Law minister Prasad writes to CJI Misra suggesting judiciary didn’t handle the probe well, but SC functionary calls it an attempt to obfuscate the issue.
Khaps gained prominence as a tribal and village administration mechanism, and are most prevalent in the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, MP, UP, and Haryana.
Experts weigh in on the opposition leaders petition to impeach Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. If it happens, it will be the first time a motion to remove a sitting CJI is moved in Parliament.
Justice A.P. Shah also says 4 judges who have questioned Chief Justice of India didn’t breach any code of conduct and had instead upheld constitutional values.
The mercy killing debate began with the Aruna Shanbaug case, the Mumbai nurse spent 42 years in a vegetative state after a brutal assault by a sweeper.
On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
There is hardly many people in the country who, being questioned about exercise of authority, would abdicate his power to decide critical issues involving himself in allegations, by others.
In all probability the other judges, considered Constitutionally equal, in all probability, would have devised a procedure equally impersonal and admirable to inspire universal confidence. But the situation reiterating continuance of the same system question by resectable judges, perhaps further provokes lack of confidence in the exsisting procedure in place.
Sad and ominous for the 1.30 bn people!
It is evident that the Registry could not have overriden the CJI’s authority, assigned such a sensitive case to another Bench, acceeding to the petitioners’s plea that it should not be heard by the CJI. However, in light of recent developments, turning down the plea, reiterating the absolute discretion that the term ” Master of the Roster ” implies is unfortunate. It will keep discontent simmering that is not occasioned by personalities or any personal intetest but a deep, principled concern for the credibility of India’s most respected, trusted institution. Succeeding CJIs, the first of whom ought unquestionably to be Justice Gogoi, will have to heal the rift.
There is hardly many people in the country who, being questioned about exercise of authority, would abdicate his power to decide critical issues involving himself in allegations, by others.
In all probability the other judges, considered Constitutionally equal, in all probability, would have devised a procedure equally impersonal and admirable to inspire universal confidence. But the situation reiterating continuance of the same system question by resectable judges, perhaps further provokes lack of confidence in the exsisting procedure in place.
Sad and ominous for the 1.30 bn people!
It is evident that the Registry could not have overriden the CJI’s authority, assigned such a sensitive case to another Bench, acceeding to the petitioners’s plea that it should not be heard by the CJI. However, in light of recent developments, turning down the plea, reiterating the absolute discretion that the term ” Master of the Roster ” implies is unfortunate. It will keep discontent simmering that is not occasioned by personalities or any personal intetest but a deep, principled concern for the credibility of India’s most respected, trusted institution. Succeeding CJIs, the first of whom ought unquestionably to be Justice Gogoi, will have to heal the rift.