Justice Bhatia says SC’s remarks have had a ‘chilling effect’ on him. He sought a roster change as debate widens to judicial independence & pendency in one of India’s busiest HCs.
In a letter to the President, the Bar alleged that the names recommended by SC Collegium 'fail to inspire confidence in ability of recommended persons to clear pendency of cases'.
The CJM, who was transferred in January—his 3rd transfer in less than a year—had directed an FIR against policemen after one of them allegedly fired at stall-owner during Sambhal violence.
CJI took upon himself to initiate the process after he came across media reports on high courts not complying with top court’s judgements on ad-hoc appointments, it is learnt.
Azad was arrested for robbery in 2000, convicted in 2002 & acquitted by Allahabad HC last month. He remained in jail for another month for want of Rs 7,000 to execute bail bond.
Bench set aside order by Shrawasti's district minority welfare officer, directing closure of Madrasa Ahle Sunnat Imam Ahmad Raza on account of it not being recognised by state board.
High Court rules written complaints must be filed in every case where closure report exonerates accused; officers who fail to comply liable under BNS Section 199(b).
The judge sought extension after SC concluded hearing on his petition challenging formation of the panel, and reserved the verdict. The bench declined his request for extension.
While Justice Rajiv Gupta ruled in favour of acquittal of the accused, Justice Harvir Singh partially affirmed 2022 order of trial court, convicting & sentencing them to death.
Bench says that the claims of allurement surfaced months later after FIR was filed, raising doubts about the basis for invoking Uttar Pradesh’s 2021 anti-conversion law.
The Gen Z movement was a serious wave that RSP and Balen together managed to capture—the first milestone reflecting the relevance of issues-based politics.
As Iran war enters 11th day, government prioritises household gas supply, boosts LPG output and invokes Essential Commodities Act amid concerns over potential shortages.
SMPP Limited gets order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for BSF, CISF & SSB. This is over & above the existing order for 40,000 jackets, taking the total to 50,000.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
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