'Something very very disturbing,' remarked Justice BR Gavai, who was heading the three-judge bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Abhay S Oak.
Two of the 8 names recommended for 5 high courts last week were cleared by SC collegium only after central government asked for 'positive reconsideration'.
Top court also asserts that govt has limited role to play in transfer of judges. Govt will adhere to timelines on judicial appointments, Attorney General responds.
Videos and clips of high court proceedings have a solid viewer base across platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram—and the judges are the undoubted stars of the show.
Law minister Rijiju said filling vacancies in the high courts is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process between the executive and the judiciary.
Headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, the three-member Collegium also approved the names of four judges for Rajasthan High Court and two judges for Calcutta High Court.
Names of three district judges were reiterated by Supreme Court on 24 August for elevation to Allahabad High Court. Two of them have already retired from service.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
The Supreme Court refuses to give dates for the hearings of sensitive cases. Even the RG Kar case or the teacher appointment scam of Bengal.had to wait fir long to be heard.
But it comes to protecting their own ilk, the judges act swift and fast. That too “suo moto”.
A clear indication of how corrupt and self-serving the institution of judiciary has become.
The Supreme Court refuses to give dates for the hearings of sensitive cases. Even the RG Kar case or the teacher appointment scam of Bengal.had to wait fir long to be heard.
But it comes to protecting their own ilk, the judges act swift and fast. That too “suo moto”.
A clear indication of how corrupt and self-serving the institution of judiciary has become.