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TopicSupreme Court collegium

Topic: Supreme Court collegium

Justice Varma of Delhi HC, under fire for ‘cash found at home,’ once ruled to curtail ED powers

Justice Yashwant Varma has also delivered other significant judgments, including on service charges on restaurant bills and misreporting on the Delhi excise policy matter.

‘We are not trash bin’: Allahabad HC bar association on Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer

Allahabad HC Bar Association issues notice, saying it was 'taken aback' by the Supreme Court Collegium proposal to repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma.

2 Himachal judges ask why they weren’t considered for elevation to HC, seek SC intervention

In their petition, the judges say that Himachal HC Collegium ignored SC Collegium’s suggestion that they should be considered while recommending names for elevation. 

Justice T Raja retires, central govt clears elevation of two as chief justices of Bombay, Madras HC

Justice Ramesh Dhanuka and Justice Sanjay Gangapurwala to head the two premier HCs for a short tenure. New Chief Justice of Bombay HC to have four-day tenure.

SC collegium ‘rethinks’ resolution on elevation of lawyer who contested Karnataka polls

Nagendra Ramachandra Naik contested the election from Bhatkal and secured only 1,502 votes. His elevation has been recommended thrice by the SC collegium. 

CJI introduces Centre for Research & Planning in SC, says will aid Collegium in judicial appointments

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.

Modi govt asks Supreme Court to reconsider gay lawyer Saurabh Kirpal’s elevation as HC judge

The Centre's main objection has been his 50-year-old partner — a Swiss national — who could become a potential 'security risk', according to sources.

In Justice JB Pardiwala, SC gets a future CJI, a Manna Dey fan, and a cricket lover

Justice Pardiwala is only 4th Parsi to make it to Supreme Court and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in May 2028, with a tenure of two years and three months.

SC collegium approves proposal to elevate 6 judicial officers as Delhi HC judges

The recommendation of the SC Collegium also included the names of 3 women judicial officers. The Delhi High Court is currently functioning with 30 judges against its strength of 60.

EC ‘murder’ remark, IT rules: Why Justice Banerjee’s short stint at Madras HC made headlines

Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee issued a string of notable orders during his tenure, from Covid management to staying IT Rules. Many question the reasons behind his transfer.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

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.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.