Today, On 12th February, The Central Government informed the Supreme Court that the Unified Pension Scheme for judicial officers has been officially notified. This scheme aims to ensure uniform pension benefits for retired judges across the country. The move comes after long-standing demands for better pension structures for the judiciary. The Supreme Court is expected to review the scheme’s implementation and its impact on retired judicial officers.
Today, On 31st January, The Supreme Court honored Justice Hrishikesh Roy with a heartfelt farewell, recognizing his contributions to the judiciary. Known for his wisdom and humor, he believed that “a smile is a curve that can set many things straight.” His judgments in arbitration and environmental law left a lasting impact. The farewell reflected deep respect for his legal acumen and compassionate approach.
NEW DELHI: Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, is set to retire in February, and this has once again drawn attention to an important issue before the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the court discussed the need to speed up a decision on the legality of a new law that impacts the appointment of Election Commissioners. This law gives significant control to the Central government.
Yesterday, On 22nd November, Former Supreme Court judge Justice H.S. Bedi passed away on November 22, marking a significant loss for the legal community. He was the father of Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Jasjit Singh Bedi. His cremation will take place in Chandigarh, with lawyers at the High Court observing work refrains in tribute.
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Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. He has a notable judicial track record, including key rulings on electoral integrity and political issues. His tenure as the 51st CJI will last until May 2025, with a salary of Rs 2.8 lakh per month.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s farewell ceremony highlighted his transformative legacy, emphasizing his judicial reforms and embrace of technology. His tenure, marked by progressive rulings on civil liberties like same-sex marriage and privacy, left a significant impact on Indian jurisprudence. Legal peers lauded his approach, while some noted missed opportunities on critical issues.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud inaugurated the National Judicial Museum and Archive (NJMA), emphasizing its international standard design. During the event, he interacted with an AI lawyer, who affirmed the constitutionality of the death penalty in India. Chandrachud advocates for AI’s role in the judiciary and will retire soon as Chief Justice.
Several counsels gathered to present their matters before Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud. Senior Advocate Dwivedi expressed, “Mylords nobody wants your tenure to end, we all want you to hear our matters!” The week beginning Today (November 4) will be Dr. DY Chandrachud’s final week serving as the Chief Justice of India, as he is set to retire next Sunday.
Divya, a CPI(M) member, faces allegations of abetting the suicide of ADM Naveen Babu after suggesting during a farewell that he accepted a bribe for a petrol pump NOC. A Thalassery court denied her anticipatory bail, arguing her comments caused Babu mental distress, leading to his death. She defends her intentions as aimed at addressing corruption.
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 21) extended the tenure of former Delhi High Court judge Justice Jayant Nath as the interim chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) even after he attains the superannuation age of 65 years. In a bid to resolve the impasse between the AAP-led Delhi government and the office of Lieutenant Governor (LG), the top court, on its own, had appointed Justice Nath as the interim chairperson of the DERC on August 4, 2023.