New Delhi, January 21, 2025 – Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya will be sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court today. The ceremony will take place at 5:00 PM at Raj Niwas, Civil Lines, Delhi. It will be attended by key government officials, sitting judges, legal professionals, and other dignitaries.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting approving the appointment of former Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). A notification will be issued soon. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani currently acts as Chairperson following Chandrachud’s retirement on November 8.
Delhi High Court’s Chief Justice Manmohan sworn in Today (Dec 5) as a judge of the Supreme Court of India under the cloud of controversial senior advocate designations. The Supreme Court Collegium, which comprises Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishkesh Roy and Abay S. Oka, had made a recommendation to elevate Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court on November 28, 2024.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, named the 51st Chief Justice of India, is adapting his routine to adhere to the strict protocols that accompany his new role. This has resulted in the cancellation of his daily 10-kilometer morning walks and limits on his mobility, as he prioritizes security while maintaining connections with old friends.
The Jharkhand government petitioned the Supreme Court over the Central government’s delay in approving the appointment of a new Chief Justice for the state’s High Court. The plea cites the extended delays in previous appointments and highlights concerns about the impact on judicial independence. The intervention of the Supreme Court is sought to address this issue.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of District Judge aspirant Salam Samarjeet Singh, who had been disqualified due to a last-minute change in cut-off rules. The three-judge bench’s decision, led by Justices Roy, Dhulia, and Bhatti, ended Singh’s nine-year legal battle and ordered his immediate appointment.
The Central Government today appointed former Madras High Court judge, Justice PN Prakash, as the Special Public Prosecutor for NIA cases before the Supreme Court. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the appointment. Justice Prakash will represent the NIA in several pending cases. He was designated as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court after retirement.
The Delhi High Court today dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of Subhransu Sekhar Acharya as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NSIDC, stating that a PIL is not maintainable in service matters and only non-appointees can challenge the legality of an appointment or extension procedure. The court clarified that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the issues raised in the petition.
On Friday(31st May),The Supreme Court has appointed Justice Hima Kohli as the Chairperson of the GSICC, with Justice BV Nagarathna also joining the committee. This reconstitution aims to enhance gender sensitization within the judiciary, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. The diverse panel of members signifies a collective dedication to promoting gender equality and a safe workplace environment.
The Union Law Ministry denied rushing the appointment of two election commissioners to preempt Supreme Court decisions on the 2023 law. The Central Government defended the appointments, stating the absence of a judicial member did not affect the Election Commission’s autonomy. The Supreme Court declined to stay the appointments despite objections.