Former Supreme Court judge Justice Dinesh Maheshwari has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India, marking a key development in the country’s legal landscape.
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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.
The Supreme Court today (23rd Oct) has sought an affidavit from Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena regarding alleged illegal tree felling for the CAPFIMS project. Saxena stated he was unaware that court permission was needed, citing prior approvals from the Delhi government. He emphasized that officials may have misinterpreted these approvals, acting in good faith.
Today, On 18th September, the Chief Justice of India reconstituted the Supreme Court’s Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) and appointed Justice B.V. Nagarathna as chairperson, replacing Justice Hima Kohli. The GSICC addresses sexual harassment complaints and promotes gender sensitisation, aligning with the judiciary’s commitment to gender equality and inclusivity.
