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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicCJI Dipak Misra

Topic: CJI Dipak Misra

Can a new lynching law prevent ‘mobocracy’ or does the political climate need to change?

The Supreme Court Tuesday said that Parliament must bring a law that instils fear in perpetrators of mob violence, setting a four-week deadline for...

Supersessions have been disastrous for country, Fali’s warning to Centre over CJI appointment

Eminent jurist urges government to stick with convention of appointing senior-most judge

Why some brother judges write concurrent opinions when CJI Misra writes majority view

Given the enormous political implications of their opinions, it is important judges make it easy for citizens to understand court rulings.

Supreme Court hands AAP a victory, says L-G must work harmoniously with Kejriwal govt

Ruling on the AAP vs Centre power struggle, the Supreme Court observed that the L-G could not interfere in every decision.

NRC update, Article 370, Babri among key cases top court will hear after summer break

Coming months will also see the last leg of CJI Dipak Misra’s career, replete with controversies, as he retires on 2 October.

Supreme Court must resist frivolous cases to check its mounting burden

Due to the growing tendency among our Hon’ble judges to remain in the limelight, the Supreme Court has started functioning more as a court of original jurisdiction rather than the court of last appeal.

Indian judiciary doesn’t need to fear the government; it needs to be afraid of itself

Governments throughout the world want a pliant judiciary, but the onus is on the judiciary to push-back. It is no different in India.

After Chelameswar letter, CJI finally calls collegium meeting to reiterate Justice K.M. Joseph’s name

Though Justice Chelameswar officially retires on 22 June, the day the Supreme Court breaks for summer – 18 May – will be his last working day.

Supreme Court crisis exposes a terrifying reality about political & judicial leadership

Congress is reckless, the Supreme Court and the chief justice are not being transparent and the moral voices are conspicuously absent.

SC directs transfer of Kathua gang rape and murder case to Pathankot

The bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra ordered in-camera trials on a day-to-day basis to avoid any delay.

On Camera

India must break the myth of a ‘strong leader’ for its own good

What do Indians want in a democracy? Quick and decisive action that may not have political consensus or frustratingly slow decision-making that endures long after the decision is made?

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.