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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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Topic: CJI DY Chandrachud

‘Find it surprising’ — CJI on concerns over Satyendar Jain bail plea being listed before Justice Trivedi

AAP leader’s bail plea was heard by 2-judge bench comprising Justices Bopanna & Trivedi but was later listed before a bench comprising Justices Trivedi & Satish Chandra Sharma.

‘Rules disregarded’ in listing of sensitive cases in SC — lawyer Dushyant Dave writes to CJI

Dave says the cases include ‘matters involving human rights, freedom of speech, democracy, and functioning of statutory and constitutional institutions’. Letter written Wednesday.

Petitions against UAPA & PMLA, Umar Khalid bail plea — speculation over ‘wrong’ listing of cases in SC

In February 2018, SC made the assignment of cases and the roster for judges public. However, controversy has broken out over the listing of cases several times over the past month. 

‘Collegium considers many aspects of personality’ — CJI on elevation of controversial lawyer to HC

Earlier this year, SC collegium’s go-ahead to Gowri’s appointment as additional judge of Madras HC was challenged on basis of her political affiliations & alleged hate speech.

CJI defends elevation of Victoria Gowri, accused of delivering hate speech as lawyer, to Madras HC

Proposal to elevate the lawyer, who had been representing Centre before Madurai bench of Madras HC, has been mired in controversy following allegations of her affiliation to the BJP.

Uddhav draws ‘dynasties’ parallel between Thackerays & Chandrachuds — ‘CJI got here on merit’

CJI had headed bench that heard Sena vs Sena tussle, and had also pulled up Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar for delay in hearing disqualification petitions of the rival factions.

‘Equal rights to equal love’ — where CJI & Justice Kaul disagreed with majority on same-sex marriage

Both advocated for right to form ‘unions’ for non-heterosexual couples, State's recognition of 'entitlements that flow from such a relationship' & adoption rights for queer couples.

SC refuses to tweak Special Marriage Act to legalise same-sex unions, says Parliament will decide

Right to marry 'not a fundamental right,' says Supreme Court, advises govt to set-up a high-powered panel headed by cabinet secretary to address concerns of same-sex couples.

Abortion plea before CJI: Woman cites postpartum psychosis, SC seeks AIIMS report on her & foetus

Court demanded to know whether there is any evidence to suggest drugs prescribed to the woman would jeopardise continuance of her pregnancy full term. Matter to be heard again Monday.

‘Foeticide’ vs ‘mother’s autonomy’ — what is abortion plea that split SC bench & is now before CJI

CJI-led bench looks at case after 2-judge bench delivered split verdict on a 26 weeks pregnant woman’s plea to allow her to medically terminate her pregnancy. Hearing continues Friday.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.