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Saffronization Increasing In High Courts : Justice K Chandru
Speaking at an event recently, former Judge of the Madras High Court, Justice K Chandru, talked about how the executive and the judiciary have continued not to make efforts to bring in a permanent system for the appointment of judges and instead preferred the collegium system. Chandru talked about how, after coming into power in 2014, the present Union Government had attempted to bring...
Supreme Court Bar Association & SCAORA Condemn Calls For CJI Surya Kant's Resignation
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have condemned statements circulated on social media seeking the resignation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, stating that such remarks belittle the institution of the judiciary and amount to an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice.In a resolution dated October...
After Supreme Court Push, Centre To Cap Cancer Drug Margins At 30%
The Court however questioned why such a cap could not be imposed for all medicines.
Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Proper Maintenance Of Accessible Airport Infrastructure
The Supreme Court recently issued notice on a PIL seeking proper maintenance of accessible airport infrastructure, including tactile pathways, Braille signage, accessible seating, and priority check-in for persons with disabilities. A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana called for the responses of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of...
Census 2027 : Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea Raising Concerns Over Self-Declaration Of Caste Status
The Supreme Court today called on the Union of India to place before it the Standing Operating Procedure being followed in connection with the 2027 Census. While hearing a plea alleging infirmity in the collection of caste data under the Census, CJI Surya Kant initially opined that, "Government authorities don't collect information merely on form basis". But later, the judge asked...
Rahul Gandhi & INDIA Bloc Leaders File Writ Petition In Supreme Court Against ECI Over SIR Process
They have sought the suspension of SIR process.
Supreme Court Directs Delhi Police SIT Probe Into Assault On Lawyers Protesting Against BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra
"You seem more interested in prosecuting the BCI Chairman, than the assailants. He was never there at the [site]", J Bagchi to petitioners.
SCBA Asks Members To Wear White Ribbons To Express Solidarity With Advocates Mistreated By Delhi Police
The Supreme Court Bar Association Executive Committee has decided that Advocates/members of the Bar will wear a white ribbon pinned to their coats and will assemble in front of the Gandhi statue on October 13 (Tuesday) to observe a one-minute silence to express solidarity with advocates who were mistreated by the Delhi police during the October 10 protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Members...
NLUJA Assam Holds Fourth Convocation; Justices Vikram Nath, Ujjal Bhuyan Address Graduates
The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA Assam), held its Fourth Convocation Ceremony at the Sri Sri Damodardev International Auditorium, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Panjabari, Guwahati, bringing together members of the judiciary to honour graduating students.Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court of India attended as the Chief Guest, while Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court of India was the Guest of Honour. Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Chief Justice of the...
Rajya Sabha MP AA Rahim Moves Supreme Court Alleging Illegal Detention & Assault Of DYFI Members During Delhi CEC Protests
The petition alleges custodial torture of protesters during October 11 Delhi demonstration, seeks an independent inquiry, and guidelines on the detention of protesters.
Delhi Police De-Notifies Jantar Mantar As Designated Protest Site, Three New Venues Announced
The Delhi Police on Monday (October 12) announced the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, following recommendation by a committee formed by Ministry of Home Affairs. As per a Standing Order on Guideline For Holding Protests of Demonstrations in Delhi issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, MHA had constituted a committee to examine an alternative proper...