Topic: Justice Chelameswar

The landmark ruling will keep expanding the landscape of civil rights in the country.

Given the enormous political implications of their opinions, it is important judges make it easy for citizens to understand court rulings.

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Governments throughout the world want a pliant judiciary, but the onus is on the judiciary to push-back. It is no different in India.

Outgoing SC judge stands by decision to call January 12 press conference, stresses he has nothing personal against anyone. 

Jasti Chelameswar, who officially retires on 22 June, has been fairly outspoken against Chief Justice Dipak Misra in the last few months.

Law minister’s letter comes in the wake of Justice Chelameswar’s stinging 5-page letter to CJI on delay in appointment of Karnataka district judge Krishna Bhat.

At a recent event, Justice Chelameswar said that serving judges can talk to the media about issues relevant to the judiciary without violating guideline number 9 of the Judicial Code of Ethics. Experts weigh in on the likely impact on the Indian judiciary.