People's Chief Justice : Impactful Remarks Of CJI Ramana In 2021

The 8-month tenure of Justice NV Ramana as the 48th Chief Justice of India has witnessed certain refreshing changes in the judicial approach of the Supreme Court.Apart from his orders in cases like Pegasus, Tribunal vacancies, Lakhimpur Kheri etc., CJI Ramana has in his tenure of 8 months made some important observations and crucial remarks on various issues of contemporary relevance, both inside and outside the courtrooms.He has expressed disapproval of the government's actions, sought justification for its decisions, made proposals for the betterment of the judiciary, urged the Government to take action, and even rooted for a more gender-equal judiciarySome critics have opined that making statements at events or in court may not be enough without the backing of implementable judicial directions. However, an attempt to address important social, political and legal issues deserves to be applauded.When observations come from the Chief Justice of India, the highest judicial officer of the country, it has the potential of impacting the citizens and creating a positive change and sends a signal that the judiciary shares the people's concern.The following are some of the impactful remarks made by the CJI NV Ramana in 2021: MEDIA: Resist Being Co-opted By An Ideology Or The State; News Mixed With Views A Dangerous Cocktail : CJI Ramana To Journalists Delivering the keynote address while awarding the Mumbai Press Club's RedInk Awards, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana spoke about the pressures faced by journalists in the age of cut-throat competition and social media amplification. Underscoring that press freedom was integral for the proper functioning of democracy, CJI Ramana reminded that journalists should resist being co-opted by an ideology or the State.The CJI commented that the deadly combination of confrontational polity and competitive journalism can be lethal to democracy. He also expressed concerns about the seeping of ideological stances and biases into the news story.Investigative Journalism Is Unfortunately Vanishing From Media Canvas : CJI NV Ramana Speaking at the launch event of the book "Blood Sanders : The Great Forest Heist" authored by Shri Sudhakar Reddy Udumula, Senior Journalist, CJI Ramana said that the concept of investigative journalism is unfortunately vanishing from the media canvas."In the past, we have witnessed newspaper reports on scandals and misconduct creating waves leading to serious consequences. Barring one or two, I don't recall any story of such magnitude in the recent years. Everything in our garden appears to be rosy. I leave it to you to arrive at your own conclusions". CJI said.Extremely Upset With Media Reports Speculating Collegium Recommendations: CJI RamanaSpeaking at the ceremonial farewell for Justice Navin Sinha, had said that he was "extremely upset" with the media speculation about the recommendations made by the Supreme Court collegium.Highlighting that the process of appointment of judges is "sacrosanct" and "has certain dignity attached to it", the CJI said, "reflections in some sections of the media, pending the process, even before formalising the resolution is counter productive". He commented that there are instances of deserving career progression of bright talents getting marred because of such "irresponsible reporting and speculation".The Chief Justice of India had also lauded the tremendous amount of maturity and responsibility displayed by majority of the senior journalists and media houses in showing restraint and not speculating on such a serious matter. Such professional journalists and ethical media are the real strength of the Supreme Court in particular and democracy in general, he said. "I expect all the stakeholders to uphold the integrity and dignity of this institution", said the CJI. TV Debates Creating More Pollution; Everyone Has Their Own Agenda : CJI NV Ramana During the hearing of the case related to air pollution in Delhi, the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana had made certain critical comments about TV channel debates, saying that they take statements said in Court out of context with an agenda and caused "more pollution"."Debates in TV are creating more pollution than everybody. They don't understand. Statements are taken out of context. Everyone has their own agenda", the Chief Justice said.The CJI made these remarks in reference to the controversy over the percentage of contribution of farmers stubble burning to Delhi's air population.'They Should Have Some Sense' : CJI On False 'Times Now' Tweet Saying He Visited Lakhimpur VictimsDuring the hearing of the PIL relating to Lakhimpur Kheri violence, after a lawyer had mentioned before the Supreme Court bench a tweet posted by 'Times Now' channel which made a false claim that the Chief Justice of India had met the kin of the victims, CJI had said that media should verify facts."I am not on the issue of tweets...but they must have some sense, I am sitting in court. How can I...

People's Chief Justice : Impactful Remarks Of CJI Ramana In 2021

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