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Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur To Head UN Internal Justice Council

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New Delhi, Dec 21 Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council for a term ending on November 12, 2028. In a communication to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the retired top court judge would head the council which also comprises other distinguished jurists. "I have the …

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Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed former Supreme Court Judge Madan B Lokur as the Chairperson of the UN Internal Justice Council. In a letter addressed to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his congratulations on the appointment to the Council, which was termed as a "key pillar of the administration of justice at the United Nations." …

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Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed former Supreme Court Judge Madan B Lokur as the Chairperson of the UN Internal Justice Council. In a letter addressed to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his congratulations on the appointment to the Council, which was termed as a "key pillar of the administration of justice at the United Nations." …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

There's A Perception Now That If Case Is Listed Before Particular Bench, Result Is Going To Be This : Justice Madan B Lokur

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At the seminar hosted today by Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms at ISIL, Delhi, retired Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur spoke strongly against the opacity in the Master of Roster system and emphasized a need to remove arbitrariness from the process of listing. In this context, while addressing a gathering of former judges of Supreme Court and High …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court should have monitored wrestlers’ protest better, says Justice Lokur

The Hindu

Justice Madan B. Lokur, former Supreme Court judge, criticised the top court’s handling of the wrestlers’ protest. Speaking at a webinar on ‘The Wrestlers’ Struggle: Accountability of Institutions’ organised by ANHAD and the National Alliance of People’s Movement on Tuesday, Justice Lokur also condemn the Delhi Police for its handling of the case, and as well as the way in …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Re-victimisation of victims: Former SC judge on Delhi Police action against wrestlers

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Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur slammed the Delhi Police on Tuesday for its handling of the cases lodged against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhusan Sharan Singh and its treatment of the protesting wrestlers against whom FIRs have been registered. Participating in a panel discussion on "Wrestlers' Struggle: Accountability of Institutions", Justice Lokur said a "re-victimisation" …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Important To Hold Govt Accountable For Its Inaction On Collegium Proposals : Former Judge Madan B Lokur

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On Saturday, speaking on the issue of building a transparent and accountable collegium, at the Seminar on Judicial Appointments and Reforms, organised by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms, Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court expressed strong opinion on holding the Government accountable for its role in the process of judicial appointment. Addressing the issue of …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Justice Madan B. Lokur Visits Sanganer Open Prison In Jaipur, Admires Its Festive Atmosphere, Says It Leaves A Nice Feeling

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Former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Madan B. Lokur addressed a press conference in Jaipur on Friday, in defence of the concept of open jails, after a visit to Sanganer Open Prison in Jaipur, interacting with its inmates and family members. Throwing light on life in the open prison, Justice Lokur said it is like life in every other …

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2 years ago

16-18 Year Olds In Romantic Relationships Know What They're Doing, Why Should We Prosecute Them: Justice Madan Lokur On POCSO Cases

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Justice Madan B. Lokur, former judge of the Supreme Court, on Saturday said that there is a need for evolving a separate procedure for children while dealing with POCSO cases and also for the judiciary to engage in the process of case management to expedite decisions in such matters.Justice Lokur was speaking at an event organized by Delhi Commission for …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Centre Not Entitled To Segregate Collegium Resolutions, Supreme Court Should Act Tough Against Executive For Sitting Over Proposals : Justice MB Lokur

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Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur opined that the Central Government is not entitled to pick and choose names by segregating the resolutions made by the Supreme Court collegium. He added that it is unfair on the part of the Centre to keep certain collegium proposals pending.The retired Supreme Court judge was speaking in an interview with Manu …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Collegium Procedure Should Make No Difference If There's Consensus About The Names : Former SC Judge Justice MB Lokur

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Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur has said that if there is no disagreement among the collegium members regarding the proposals for elevation, then the fact that a different procedure of meeting has been adopted should not be a ground for objection.Justice Lokur was referring to the Supreme Court collegium deciding to defer the consideration of ten names, …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Justice Lokur Bats For Transparency In Collegium Decisions, Criticises Former CJI Gogoi For A 'Made Up' Story In His Memoir

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Justice Madan Lokur, a former judge of the Supreme Court, in an address at a public meeting in Bhubaneswar last week said the apex court and high court collegiums should publicly disclose the factors taken into consideration for recommending a person's elevation to the bench.The retired judge was speaking about 'Transparency and Accountability in the Judiciary' on September 18, 2022 …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Accept Media Reports About Justice Lokur's Comments On December 2018 Collegium Meeting

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The Delhi High Court has refused to accept the media reports about the statements made by former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur about the Supreme Court collegium meeting held on December 12, 2018, observing that they lack "evidentiary value".It observed that the Courts would be "clearly transgressing their well settled limitations" if cognizance were to be taken of. …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Sensitisation needed in institutional childcare: Justice Lokur

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Former Supreme Court Judge Madan B. Lokur called for greater sensitisation and proper training for dealing with children, while raising concerns over care accorded to vulnerable and orphaned children Justice Lokur was speaking on a podcast ‘Care of the State’ hosted by Catalysts For Social Action, a non-governmental organisation that works with children under institutional care. Justice Lokur said, “Many …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi's Air Quality Crisis : 'If Necessary, Think Of 2 Days Lockdown' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Take Emergency Steps

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The Supreme Court on Saturday expressed serious concerns at the worsening air quality of Delhi, and asked the Central Government to take immediate measures to address the situation after discussing with the concerned state governments.The bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant highlighted that there are other causes of pollution. The …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Stubble Burning: Centre To Place Ordinance On Stubble Burning Before Supreme Court Next Week

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Supreme Court has on Thursday decided to consider next week, Centre's Ordinance framed to deal with the problem of stubble burning. SG Mehta assured the Court that the Ordinance, with modifications approved by the Cabinet yesterday will be placed before the Court next week A three-judge Bench of CJI, Justice Bopanna and Justice Ramasubramanian was hearing a PIL filed in …

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3 years, 10 months ago

"What Are The Judicial Academies Doing?": Justice Madan Lokur On Bombay High Court's Skin-To-Skin Judgment In POCSO Case

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"There are judicial academies, what are they doing? Speaking at the launch of the second edition of Tata Trusts' 'India Justice Report', the former Supreme Court judge was responding to a query seeking his views on a recent judgment of the Bombay High Court holding that direct skin to skin touch was necessary to constitute 'sexual assault' under POCSO and …

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3 years, 11 months ago

There Should Be No Criminal Contempt, If The Criticism is Well Founded It Is Fine, If It Is Not Forget About It: Justice Madan Lokur

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"There should be no criminal contempt. Discussing the appointment of judges in India, Justice Lokur remarked that when a name has been recommended by the High Court collegium, everyone knows and that it is an "open secret". "One of the sitting Supreme Court judges has recently said that the system of virtual court hearings is not working well. Former Editor-in-Chief …

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4 years, 1 month ago

'Unfair To Target A Lawyer For Appearing For A Particular Client' : Justice Lokur

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I think that it's unfair to target a lawyer for appearing for a particular client", said Justice Madan B. Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India at a virtual session hosted by Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum and Women in Criminal Law Association. Held on Friday, the 20th of November, the webinar provided a platform for Justice …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Liberal in Dealing with Personal Liberty Matters, Says Retired Justice Madan Lokur

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has been liberal while adjudicating matters related to personal liberty and that is the way it should be, Justice Madan B Lokur said on Friday. Speaking at a webinar titled Defending Liberties', hosted by the Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum and Women in Criminal Law Association, he also supported the idea of day-to-day trials …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Stubble Burning: Based On Centre's Request, SC Keeps In Abeyance Order Appointing Justice M B Lokur Panel [Read Order]

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The Supreme Court on Monday kept in abeyance the order passed by it on October 16 to appoint Justice Madan B Lokur, former SC judge, as a one-man panel to coordinate and monitor the steps taken to tackle the problem of stubble-burning.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, S A Bobde, passed the order on Monday based on …

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4 years, 2 months ago

"What Reservations You Have?" SC Rejects SG's Objection On Appointment Of Justice Lokur As One-Man Panel To Prevent Stubble Burning

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As the "stubble burning season" comes closer, the Top Court today, has appointed a One-Man Committee headed by Former SC Judge, Justice Madan B. Lokur to take steps for its prevention in the state of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.Chief Justice of India SA Bobde stated that even though the top court was confident that measures had been taken by …

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4 years, 2 months ago

SC declines Centre's request, appoints ex-judge MB Lokur as one-man panel to prevent stubble burning

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The Supreme Court Friday appointed retired apex court judge Justice Madan B Lokur as a one-man committee to take steps for preventing stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh which is a source of pollution in Delhi-national capital region. The apex court directed the court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority and chief secretaries of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to …

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4 years, 2 months ago

'You Can be Arrested on Basis of a Fairy Tale': Former SC Judge Says Sedition Laws Now 'Weaponised'

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Law is being misused to curb free press and speech, former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur said on Monday, adding that a lethal cocktail of use and misuse of law “is being used to impact adversely the liberty of all those who dare to speak up”. The former apex court judge was especially critical of weaponising of the sedition …

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Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur To Head UN Internal Justice Council

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

There's A Perception Now That If Case Is Listed Before Particular Bench, Result Is Going To Be This : Justice Madan B Lokur

Supreme Court should have monitored wrestlers’ protest better, says Justice Lokur

Re-victimisation of victims: Former SC judge on Delhi Police action against wrestlers

Important To Hold Govt Accountable For Its Inaction On Collegium Proposals : Former Judge Madan B Lokur

Justice Madan B. Lokur Visits Sanganer Open Prison In Jaipur, Admires Its Festive Atmosphere, Says It Leaves A Nice Feeling

16-18 Year Olds In Romantic Relationships Know What They're Doing, Why Should We Prosecute Them: Justice Madan Lokur On POCSO Cases

Centre Not Entitled To Segregate Collegium Resolutions, Supreme Court Should Act Tough Against Executive For Sitting Over Proposals : Justice MB Lokur

Collegium Procedure Should Make No Difference If There's Consensus About The Names : Former SC Judge Justice MB Lokur

Justice Lokur Bats For Transparency In Collegium Decisions, Criticises Former CJI Gogoi For A 'Made Up' Story In His Memoir

Delhi High Court Refuses To Accept Media Reports About Justice Lokur's Comments On December 2018 Collegium Meeting

Sensitisation needed in institutional childcare: Justice Lokur

Delhi's Air Quality Crisis : 'If Necessary, Think Of 2 Days Lockdown' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Take Emergency Steps

Stubble Burning: Centre To Place Ordinance On Stubble Burning Before Supreme Court Next Week

"What Are The Judicial Academies Doing?": Justice Madan Lokur On Bombay High Court's Skin-To-Skin Judgment In POCSO Case

There Should Be No Criminal Contempt, If The Criticism is Well Founded It Is Fine, If It Is Not Forget About It: Justice Madan Lokur

'Unfair To Target A Lawyer For Appearing For A Particular Client' : Justice Lokur

Supreme Court Liberal in Dealing with Personal Liberty Matters, Says Retired Justice Madan Lokur

Stubble Burning: Based On Centre's Request, SC Keeps In Abeyance Order Appointing Justice M B Lokur Panel [Read Order]

"What Reservations You Have?" SC Rejects SG's Objection On Appointment Of Justice Lokur As One-Man Panel To Prevent Stubble Burning

SC declines Centre's request, appoints ex-judge MB Lokur as one-man panel to prevent stubble burning

'You Can be Arrested on Basis of a Fairy Tale': Former SC Judge Says Sedition Laws Now 'Weaponised'