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Collegium consulted two other SC judges before recommending Justice Pancholi’s elevation

Patna HC Chief Justice Vipul Pancholi and Bombay HC Chief Justice Alok Aradhe are expected to be sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court on 29 August, it is learnt.

SC Collegium clears Chief Justices of Bombay, Patna HCs for top court, no woman judge picked

Speaking at an event, Justice Oka hailed the legacy of dissenting judges in landmark cases, criticised terminology like 'lower courts', & raised concerns over delays in judicial appointments.

SC Collegium’s pick for judgeship, advocate Shwetasree Majumdar withdraws consent for appointment

SC Collegium led by then CJI DY Chandrachud had recommended Majumdar’s name for elevation to Delhi HC last August. But Centre is yet to clear the file.

Justice Gavai to continue interviews for high court judgeship, push for diversity with merit as CJI

Speaking to ThePrint, the SC judge points out benefits of personal interaction with candidates chosen by respective HCs for elevation. He is set to take oath as 52nd CJI Wednesday.

2 Himachal judges ask why they weren’t considered for elevation to HC, seek SC intervention

In their petition, the judges say that Himachal HC Collegium ignored SC Collegium’s suggestion that they should be considered while recommending names for elevation. 

All-India Judicial Service exam will challenge dynastic sway in judiciary. But SC is silent

National Judicial Appointments Commission and All-India Judicial Service exams both strike at the very root of dynastic self-perpetuation in the higher judiciary.

‘Better administration of justice’ — SC Collegium moves MP judge to J&K, rejects plea of Madras HC judge

While Justice Sreedharan of MP wanted to be moved out of state before his daughter joined practice, Justice Velumani wanted N-E posting to be able to retain official Chennai accommodation.

4 letters, 1 response — how Modi govt’s tussle with SC on judge appointments played out over 7 yrs

SC in 2015 struck down National Judicial Appointments Commission. Since then it's replied to only 1 letter on Memorandum of Procedure, which govt says gives primacy to 'opaque' collegium system.

Meet Supreme Court’s 5 new judges, elevated amid Modi govt-collegium standoff

Resolution to elevate the 5 was sent in December, govt cleared appointments last week. With the new inductions, SC would now have 32 out of sanctioned strength of 34 judges.

Modi govt clears appointment of five new SC judges, total strength now 32

This comes as the SC continues hearing pleas against delay in clearing judicial appointments. The new judges are likely to take oath Monday. 

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.