The Supreme Court ruled that government policy decisions issued through circulars are binding and cannot be ignored without lawful amendment or justification. Any action taken in violation of such policy is arbitrary and breaches Article 14 of the Constitution of India.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th March, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the legal immunity given to judges from immediate criminal prosecution. The petitioners, including lawyers and concerned citizens, have asked the court to review the 1991 judgment in K. Veeraswami v. Union of India, which requires the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) approval before an FIR can be registered against a sitting judge.
NEW DELHI: Senior Advocate Indira Jaising told the Supreme Court on Thursday that she does not support the idea of conducting interviews to designate lawyers as Senior Advocates. She clarified that she never made such a suggestion in 2017, yet the Supreme Court included an interview process in its judgment and assigned 25 marks for it.
The Bombay Bar Association honored Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud for his impactful tenure as he nears retirement. His legacy includes landmark rulings promoting equality and individual rights, and he emphasized transparency and inclusivity in the judiciary. Attendees praised his commitment to compassionate justice and improving access for marginalized groups.
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Today (21st March): The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi government and the Delhi Waqf Board regarding their use of public funds to pay salaries to imams and muezzins, following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The case challenges the government’s policy, citing violations of secular principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution and concerns about potential requests from other religious institutions.