Prof. Mohan Gopal said the Ayodhya judgment can be challenged through a curative petition based on Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud’s remark that the very erection of the Babri Masjid was an act of desecration of a temple.
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on whether judicial officers with seven years’ prior Bar experience can apply for district judge posts under the Bar quota. The ruling will clarify the scope of Article 233 and impact judicial recruitment nationwide.
Today, On 23rd September, Supreme Court debates whether judicial officers with seven or more years of experience under the Bar vacancies, can be eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges. The hearing focused on interpretation of Article 233 and past legal precedents.
Today, On 23rd September, A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has commenced hearing on the eligibility of judicial officers for appointment as district judges under Bar vacancies, addressing a crucial legal question with wide implications for judicial recruitment.
Today, On 12th September, The Supreme Court Constitution Bench agreed that it will hear on September 23 on whether a judicial officer with more than seven years’ bar experience before joining service can be considered eligible for appointment as a district judge in bar quota vacancies.
Today, on 11th September, on Day 11 of the Presidential Reference Row on Assent to Bills, the Supreme Court discussed the Governor’s powers regarding bills. The CJI asked, “No issue if Governor returns a Bill with a message, but can he indefinitely withhold?” Judgment has been reserved.
Today, on 11th September, in the Presidential Reference Row, CJI Gavai asks, “If one wing of democracy fails, would the Court be powerless and forced to sit idle?” He questions the Centre, stressing the judiciary’s role as custodian of the Constitution and protector of democratic principles.
Today, on 10th September, on Day 10 of the Presidential Reference Row on Assent to Bills, Chief Justice of India questioned the Centre, asking, “How can you claim ‘false alarm’ if Governors have been sitting on bills for four years?”
Today, on 10th September, In the ongoing Presidential Reference Row, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the Governor is not a servant of the government but an independent constitutional office, exercising implied discretion to uphold and defend the Constitution in crucial circumstances.
Today, on 10th September, in the Presidential Reference Row, Advocate Avani Bansal tells the Supreme Court that citizens cannot be left helpless due to delays in gubernatorial decisions. Timely action is essential to prevent arbitrary use of powers by Governors and preserve constitutional governance.
