Advocates from the Shivamogga Bar Association have written to the CJI and the Karnataka High Court Chief Justice opposing a High Court judge’s participation in a programme presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa. They said such participation may affect public confidence in judicial impartiality as cases against the former minister are pending in courts.
MUMBAI: Today, 27th Feb, The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Sessions Court’s decision to put on hold a magistrate’s findings that questioned the genuineness of the alleged ‘encounter’ of Akshay Shinde, an accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case. The High Court expressed shock over the Sessions Court’s order and raised serious concerns about judicial propriety.
Today, On 3rd February, Retired Supreme Court judge Hrishikesh Roy expressed concern over the optics of PM Modi’s visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s home for Ganpati Puja, calling it “disturbing.” He clarified, however, that no court-related discussions took place during the visit. Roy emphasized that such events could have been avoided to prevent any perception of undue influence. The incident raised questions about the separation of powers and judicial independence.
Justice Surya Kant criticized a 1981 Supreme Court reference questioning the Chief Justice’s authority regarding Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status, labeling it “bad in law.” He emphasized judicial integrity, asserting that a two-judge bench cannot challenge larger bench rulings, and highlighted the Chief Justice’s role in maintaining judicial clarity and authority within the system.
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The Supreme Court has reassigned the contempt case against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over tree felling to a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, previously overseen by Justice Abhay S. Oka. The case will be heard on August 29 by the Chief Justice along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.
On Monday (15th April), the Bombay High Court in Goa faced a jurisdictional challenge under the Arbitration Act, 1996. Justice Bharat P Deshpande referred the matter to a larger bench due to conflicting decisions within the court. The challenge revolves around the interpretation of Section 29A, addressing the procedural timeline for arbitration proceedings in India.