Of 687 high court judges, at least 102 related to former or sitting judges, 117 were either 2nd- or 3rd-generation lawyers before elevation or related to members of legal fraternity.
In Justice Yashwant Varma’s case, Delhi police commissioner shared photographs and video of cash, allegedly found in aftermath of a fire, with the Delhi high court chief justice.
In its previous hearing, Supreme Court had stayed Lokpal's order saying it was 'something very, very disturbing' & concerned independence of judiciary.
Moreover, data shared by Modi govt in Parliament this week shows only 17% of lawyers elevated as judges to various high courts across the country since 2018 were women.
More than one of this year’s major judgments dealt with fraught relations between the Modi government and administrations led by Opposition parties in states as well as Delhi.
The Kerala High Court has held that just because a suspect has information about a crime in his phone, the police can’t seize it without following established legal procedure.
Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.
Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.
Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday.
This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.
This is another problem being faced by the central government. As such with every recommendation they have to weigh and see who would become CJ. If that person is perceived not to be in favour of the ruling clan’s scheme of things the recommendation remains on paper. Now more serious problem is with the ladies. Madras HC has one ex.BJPian women Judge, Bombay HC will have one. The collegium should recommend more and more BJPians so that they will be appointed without delay. Only ED and EC have been converted into BJPian department. The judiciary also should fall in line so that the top leadership can have a peaceful sleep.
This is another problem being faced by the central government. As such with every recommendation they have to weigh and see who would become CJ. If that person is perceived not to be in favour of the ruling clan’s scheme of things the recommendation remains on paper. Now more serious problem is with the ladies. Madras HC has one ex.BJPian women Judge, Bombay HC will have one. The collegium should recommend more and more BJPians so that they will be appointed without delay. Only ED and EC have been converted into BJPian department. The judiciary also should fall in line so that the top leadership can have a peaceful sleep.