The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s May 21 order that stayed nine state laws from 2020 related to appointing Vice-Chancellors in universities, calling it unconstitutional interference.
The President of India has transferred Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya from Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court to Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, following a Supreme Court Collegium recommendation. Justice Alok Aradhe is appointed as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Both appointments took effect as of January 14.
On Friday(27th Sept),The Supreme Court of India emphasized that retired high court judges heading tribunals must receive appropriate salaries and benefits to maintain their dignity. The bench, led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, urged state governments to ensure fair compensation or consider appointing individuals from other professions.
Today (8th July): The Supreme Court of India is set to appoint two new judges to fill vacancies, with a focus on selecting candidates based on judicial integrity and experience. The collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, is considering several high court chief justices and senior judges for the appointments, aiming to fill the current vacancies in the apex court.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, has validated the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers, emphasizing their key role in managing party dynamics and coalition power. This decision affirms their constitutional status as part of the council of ministers, providing legal backing to a longstanding political practice.