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.
India is today immeasurably better resourced to make such bets than it was in 1950 or 1954. It has the credibility across divides that Pakistan can never quite claim.
Despite its new avatar, Kerala’s culture remains rooted in socialistic principles. Yet there is growing acceptance to ‘privatisation with participation', observers say.
Report on impact of AI emergence—drawing upon depositions from several ministries—confirms that the developments come in the absence of AI laws or considerations over them.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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