The Supreme Court said that criticism of its judgments is not an insult to the judiciary and people have the right to express different views. The Court clarified that criticism of judgments is different from allegations of corruption against the judiciary.
The Supreme Court said it will ask the National Judicial Academy to prepare a pan-India report on how courts should record observations in sexual assault cases. The top court also indicated it will set aside the Allahabad High Court order criticised for insensitive remarks that could have a chilling effect on victims.
Bangladesh has cancelled the judges’ training programme in India, citing a directive from its Supreme Court. The programme was scheduled to begin on February 10 at the National Judicial Academy and State Judicial Academy in Madhya Pradesh. This decision marks a change in judicial training collaboration between the two countries. Further details on the reasons behind the cancellation remain unclear.
Justice Pankaj Mittal, born on June 17, 1961, assumed office on February 6, 2023, and will retire on June 16, 2026. With a notable legal lineage, he has over 37,000 judgments across various fields and served as a judge in multiple high courts. He enjoys philately and has contributed to judicial administration.
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Chief Justice DY Chandrachud nominated Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor ahead of his retirement on November 11. Justice Khanna, currently the second-most senior judge, has a distinguished legal career since 1983. The nomination follows tradition and awaits Union government approval to ensure a seamless leadership transition in the Supreme Court.
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud stressed the judiciary’s duty to uphold constitutional values, cautioning against personal ideologies in judgments. He emphasized the importance of impartiality and humility, urging judges to prioritize constitutional morality. Chandrachud raised concerns about judges’ personal views influencing rulings on interfaith marriages and relationships, advocating for a constitutionally grounded approach.
Yesterday, On 29th June, Chief Justice Chandrachud stressed the significance of ‘constitutional morality, diversity, and technology’ at the East Zone II Regional Conference of the National Judicial Academy. He emphasized the judiciary’s role in preserving India’s diversity, cautioned against personal biases influencing judgments, and highlighted technological advancements to enhance justice delivery.
Today(on 29th June), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud shared the stage at the bicentenary celebration of the Calcutta High Court Bar Library in Kolkata. The event included a discussion meeting organized by the National Judicial Academy, highlighting their prominent roles in judiciary and politics.