CJI DY Chandrachud emphasised the importance of valid evaluation and free thinking in the legal profession, highlighting the role of legal education in serving society and fulfilling social responsibilities. Addressing students at Sri Venkateswara University’s Department of Law, he urged students to perceive the legal profession as a form of societal duty.
Chief Justice of India Emphasizes Judicial Independence and Women Representation in Bengaluru Conference. At the 21st biennial state-level conference of judicial officers in Karnataka, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, delivered an inspiring message to the judiciary, urging officers to rule on bail petitions with integrity, devoid of external pressures. BENGALURU: On Saturday during the […]
On March 21st, CJI Chandrachud inaugurated the “Accessibility Help Desk” and “Media Enclosure” at the Supreme Court Complex in New Delhi to improve accessibility for all individuals, following the recommendations of a committee chaired by Justice Ravindra Bhatt. These facilities aim to cater to differently-abled individuals, senior citizens, and others in need of special assistance.
The bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta told the petitioners who have challenged the new law.”At this stage, we cannot stop the legislation or suspend its operation. It would lead to chaos and uncertainty, and we cannot do it (stay) by way of an interim order. There are no allegations against the […]
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.
In a significant development that underscores the ongoing challenges faced by transgender individuals in the workplace, the Supreme Court of India has expressed its concerns over the termination of a transwoman teacher from her position in schools located in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. The case, which has caught the attention of the highest judicial authority […]
New Delhi: In a thought-provoking session at the Bhopal Literature and Art Festival, former Supreme Court Justice Madan B. Lokur delved into pressing issues concerning the Indian judiciary, raising critical questions about case allocation, constitutional morality, and the role of the judiciary in upholding democratic values. Also read-BREAKING | Supreme Court Issues Split Decision On […]
At his retirement farewell function, Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker of the Allahabad High Court made a poignant statement regarding his transfer from the Chhattisgarh High Court to the Allahabad High Court in 2018. He described the transfer, orchestrated by the Collegium led by then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, as “ill-intended” and a move […]