Fitting Tribute to Justice Nariman Will Be To Appoint Judges He Wanted To Be Elevated To SC : Vikas Singh
3 years, 7 months ago

Fitting Tribute to Justice Nariman Will Be To Appoint Judges He Wanted To Be Elevated To SC : Vikas Singh

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Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, on Thursday said that the befitting tribute to Justice Rohinton Nariman will be to appoint to the Supreme Court the judges he wanted to be elevated. According to a report in the Indian Express, Justice Nariman, who was a senior member of the Supreme Court collegium, had insisted that no names be cleared for elevation to Supreme Court unless the names of two senior most High Court judges as per the All India Seniority List are recommended. Senior Counsel Vikas Singh's statement has come after Supreme Court Bar Association had on 8th June through a Press Note claimed that the CJI has agreed to consider its request to consider elevating Supreme Court lawyers as High Court judges. Taking exception to the SCBA statement that Supreme Court lawyers are "more meritorious" than their counter-parts at High Courts, various High Court Advocates Associations wrote to the CJI.

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3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma
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2 days, 4 hours 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 …

Justice Biren Vaishnav To Helm Gujarat High Court Once Again As Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave
3 days, 13 hours 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 …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 8 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court
3 days, 18 hours ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 8 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. In its meeting held on Wednesday the Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Judicial Officers as Gujarat High Court Judges: Shri Liyakathussain Shamsuddin Pirzada, Shri Ramchandra Thakurdas Vachhani, Shri. In its meeting held on Wednesday the Collegium …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Centre Notifies Elevation Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi To Supreme Court
1 week, 6 days ago

Centre Notifies Elevation Of Calcutta HC Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi To Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has approved the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal posted in 'X' that the President was pleased to appoint Justice Joymalya Bagchi in the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the elevation of Justice Bagchi last week.The Collegium considered the. …

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges For J&K High Court
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges For J&K High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of three Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the High Court. The Collegium, in its meeting held on March 5, 2025, passed a resolution confirming the elevation of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri & Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal holds the distinction of being the first Muslim …

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

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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 …

SC Collegium Proposes Elevation Of Calcutta HC Justice Joymalya Bagchi As Supreme Court Judge; In Line To Be CJI In 2031
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

SC Collegium Proposes Elevation Of Calcutta HC Justice Joymalya Bagchi As Supreme Court Judge; In Line To Be CJI In 2031

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the elevation of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.The Collegium considered the fact that after the retirement of Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir on 18th July 2013 as Chief Justice of India, there has not been any Chief Justice of India from the High Court at …

Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

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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 …

Former Judge, advocates write letter to CJI demanding inclusivity in appointing Madras High Court judges
1 month ago

Former Judge, advocates write letter to CJI demanding inclusivity in appointing Madras High Court judges

The Hindu  

Demanding to uphold the principles of social justice and inclusivity in appointment of judges to Madras High Court, senior advocates headed by former Madras High Court Judge Justice D. Hariparanthaman raised slogans and started a signature campaign on district court premises here on Saturday. In the letter written to the Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of Madras …

Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Justice Yarenjungla Longkumer As Additional Judge Of Gauhati High Court
1 month ago

Union Govt Notifies Appointment Of Justice Yarenjungla Longkumer As Additional Judge Of Gauhati High Court

Live Law  

Justice Yarenjungla Longkumer has been appointed as Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court by the official notification issued by the Union Law Ministry dated February 12. After completing an LLB from Campus Law Center Delhi in the year 1992, she enrolled in the Bar Council of North East on November 03, 1992, under Gauhati High Court. She was recruited …

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

Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Sworn In As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 month ago

Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Sworn In As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court

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Advocates Harmeet Singh Grewal and Deepinder Singh Nalwa were sworn in as Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday.On February 12, an official notification issued by the Union Law Ministry stated that in exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint …

Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month, 1 week ago

Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday asserted that only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge, saying a notice for the removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is pending with him. He asked the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to share with the Secretary General of the Supreme Court the information that …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Additional Judges To Karnataka, Gauhati And Calcutta High Courts
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Additional Judges To Karnataka, Gauhati And Calcutta High Courts

Live Law  

Central government has notified the appointment of Judicial officers and advocates as Judges of the Karnataka High Court, Gauhati High Court and Calcutta High Cour. Advocate Taj Ali Moulasab Nadaf has been appointed as Additional Judge of Karnataka High Court. Judicial Officer Yarenjungla Longkumer has been appointed as Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court. Judicial Officer Chaitali Chatterjee Das …

Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Appointed As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Appointed As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court

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Central government has notified the appointment of Advocates Harmeet Singh Grewal and Deepinder Singh Nalwa as Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. In October 2023, the Supreme Court collegium had recommended the names of five advocates for appointment as additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. All the above advocates were appointed as Additional Judges …

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India, two senior Supreme Court judges, High Court Chief Justices, and senior High Court judges met to discuss filling vacancies in High Courts, appointing ad-hoc judges, and establishing Evening Courts. CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Supreme Court Judges Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant led the discussions with the High Court Chief Justices and Judges. In …

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges
2 months 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, …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Four Additional Judges At Telangana High Court, Two At Andhra Pradesh High Court
2 months ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Four Additional Judges At Telangana High Court, Two At Andhra Pradesh High Court

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The Central government today notified the appointment of four additional judges at the Telangana High Court and two at the Andhra Pradesh High Court.The list of judicial officers elevated to the position is as follows:Telangana HC- Smt. Tirumala Devi Eada @ Thirupathamma K., and Shri Madhusudhan Rao Bobbili Ramaiah.Andhra Pradesh. The Central government today notified the appointment of four additional …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025
2 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Maya Devi and Others, Civil Appeal Nos. Case Details: Abdul Nassar v. State of Kerala Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 61 The Supreme Court enunciated the principles that courts must adhere to while appreciating and evaluating evidence in cases based on circumstantial evidence. Case Details: State of Punjab v. Hari Kesh Citation: 2025 LiveLaw …

Two Additional Judges Of Gauhati High Court Made Permanent
2 months ago

Two Additional Judges Of Gauhati High Court Made Permanent

Live Law  

The Union Government on Friday appointed Justice Kardak Ete and Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita as permanent judges of the Gauhati High Court. The Notification issued by the Central Government read as follows: “In exercise of the power conferred by clause of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint S/Shri Justices Kardak Ete and Mridul …

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

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

Live Law  

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 …

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh
2 months ago

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Friday bid an emotional farewell to its Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh before he demits office on Sunday. The Full Court reference was presided over by Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, Senior Judge of the High Court in the absence of senior-most puisne Judge and Acting Chief Justice-designate Justice Arindam Sinha. He said that he was …

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav
2 months ago

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav

The Hindu  

Senior advocates have written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to lodge a First Information Report against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav after taking suo motu notice of communal comments reported to have been made by him during a speech at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu …

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

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 …

Justice K Vinod Chandran Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice K Vinod Chandran Takes Oath As Supreme Court Judge

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Justice K Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a Judge of the Supreme Court today. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath to Justice Vinod Chandran.It was on Tuesday that the Central Government notified the appointment of Justice Vinod Chandran, who was the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as a Supreme Court Judge, following a recommendation …

Justice Vinod Chandran appointed Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Justice Vinod Chandran appointed Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice of Patna High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. The appointment of Justice Vinod Chandran raises the judicial strength of the Supreme Court to 33, one short of the full quorum. Justice Chandran was appointed as a judge of the Kerala High Court on November 8, …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge
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2 months, 1 week ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge

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The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court.It was last week that the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Vinod Chandran. The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna …

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge
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2 months, 1 week ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court.It was last week that the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Vinod Chandran. The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna …

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 1 week ago

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre, in a notification issued on Monday, appointed Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a Supreme Court judge. “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice, Patna High Court, as a …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Patna High Court Chief Justice to the top court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Patna High Court Chief Justice to the top court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna noted that there was currently no judge from the High Court of Kerala on the Bench of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Collegium has also …

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran to be appointed as a judge of the apex court. During his long tenure as a judge and chief justice of the high court, Justice Chandran has acquired significant experience in diverse fields of law," said the collegium resolution. The apex court collegium also comprising …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

Live Law  

In 2024, the Supreme Court passed notable orders and made key observations on multiple issues related to the working of the District Judiciary and Judicial Officers. Here is a relook of the important developments : High Court Chief Justice Cannot Individually Reconsider Judges' Appointment, Must Be Collectively Done By Collegium : Supreme Court The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition …

SC May Curb Judgeship to Kin of Judges
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC May Curb Judgeship to Kin of Judges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium is poised to examine a proposal that aims to prohibit the appointment of judges in High Courts based on familial relationships. According to sources, the collegium may instruct High Court collegiums to refrain from recommending candidates whose parents or close relatives are current or former Supreme Court or High Court judges. Additionally, Justices Hrishikesh …

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, in its resolution passed on December 22, recommended the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Rajasthan High Court. The three-member Supreme Court collegium, also comprising senior judges of the apex court, Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, held its meeting on December 22 and recommended names …

Congress cries foul over NHRC appointments: Read who are Justices Rohinton, Joseph, Muralidhar and Qureshi, whose names were recommended by Rahul and Kharge
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress cries foul over NHRC appointments: Read who are Justices Rohinton, Joseph, Muralidhar and Qureshi, whose names were recommended by Rahul and Kharge

Op India  

On 23rd December, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, appointed retired Justice V Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. This departure undermines the principles of fairness and impartiality, which are critical to the credibility of the Selection Committee.” Interestingly, they had recommended retired Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman and Justice Kuttiyil Mathew Joseph for the post of …

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi submit dissent note over selection of NHRC chief, members
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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. …

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 …

Supreme Court Collegium summons Allahabad High Court judge over 'majority' remark
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium summons Allahabad High Court judge over 'majority' remark

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium has summoned Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court to appear in person and explain his remarks that the country should function according to "the majority's wish" at an event earlier this month. In response to media reports on Justice Yadav’s remarks, the Supreme Court on December 10 sought a report from the Allahabad …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee Recommends Names Of 71 Lawyers For Being Designated As Senior Advocates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee Recommends Names Of 71 Lawyers For Being Designated As Senior Advocates

Live Law  

Delhi High Court's Permanent Committee has recommended the names of 71 lawyers for being designated as Senior Advocates after intervening more than 300 lawyers. The Committee comprises of Chief Justice Manmohan, Justice Vibhu Bakhru, Justice Yashwant Varma, Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, Senior Advocate Sudhir Nandrajog and Senior Advocate Mohit Mathur. The name of the lawyers are as follows: - …

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium of five judges headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi HC Chief Justice Manmohan as apex court judge. "The Supreme Court collegium in its meeting held on 28th November 2024 deliberated on and discussed the names of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges of the High Courts eligible …

‘All govt branches must honour constitutional duties’: CJI Sanjiv Khanna
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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Justice D Krishnakumar appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court
4 months 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 Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024
4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations M/S Crystal Transport Private Limited & Anr. Case Details: XYZ v. State of Gujarat Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 887 The Supreme Court advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Case Details: Som Nath Bharti v. State of Uttar Pradesh The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Madras High Court Judge D. Krishnakumar for Manipur High Court chief justice
4 months 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 …

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