The Nagpur High Court Bar Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a three-day event, starting on April 5th. CJI DY Chandrachud will inaugurate the celebration. The event will feature distinguished guests from the legal community, cultural showcases, and a cricket match, signifying the association’s rich legacy and future aspirations.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) intervened to stay criminal defamation proceedings against India Today group chief Aroon Purie and journalists Rajdeep Sardesai and Shiv Aroor. The case stemmed from a 2016 sting operation by the media outlet on an alleged cash-for-votes scandal. The trio sought relief from the SC after the Karnataka HC declined to dismiss the defamation lawsuit brought against them by former MLA BR Patil.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) declined to halt the Varanasi court’s decision permitting Hindu groups to conduct worship in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi Mosque. CJI Chandrachud led bench, directed both parties to maintain the status quo, allowing both communities to engage in religious prayers. Apex court also sought response of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees on the plea of the mosque management committee.
Retired Supreme Court Justice S. Ravindra Bhat Today highlighted the Supreme Court’s failure to address federalism concerns in the Article 370 judgment. He also emphasized the need for adapting norms to technological advancements. Reflecting on revisiting established norms, he stated it is essential to make the Constitution responsive and relevant in the 21st century.
“If not for giving representation to Scheduled Castes, I would have been elevated maybe two years later,” : Supreme Court Justice BR Gavai emphasized the role of reservation and affirmative action in elevating marginalized individuals in India’s government. He credited his own advancement to these principles and highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusion in the judiciary. Justice Gavai also addressed challenges such as media manipulation and emphasized the CJI’s duty to provide equal leadership.
On Wednesday in a profound address during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new Telangana High Court complex, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud delved into the impact of social media on societal divisions and the judiciary’s pivotal role in transcending these differences. The ceremony, marking a significant milestone, took place adjacent to the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University at Rajendranagar, heralding a new era for the legal landscape in Telangana.
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.
The State Bank of India-SBI Today fully disclosed electoral bond details to the Election Commission, including unique alphanumeric numbers, following a Supreme Court order. All aspects of the bonds, except for complete account numbers and KYC, have been revealed. This complies with the court’s directive to ensure transparency in the electoral bond scheme.
The CJI led bench of Supreme Court Today criticized Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for refusing to reinstate a DMK leader into the state cabinet despite the court staying his conviction. The court emphasized the governor’s obligation to implement its orders and expressed intent to take serious action if the situation does not improve, adjourning the proceedings to the following day.