Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud advocated for making gene therapy affordable and accessible, especially in rural areas. At a conference in Bengaluru, he discussed financial barriers and emphasized indigenous solutions, societal awareness, and industry involvement, including CSR initiatives and tax incentives, to ensure equitable access to essential treatments.
Today, On 13th September, The Supreme Court agreed to review a petition seeking to classify pre-election freebies offered by political parties as corrupt practices. The plea argues for clear regulations governing party manifestos and preventing financially burdensome promises. It also challenges a previous Supreme Court ruling on the matter. The petition aims to maintain electoral integrity and responsible use of public funds.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court reinstated four female judicial officers following directives from the Supreme Court. They were dismissed for allegedly unsatisfactory performance, which led to the Supreme Court’s intervention. The officers will be placed at the bottom of their batch with a probationary period of one year. The Supreme Court commended the decision and closed the case.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court celebrated its 20th anniversary with Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud addressing the event. He praised the Bench’s contributions, emphasizing the importance of integrity in the legal profession. He also highlighted the issue of minimal wages for junior lawyers, urging fair compensation and abandoning paternalistic attitudes.
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has taken a firm stand by refusing to adjourn the hearing on the bail plea of AAP leader Satyendar Kumar Jain, which is listed before a bench headed by Justice Bela M Trivedi. This decision comes amidst requests for postponement of the hearing, which has been a subject […]
In recent development, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has raised serious questions regarding the prolonged delay by the Tamil Nadu Governor in acting on several Bills sent for his assent. The apex court’s inquiry comes in the wake of a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu […]
In a significant development in the Indian judiciary, the Centre has approved the appointment of senior advocate U K Nair as a judge of the Gauhati High Court. This decision comes after the High Court had deferred the swearing-in ceremony of another senior advocate, Kaushik Goswami, for the same position. The official gazette notification dated […]
The Supreme Court Collegium, under the stewardship of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has put forth the names of three eminent High Court Chief Justices for elevation to the Supreme Court of India. This recommendation, if accepted by the Centre, will fill the current vacancies and bring the Supreme Court to its full […]