CJI Lalit has big plans lined up during his short tenure
2 years, 7 months ago

CJI Lalit has big plans lined up during his short tenure

The Hindu  

With little more than two months till retirement on November 8, the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, is looking at a tenure that is set to be a race against time. LIVE: Swearing-in-Ceremony of the Chief Justice of India Justice Uday Umesh Lalit https://t.co/iR0G7nmRKF — President of India August 27, 2022 The last time a Constitution Bench had assembled was between March and May 2021 in the Maratha reservation case. Chief Justice Lalit has further promised that at least one Constitution Bench will function throughout the year. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, who is in line to be India’s first woman Chief Justice, would have a tenure of only a little over a month as top judge.

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CJI asks for Delhi HC report on judge Yashwant Varma’s case, seeks his viewpoint too
1 week, 3 days ago

CJI asks for Delhi HC report on judge Yashwant Varma’s case, seeks his viewpoint too

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an initial inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of large amounts of cash at the latter’s residence in Delhi last week. According to people in the know of the developments, CJI Khanna has sought a report from Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya before finalising …

How can CJI be involved in executive appointments in a democracy, asks VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

How can CJI be involved in executive appointments in a democracy, asks VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Op India  

While the Supreme Court of India is hearing a petition seeking to include the Chief Justice of India in the selection committee for the Election Commission, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday questioned how the judiciary can be involved in executive appointments. The vice president said, “To stir your minds, how can in a country like ours or in any …

Supreme Court Notifies New Subject-Wise Roster With Effect From November 11
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Notifies New Subject-Wise Roster With Effect From November 11

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has published a new roster of work with effect from November 11, 2024, after Justice Sanjiv Khanna became the Chief Justice of India. The bench of the Chief Justice of India handles the maximum number of subjects, ranging from PILs, social justice, service, election, indirect taxation, arbitration, admirality, judicial service, the appointment of constitutional functionaries, armed forces, …

Justice Chandrachud retires after 2 years as CJI, a look at his top 7 judgements
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Chandrachud retires after 2 years as CJI, a look at his top 7 judgements

Firstpost  

A week before he retires, CJI Chandrachud gave his farewell speech wondering how history might judge him. Scheduled Castes are not a homogenous class In the State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh case, CJI Chandrachud-led:seven-judge bench overruled the EV Chinnaiah’s judgement, allowing them to make sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes. Redistribution of private property Just days before his retirement, CJI Chandrachud …

As Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retires, a look at 5 landmark verdicts by him
4 months, 3 weeks ago

As Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retires, a look at 5 landmark verdicts by him

India Today  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud bid an emotional farewell on the last working day on Friday as his colleagues recalled fond memories while working with him. CJI Chandrachud assumed office as the Chief Justice on November 11, 2022, after being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2016. VERDICT ON HOMOSEXUALITY On September 6, 2018, a unanimous five-judge Supreme Court …

Lok Adalat aims to bring justice to every home: CJI
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Adalat aims to bring justice to every home: CJI

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Saturday said that the Supreme Court of India, despite being the highest constitutional court of the country, has to be an institution that reaches out to citizens and is deeply associated with their lives. New Delhi, Aug 03 : Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud addresses the commemoration of the Special Lok …

Supreme Court Dissolves Bench On PMLA Judgment Reconsideration After Centre Seeks Time; 'Doing With Heavy Heart', Says Justice Kaul
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Dissolves Bench On PMLA Judgment Reconsideration After Centre Seeks Time; 'Doing With Heavy Heart', Says Justice Kaul

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dissolved the bench constituted to consider a batch of applications seeking reconsideration of its Vijay Madanlal Choudhary ruling, which upheld the powers of the Directorate of Enforcement. Yesterday, the special bench began hearing the challenge against the interpretation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 based on the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgment. Over the …

Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday said the apex court with a young team of distinguished scholars, interns and law researchers had prepared a “broad platform” to assess every one of the “top 50 judges” in the country who would be considered for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court. “One of the criticisms about the collegium system …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest (15 May 2023- 21 May 2023)
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest (15 May 2023- 21 May 2023)

Live Law  

Welcome to Live Law's Supreme Court Weekly Digest, your comprehensive source for the latest updates and significant developments in the realm of Indian jurisprudence. High Courts Can Issue Additional Directions While Considering Bail Pleas By Virtue Of Powers Under Article 226/227: Supreme Court Citation : 2023 LiveLaw 435 The Supreme Court recently held that the High Court even while deciding …

Supreme Court To Have 3 Ceremonial Benches Tomorrow For Three Judges Retiring During Vacations
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court To Have 3 Ceremonial Benches Tomorrow For Three Judges Retiring During Vacations

Live Law  

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud remarked today in the court that the Supreme Court is set to have three ceremonial benches on the occasion of three Supreme Court judges who are retiring during the summer vacations. While all the three judges are set to retire in the month of June, their ceremonial benches will be held tomorrow as it is the …

SC to set-up a new constitution bench to hear pleas against Nikah-Halal, polygamy
2 years ago

SC to set-up a new constitution bench to hear pleas against Nikah-Halal, polygamy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will set up a new 5-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and Nikah halala prevailing among the Muslims as Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Hemant Gupta who were part of the earlier five-judge bench have since retired. Chandrachud after a mentioning by PIL petitioner …

Collegium system ideal for judges appointment: Ex-CJI U. U. Lalit
2 years ago

Collegium system ideal for judges appointment: Ex-CJI U. U. Lalit

The Hindu  

Former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit on March 18 said the collegium was the "ideal system" for appointment of judges to the top court and High Courts in the country. Justice Lalit, who demitted office as the 49th CJI on November 8, 2022, also said judiciary was completely independent of the executive and while the Supreme Court was …

Ayodhya five-judge bench of Supreme Court: Where are the judges now?
2 years, 1 month ago

Ayodhya five-judge bench of Supreme Court: Where are the judges now?

India Today  

The recent appointment of former Supreme Court judge, Justice Abdul Nazeer, as the eighth governor of Andhra Pradesh has created political controversy with the opposition criticising his selection, calling it ‘a threat to the judiciary’. Justice Nazeer, during his tenure in the Supreme Court, was part of several important judgments, including the landmark 2019 judgment in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir-Babri …

Supreme Court Bench Led By CJI To Hear Mentioning Matters Before Constitution Bench Assembles Today
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Bench Led By CJI To Hear Mentioning Matters Before Constitution Bench Assembles Today

Live Law  

As per a notice issued yesterday, the Constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will assemble after CJI Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha's division bench has heard mentioning matters. This is contrary to usual practice as per which when the CJI sits in a Constitution bench, mentionings are made before the next senior judge. On days when …

Supreme Court staring at vacancy crisis in 2023 as 9 judges set to retire
2 years, 3 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 …

No Supreme Court bench during winter vacation: CJI Chandrachud after law minister's criticism on 'vacations'
2 years, 3 months ago

No Supreme Court bench during winter vacation: CJI Chandrachud after law minister's criticism on 'vacations'

India Today  

A day after Union Minister of Law Kiren Rijiju questioned the vacations in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said there would be no vacation bench during the winter break. In his remark in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Kiren Rijiju said there is a feeling among the people of India that the long vacation that the courts …

Collegium system is perfect, says ex-CJI Lalit
2 years, 4 months ago

Collegium system is perfect, says ex-CJI Lalit

The Hindu  

The collegium system of appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts is “perfect”, former Chief Justice of India U.U. Justice Lalit, who retired on November 8 as the 49th CJI, said the process of appointment should not go on indefinitely, adding that this has deprived the courts of much-needed talent. Justice Lalit, talking to the media, also …

Justice Chandrachud Becomes CJI: 'Liberal' But Not Boxed to an 'Ideology', What Era Will He Bring?
2 years, 4 months ago

Justice Chandrachud Becomes CJI: 'Liberal' But Not Boxed to an 'Ideology', What Era Will He Bring?

News 18  

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud, who took oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, said on Monday that he has “very big-sized shoes to fill” as Justice UU Lalit’s successor and hoped to continue the “good work” initiated by him. Elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 13, 2016, Justice Chandrachud will have …

Constitution bench hearings, disposal of cases and more: A look at CJI UU Lalit's glorious tenure
2 years, 4 months ago

Constitution bench hearings, disposal of cases and more: A look at CJI UU Lalit's glorious tenure

India Today  

When Justice UU Lalit took over as the 49th Chief Justice of India, many believed that a short tenure of 74 days was not enough time to make a difference as the CJI. Keeping in line with the assurances given by the CJI, the Supreme Court witnessed many important developments and changes including an extensive listing of cases and Constitution …

CJI Lalit Farewell Speech: Disposed Of 10,000 Cases, Fulfilled My Promises To Large Extent
2 years, 4 months ago

CJI Lalit Farewell Speech: Disposed Of 10,000 Cases, Fulfilled My Promises To Large Extent

ABP News  

Outgoing Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit on Monday recalled his two-month tenure at the helm of the Supreme Court, saying he had to a large extent fulfilled the promises he had made when he took over as CJI on August 27 this year. CJI Lalit will retire on November 8 but Monday was his last working day since …

On Farewell Day, Supreme Court Lawyers Laud CJI Lalit's Reforms In Case Listing
2 years, 4 months ago

On Farewell Day, Supreme Court Lawyers Laud CJI Lalit's Reforms In Case Listing

Live Law  

"I have practised at the Supreme Court for about 37 years, but I have never seen two Constitution Benches sitting simultaneously. So, I leave with a sense of great achievement and satisfaction," said Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, on his last working day. Earlier in the year, before Justice Lalit took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India, he …

CJI Lalit passes baton to Justice Chandrachud, concludes journey of 37 yrs in SC
2 years, 4 months ago

CJI Lalit passes baton to Justice Chandrachud, concludes journey of 37 yrs in SC

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday, 7 November, live stream the proceedings of the ceremonial bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as it was his last working day. Interestingly, CJI Lalit mentioned that his journey with the apex court began while YV Chandrachud was the Chief Justice of India and now he would be …

What U.U. Lalit achieved in 74 days as Chief Justice of India
2 years, 4 months ago

What U.U. Lalit achieved in 74 days as Chief Justice of India

Live Mint  

There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen. Justice Lalit’s immediate predecessor Justice N.V. Ramana had presided as CJI for almost a year and a half but was not successful in convening even one Constitution Bench. Apart from making Constitution Benches a regular affair, another important reform brought about by Justice Lalit was prioritising of …

Chief Justice of India UU Lalit says he cherished his tenure at the Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Chief Justice of India UU Lalit says he cherished his tenure at the Supreme Court

India Today  

On his second-last day as Chief Justice of India on Friday, Justice UU Lalit said he cherished every single day of his tenure at the Supreme Court and said whatever he has done was in the public domain and open for assessment. "I had a wonderful innings," CJI Lalit said during an interaction with the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association. READ …

'The Idea Of 'Basic Structure' Was Advocated For The First Time in India In Golaknath Case By Barrister M.K. Nambiar': Chief Justice UU Lalit
2 years, 5 months ago

'The Idea Of 'Basic Structure' Was Advocated For The First Time in India In Golaknath Case By Barrister M.K. Nambiar': Chief Justice UU Lalit

Live Law  

Meloth Krishnan Nambyar planted the seeds of "such fundamental and basic ideas", which although did not receive the imprimatur of the highest court of the land immediately, have resulted in "a huge banyan tree", under the shadow of which, every citizen can have solace and say with thanks, "It is for your efforts that the constitutional history has brought us …

Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit nominates Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as his successor
2 years, 5 months ago

Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit nominates Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as his successor

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India U.U. Chief Justice Lalit’s recommendation to the government would start the process for appointment of Justice Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India.If the government approval comes through, Justice Chandrachud would be the first second-generation Chief Justice of India. Justice Chandrachud is expected to be sworn in and assume charge as Chief Justice of India …

Who is Justice DY Chandrachud, India's 50 CJI
2 years, 5 months ago

Who is Justice DY Chandrachud, India's 50 CJI

India TV News  

Who is Justice DY Chandrachud, India's 50 CJI On October 7, the government sent a letter to CJI Lalit to recommend his successor. India's new CJI: Senior-most Supreme Court judge and CJI-designate Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud became the 50th head of the Indian judiciary on Wednesday after President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Justice …

Who will be the next CJI? Govt asks Justice Lalit to name his successor
2 years, 5 months ago

Who will be the next CJI? Govt asks Justice Lalit to name his successor

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India Uday Unmesh Lalit will retire on 8 November, 2022 after a brief tenure of 74 days. Following protocol, Union minister for Law Kiren Rijiju sent Justice Lalit as letter asking him to appoint the next head of the Indian judiciary. “As per the MoP on appointment of Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges, today …

Government seeks Lalit's recommendation on next and 50th Chief Justice of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Government seeks Lalit's recommendation on next and 50th Chief Justice of India

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Law and Justice on October 7, 2022 sought Chief Justice of India U.U. "As per the MoP on appointment of Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges, today the Hon’ble Minister of Law and Justice sent a letter to the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India for sending his recommendations for appointment of his successor," the Ministry …

Government writes to Chief Justice of India UU Lalit to name his successor
2 years, 5 months ago

Government writes to Chief Justice of India UU Lalit to name his successor

India Today  

Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Friday sent a letter to the Chief Justice of India UU Lalit for sending his recommendations for the appointment of his successor. The Law Minister has asked for CJI Lalit’s recommendation as per the Memorandum of Procedure on appointment of Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court judges. As per the MoP, …

Centre asks CJI UU Lalit to name successor before retiring on November 8
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre asks CJI UU Lalit to name successor before retiring on November 8

India TV News  

Centre asks CJI UU Lalit to name successor before retiring on November 8 As per the established practice of the Chief Justice naming the senior-most judge as his or her successor, Justice DY Chandrachud is expected to be appointed as the 50th Chief Justice of India. Highlights Central government has asked Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit to name …

Supreme Court Collegium judges object to letter circulated by CJI to appoint new judges
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium judges object to letter circulated by CJI to appoint new judges

The Hindu  

A difference of opinion has occurred in the powerful Supreme Court collegium over the correct procedure to recommend four names, one of them a senior advocate, to the apex court Bench after months of presenting a unified front which saw many firsts in judicial appointments to the constitutional courts. The process, according to the Memorandum of Procedure of Appointment of …

CJI Lalit's 5th Week: 5 Constitution Benches in action, live-streaming of hearings & more
2 years, 5 months ago

CJI Lalit's 5th Week: 5 Constitution Benches in action, live-streaming of hearings & more

India Today  

As Justice UU Lalit stepped into his 5th week as the Chief Justice of India, a consistent feature of his tenure has been the extensive listing of cases and the Constitution Bench hearings before the Supreme Court. In a historical step last week, the Supreme Court began live-streaming of its hearings in Justice Lalit’s fifth week as CJI. Justice Lalit’s …

Supreme Court Bench Of Justices DY Chandrachud & Hima Kohli Hears Cases Till 9:10 PM, 5 Hours Extra Regular Timings
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Bench Of Justices DY Chandrachud & Hima Kohli Hears Cases Till 9:10 PM, 5 Hours Extra Regular Timings

Live Law  

Breaking with its usual working hours, a Supreme Court Division Bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Hima Kohli, on Friday heard cases till 9:10 PM, for a total of approximately 10 hours and 40 minutes, barring the lunch recess. The last record of sitting till 6:40 PM on August 16, 2022, also set by a Justice Chandrachud-led Bench, was broken. …

Prompt Listing, Live Streaming: CJI UU Lalit Completes One Month Tenure, CJAR Lauds Efforts
2 years, 6 months ago

Prompt Listing, Live Streaming: CJI UU Lalit Completes One Month Tenure, CJAR Lauds Efforts

Live Law  

The NGO Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms has issued a statement lauding the "positive and constructive steps" taken by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit to enable a more efficient and transparent functioning of the Supreme Court. On the occasion of his completing one month tenure as the 49th CJI, the organization congratulated Justice Lalit for onsetting the live …

In historic first, Supreme Court live streams constitutional bench hearing | Watch
2 years, 6 months ago

In historic first, Supreme Court live streams constitutional bench hearing | Watch

India Today  

In a first, the Supreme Court started live streaming its proceedings on Tuesday. The hearing presided by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit will hear the Economically Weaker Section quota case. The hearing presided by Justice DY Chandrachud is going to hear the petition regarding the rift in Shiv Sena that saw the Maharashtra's party break into Eknath Shinde faction …

Historic Move By Supreme Court : Constitution Bench Hearings To Be Live-Streamed From Tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Historic Move By Supreme Court : Constitution Bench Hearings To Be Live-Streamed From Tomorrow

Live Law  

In a historic move, the Constitution Bench hearings in the Supreme Court will be live-streamed from tomorrow.The proceedings can be watched in the Supreme Court's own platform webcast.gov.in/scindia/ There are three constitution benches sitting tomorrow, presided by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul respectively.The CJI-led Constitution. In a historic move, the Constitution …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [September 18 to September 24]
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [September 18 to September 24]

Live Law  

JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK Not Necessary To Give Opportunity Of Hearing To Would-Be Accused Before Court Makes Complaint U/Sec 195/340 CrPC : Supreme Court Case Title: State of Punjab vs Jasbir Singh CrA 335/2020 The Supreme Court observed that it is not necessary to give an opportunity of hearing to a would- be accused before a complaint is made under Section …

Can CJI Lalit Change The Way Constitutional Benches Work?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can CJI Lalit Change The Way Constitutional Benches Work?

Live Law  

Lalit was appointed as 49th Chief Justice of India, on 27th of August 2022. What was most important was the Supreme Court's announcement of hearing Constitutional benches matter after the 29th of August under the supervision of the Chief Justice of India. Constitutional Bench Pendency And Stalemate Since 2019 The Supreme Court of India came into existence in 1950 via …

Over 16,000 cases listed, almost 4,000 cleared by SC within first 12 days of CJI Lalit's tenure | Exclusive
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 16,000 cases listed, almost 4,000 cleared by SC within first 12 days of CJI Lalit's tenure | Exclusive

India Today  

From the get-go, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit had made it clear that his primary objective during his short 74-day tenure would be to focus on listing and disposal of long-pending cases to reduce the massive backlog that has further multiplied during the Covid-19 pandemic. Through data accessed exclusively, India Today has learnt that a total of 16,875 cases …

Constitution Bench to hear Centre-Delhi govt. battle for control over bureaucrats on September 27
2 years, 6 months ago

Constitution Bench to hear Centre-Delhi govt. battle for control over bureaucrats on September 27

The Hindu  

A Constitution Bench led by Justice D.Y. Lawyers appearing for both parties, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, for the Delhi government, and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the Centre, said they were appearing before another Constitution Bench led by the Chief Justice of India, which may begin hearing on the question of reservation for the economically weaker section of the society …

A good start by CJI Lalit
2 years, 6 months ago

A good start by CJI Lalit

Hindustan Times  

The first week of the new Chief Justice of India, Uday Umesh Lalit, has seen a flurry of activity in the Supreme Court. The apex court, which was dogged by rising pendency of cases and irregular listing of some petitions, has disposed of 1,800 cases in the first four days of his tenure, this newspaper reported last week. In addition, …

60 Cases in Under 3 Hrs, 592 Matters Heard in All in SC: With Action-Packed Day 1, CJI Lalit Has Big Plans in Short Tenure
2 years, 7 months ago

60 Cases in Under 3 Hrs, 592 Matters Heard in All in SC: With Action-Packed Day 1, CJI Lalit Has Big Plans in Short Tenure

News 18  

The first day of Uday Umesh Lalit as the Chief Justice of India seemed to have marked a path for a new beginning with close to 600 cases being heard in the Supreme Court on Monday. The court also heard various matters involving issues of personal liberty, like a plea by a woman whose husband gave her Talaq-e-Hassan and plea …

A packed schedule: From bail plea of Siddique Kappan to Gautam Navlakha’s appeal, CJI UU Lalit has a busy first working
2 years, 7 months ago

A packed schedule: From bail plea of Siddique Kappan to Gautam Navlakha’s appeal, CJI UU Lalit has a busy first working

Firstpost  

With a very short tenure of 74 days, Chief Justice UU Lalit is on mission mode. On his first working day, cases pertaining to the incarceration of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan and activist Gautam Navlakha are on his ‘master roster’ After being sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday in a brief …

Promising Beginning : Expectations From Justice UU Lalit, The New Chief Justice Of India
2 years, 7 months ago

Promising Beginning : Expectations From Justice UU Lalit, The New Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

A day before being sworn-in as the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit made three notable announcements regarding the reforms which he proposed to undertake during his term. Fair and impartial judge who have questioned State excesses Soon after Justice Lalit's name was announced as the next CJI, there were certain adverse commentaries in media and social …

Hours after taking over as CJI, Justice Lalit holds meeting over process of listing cases
2 years, 7 months ago

Hours after taking over as CJI, Justice Lalit holds meeting over process of listing cases

India Today  

Hours after taking over as the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit reached the Supreme Court to convene meetings with judges and registry officials to streamline the process of listing of cases. CJI Lalit reached the Supreme Court after the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he first completed some paperwork formalities and then quickly called a …

For Over 100 Years, His Family Served the Legal Profession. Today, 49th CJI UU Lalit Carries Forward the Legacy
2 years, 7 months ago

For Over 100 Years, His Family Served the Legal Profession. Today, 49th CJI UU Lalit Carries Forward the Legacy

News 18  

Much before India became independent, Justice UU Lalit’s grandfather Ranganath Lalit was a lawyer in Solapur. As President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Justice Lalit following the swearing-in, what caught everyone’s attention was the new CJI’s gesture to touch the feet of his 90-year-old father, Umesh Ranganath Lalit, who served as a high court judge after a long career as an advocate …

Watch: Justice UU Lalit Sworn-In As The 49th Chief Justice Of India
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: Justice UU Lalit Sworn-In As The 49th Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

Justice Lalit is the second CJI to be elevated to the Supreme Court directly from the Bar. Before his elevation as a judge of the Supreme Court on August 13, 2014, Justice Lalit was a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court. Justice Lalit had recently expressed the need to lay down proper guidelines to reduce the element of subjectivity in …

As NV Ramana retires, Justice UU Lalit talks about 3 areas he will focus on as CJI
2 years, 7 months ago

As NV Ramana retires, Justice UU Lalit talks about 3 areas he will focus on as CJI

India Today  

Justice NV Ramana retired as the Chief Justice of India on Friday. Praising Justice Ramana for taking strides in judicial appointments and judicial infrastructure, Justice Lalit said that in his short tenure of 74 days, he intends to focus on three key issues. Justice Lalit informed the gathering of judges, lawyers and court staff that the three top issues he …

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