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Delay in judges’ appointment affects principle of seniority, says collegium

The collegium voiced its concern in a resolution dated March 21 in which it recommended the names of four district judges for appointment as judges of the Madras High Court.

published on : 23rd March 2023
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Press meet of four SC judges in 2018 'most unfortunate': Former CJI Bobde

Bobde added that he tried his best to prevent the press conference in which four justices from the top court put out their grievances over the then CJI Dipak Mishra.

published on : 19th March 2023
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Some retired judges part of anti-India gang, claims Law Minister Rijiju

Targeting Rahul Gandhi, Rijiju said anti-India forces within and outside the country use the same language, ‘democracy is in danger and human rights are non-existent’.

published on : 19th March 2023
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Objective of Collegium is to protect judiciary's independence: CJI Chandrachud

The CJI also noted that the judiciary has to be protected from outside influences if it has to be independent.

published on : 18th March 2023
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SC order on EC appointments: Rijiju invokes 'Lakshman Rekha'

"If the CJI or judges of India sit on every important appointment, who will carry forward the judiciary's work?," asked the Union Law Minister.

published on : 18th March 2023
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Both bar and bench must make the most of an imperfect judicial system

There are many who believe that the judiciary in India is under siege and subject to constant bombardment to breach its remaining ramparts.

published on : 12th March 2023
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Indian judiciary cannot be questioned: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

The union law minister's assertion came days after Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks at Cambridge University where he stated that Indian democracy is under pressure.

published on : 4th March 2023
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Israel parliament gives initial approval to judicial reform bill

The bill will now return to the law committee for more debate, ahead of its second and third readings in the plenum before it becomes law.

published on : 21st February 2023
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Emergency arbitration must be promoted, regulated in India: SC Justice Hima Kohli

Justice Kohli said emergency arbitration would support the growth of institutional arbitration in India, which would help in reducing the "docket explosion" faced by overburdened Indian courts.

published on : 19th February 2023
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Thousands protest in Israel as Netanyahu allies push to overhaul Judiciary

Critics say the overhaul will destroy Israel's system of checks and balances and unleash a process similar to those in authoritarian countries like Poland and Hungary.

published on : 13th February 2023
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Odisha state district judiciary notches 116 per cent rise in case disposal in 2022

The courts disposed of 5,15,392 cases 3.20 pc compared to 2,38,588 cases in 2021

published on : 12th February 2023
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No provision for reservation in judiciary: Rijiju

During Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, DMK leader Tiruchi Siva asked if the government would consider the possibility of introducing a reservation policy in the appointment of judges.

published on : 9th February 2023
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Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal named to top post in US Immigration subcommittee

I am honoured and humbled to serve as the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement,” said Jayapal.

published on : 2nd February 2023
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Judiciary comprises largely upper caste, heterosexual men, says senior advocate

“To say that because you have a particular ideology, you are therefore biased is a reason to stop appointing judges altogether.

published on : 28th January 2023
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If ‘basic structure doctrine’ goes, our fundamental rights too will go, says Justice Madan Lokur

The tug-of-war between the judiciary and Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has intensified in recent times as he termed the collegium system as ‘opaque’ in judicial appointments.

published on : 24th January 2023
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Judges are not elected, so can't be replaced but people are watching them: Rijiju 

The minister's remarks at a Republic Day function organised at the Tis Hazari courts complex here came amid a tug of war between the judiciary and the executive.

published on : 23rd January 2023
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Former top Israeli legal officials oppose judicial overhaul

The former officials said the changes would turn the Supreme Court into a "pseudo-political body that would be suspected of bending the law in favour of the government."

published on : 12th January 2023
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Jagdeep Dhankhar raps judiciary again, slams ‘one-upmanship’

In one of his strongest remarks against the judiciary, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday slammed the “one-upmanship and public posturing” of judges.

published on : 12th January 2023
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Justice BV Nagarathna, a woman and a ‘dissenter’ headed for the top

Appointed as an SC judge in 2021, the daughter of former Chief Justice of India ES Venkataramiah became the first woman judge to be elevated to the apex court from the Karnataka High Court.

published on : 8th January 2023
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Will stick to timelines on judges’ postings: Government

Of 104 suggestions made by high courts, 44 will be processed over weekend: Attorney General R Venkataramani to Supreme Court

published on : 7th January 2023
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