Senior Advocate Sanjay Hegde says there are two types of judges, one who knows law and one who knows law ministers in an exclusive LawChakra interview on Collegium System.
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Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI) , was appointed by President Droupadi Murmu in November 2022, succeeding Uday Umesh Lalit. Son of former Chief Justice Y.V. Chandrachud, he became a Supreme Court judge in May 2016. Prior to this, he served as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court (2013–2016) and as a judge at the Bombay High Court (2000–2013).
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“Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit and participation in Ganesha Pooja at the residence of CJI DY Chandrachud is highly improper and an act impacting–prejudicially affecting the trust and confidence of the general public”: Lawyers raise concerns over judiciary-executive relations. Several senior advocates expressed concerns about the visit, questioning its implications for the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive.
A controversy erupted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Ganpati Puja celebrations at the residence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) suggesting that it might raise doubts about judicial impartiality in the minds of the people. Hitting back at the opposition, the BJP said PM Modi’s visit was restricted to Ganpati Puja celebrations, and it was a “part of our culture”.
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Monday (Sept 9) approved the appointment of six Senior Advocates to the position of Additional Solicitor General (ASG). These appointments are effective immediately upon taking charge and will last for a tenure of three years or until further notice, whichever comes first.
[EXCLUSIVE] Government of India Appoints 6 Senior Advocates as Additional Solicitor Generals in Supreme Court
