Kapil Sibal submitted an impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, citing a controversial speech on the Uniform Civil Code. Supported by 55 MPs, the motion criticizes Yadav’s remarks about majority rule and derogatory language. The impeachment process will follow constitutional procedures if admitted by the Rajya Sabha.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman Yesterday (Dec 5) recounted how the political heavyweights of the Bharata Janata Party (BJP) accused of conspiring to orchestrate the demolition of Babri Masjid mosque in 1992, were acquitted by the trial court despite Supreme Court’s interventions. He narrated how he, as a Supreme Court judge, had passed orders restarting the trial which lay dormant for nearly 25 years.
Justice Manmohan sworn in Today (Dec 5) as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. This significant appointment follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium on November 28, which proposed his elevation to the apex court. The Central Government subsequently approved the recommendation on December 3.
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The President of India has appointed Justice Manmohan, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a Supreme Court Judge, following a Supreme Court Collegium recommendation. With a distinguished legal career, he is recognized for significant contributions in human rights, urban governance, and corporate law. His appointment adheres to Article 124 of the Constitution.
Justice R. Mahadevan, born on June 10, 1963, in Chennai, was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Madras High Court in 2013 and became a Permanent Judge in 2015. He transitioned to the Supreme Court, marking a significant milestone as the first Chief Justice of the Madras High Court elevated in six years.
Justice NK Singh, born on March 1, 1963, in Imphal, Manipur, assumed office as a Supreme Court judge on July 18, 2024, marking a milestone as Manipur’s first judge in the Supreme Court. His judicial career includes significant roles in various high courts and notable rulings in cases related to nationality and citizenship.
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, born June 23, 1962, has had a distinguished legal career, beginning in 1985 and serving in various capacities, including as a law lecturer and Additional Judge at the Bombay High Court. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in 2022 and was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2024.
Justice Sandeep Mehta, born on January 11, 1963, became a Supreme Court judge on November 9, 2023. He has extensive legal experience, having practiced in criminal and constitutional law. Notable judgments include the establishment of a Transgender Welfare Board in Assam and overturning a wrongful dowry death conviction. He served as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court prior to his elevation.
Justice Augustine George Masih, born on March 12, 1963, in Punjab, was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge on November 9, 2023, after a distinguished legal career. Previously serving as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, his notable judgments include granting interim bail in a caste-related case and ordering the clearance of a blocked national highway.
Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, born on November 30, 1961, in Bhopal, joined the Supreme Court of India on November 9, 2023, after serving in various judicial positions, including Chief Justice of Telangana and Delhi High Courts. He has expertise in constitutional, civil, and criminal law, with notable judgments advancing rights for persons with disabilities.