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.
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.
CJI (Chief Justice of India) today rebuked the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Adish Aggarwala, for seeking a suo motu review of the Electoral Bonds judgment. The CJI criticized Aggarwala’s motives, cautioning him about the responsibilities of his position. This occurred during the ongoing assessment of electoral bonds by a five-judge bench.
Yesterday (March 16th), the Supreme Court of India issued a significant ruling emphasizing equality in determining pensionary benefits for retired high court judges. The Court stressed that there should be no differentiation in pension benefits between judges elevated from the bar and those from the district judiciary. CJI Chandrachud led the bench in this landmark judgment, affirming that the pension entitlements of retired high court judges, regardless of their pre-elevation professional background, should be based on their last salary as a high court judge.
Bar Leader Adish Aggarwala, president of SCBA and AIBA, seeks a reevaluation of the Supreme Court’s directive on electoral bonds. He supports the annulment of the scheme but questions the directive to disclose donor information. He expresses concerns about potential backlash and urges a review of the court’s decision. The SCBA distances itself from his request for a presidential reference.
The Supreme Court Today reserved judgment on whether mineral royalties are considered a tax under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. The nine-judge bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, engaged in extensive deliberations over eight days, addressing appeals from state governments, mining entities, and public sector undertakings. This decision is highly anticipated for its potential impact on India’s regulatory landscape.
Pragya, the daughter of a cook at the Supreme Court, was honored Today by CJI Chandrachud and other judges for overcoming obstacles to secure scholarships for a Master’s in Law at prestigious US universities. The event showcased her achievement and the support she received, highlighting the potential within individuals, regardless of background, to transcend barriers.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, Today has converted a letter into a Public Interest Litigation to examine rules in Madhya Pradesh that prevent visually impaired candidates from becoming judicial officers. This proactive step highlights the judiciary’s commitment to addressing inequality and injustice, setting a precedent for a more inclusive legal system.
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The Supreme Court of India Today ruled out the need for written exams and viva voce for appointing Presidents of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, as the positions are filled exclusively by retired High Court judges. The Court emphasized the importance of judicial oversight in the appointment process and directed the Central government to propose amendments for fair and transparent appointments at the district level, ensuring a balance between experience and transparency.
“Why doesn’t the Union draft the proposed rules, and then we review them, considering that members of the Commission are drawn from finance, etc.?”: CJI remarked.