Advocate Maria Nedumpara has alleged mistreatment by Justice Shyam Suman, stating she felt no dignity as a lawyer nor as a woman. She sent a detailed complaint to Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Bombay HC Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th March, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the legal immunity given to judges from immediate criminal prosecution. The petitioners, including lawyers and concerned citizens, have asked the court to review the 1991 judgment in K. Veeraswami v. Union of India, which requires the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) approval before an FIR can be registered against a sitting judge.
A live discussion was conducted on January 10 on the LawChakra YouTube Channel featuring Senior Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara. The discussion was conducted on the issue of “Nepotism in the Judiciary” was discussed with Mr. Nedumpara and he also shared bold insights and solutions, while addressing this topic. The discussion was insighful upon the collegium system , and he also mentioned the jurisprudential aspects of laws and their application during the Live session.
Today, On 2nd January, The Supreme Court granted time to Mathews Nedumpara to reflect on his plea challenging the designation of Senior Advocates. Nedumpara had made various strong allegations against the institution, which the court described as “scurrilous averments.” The court asked him to reconsider his petition, allowing time for reflection. This matter involves a legal challenge to the process of conferring Senior Advocate status.
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud Addresses Advocate’s Concerns on Constitutional Bench Matters On September 15, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud responded firmly to an email from Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara, which suggested that the Supreme Court should prioritize “ordinary cases” over Constitutional Bench matters. The advocate had even labeled the latter as “useless.” During […]
