With a month left before his retirement, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday (Oct 8) expressed that he is contemplating how history will judge his tenure and the legacy he will leave for future judges and legal professionals. Justice Chandrachud, who took office on November 9, 2022, after the retirement of CJI UU Lalit, shared his thoughts during a convocation at JSW Law School in Paro, Bhutan.
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, updated its appointments for Chief Justices of four High Courts due to prior delays from the Central Government. New recommendations now include Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji for Meghalaya, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait for Madhya Pradesh, Justice GS Sandhawalia for Himachal Pradesh, and Justice Tashi Rabstan for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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Senior lawyer Harish Salve revealed that Vinesh Phogat chose not to contest the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling, despite their efforts. Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit and her appeal was denied. The Indian Olympic Association and Phogat’s legal team faced coordination issues. Phogat has since retired from wrestling and entered politics.
Today, On 3rd September, The Supreme Court requested a report after discovering that a former Madras High Court judge issued detailed judgments after retirement. Justice T Mathivanan’s actions prompted scrutiny, with concerns raised about judicial propriety. The Court’s demand for an investigation reflects its commitment to upholding the integrity of the judicial process.
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The Supreme Court Today (Aug 30) bid farewell to Justice Hima Kohli, who is retiring on September 1. During the farewell, Chief Justice of India (CJI) shared a light-hearted moment: in the morning, the first five judges visited his chamber for a collegium discussion. Justice Kohli humorously noted that they were there to fill her vacancy and hoped it would be a woman judge. Reflecting on her time at the Court, Justice Kohli described joining the Chief Justice as a stroke of luck, especially as a batchmate.
Vidushpat Singhania, representing the Indian Olympic Association, stated that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) provided only a brief rejection of Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for her disqualification. The decision can be appealed to the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. Despite efforts to reduce her weight, she was unable to meet the criteria, leading to her disqualification and subsequent retirement from wrestling. Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the women’s 50kg freestyle event.
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Justice Sanjeev Khanna today recused himself from hearing a review petition on same-sex marriage, leading to the reconstitution of a five-judge constitutional bench by CJI DY Chandrachud. The Supreme Court deferred the hearing, and it was clarified that review petitions are decided in chambers, with no open court hearing. The original judgment denied marriage rights to queer couples.
Today (8th July): The Supreme Court of India is set to appoint two new judges to fill vacancies, with a focus on selecting candidates based on judicial integrity and experience. The collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, is considering several high court chief justices and senior judges for the appointments, aiming to fill the current vacancies in the apex court.
