Enhancing Gender Diversity in Judiciary In a notable development for the Indian judiciary, the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai, has recommended the appointment of two women, Shamima Jahan, an advocate, and Yarenjungla Longkumer, a judicial officer, as judges of the Gauhati High Court. […]
A Move to Strengthen Judicial Leadership The Supreme Court Collegium, under the leadership of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and B R Gavai, has made pivotal recommendations for appointing Chief Justices to five High Courts in India. These recommendations are a significant step in bolstering the judicial leadership across the […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns regarding the Centre’s approach in handling the transfers and appointments of High Court judges. This issue reflects a growing tension between the judiciary and the executive in India. Also read-Supreme Court To Review Tamil Nadu And Kerala’s Pleas On Governors’ Delay In […]
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized the need for a balanced approach in handling sexual harassment complaints, cautioning against both the trivialization of genuine cases and the misuse of laws for false allegations. The apex court underscored the importance of scrutinizing the veracity of complaints to prevent the misuse of […]
In a significant development in the Indian judiciary, the Centre has approved the appointment of senior advocate U K Nair as a judge of the Gauhati High Court. This decision comes after the High Court had deferred the swearing-in ceremony of another senior advocate, Kaushik Goswami, for the same position. The official gazette notification dated […]
The Gauhati High Court has declined to issue a notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the establishment of a separate prayer room for the Muslim community at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund, posed questions to the petitioner […]
In a recent development concerning the ongoing violence in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has underscored that court proceedings should not be leveraged to exacerbate the situation or instigate further issues. The court, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, stressed the need for a humanitarian approach to the matter, acknowledging the […]
