Justice J Chelameswar

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Justice Chelameswar shot into limelight on January 12 by holding a press conference along with three others Justices Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph. (Photo: File/PTI)

As Justice Chelameswar retires, AK Sikri to be inducted in SC collegium

Justice Chelameswar was an open critic of the functioning of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

22 Jun 2018 8:02 PM

Justice Chelameswar, in his letter written on March 21, cautioned that 'the bonhomie between the judiciary and the government in any state sounds the death knell to democracy'. (Photo: AP/File)

Judiciary-govt bonhomie death knell to democracy: SC judge to CJI

Justice Chelameswar questioned the probe initiated by K'taka HC against a District and Sessions judge at the instance of Law Ministry.

29 Mar 2018 8:12 PM

At a press conference last week, the four judges had flagged certain problems, including the assigning of cases by the CJI. (Photo: PTI)

CJI meets 4 rebel SC judges, problems seem far from over: reports

The SC sources said the Chief Justice met the four judges for about 15 minutes before starting the normal work of the day.

16 Jan 2018 4:09 PM

On Friday four – Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan Lokur and Kurien Joseph – addressed the media at Justice Chelameswar’s home. (Photo: PTI)

Day after SC judges took on CJI, Bar Association to meet today

4 SC senior judges on Friday questioned 'unilateral and biased' decisions of the CJI in allocation of 'important' cases to junior judges.

13 Jan 2018 11:43 AM

Luthra case: Bone of contention in controversy

On October 27 last year, a two-judge bench of apex court had agreed to examine the issue of delay in finalisation of Memorandum of Procedure.

13 Jan 2018 1:33 AM

PM Modi meets Prasad, govt distances itself from crisis

Centre won’t intervene, judiciary will sort out matter itself: MoS

13 Jan 2018 1:27 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

SC discord: CJI needs to show statesmanship

At this stage only the CJI can resolve the knotty issues through an act of statesmanship.

13 Jan 2018 12:13 AM

The Attorney General says, 'tremendous exposure will to be given to what has happened and it will seriously affect public confidence in the Supreme Court of India'. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

SC uprising: Could have been avoided, says AG Venugopal

Attorney General KK Venugopal on Friday said that the judges would act in ‘statesmanship’ to resolve the issue in the next few days..

12 Jan 2018 10:01 PM

He also brought up the mysterious death of special CBI judge Loya and demanded a probe into the case by a Special Investigation Team. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Issues raised by top SC judges disturbing, need to be looked into: Cong

Rahul Gandhi said the issues raised by the four senior judges were extremely important and need to be thoroughly looked into.

12 Jan 2018 9:55 PM

Top 4 SC judges revolt against Chief Justice, question ‘biased decisions’

Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph alleged that the situation in the Supreme Court was not in order.

12 Jan 2018 9:43 PM

The four – Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan Lokur and Kurien Joseph – addressed the media at Justice Chelameswar’s home. (Photo: File)

Here’s the text of letter given by 4 top judges of SC to CJI

The letter highlighted some judicial orders passed by SC which have affected functioning of justice delivery system, independence of HC.

12 Jan 2018 2:15 PM

The four – Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan Lokur and Kurien Joseph – addressed the media at Justice Chelameswar’s home. (Photo: ANI)

Here's what 4 SC Judges told media at press conference today

Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan Lokur and Kurien Joseph addressed the media at Justice Chelameswar’s home in Delhi.

12 Jan 2018 1:56 PM

SC admin not in order, say 4 top judges in unprecedented press meet

Asked Chief Justice for remedy, but our efforts failed, say judges; 'let nation decide if he is to be impeached'.

12 Jan 2018 12:23 PM

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