Justice K.V. Viswanathan, born on May 26, 1966, in Kerala, became a Supreme Court judge on May 19, 2023. He has a notable legal career, becoming a Senior Advocate in 2009 and representing key cases, including marriage equality and privacy rights. He is anticipated to ascend as India’s 58th Chief Justice in 2030.
High Courts should not order probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) solely on the basis of letters received by it from various private parties, the Supreme Court held Yesterday (Sept 26). Bench held that such an exercise of entrusting an investigation to the CBI can be done only in very rare cases when the court is satisfied that the State police cannot do justice to the case.
Today (1st May): The Supreme Court emphasized the misunderstanding of judicial workload by critics who question court vacations. Justices highlighted their dedication, including working on weekends, and the necessity to draft judgments during vacations. The court also addressed the importance of vacations for drafting lengthy judgments and handling heavy caseloads, countering criticism.
