thathumane principles should be abandoned and blanketdiscretion endowed, making life and liberty the playthingof the mentality of human judges.”- ***It is. *** “Fluctuating facts and kaleidoscopic circumstances, bewildering novelties and unexpected factors, personal vicissitudes and societal …

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