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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicJudicial appointments

Topic: judicial appointments

‘A judge is judged every day’: SC on why it refused to intervene in Victoria Gowri’s elevation

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.

From BJP leader &Hindutva activist to Madras HC judge —  who is L Victoria Gowri 

Gowri was sworn in as Madras HC additional judge Tuesday, in an appointment that has been fraught with controversy over her political views and alleged remarks against minorities.

Modi govt clears appointment of five new SC judges, total strength now 32

This comes as the SC continues hearing pleas against delay in clearing judicial appointments. The new judges are likely to take oath Monday. 

SC firm on gay advocate Saurabh Kirpal’s Delhi HC appointment — ‘provide inclusion & diversity’

According to SC collegium resolution, Modi govt objected to Kirpal being made Delhi HC judge on grounds that his partner is a Swiss national & his openness about 'his sexual orientation'.

‘Comments on collegium not well taken’ — SC reminds govt that it is final ‘arbiter of law’

Remarks comes day after Dhankhar spoke about NJAC episode in Rajya Sabha. Collegium system is law of the land on appointment of judges, says a three-judge bench.

In report to SC, Modi government ‘blames’ high courts for delay in judges’ appointments

According to the govt, high courts violated guidelines for judicial appointments by failing to forward names within the time period mandated by the Memorandum of Procedure.

1 yr on, Modi govt still waiting for SC’s reply on appointing retired judges to HCs as ad hocs

Law ministry's letter in August 2021, asking SC for formal process to appoint retired judges, came 3 months after top court suggested such appointments to tackle backlog of cases.

Could opposition breach ‘BJP fortress’ Gujarat? Urdu press says polls can surprise

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

SAD chief seeks PM’s intervention over judicial appointments

Sukhbir Badal urged PM Modi to resolve issues related to the omission of Sikh community in HC nominations

Tussle over tribunals continues, after HC rules only judges or lawyers can be judicial members

Madras HC, in 1 April order, directed central govt to re-frame a provision in Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, keeping 2010 SC judgment in mind.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.