Dushyant Dave has criticised the lack of diversity in the higher judiciary, claiming that 17 Supreme Court appointments during former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud’s tenure included no woman.
Dushyant Dave has warned that universal adult franchise is being eroded through SIR, criticising the Election Commission and Supreme Court and revealing that he and his wife received voter-list notices.
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave has alleged that corruption within the Supreme Court damaged justice and that the rich and powerful have hijacked the judicial system. He did not identify any judge or present case-specific evidence during the speech.
BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra hits back at senior advocate Dushyant Dave’s statement accusing judiciary of compromising under Modi’s rule, calling it baseless and misleading. “Supreme Court has protected rule of law, not surrendered to executive,” he asserts.
Senior advocate Dushyant Dave calls for a minimum 3-year term for Chief Justices, citing short tenures hinder judicial impact. His remarks follow CJI Gavai’s 6-month term.
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave retires after a 48-year-long legal journey, saying it’s time for younger lawyers to take charge. He plans to work for society and spend time with family.
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave Today (April 15) clashed with the Supreme Court bench over promotion of Civil Judges (Senior Division) to the cadre of District Judge in the State of Gujarat. He insisted Article 32 protects fundamental rights and slammed the system as unfair.
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear petitions in May regarding the enforcement of its 2006 judgment aimed at police reforms, including separating investigation and law enforcement roles and instituting merit-based DGP appointments. Advocacy groups express concerns over state governments’ non-compliance, prompting the court to initiate contempt proceedings.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea against a Governor-sanctioned investigation into alleged corruption in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority has been postponed to January 20. He contests the legality of the sanction, claiming political motivations behind the allegations. The Lokayukta is investigating claims of improper land allocations to his wife amidst ongoing pressures from the BJP.
The Supreme Court on Monday(18th Nov) directed the Delhi High Court to swiftly resolve a patent dispute involving Zydus Lifesciences’ breast cancer drug, ‘Sigrima.’ Roche alleges patent infringement, with an interim injunction restraining Zydus from selling the drug. The Court emphasized the real-world impact of judicial decisions while maintaining the injunction until a December hearing.
