CJI Writes To PM Seeking Steps To Increase Retirement Age Of Judges, SC Strength
5 years, 9 months ago

CJI Writes To PM Seeking Steps To Increase Retirement Age Of Judges, SC Strength

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps to raise the retirement of High Court judges as 65 years and to increase the strength of Supreme Court, reports the Times of India.As per TOI, the CJI has written two separate letters with the request to tackle the problem of huge case backlogs.The retirement age is 62 years in case of High. The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps to raise the retirement of High Court judges as 65 years and to increase the strength of Supreme Court, reports the Times of India. The retirement age is 62 years in case of High Court judges and 65 for Supreme Court judges as per Articles 224 and 124 of the Constitution respectively. "A judge takes time to evolve and by the time he is in a position to put innovative thoughts based on rich experience to practice, he finds himself nearing retirement", the CJI added making out a case for raising the retirement age of HC judges.

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Pitiable: SC on pension of retired high court judges
3 months, 1 week ago

Pitiable: SC on pension of retired high court judges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was "pitiable" that some retired high court judges were getting a pension ranging between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000. "It is pitiable," the bench said while noting that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000. The pleas raising the issue concerning the pension …

Pitiable, says Supreme Court on pension of retired High Court Judges
3 months, 1 week ago

Pitiable, says Supreme Court on pension of retired High Court Judges

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “pitiable” that some retired High Court Judges were getting a pension ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000. “It is pitiable,” the Bench said, while noting that some retired High Court Judges were getting pension ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000. The pleas raising issue concerning pension of retired High Court Judges was listed for …

Constitution doesn't mention cooling-off period for judges post-retirement: Centre
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Constitution doesn't mention cooling-off period for judges post-retirement: Centre

India Today  

The Centre on Thursday told the Rajya Sabha that the Constitution does not mention any provision for a cooling-off period for judges after their retirement before joining statutory bodies or holding government posts. Responding to a query by Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, “There is no mention of a cooling-off …

Shocking: Supreme Court on Rs 15,000 pension for some retired High Court judges
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shocking: Supreme Court on Rs 15,000 pension for some retired High Court judges

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed "shock" over some retired high court judges getting a meagre pension ranging between Rs 6,000 and Rs 15,000. A bench of Justices BR Gavai, PK Mishra and KV Viswanathan was hearing a petition filed by a retired high court judge who said he was receiving a mere Rs 15,000 pension. "If there are retired …

Supreme Court 'Shocked' That Some Retired HC Judges Get Only Rs 6-15K Monthly Pension, Flags Differential Treatment To Judges Elevated From Service
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court 'Shocked' That Some Retired HC Judges Get Only Rs 6-15K Monthly Pension, Flags Differential Treatment To Judges Elevated From Service

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today expressed shock in a case filed by a retired Allahabad High Court judge raising the issue of pension, when it was informed that some retired High Court judges across the country are getting pension amounts as low as Rs.6000-7000/- per month.A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, Prashant Kumar Mishra and KV Viswanathan was dealing with retired …

SC Allows Justice Jayant Nath to Continue as DERC Chairperson Despite Retirement Age
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5 months, 1 week ago

SC Allows Justice Jayant Nath to Continue as DERC Chairperson Despite Retirement Age

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has allowed Justice Jayant Nath to continue as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) despite his retirement age of 65. Justice Nath was appointed by the Supreme Court in August 2023 on a pro-term basis, and his appointment is set to continue until the dispute between the Delhi Government and the Union Government regarding …

Judicial Efficiency: Beyond Working Hours And Vacations
10 months ago

Judicial Efficiency: Beyond Working Hours And Vacations

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India's summer vacation has sparked debate over the Judges' working hours and vacations which begins on May 20th and ends on July 8th. Because most cases before the Supreme Court are brought under a Special Leave Petition, statutory appeal, or Write Petition, they are either allowed for the next hearing or rejected depending on the merits …

Law Ministry Accepts Parliamentary Standing Committee's Recommendation To Establish Regional Benches Of Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Law Ministry Accepts Parliamentary Standing Committee's Recommendation To Establish Regional Benches Of Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on Wednesday presented the 144th Report outlining the response of the Union Law Ministry to the recommendations made for judicial reforms in the 133rd Report of the Committee. The Union Law Ministry has accepted the Parliamentary Standing Committee's recommendation to establish regional benches of the Supreme Court throughout India …

HTLS 2023: CJI Chandrachud opens up on judges' retirement age; has message for Team India in Cricket World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

HTLS 2023: CJI Chandrachud opens up on judges' retirement age; has message for Team India in Cricket World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the retirement age of judges is for Parliament to decide, but it is important that judges must retire. Speaking on Day 5 and the final day of the 21st edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2023 on Saturday, Justice Chandrachud shared his perspective on the retirement age of judges, highlighting the difference in …

Judicial Officers' Inability To Meet Targets During Initial Years Need Not Be Viewed Seriously : Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Judicial Officers' Inability To Meet Targets During Initial Years Need Not Be Viewed Seriously : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The inability of a judicial officer to reach the prescribed targets of disposal or not satisfying the quantitative norms during the initial stage of the career need not be viewed seriously.The Supreme Court made this significant observation while accepting the suggestion made by the Second National Judicial Pay Commission for relaxing the norms for grant of 1st Assured Career Progression. …

Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Direction To Increase Retirement Age Of Anganwadi Workers As 65 Years In Tripura
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Direction To Increase Retirement Age Of Anganwadi Workers As 65 Years In Tripura

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently set aside a judgment of the Tripura High Court which directed the State Government to raise the retirement age of Anganwadi workers from 60 years to 65 years.A bench comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Ahsanuddin Amanullah found fault with the High Court for issuing a mandamus to the State Government to change its policy regarding the …

'Retire At 56? Unfair' : SC Judge Ajay Rastogi On Retirement Age In Kerala Govt Services
2 years, 1 month ago

'Retire At 56? Unfair' : SC Judge Ajay Rastogi On Retirement Age In Kerala Govt Services

Live Law  

On Thursday, while hearing submissions in a service matter, Supreme Court Judge, Justice Ajay Rastogi was bemused to know that in some government services in the State of Kerala the age of retirement is 56 years. However, Justice Rastogi pointed out that he had heard that, in Kerala the retirement age for public servants is 56 years. Justice Rastogi noted …

Supreme Court staring at vacancy crisis in 2023 as 9 judges set to retire
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court staring at vacancy crisis in 2023 as 9 judges set to retire

India Today  

In addition to the pendency of cases, the Supreme Court of India is about to face another hurdle in 2023 as the vacancies in the apex court are set to increase with the retirement of nine judges. Justices KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi and V Ramasubramaniam will retire in June, Justice Krishna Murari will demit office in July, followed by the …

Justice Department says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers
2 years, 3 months ago

Justice Department says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers

The Hindu  

Increasing the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges could extend the years of service of non-performing judges and might have a cascading effect with government employees raising similar demands, the Department of Justice told a Parliamentary panel. In July, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju had informed Parliament that there is no proposal to increase the retirement age of …

Justice DY Chandrachud to succeed CJI UU Lalit from this November
2 years, 5 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud to succeed CJI UU Lalit from this November

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit has recommended the name of Justice D Y Chandrachud as his successor, according to the news agency ANI. The CJI handed over the copy of his letter of recommendation to Justice Chandrachud on Tuesday morning, October 11, in the presence of other judges of the Supreme Court of India. According to the protocols, …

Raise Retirement Age Of Judges Of Supreme Court & High Courts : Bar Councils Pass Joint Resolution
2 years, 6 months ago

Raise Retirement Age Of Judges Of Supreme Court & High Courts : Bar Councils Pass Joint Resolution

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has recently ussued a press release in which, the Council has, after holding joint meeting with the State Bar Councils and Office Bearers of the High Court Bar Associations, come to a conclusion that the age superannuation of the judges be increased.The Council has stated in the Press Release that, "after consideration, the meeting unanimously …

What does the judiciary in India need as reforms?
2 years, 7 months ago

What does the judiciary in India need as reforms?

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 27, 2022 12:30 IST This is a simple and straightforward list of reforms for the judiciary. The High Courts Appointments: The appointment of judges to the High Court is done by the collegium system of the Supreme Court consisting of the Chief Justice and the four most senior judges. Do away with the oft-criticised collegium system of …

Centre Amends Rules To Provide Additional Post-Retirement Benefits To Chief Justice & Supreme Court Judges
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre Amends Rules To Provide Additional Post-Retirement Benefits To Chief Justice & Supreme Court Judges

Live Law  

The Central government has amended the Supreme Court Judges Act, 1958 for providing additional post-retirement benefits to retired Chief Justices and Supreme Court Judges. The following are the additional retirement benefits that former Supreme Court Judges are entitled to: A chauffeur and secretarial assistant shall be deployed with retired Chief Justices and retired Judges of the Supreme Court from the …

Rent-free accommodation for 6 months for retired CJI, round-the-clock security for SC judges
2 years, 7 months ago

Rent-free accommodation for 6 months for retired CJI, round-the-clock security for SC judges

India TV News  

Highlights CJIs retiring from the Supreme Court will be entitled to rent-free Type-VIl accommodation in Delhi Apex court judges will get round-the-clock security for one year upon superannuation Sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court is 34 judges and on an average three retire annually Chief Justices of India retiring from the Supreme Court will be entitled to rent-free Type-VIl accommodation …

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Enhance Retirement Age Of College Faculty As 65 Yrs
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Enhance Retirement Age Of College Faculty As 65 Yrs

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal which sought a direction to enhance the retirement age of college teachers as 65 years in State of Kerala as per a recommendation made by the University Grants Commission in 2010.A bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Justice JK Maheshwari affirmed the view taken by the Kerala. A bench comprising Justices Indira …

A wish list for reform in India’s higher judiciary
2 years, 9 months ago

A wish list for reform in India’s higher judiciary

The Hindu  

Of late, there is a rumour doing the rounds between Raisina Hill and Tilak Marg. It is not as though grey cells of High Court judges decline dramatically after 62 or those of Supreme Court judges shine glowingly for three years thereafter. If this is done away with, several judges of mettle would prefer to be Chief Justices and senior …

Broad-Based Consultation Required On Raising Retirement Age Of High Court Judges: Union Law Minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Broad-Based Consultation Required On Raising Retirement Age Of High Court Judges: Union Law Minister

Live Law  

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijju in response to the query of P. Wilson, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha regarding enhancement of retirement age of Judges of the High Court, has stated that such a move would require broad-based consultation with the Attorney General for India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Legal Affairs, Legislative Department, Legal luminaries and other Stakeholders. P. …

Retirement Age Of Judges- Time Is Right To Take The Right Decision
2 years, 11 months ago

Retirement Age Of Judges- Time Is Right To Take The Right Decision

Live Law  

"…I think 65 years is too early an age for someone to retire…" were the words of the present Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana, while responding to query made during online conversation on Comparative Constitutional Law. In March 2021, the Union Government informed the Parliament that there is no proposal to increase the retirement age of the judges …

65 Years Too Early An Age For Someone To Retire : CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 11 months ago

65 Years Too Early An Age For Someone To Retire : CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Monday that 65 years is too early an age for someone to retire. "I think 65 years is too early an age for someone to retire," CJI Ramana, who is due to retire on August 27 this year, said. The CJI's comments assumed a particular relevance in the light of the fact …

12 Madras High Court judges to retire from service in next one year
3 years, 2 months ago

12 Madras High Court judges to retire from service in next one year

The Hindu  

As many as 12 out of the 60 judges of the Madras High Court will retire in the next one year. Later in the year, three senior judges, including the incumbent Acting Chief Justice, Justice M. Duraiswamy and Justice Paresh Upadhyay will retire on September 12, September 21 and December 13 respectively. The High Court now has a working strength …

Why Should SC Judges Retire At 65? Attorney General Bats For Increasing Retirement Age
3 years, 2 months ago

Why Should SC Judges Retire At 65? Attorney General Bats For Increasing Retirement Age

Live Law  

The Attorney General for India has stressed the need to increase the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court Judges.Addressing the virtual farewell event organised for Justice Subhash Reddy on his retirement, the Attorney General stated that it is a "travesty" that Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 and High Court judges retire at the age …

President Appoints Justice CK Abdul Rahim As Chairman Of Kerala Administrative Tribunal
3 years, 6 months ago

President Appoints Justice CK Abdul Rahim As Chairman Of Kerala Administrative Tribunal

Live Law  

The President has appointed Justice CK Abdul Rahim, a retired judge of the Kerala High Court as the Chairman in the Kerala Administrative Tribunal for a period of four years or till he attains the age of 70 years. The Order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions also stated that the conditions of service of the …

In a first, 9 Supreme Court judges take oath in one go; working strength goes up to 33
3 years, 6 months ago

In a first, 9 Supreme Court judges take oath in one go; working strength goes up to 33

Firstpost  

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the oath of office in a swearing-in ceremony held in the auditorium of the apex court’s additional building complex Nine new judges, including three women, were on Tuesday administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court, taking its strength to 33. Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the …

For the first time in history, 9 Supreme Court Judges take oath in one go
3 years, 6 months ago

For the first time in history, 9 Supreme Court Judges take oath in one go

Live Mint  

New Delhi: It is for the first time in the history of the apex court that nine Supreme Court Judges took oath of office at one go. Nine new judges, including three women, were today administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana in a swearing-in ceremony held in the auditorium of the Supreme Court's …

Nine new Supreme Court judges take oath, strength rises to 33
3 years, 6 months ago

Nine new Supreme Court judges take oath, strength rises to 33

India TV News  

Nine new judges, including three women, were administered the oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana today. With the swearing-in of the nine new judges today, the strength of the Supreme Court rises to 33, including the CJI, out of the sanctioned strength of 34. The nine new judges who were …

Supreme Court Directs Compulsory Retirement Of Judicial Officer; Says Solitary Remark About Lack Of Integrity Sufficient
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Directs Compulsory Retirement Of Judicial Officer; Says Solitary Remark About Lack Of Integrity Sufficient

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that solitary remark regarding lack of integrity is sufficient to order compulsory retirement of a Judicial Officer.The bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Sanjiv Khanna set aside a Rajasthan High Court judgment which directed reinstatement of a judicial officer who was compulsorily retired.A judicial officer was compulsorily retired from Rajasthan Higher. The Supreme Court observed that …

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Uniform Retirement Age For Supreme Court And High Court Judges
3 years, 11 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Uniform Retirement Age For Supreme Court And High Court Judges

Live Law  

"It's irrational to have different retirement age for judges of constitutional courts," says a plea filed by BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay before the Supreme Court seeking uniform retirement age for judges of the High Courts as well as the Top Court. Uniformity in retirement age will further enable the High Court Judges to discharge judicial work more independently, …

CJI’s final push for collegium to appoint 1st SC judge in his tenure
4 years ago

CJI’s final push for collegium to appoint 1st SC judge in his tenure

Hindustan Times  

Just over a month away from his retirement, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has made the final push for the collegium to make its first recommendation of a judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court during his 14-month tenure. The discussion took place on a list of at least five names, drawn up by CJI Bobde, from among …

No Rationale In Retiring High Court Judges At 62; Increase Number Of Working Days Of Judges To Combat Pendency: Parliamentary Standing Committee
4 years ago

No Rationale In Retiring High Court Judges At 62; Increase Number Of Working Days Of Judges To Combat Pendency: Parliamentary Standing Committee

Live Law  

Given the mounting pendency of cases in Indian High Courts and the time taken by the authorities in appointment of Judges, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has expressed that there is a need to revisit the age of retirement of High Court judges. " When Judges of Supreme Court can work upto 65 years …

Retirement age for judges will be raised to 75
4 years ago

Retirement age for judges will be raised to 75

Daily Mail  

The Ministry of Justice is set to raise the retirement age for judges in England and Wales to 75 to combat recruitment issues and mounting legal backlogs. At present, the mandatory retirement age for judges in the two countries is 70, but this would see more than 6,500 magistrates in their 60s leave their roles in the next decade. The …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Kerala Govt On Plea To Fix Retirement Age As 60 For All Govt Servants
4 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Kerala Govt On Plea To Fix Retirement Age As 60 For All Govt Servants

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the State of Kerala on a plea seeking to fix the retirement age of government servants in Kerala as 60 years.A bench led by Justice D Y Chandrachud issued notice on the special leave petition Saju Nambadan and another v State of Kerala and others which challenged the amendments brought to the …

Judicial Officer Aged Above 58.5 Years Not Eligible For Elevation As HC Judge: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
5 years ago

Judicial Officer Aged Above 58.5 Years Not Eligible For Elevation As HC Judge: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that for elevation to the higher judiciary, a Judicial Officer should not be more than 581/2 years of age, as on the date of occurrence of a vacancy. Admittedly, Illikkadan had crossed the age of 58½ years when a vacancy due to him had arisen and he was aggrieved by his non-consideration for elevation …

Ranjan Gogoi set for Supreme Court farewell: Key highlights from the career of India's first CJI from North East
5 years, 4 months ago

Ranjan Gogoi set for Supreme Court farewell: Key highlights from the career of India's first CJI from North East

Firstpost  

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is all set to retire on 17 November as the 46th head of Indian judiciary. With a reputation as a no-nonsense administrator, in his tenure, he has given judgment on some of the most iconic cases in Indian history like that of NRC, Ayodhya land dispute, entry of women into Sabarimala temple, to name a few …

Post-retirement prospects for constitutional court judges tear the fabric of judicial independence
5 years, 6 months ago

Post-retirement prospects for constitutional court judges tear the fabric of judicial independence

Firstpost  

The government’s appointment of Justice Sunil Gaur as the chairperson of the Prevention of Money Laundering Appellate Tribunal has once again brought back into the spotlight questions of constitutional significance facing the independence and credibility of India’s higher judiciary. One public interest justification put forward in favor of post-retirement jobs is that judges of high courts and the Supreme Court, …

PIL In Uttarakhand HC Seeks To Raise Retirement Age Of High Court Judges From 62 To 65 Years [Read Petition]
5 years, 8 months ago

PIL In Uttarakhand HC Seeks To Raise Retirement Age Of High Court Judges From 62 To 65 Years [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Youth Bar Association of India has recently filed a Public Interest Litigation in Uttrakhand High Court requesting the Court to direct the Ministry of Law and Justice to reconsider raising the upper age limit of High Court Judges to bring it on par with the age limit prescribed for Supreme Court judges. In 2017, the petitioners had filed a …

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi writes to PM Modi, seeks more Supreme Court judges
5 years, 9 months ago

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi writes to PM Modi, seeks more Supreme Court judges

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written three letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court. The CJI also sought in the raise of the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years. According to reports, Chief Justice Gogoi has also urged the PM Narendra Modi to make tenure …

CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of SC judges
5 years, 9 months ago

CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of SC judges

India TV News  

CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of SC judges Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to increase the strength of judges and raise the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to increase the …

CJI writes to PM Modi, seeks increase in number of Supreme Court judges
5 years, 9 months ago

CJI writes to PM Modi, seeks increase in number of Supreme Court judges

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to increase the strength of judges and raise the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years. Gogoi has also urged the prime minister to make tenure appointments of retired apex court judges and high court judges under Articles 128 and 224A of the Constitution …

Tribunals CB [Day-1, Session-1] There Is A Strong View Point That Post-Retirement Appointments Is A Scar On Independence Of Judiciary, Says CJI
6 years ago

Tribunals CB [Day-1, Session-1] There Is A Strong View Point That Post-Retirement Appointments Is A Scar On Independence Of Judiciary, Says CJI

Live Law  

"There is no dispute that most of these tribunals are virtually non-functioning either for the lack of infrastructure or manpower.there is a very practical solution and the idea is to have as few tribunals as possible. The Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice was hearing on petitions challenging the provisions in Finance Act 2017 relating to various Tribunals Earlier, Senior …

Why Supreme Court collegium elevated Justice Sanjiv Khanna
6 years, 2 months ago

Why Supreme Court collegium elevated Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Hindustan Times  

The collegium’s controversial decision to elevate justice Sanjiv Khanna from the Delhi high court to the Supreme Court may have been driven by a desire to ensure continuity in the top court’s leadership after November 2024, a person familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity. “Besides suitability, one of the things considered by the collegium while elevating justice …

Fresh Application Filed In SC Seeking Clarification On Retirement Age Of CESTAT Members [Read Application]
6 years, 7 months ago

Fresh Application Filed In SC Seeking Clarification On Retirement Age Of CESTAT Members [Read Application]

Live Law  

An Intervention Application and Application for Clarifications/Directions has been filed in the Supreme Court in the case of Kudrat Sandhu vs. Union of India, which challenges the constitutional validity of the Appellate Tribunal and Other Authorities Rules, 2017.The two Applications have been filed by Rajesh Kumar. An Intervention Application and Application for Clarifications/Directions has been filed in the Supreme Court …

Fresh Application Filed In SC Seeking Clarification On Retirement Age Of CESTAT Members [Read Application]
6 years, 7 months ago

Fresh Application Filed In SC Seeking Clarification On Retirement Age Of CESTAT Members [Read Application]

Live Law  

An Intervention Application and Application for Clarifications/Directions has been filed in the Supreme Court in the case of Kudrat Sandhu vs. Union of India, which challenges the constitutional validity of the Appellate Tribunal and Other Authorities Rules, 2017.The two Applications have been filed by Rajesh Kumar. An Intervention Application and Application for Clarifications/Directions has been filed in the Supreme Court …

We Need Consistent Policy to Clear Case Backlog: Justice Gogoi
6 years, 8 months ago

We Need Consistent Policy to Clear Case Backlog: Justice Gogoi

The Quint  

He further said: “We should never send a wrong message. That will help the system in promptitude and I am certain, we will see an effective result.” The chief justice also lauded the e-committee of the apex court and said that it was one of the most successful steps taken by the Indian judiciary. Apex court judge Kurian Joseph had …

Age Of Retirement Of Judges At All Levels Of Judiciary Be Increased To 70 Years: Justice Kurian Joseph
6 years, 8 months ago

Age Of Retirement Of Judges At All Levels Of Judiciary Be Increased To 70 Years: Justice Kurian Joseph

Live Law  

Amidst talk of introducing a Bill to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph on Friday suggested that the age of retirement of judges at all levels of the judiciary be increased to 70 years. Speaking at the Conference on ‘National Initiative to Reduce Pendency and Delay in Judicial System’, …

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