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Justice DY Chandrachud

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of CJs Of High Courts Of Calcutta, Gujarat, Allahabad, Chhattisgarh And Manipur

The three-member collegium also comprising justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph has recommended the name of Justice TS Sivagnanam as the chief justice of the Calcutta High Court.

10 February 2023

 The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to file a reply on petitions challenging the Agnipath sch

‘Those Having Problem Should Not Join Agnipath Scheme Since It Is Voluntary’: Delhi High Court

Earlier, the Supreme Court had asked the high courts of Kerala, Punjab and Haryana, Patna and Uttarakhand to transfer the PILs against the Agnipath scheme pending before them to the Delhi High Court

12 December 2022

 Bihar: Man Held For Posing As HC Judge, Trying To Influence Probe

Bihar: Man Held For Posing As HC Judge, Trying To Influence Probe

An IPS officer is being investigated for trying to influence an investigation involving a judge of the Patna High Court by impersonating a judge and trying to influence the state director general of police (DGP).

18 October 2022

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju Says Govt Has Suggested SC To Finalise MoP For Judges Appointment

In a written reply to two separate questions in the Rajya Sabha, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju also said the Centre has not asked the Supreme Court to include a government nominee in the collegium for appointments to the higher...

02 February 2023

Placing Faith In CBI To Expose Irregularities In Primary Teacher Recruitment: Cal HC

Placing Faith In CBI To Expose Irregularities In Primary Teacher Recruitment: Cal HC

Several deserving candidates were denied positions because of irregularities in the recruitment of primary teachers in Bengal, the Calcutta High Court said on Monday.

07 November 2022

153 HC Judges Appointed This Year, More Appointments In Higher Judiciary Likely

153 HC Judges Appointed This Year, More Appointments In Higher Judiciary Likely

The various high courts in this calendar year so far, have appointed a total of 153 judges with sources hinting at more appointments to the higher judiciary in the coming days.

07 October 2022

SC collegium held deliberations on February 1

Kiren Rijiju Writes To CJI Seeking Govt Representative In Judges' Appointment Panel

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly objected to a system that does not give the government any authority in the appointment of judges, thus seeking government interference in Judicial appointments.

16 January 2023

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Karnataka High Court

Both GST And Excise Duty Can Be Imposed On Tobacco: Karnataka HC

The Joint Commissioner on March 25, 2021 issued an order imposing excise duty and National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD) on tobacco products manufactured and sold in the Belagavi jurisdiction.

05 October 2022

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28 July 2022
J&K High Court Gets New Additional Judge As Prez Murmu Signs Her First Warrant Of Appointment

J&K High Court Gets New Additional Judge As Prez Murmu Signs Her First Warrant Of Appointment

As on July 1, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court had a sanctioned strength of 17 judges but was functioning with 15.


20 July 2022
SC Collegium Approves Proposal For Elevation Of 21 Judicial Officers As Judges In Different HCs

SC Collegium Approves Proposal For Elevation Of 21 Judicial Officers As Judges In Different HCs

The Collegium, which also comprises Justices U U Lalit and A M Khanwilkar, on Wednesday, approved the proposal for the elevation of seven Judicial Officers as...


06 June 2022
S African Indian-Origin Gambler Loses Bid To Get Back Millions He Lost At A Casino

S African Indian-Origin Gambler Loses Bid To Get Back Millions He Lost At A Casino

.Essack was included in this register at his own request in November 2017, but returned to Sun City, where he claimed in court papers that he gained free and...


04 June 2022
Law Minister Rijiju Expresses Concern Over Rise In Pending Cases In Courts

Law Minister Rijiju Expresses Concern Over Rise In Pending Cases In Courts

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed concern over the increasing number of cases that are pending at courts across the country. He pointed out that a...


30 April 2022
UP CM Meets Home Minister Amit Shah

UP CM Meets Home Minister Amit Shah

In a tweet, the Home Minister's office said the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister met him.


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28 April 2022
J&K HC Says Using Terms Like 'Occupation Of Military' Is  'Unlawful Activity'

J&K HC Says Using Terms Like 'Occupation Of Military' Is 'Unlawful Activity'

Jammu and Kashmir High Court says freedom of expression cannot be stretched to allow a person to question the status of a part of the country or its people


08 March 2022
On International Women's Day, An All Women Full Bench For First Time In Kerala HC History

On International Women's Day, An All Women Full Bench For First Time In Kerala HC History

Earlier the bench consisted of Justices A Hariprasad, Anu Sivarama and M R Anitha and after the retirement of Justice Hariprasad, Justice Shircy replaced him.


10 February 2022
MediaOne Claims In Kerala HC It Was 'victimised' For Fair News Reporting

MediaOne Claims In Kerala HC It Was 'victimised' For Fair News Reporting

They have also alleged that the single judge's February 8 order upholding the Centre's decision was "illegal and unsustainable".


12 December 2021
How Himachal HC Kept Pendency Under Check By Working Overtime During Covid-19 Pandemic

How Himachal HC Kept Pendency Under Check By Working Overtime During Covid-19 Pandemic

Himachal Pradesh High Court was quick to adapt to the Covid-19 change and evolved its own model for justice delivery system based either on virtual mode or...


04 September 2021
Humour And Urdu Poetry In Indian Courts: What A Lawyer’s Book Reveals

Humour And Urdu Poetry In Indian Courts: What A Lawyer’s Book Reveals

Supreme Court lawyer Ejaz Maqbool’s new book shows that humour and Urdu poetry have played a significant role in handling even the tensest situations and...


10 August 2021
HC's Sanction Mandatory For Withdrawal Of Criminal Cases Against Lawmakers: Supreme Court

HC's Sanction Mandatory For Withdrawal Of Criminal Cases Against Lawmakers: Supreme Court

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also said that it was mulling setting up a special bench at the apex court to monitor the cases against...


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