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Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation
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Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court takes a "a serious view of the sad situation where it seems that the State of Punjab is treating the third pillar of democracy very shabbily." The Court noted that in Sub Division Derabassi, District Mohali, 03 Judicial Officers are holding Court on the ground floor of a double storied building in which Sub …

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Process to impeach members of the higher judiciary
1 day, 14 hours ago

Process to impeach members of the higher judiciary

New Indian Express  

Past experiences The impeachment notice against Justice Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, submitted in the Rajya Sabha, awaits Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s consideration. JUSTICE SOUMITRA SEN The next impeachment bid came in 2011, when a motion was moved in the Rajya Sabha against Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court. JUSTICE C V NAGARJUNA REDDY In 2017, the Rajya Sabha witnessed …

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Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
2 days, 14 hours ago

Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee mark the confirmation of 235 federal judges nominated by President Biden. President Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency this month, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump’s far-reaching first term, …

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[LIVE NOW] Demo Lecture For Judiciary Aspirants By LiveLaw Academy On 'Abetment Of Suicide And Attempt To Commit Suicide' By Vishalakshi Sathinathan
3 days, 5 hours ago

[LIVE NOW] Demo Lecture For Judiciary Aspirants By LiveLaw Academy On 'Abetment Of Suicide And Attempt To Commit Suicide' By Vishalakshi Sathinathan

Live Law  

Abetment of suicide Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code provides that whoever abets the commission of suicide of another person, he/she shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years and shall also be liable to fine Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provides that if any person commits suicide, whoever abets …

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Madras High Court Dismisses 2011 Plea To Restrain Retd Justice CS Karnan From Commenting On Judiciary In Media
5 days, 2 hours ago

Madras High Court Dismisses 2011 Plea To Restrain Retd Justice CS Karnan From Commenting On Judiciary In Media

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition filed in 2011 seeking to restrain retired high court judge Justice CS Karnanfrom making public statements, wither written or oral against constitutional authorities or any wing of the judiciary or advocates in public media. A division bench of Justice MS Ramesh and Justice AD Maria Clete observed that the prayer in the …

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LiveLaw Academy, Demo Lecture, Judiciary, Agreements In Restraint Of Trade, Contract Act
5 days, 5 hours ago

LiveLaw Academy, Demo Lecture, Judiciary, Agreements In Restraint Of Trade, Contract Act

Live Law  

LiveLaw Academy Invites You to a Demo Lecture for Judiciary Aspirants Topic: Contract Act- The Legal Implications of Agreements in Restraint of Trade Agreements in restraint of trade are generally void and unenforceable in India because they violate a person's constitutional rights: Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 States that any agreement that restricts someone from practicing a …

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I was subjected to a two-year witch hunt - and faced ruin - for daring to call the judiciary an old boys' club: Barrister who was proud to be called a 'Feminazi' tells of her torment after winning dra
1 week, 1 day ago

I was subjected to a two-year witch hunt - and faced ruin - for daring to call the judiciary an old boys' club: Barrister who was proud to be called a 'Feminazi' tells of her torment after winning dra

Daily Mail  

Old habits die hard. The feminist barrister Dr Charlotte Proudman – a woman so proud to have once been called a Feminazi that she had a coffee mug made with the word emblazoned on it – is telling me how she surprised herself by breaking down and crying during a disciplinary tribunal hearing this week – one that effectively put …

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BJP invokes 1975 Emergency to counter Rahul: ‘Cong even threatened judiciary’
1 week, 2 days ago

BJP invokes 1975 Emergency to counter Rahul: ‘Cong even threatened judiciary’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday hit back at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his speech in the House. BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, “Nice that you say you are defending the Constitution, but I want to ask, do you stand …

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Iranian singer who performed without hijab to face ‘appropriate action’, judiciary says
1 week, 2 days ago

Iranian singer who performed without hijab to face ‘appropriate action’, judiciary says

Hindustan Times  

An Iranian singer who performed at an online concert without wearing a hijab in defiance of the strict dress code of the Islamic Republic faces prosecution after the country's judiciary took notice of the “violation of legal and religious standards” by her. Screengrab from Paroosa Ahmadi's online concert Parastoo Ahmadi streamed the concert on her YouTube channel late Wednesday. The …

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Judges, Politics, and Bias: Is the Indian Judiciary Truly Independent?
1 week, 2 days ago

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

The Quint  

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

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

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

Op India  

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

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An Independent Judiciary Is Responsible For Rule Of Law, Extremely Important To Meet Its Needs And Requirements: Justice Surya Kant
1 week, 4 days ago

An Independent Judiciary Is Responsible For Rule Of Law, Extremely Important To Meet Its Needs And Requirements: Justice Surya Kant

Live Law  

Elucidating on the judiciary's role, Justice Kant said, " When we visualize the position of the nation, we must also understand that judiciary is a very important stakeholder in this development and probably a country would want to progress and reach the highest position, the nation believes and firmly believes that rule of law and good governance are the two …

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Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech Undermines the Position of a Judge
1 week, 4 days ago

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

The Quint  

In a democracy, the judiciary is expected to remain steadfastly apolitical, ensuring that it is viewed as an independent arbiter of justice. Justice Yadav’s remarks blur the critical line of separation between the judicial and political spheres, jeopardising the delicate balance upon which the faith of citizens in the judiciary rests. Every judge who takes an oath before the Constitution …

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Bombay High Court Slaps ₹25K Costs On School Clerk For Attempting To 'Hoodwink' Judiciary
1 week, 5 days ago

Bombay High Court Slaps ₹25K Costs On School Clerk For Attempting To 'Hoodwink' Judiciary

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court recently imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on a clerk working in an educational institution, for attempting to 'hoodwink' the judiciary. So also, the Petitioner is working as a Clerk in an Educational Institution, and he should not carry the impression that he can get away with an order by hoodwinking the Court. The bench was hearing …

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The code of conduct judges need to follow
1 week, 5 days ago

The code of conduct judges need to follow

The Hindu  

The comments made by Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, against the Muslim community at an event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in the High Court premises on December 8, has drawn public flak. Supreme Court Bar Association president, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, has reportedly called for the impeachment of the High Court …

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A dead man must speak because...: Bengaluru techie's letter to President
1 week, 5 days ago

A dead man must speak because...: Bengaluru techie's letter to President

India Today  

A letter written by the Bengaluru-based techie, who died by suicide alleging harassment by his wife, to the President has emerged in which he criticised the justice system and highlighted a rising trend of false cases being filed against men by their estranged wives. "Given that speaking against the courts is impossible today for people who are alive, a dead …

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Judiciary, legislature should curb misuse of matrimonial laws
1 week, 5 days ago

Judiciary, legislature should curb misuse of matrimonial laws

New Indian Express  

When Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash died by suicide with a placard on his t-shirt proclaiming ‘Justice is due’, it was his desperate plea for a systemic change in the country’s laws and judicial processes. Atul, who was going through a messy divorce and a Rs 3-crore maintenance suit, claimed he was trapped in at least eight false cases and accused …

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'Pit bulls of retribution': Swalwell braces for Trump admin after 'gross abuse'
1 week, 5 days ago

'Pit bulls of retribution': Swalwell braces for Trump admin after 'gross abuse'

Raw Story  

A new watchdog report released Tuesday revealed that the Department of Justice under the first Donald Trump administration secretly obtained phone records for members of Congress, journalists, government staffers and incoming FBI director nominee Kash Patel — actions the top House Judiciary Democrat exclusively told Raw Story are a "gross abuse" of power worthy of investigation. "My suspicion alert level …

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Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges
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1 week, 5 days ago

Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans teed up a vote this week on bipartisan legislation to gradually expand by 66 the number of federal judgeships across the country. Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, explained the timing this way: “We just didn’t get to the legislation.” The change of heart about the bill from some Democrats and …

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NGO writes to CJI Sanjiv Khanna seeking probe against Allahabad high court judge over ‘anti-Muslim slurs'
1 week, 6 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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The Babri Demolition and the Judiciary: Ineptitude or Incompetence?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Babri Demolition and the Judiciary: Ineptitude or Incompetence?

Live Law  

On the thirty-second anniversary of the shameful demolition of the Babri Masjid, we see that the Pandora's box has been opened. What is of special interest is his summary of the proceedings in the Supreme Court in the weeks and months prior to the demolition – writ petitions were pending in both the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court …

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Culture of adjournment in courts affects poor: President Murmu
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Culture of adjournment in courts affects poor: President Murmu

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the culture of adjournment in the judiciary has to be avoided in the interest of poor people who neither have money nor the manpower to come to court frequently. Inaugurating the Judicial Court complex in the city, the President said if justice is not delivered on time, it is equivalent to not getting …

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Siddaramaiah slams ED for 'influencing judiciary' in MUDA case ahead of hearing
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Siddaramaiah slams ED for 'influencing judiciary' in MUDA case ahead of hearing

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday, in a post on X, criticised the Enforcement Directorate for its actions in the Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment case. Publicising this just before the hearing reflects a deliberate attempt to create prejudice and influence the judiciary’s perspective.” Using the hashtag #MisuseOfED, Siddaramaiah called the ED's move an act of political vendetta, undermining …

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Jamie Raskin runs to be top Dem on House Judiciary in face of 'emboldened MAGA movement'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jamie Raskin runs to be top Dem on House Judiciary in face of 'emboldened MAGA movement'

Raw Story  

Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Monday that he was officially running to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler as the ranking Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee. "But this time the MAGA movement has not only a trifecta but a complicit Supreme Court waiting in the wings and a dominant media propaganda system parroting all the lies," he warned. "New generations of …

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