On Monday, Chief Justice Chandrachud and Supreme Court judges, along with family members, visited Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan with President Murmu. The garden, formerly known as Mughal Gardens, hosts ‘Udyan Utsav 2024,’ featuring 85 flower species, a floral clock, and a selfie point. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, it combines Mughal and British architecture, blooming with vibrant flowers during the Spring Festival.
“Increasing Judges’ Retirement Age Based on Performance Not Feasible: Government Informs Parliamentary Panel”, stated a government official, highlighting the complexities involved in implementing performance-based tenure extensions for judges The Indian government has expressed its stance on the proposition of extending the retirement age of judges based on their performance, labeling it as impractical. This viewpoint […]
Justice B V Nagarathna, the future first woman Chief Justice of India, emphasized the judiciary’s role in advancing gender equality and women’s representation. She highlighted the need for affirmative action, equal property rights, and inclusivity in the legal profession. Her address underscored the critical role of the judiciary in shaping a more equitable society.
Justice P S Narasimha of the Supreme Court of India recently emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary for the functioning of a democracy. Speaking at a distinguished public lecture at Jindal Global Law School of OP Jindal Global University, Justice Narasimha warned that democracy is not merely about majority rule and depends on the […]