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Presence Of Women Judges Gives More Democratic Legitimacy To Courts By Enhancing Diversity : Justice BV Nagarathna
On Thursday, the Supreme Court organised an event to celebrate 'International Day of Women Judges'. The four female judges of the Apex Court, Justices Indira Banerjee, Hima Kohli, B.V. Nagarathna and Bela M. Trivedi along with the CJI, Justice N.V. Ramana graced the occasion. Addressing the participants and the audience in the virtual event, Justice B.V. Nagarathna stated...
A Democratic Society Expects Equal Representation Of Women In Judiciary : Justice Bela Trivedi
On Thursday, the Supreme Court commemorated the first ever 'International Day of Women Judges'. The event was organised pursuant to the resolution presented by Qatar before the United Nations General Assembly, whereby member states were called upon to celebrate the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary on the 10th of March every years, as it was resolved to...
To Invoke Section 319 CrPC, More Than A Prima Facie Case As Exercised At Charge-Framing Stage Needed : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that the power under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is a discretionary and extraordinary power which should be exercised sparingly."The crucial test to be applied is one which is more than prima facie case as exercised at the time of framing of charge, but short of satisfaction to an extent that the evidence, if goes unrebutted,...
Women Judges Bring A Unique Gender Perspective To Adjudication : Justice Hima Kohli
"Women judges validate the judicial system and their inclusion in large numbers is a palpable realisation of the constitutional codes."On Thursday, the Supreme Court commemorated the first ever 'International Day of Women Judges'. The event was organised by the Supreme Court Registry and graced by the presence of CJI, N.V. Ramana, Justices Hima Kohli, B.V. Nagarathna, Indira banerjee...
Equality Of Women's Status More In Books Than In Actual Practice : Justice Indira Banerjee
Speaking at a virtual event organised by the Supreme Court to celebrate the International Day of Women Judges, Supreme Court Judge Justice Indira Banerjee on Thursday said that the Indian Constitution mandates elimination of discrimination against Women, but the ground reality is that equality of status is more in books than in actual practice.Justice Banerjee said that today women are...
In Dispute Between The Husband And Wife Under DV Act, Landlord Who Entitled To Decree Of Eviction Should Not Be Made To Suffer: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that in a dispute between the husband and wife under the Domestic Violence Act, the landlord, who otherwise is entitled to the decree of eviction should not be made to suffer.The bench of Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna was considering SLP assailing Delhi High Court's order dated May 13, 2021 ("impugned judgment").In the impugned judgment, the High Court...
Mental Health In Armed Forces: PIL Before Supreme Court Seeks Directions For Mental Health Assessment In Central Armed Police Forces
In the backdrop of recent incidents of shootouts and suicides within various Central Armed Police Forces, a PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to all the CAPFs to periodically carry out specific mental health assessment of all personnel in the Forces to ensure their physical and mental fitness while on duty. The Petitioners who are retired members of...
Contempt Jurisdiction Would Not Cease Merely Because Order Is Executable : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the jurisdiction of a Court under the Contempt of Courts Act would not cease, merely because the order or decree of which contempt is alleged, is executable."Questions as to executability of such order is a question which concerns the parties inter-se. The power of the Court to invoke contempt jurisdiction, is not, in any way, altered by the rights of the...
Women Should Be Given Preference In Appointment Of Panel Advocates; Girls Must Have Reservation In Legal Education : CJI Ramana
Speaking at a virtual event organised to celebrate the International Day of Women Judges, the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana opined that women should be given preference while making appointments as panel advocates, which can increase their appearances and visibility before the bench."A woman being a natural multi-tasker is bound to succeed in any given profession. But, if she is dependent...
74th Constitutional Amendment Does Not Take Away States' Power To Legislate In The Matter Of 'Local Bodies': Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the Constitution (Seventy-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1992, does not take away legislative competence of the State Legislatures to legislate on the subject of local Government.It is the State Legislature alone which is competent to legislate in respect of the municipalities with only one limitation that the provisions of the State Act cannot be inconsistent with...
Supreme Court Reserves Orders On Sentence Of Vijay Mallya In Contempt Case
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved orders on the sentence of fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya in the contempt of court case against him over violation of orders in a case relating to loan default of over Rs 9000 crores of the defunct Kingfisher airlines.A bench comprising Justice UU Lalit, Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Justice Bela M Trivedi heard the matter in the absence of Vijay...