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TopicHigh Court judges

Topic: High Court judges

In rare move, MP HC takes suo motu note of own judge’s ‘disparaging remarks’ against sessions judge

Court directs state to move SC within 10 days against Justice Rajesh Kumar Gupta’s order suggesting disciplinary action against first ASJ of Shivpuri, Vivek Sharma.

Bar Association raises concerns over frequent judicial transfers in Delhi High Court

In a recent letter addressed to the CJI and members of the collegium, the Association pointed out that nearly one-third of the current Bench consists of judges from other states.

What hasn’t changed in the Supreme Court for 75 years—the ushers

A senior advocate at the SC recounted a conversation with an usher. 'He told us that the judge's flask wasn't water, but a spirit of a different kind to keep His Lordship happy.'

Why SC put Lokpal order to probe corruption allegations against a sitting HC judge on hold

'Something very very disturbing,' remarked Justice BR Gavai, who was heading the three-judge bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Abhay S Oak.

2 of 8 names cleared for HC judgeship were rejected by SC collegium. What rules say on govt powers

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'.

SC raps Modi govt for delaying judges’ transfers — ‘indicates other factors coming into play’

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.

Not just collegium, govt also to blame for lack of diversity among judges

Many SC/ST judges say that when their turn comes for elevation in the HC, frivolous complaints get filed against them, stopping their promotion.

‘Baby bail’ brouhaha, lessons on life & love — how livestreams are winning HC judges a fandom

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.

India needs more women judges, but judiciary has a long way to go

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

164 high court proposals to appoint judges at various stages of consideration: Kiren Rijiju

Law minister Rijiju said filling vacancies in the high courts is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process between the executive and the judiciary.

On Camera

Paper in MoSPI journal flags financial inclusion gap—highest among Hindus, lowest for Muslims

Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.