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Judges Do Make Political Choices; Politics & Judicial Functioning Not As Separate As We Want: Justice (Retd) S Muralidhar
Former Orissa High Court chief justice S Muralidhar said that politics and judicial functioning are getting increasingly mixed up and judges often make political choices, even while thinking they are neutral.He said – “Many issues coming to court are political issues dressed as legal issues. Judges do make political choices. They may think they are being neutral. Politics and...
Bilkis Bano Case | Supreme Court Refers To 'Privilege' Of Convicts In Getting Parole For Hundreds Of Days Unlike Many Other Convicts
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned if the non-payment of fines by the convicts in the Bilkis Bano case would be an important consideration when examining their conduct in jail. The court also observed that in this case, the convicts had the privilege of getting parole for many days, unlike several other convicts. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a...
News Anchor Sudhir Chaudhary & Aaj Tak Channel Approach Karnataka High Court Against FIR Over Alleged Fake News
TV news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary and Hindi news channel Aaj Tak have approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the First Information Report filed against them for the offences under Sections 153A and 505 of the India Penal Code over a news report. A single judge bench of Justice Hemant Chandangoudar is to hear the matter on Friday. The plea by way of interim relief has sought stay...
High Courts Should Call For Monthly Reports From Special MP/MLA Courts To Track Disposals : Amicus Suggests To Supreme Court
Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, the amicus curiae appointed by the Supreme Court in the matter relating to criminal cases against elected representatives (MPs/MLAs) in his 19th report has suggested a string of directions to be issued for expeditious disposal of such cases. The suggestions of the amicus in his latest report include, calling for monthly reports from Special Court set up...
WATCH LIVE NOW-Launch Of Gautam Bhatia's Book "Unsealed Covers" And Panel Discussion-Justice (Rtd) Muralidhar, Rebecca John
Harper Collins Publishers invites you to the highly-anticipated book launch of "Unsealed Covers: A Decade Of The Constitution, The Courts And The State" by Gautam Bhatia. Join in for an enchanting evening filled with literary delights. There will also be a thought-provoking and inspiring panel discussion. The eminent panelists are: 1. Mr. Gautam Bhatia, Author. 2. Justice (Retd.) S....
Firecracker Ban | Cases Against Persons Bursting May Not Be The Solution, Find The Source & Take Action : Supreme Court To Delhi Police
The Supreme Court Thursday told the Delhi Police that the issues relating to violation of the firecracker ban imposed in Delhi NCR must be nipped in the bud. The Court orally remarked that there was no point in taking action after violations have taken place.A bench of Justice A S Bopanna and Justice M M Sundresh was hearing a batch of petitions filed seeking a ban on the sale, purchase and...
Prime Minister Lauds Supreme Court & CJI For Making SC Data Available On National Judicial Data Grid
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi lauded the Supreme Court and Chief Justice DY Chandrachud for the onboarding of the Supreme Court data on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG). Stating that the harnessing of technology would further transparency, the Prime Minister took to his twitter account to state–"Laudatory step by the Supreme Court and CJI DY Chandrachud Ji. Such harnessing...
Remarks On BR Ambedkar: Chennai Court Remands Former VHP Leader RBVS Manian To 14-Days Judicial Custody
The Principal Sessions Court, Chennai on Thursday remanded former Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader RBVS Manian to 14-day judicial custody in a case for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Dr. BR Ambedkar. Manian was arrested by Chennai City Police on Thursday morning from his residence in T-Nagar after a video went viral where the former leader was seen making alleged...
Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Accused Move Court Seeking Clarity On Completion Of Delhi Police Investigation Before Arguments On Charge
Various accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on Thursday moved a Delhi Court seeking clarity from the Delhi Police on the overall status and completion of its investigation in the case being probed by the Special Cell, before proceeding with the arguments on charge.The applications have been moved by Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha before...
Gyanvapi | 'Preserve Objects Related To Hindu Religion Of Historical Significance Found By ASI In Scientific Survey': Varanasi Court To DM
The Varanasi District Court on Wednesday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit all objects, related to the Hindu religion having historical significance, found in the ongoing Scientific Survey of the Gyanvapi premises, to the District Magistrate. The Court has also directed the the DM concerned or a person nominated by him to protect those objects/materials and to...
PM Modi Degree Defamation Case | Gujarat Court Refuses To Quash Summons Against Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh
A Sessions Court in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad today dismissed a revision application filed by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajyasabha MP Sanjay Singh challenging the issuance of summons by a Magistrate Court in a defamation complaint filed against themThe case has been filed by the Gujarat University over the alleged remarks made by the duo in connection with the academic...