Speaking in the US this week, the SC judge highlighted top court's efforts to address criticisms of the system of appointing judges, urged judicial humility, & cautioned against use of AI.
Of the 33 judges currently on the Supreme Court, at least 10 are closely related to former judges, while an equal number had fathers who were lawyers, an investigation by ThePrint has found.
Earlier this week, RS Chairman Dhankhar raised the issue of NJAC, which was meant to replace the existing collegium system of appointing judges a decade ago.
Speaking at judicial academy in Kolkata, Justice B.R. Gavai touched upon several lapses found among judges, such as failure to adhere to punctuality and efficiency in their duties.
The state and Punjab & Haryana HC had locked horns over supersession of 13 civil judges to post of district judges, after which Haryana approached ministry of law & justice for its opinion.
Report by SC's Centre for Research and Planning also looks at representation of marginalised sections, says 492 of 650 judges appointed to HCs since 2018 were from general category.
Justice Madan Lokur also raised concerns over issues such as the alleged heavy-handed use of the sedition law, the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the National Security Act.
CJI Chandrachud said CRP, for the first time in India, collected data on country's top 50 judges & such data would come in handy during appointment of judges to SC & high courts.
Gowri took oath as additional judge of Madras HC Tuesday. The HC's lawyers had sought recall of the recommendation alleging she made ‘hate speeches’ against Christians and Muslims.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
Of course he would defend the collegium system. It benefits him and his family. His son/daughter can now rightfully aspire to be a Supreme Court judge – courtesy the legal network built by their father.
The milords have secured the future of their progeny successfully for all generations to come through the collegium system.
Of course he would defend the collegium system. It benefits him and his family. His son/daughter can now rightfully aspire to be a Supreme Court judge – courtesy the legal network built by their father.
The milords have secured the future of their progeny successfully for all generations to come through the collegium system.