Plea In Kerala HC Seeks Equitable Representation Of Backward Community In Appointment Of High Court Judges
1 year, 3 months ago

Plea In Kerala HC Seeks Equitable Representation Of Backward Community In Appointment Of High Court Judges

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A plea has been moved in the Kerala High Court by a Scientist retired from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, seeking equitable representation of backward classes such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Latin Catholics, etc. Mukundan, who himself belongs to a backward community alleged that the principles of Social Justice as envisaged in Articles 38, 46, and 335 of the Constitution were not being adhered to in the appointment of Judges to the High Court of Kerala. However, the petitioner laments that the aforementioned backward classes such as SC, ST, and Latin Catholics have found no representation the High Court, thereby violating the principles of social justice enshrined in the Constitution. He adds that there at least two Judges belonging to the Scheduled Case community in the Supreme Court, and submitted that it would be illogical to criticize seeking representation of the members of such communities in High Courts as amounting to a request for reservation.

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Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges
1 month, 3 weeks 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, …

Political past can’t be basis to deny judgeship: SC collegium on Kerala HC judge appointment
1 year ago

Political past can’t be basis to deny judgeship: SC collegium on Kerala HC judge appointment

Hindustan Times  

A candidate cannot be denied judgeship because of her or his political past alone, the Supreme Court collegium has emphasised, rejecting the Centre’s objection to the appointment of a Communist Party of India “sympathiser” as a judge in the Kerala high court. The collegium, also comprising justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai, was considering the candidature of Manoj Pulamby Madhavan, …

Petition in Kerala High Court seeks to ensure representation of most backward communities in appointment of judges to HC
1 year, 3 months ago

Petition in Kerala High Court seeks to ensure representation of most backward communities in appointment of judges to HC

The Hindu  

A former scientist of the India Council for Agriculture Research has moved the Kerala High Court seeking directions to the Central Government and others to ensure equitable representation to Scheduled Castes, Latin Catholics or other backward communities in the appointment of judges to the High Court of Kerala. M. K. Mukundan moved the High Court pointing out that there was …

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous

Live Law  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court’s three-member Collegium - comprising the Chief Justice of India, D.Y.Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M.Joseph - responsible for recommending suitable names for elevation as the High Court Judges, reiterated certain names recommended by it earlier, for elevation to various High Courts. The reiteration of recommendation to elevate senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a …

Plea Before Supreme Court Challenges Kerala Govt Order Distributing Scholarships To Minority Communities In Ratio Of Population Percentage
2 years, 6 months ago

Plea Before Supreme Court Challenges Kerala Govt Order Distributing Scholarships To Minority Communities In Ratio Of Population Percentage

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, tagged a writ petition assailing the decision of Kerala Government to grant scholarships to minority communities on the ground that it is allocated only in accordance with their respective population share in violation of Article 15 and 15 of the Constitution of India, 1950, with another petition where similar issue is. The Supreme Court, on …

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks To Disqualify Saji Cherian From MLA Post Over His Remarks On The Constitution
2 years, 7 months ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks To Disqualify Saji Cherian From MLA Post Over His Remarks On The Constitution

Live Law  

A petition has been moved in the Kerala High Court seeking a direction to declare that CPI legislator and former minister Saji Cherian is not entitled to hold the office of MLA after his remarks allegedly insulting the Constitution sparked a controversy across the State.When the matter was taken up on Tuesday, a Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar …

Minority Scholarship : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kerala Govt Challenge Against HC Order Quashing 80:20 Distribution To Muslims & Christians
3 years, 4 months ago

Minority Scholarship : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kerala Govt Challenge Against HC Order Quashing 80:20 Distribution To Muslims & Christians

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on the special leave petition filed by the State of Kerala challenging the Kerala High Court's order which quashed the government scheme to provide minority scholarship to Muslims and Christians in 80:20 ratio.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai also issued notice on the application seeking stay of the High …

Plea In Supreme Court Against Kerala HC Judgment Quashing Govt. Scheme Allotting 80% Minority Scholarships To Muslims
3 years, 7 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Against Kerala HC Judgment Quashing Govt. Scheme Allotting 80% Minority Scholarships To Muslims

Live Law  

The Minority Indians Planning and Vigilance Commission Trust has moved the Supreme Court against the decision of the Kerala High Court quashing Orders of the Kerala Government announcing scholarships to Muslim students and Latin Catholic/Converted Christians in the ratio 80:20.The High Court had allowed the PIL filed by the respondent herein, consequently quashing three Government Orders by. The Minority Indians …

Kerala High Court Dismisses With 25K Cost The Plea Seeking Removal Of Muslims,Certain Christians From List Of Backward Classes And To Stop Govt Benefits To Them
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses With 25K Cost The Plea Seeking Removal Of Muslims,Certain Christians From List Of Backward Classes And To Stop Govt Benefits To Them

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently dismissed the petition seeking a declaration to cancel the reservation and financial aid provided to Muslims, Latin Catholics, and other Scheduled Castes. As such, the petitioner had prayed for a direction to declare that Muslims, Latin Catholics, Christian Nadars and Scheduled Castes converted to any denomination in Christianity are not entitled to be treated as …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Challenge Against Tamil Nadu Law On Reservation For Most Backward Classes & Denotified Communities
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Challenge Against Tamil Nadu Law On Reservation For Most Backward Classes & Denotified Communities

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on two petitions challenging Tamil Nadu Special Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and in appointments under the State within Reservation for Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities Act, 2021.A Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and S. Ravindra Bhat tagged the pleas with two other pending petitions on a similar issue. The …

Kerala High Court Stays Single Bench Judgment On Treating Professors Of Different Subjects As One Unit For Reservations
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Stays Single Bench Judgment On Treating Professors Of Different Subjects As One Unit For Reservations

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday stayed a single bench judgment which had quashed a recruitment notification issued by the Kerala University on the ground that it treated professors of different departments as one unit to apply reservation for communities.A division bench comprising Justices A Muhamed Mustaque and Dr Kauser Edappagath stayed the operation of the judgment delivered by a. …

Five Additional Judges Sworn-in as Permanent Judges Of Kerala High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Five Additional Judges Sworn-in as Permanent Judges Of Kerala High Court

Live Law  

Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, Justice S Manikumar has administered the oath of office to five newly-appointed permanent judges of the High Court - Justice Conrad Stansilaus Dias Justice Pulleri Vadhyarillath Kunhikrishnan Justice Thirumuppath Raghavan Ravi Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas Justice Gopinath Puzhankara On Tuesday, the Central Government notified the appointment of Justices CS Dias, PV Kunhikrishnan, TR Ravi, …

Fill Up The Vacancies Of Judges, Give Due Consideration To The Members From Muslim Community: Plea Filed Before Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Fill Up The Vacancies Of Judges, Give Due Consideration To The Members From Muslim Community: Plea Filed Before Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

A plea in the Nature of Public Interest Litigation has been moved before the Punjab & Haryana High Court regarding filling up of remaining vacancy of Judges in the High Court with a further prayer that some vacancy of High Court Judges be filled from suitable candidates of Muslim Minority Community. The Plea moved by Advocate Ranjan Lakhanpal has arrayed …

Significant Kerala High Court Judgments Of 2020
4 years, 2 months ago

Significant Kerala High Court Judgments Of 2020

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court pronounced several significant verdicts in 2020. Section 357A Cr.P.C Is A Substantive Provision; Victims Entitled To Compensation Even For Crimes That Occurred Prior To Its Enactment In a landmark judgment by the Kerala High court, the Bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas ruled that "By giving the benefit to victims under Section 357A Cr.P.C., for crimes …

[Dheeraj Mor Judgment Vs HC Rules] Kerala HC Grants Certificate For Appeal To SC While Quashing Appointment Of A District Judge [Read Judgment]
4 years, 5 months ago

[Dheeraj Mor Judgment Vs HC Rules] Kerala HC Grants Certificate For Appeal To SC While Quashing Appointment Of A District Judge [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court upheld a single bench judgment setting aside the appointment of a District Judge on the ground that, at the time of issuing the order of appointment, he was not a practising Advocate and was in judicial service, functioning as a Munsiff.Though the Division Bench dismissed the writ appeal filed by Rejanish KV, it granted certificate to …

Kerala HC Dismisses Quo Warranto Plea Challenging Appointment Of Its Former Judge As Chairman Of Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes [Read Judgment]
4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala HC Dismisses Quo Warranto Plea Challenging Appointment Of Its Former Judge As Chairman Of Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a quo warranto petition against Justice G. Sasidharan, who is Chairman, Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes.One S. Subramaniam had approached the High Court contending that Justice Sasidharan was appointed to the post of Upa LokAyukta, and therefore is disqualified from being appointed as a Chairman of the Backward Classes Commission, an appointment. The …

Minority Educational Institutions : SC Issues Notice To WB Govt On Plea To Refer 2-Judge Bench Decision To Larger Bench
5 years, 1 month ago

Minority Educational Institutions : SC Issues Notice To WB Govt On Plea To Refer 2-Judge Bench Decision To Larger Bench

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a petition filed by Contai Madrasah Committee challenging the January 6 Judgment of a 2-judge bench of SC which upheld the West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act 2008 on the ground that minority educational institutions have no absolute right to appoint teachers.A bench headed by CJI issued notice to the West Bengal …

Justice Ranjan Gogoi's call for 'revolution' reiterates need to fix structural, social defects in Indian judiciary
6 years, 8 months ago

Justice Ranjan Gogoi's call for 'revolution' reiterates need to fix structural, social defects in Indian judiciary

Firstpost  

Justice Ranjan Gogoi’s recently reiterated his concerns about democracy and the freedom of judiciary saying that ‘independent journalists and noisy judges are needed to defend democracy’ Social change and judicial reform are interconnected. While these were considered as indications of failure of the judiciary and threat to fair administration of justice, Justice Ranjan Gogoi’s speech at the ‘Third Ramnath Goenka …

Govt asks SC to reconsider Justice KM Joseph's elevation as top court judge; cites adequate representation of Kerala
6 years, 10 months ago

Govt asks SC to reconsider Justice KM Joseph's elevation as top court judge; cites adequate representation of Kerala

Firstpost  

Justifying its stand of returning the recommendation, the Centre on Thursday sent a detailed note to Chief Justice Dipak Misra giving reasons to the Supreme Court collegium for its decision New Delhi: Government on Thursday returned the collegium’s recommendation to elevate Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice KM Joseph as a Supreme Court judge, saying the proposal was not in accordance …

Govt Asks Collegium to Reconsider Justice Joseph Recommendation
6 years, 10 months ago

Govt Asks Collegium to Reconsider Justice Joseph Recommendation

The Quint  

The government said the proposal was not in accordance with the top court's parameters and there was adequate representation of Kerala in the higher judiciary from where he hails. The Centre, in its note, justified its stand in the recommendation, by giving reasons to the Supreme Court collegium for its decision, including that seniority may not be an important consideration …

Breaking: Centre Sends Back Recommendation For Justice K.M. Joseph's Elevation To The Supreme Court [Read The Letter]
6 years, 10 months ago

Breaking: Centre Sends Back Recommendation For Justice K.M. Joseph's Elevation To The Supreme Court [Read The Letter]

Live Law  

In a move that could well be the final death knell in the already strained relationship between the Centre and the Judiciary, the former has sent back the recommendation for elevation of Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court, Justice K.M. In its letter to the collegium, the Centre points out that Justice Joseph is placed at serial number 42 in …

Hadiya case is a unique challenge, says Chief Justice of India
7 years, 3 months ago

Hadiya case is a unique challenge, says Chief Justice of India

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Monday said the three judges on a Bench, in their collective experience spanning many years, had not come across a case like the Hadiya one. The court was balancing its concerns for Ms. Hadiya’s autonomy as an individual to make her own choice and the court’s power to explore further how she made …

Exclusive: Not One Bad Robe Should Be Allowed To Tarnish Judiciary - A Letter Written By Justice Krishna Iyer To CJI On Dinakaran Issue, But Still Relevant
7 years, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Not One Bad Robe Should Be Allowed To Tarnish Judiciary - A Letter Written By Justice Krishna Iyer To CJI On Dinakaran Issue, But Still Relevant

Live Law  

DUBIOUS DINAKARAN ENIGMA—AN EVENT AND A PORTENTI do not know Justice Dinakaran personally and have nothing for or against him. I use his name based on the resolution of the Madras Bar about him and the letter of the great Advocate Nariman and other illustrious names.No civilized society can command people’s confidence if the Judicature’s verdict is privately purchased at …

Exclusive: Not One Bad Robe Should Be Allowed To Tarnish Judiciary - A Letter Written By Justice Krishna Iyer To CJI On Dinakaran Issue, But Still Relevant
7 years, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Not One Bad Robe Should Be Allowed To Tarnish Judiciary - A Letter Written By Justice Krishna Iyer To CJI On Dinakaran Issue, But Still Relevant

Live Law  

DUBIOUS DINAKARAN ENIGMA—AN EVENT AND A PORTENTI do not know Justice Dinakaran personally and have nothing for or against him. I use his name based on the resolution of the Madras Bar about him and the letter of the great Advocate Nariman and other illustrious names.No civilized society can command people’s confidence if the Judicature’s verdict is privately purchased at …

Caste And Judiciary: An Analytical Look
8 years ago

Caste And Judiciary: An Analytical Look

Live Law  

The repeated refrain of Justice C.S. A pointer to the relation between caste and the judiciary is an interview of noted constitutional expert and jurist Fali Nariman on the occasion of the release of his book on the Indian Legal System in 2006 where he states: “Former law minister P Shiv Shankar, a dalit, told me that as policy, in …

Madras, Kerala HCs Get New Judges [Read Notifications]
8 years, 5 months ago

Madras, Kerala HCs Get New Judges [Read Notifications]

Live Law  

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday appointed 15 judges to Madras High Court and five additional judges to Kerala High Court. A notification to that effect has been published by the Law Minister.The newly-appointed additional judges of Kerala High Court are Sathish Ninan, Devan Ramachandran, Somarajan P., Shircy V. and Aettupanku Mohammedkhan Babu.The newly-appointed judges of Madras. The newly-appointed additional judges …

Plea in Kerala HC against Collegium system of Appointment of Judges [Read Petition]
8 years, 8 months ago

Plea in Kerala HC against Collegium system of Appointment of Judges [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Appellant had approached the single bench,seeking an order of ad-interim injunction direction, to refrain from proceeding any further with the selection and appointments of judges to the august office of Supreme Court and Various High Courts by means of the “Collegium System” pending finalization of Memorandum of Procedure as envisaged in the judgment of the NJAC case.In the. The …

Dear Constitutional Courts, Please do Not Quash an FIR before it ripens into a Police Report; An Analysis of Yeddurappa Judgment
9 years, 2 months ago

Dear Constitutional Courts, Please do Not Quash an FIR before it ripens into a Police Report; An Analysis of Yeddurappa Judgment

Live Law  

As per the common order dated 05-01-2016 in Shri. Eventhough the writ petitions filed before the Hon’ble High Court were presumably under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, it is not clear whether the jurisdiction finally exercised by the High Court is under Article 226 of the Constitution of India or under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal …

Dear Constitutional Courts, Please do Not Quash an FIR before it ripens into a Police Report; An Analysis of Yeddurappa Judgment
9 years, 2 months ago

Dear Constitutional Courts, Please do Not Quash an FIR before it ripens into a Police Report; An Analysis of Yeddurappa Judgment

Live Law  

As per the common order dated 05-01-2016 in Shri. Eventhough the writ petitions filed before the Hon’ble High Court were presumably under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, it is not clear whether the jurisdiction finally exercised by the High Court is under Article 226 of the Constitution of India or under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal …

Judges, castes and social justice
10 years ago

Judges, castes and social justice

The Hindu  

Mark Twain said “a lie can travel halfway around the world, while the truth is putting on its shoes.” What has been happening in the High Court of Madras in the recent past is ample proof of this. In other words, less than 15 per cent of the total number of Judges appointed to the High Court belong to the …

SC To Examine 10 PC Quota For Poor Among Forward Caste
13 years, 7 months ago

SC To Examine 10 PC Quota For Poor Among Forward Caste

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 12: Kerala government's decision to extend 10 per cent reservation for economically backward class students of the forward community has come under the scanner of the Supreme Court which today agreed to examine the issue. The Kerala High Court had earlier dismissed the petition filed by the Kerala Muslim Jamaath Council, Christian Service Society and another organisation …

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