The Supreme Court ruled that government entities cannot include clauses for unilateral arbitrator appointments in public-private contracts, as these violate Article 14 of the Constitution, undermining fairness. The decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, applies to three-member arbitration panels, emphasizing equal treatment and impartiality in the arbitration process.
Justice Rekha Sharma expressed disapproval of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s comments about the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, where he sought divine intervention for resolution. Her concern highlights the potential implication that personal beliefs could affect judicial outcomes. This has ignited debate on the separation of faith and judicial responsibility, causing political backlash.
Justice B.R. Gavai highlighted the critical role of judicial ethics and integrity at a conference in Gujarat, stressing that a judge’s conduct affects public trust. He warned that resigning to contest elections could harm perceptions of impartiality and emphasized the judiciary’s independence from other branches to maintain credibility and prevent justice delays.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court celebrated its 20th anniversary with Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud addressing the event. He praised the Bench’s contributions, emphasizing the importance of integrity in the legal profession. He also highlighted the issue of minimal wages for junior lawyers, urging fair compensation and abandoning paternalistic attitudes.
The Supreme Court will be heard a plea from K Chandrasekhar Rao, leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), challenging a Telangana High Court order regarding a commission to investigate alleged power sector irregularities during his tenure. Rao disputes the commission’s establishment, alleging bias and political motives. The high court’s order emphasized the need for evidence to substantiate claims of bias.
Some High Court judges start late and end early despite scheduled timings, as lamented by Justice BR Gavai. He also highlighted the importance of judicial punctuality, respect towards lawyers, and cautioned against judges lobbying for elevation. Concerns were raised about misrepresentation of judicial statements and summoning government officials unnecessarily.
New delhi: The recent statement “We will rip you apart” by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah sparked a debate about judicial decorum. Judges expressed concern over the appropriateness of such language for a high judicial position, citing the need for impartial discussions and maintaining sobriety in court proceedings. Past rulings emphasize the high standards of behavior expected from judges.
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) urged law firms to refrain from mass poaching, emphasizing the importance of adhering to its Code of Conduct stressing basic courtesies when recruiting from other firms. SILF condemned attempts to undermine the judiciary, highlighting the need for fair and impartial administration of justice.