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Supreme Court judges’ press meet rattles Sensex

The markets, which were trading at an all-time high suddenly, witnessed a steep fall following their press meet.

13 Jan 2018 1:17 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Govt keeps a safe distance; Opposition bid to ‘impeach’ CJI?

The person against whom the motion is moved gets a chance to put his point forward to the committee in writing.

13 Jan 2018 1:07 AM

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

The apex court also issues notice to the Centre seeking response on a writ petition filed by five members of LGBT community, who say they live in fear of Police because of their natural sexual preferences. (Photo: AP/Representational)

SC to reconsider 'constitutional validity' of criminalising homosexuality

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India said it will reconsider and examine the validity of section 377.

08 Jan 2018 1:55 PM

Everyone is bound to follow rule of law: Chief Justice of India

The CJI said this addressing the 46th All-Odisha Lawyers’ Confer-ence here on Friday.

30 Dec 2017 1:12 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Justice of India, Justice Dipak Misra and Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad at valedictory session of the National Law Day, 2017 function in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

As CJI, minister spar on judges’ activism, Modi urges harmony

Modi said all three needed to brainstorm on how to move forward in the changed scenario.

27 Nov 2017 1:11 AM

Need more women, SC, OBC judges, says Ram Nath Kovind

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra rejected the perception that there was judicial activism in the country.

26 Nov 2017 1:57 AM

The increased salary and pension for retired judges will be effective from January 1, 2016.

Cabinet approves plan to hike pay of Supreme Court, HC judges

Meanwhile, Union Law and justice minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that a bill would soon be introduced in Parliament to effect the pay hike.

23 Nov 2017 5:07 AM

Supreme Court bench annuls justice Chelameswar’s order

It said that matters relating to the medical scam would be posted for hearing after two weeks before an appropriate bench.

11 Nov 2017 2:09 AM

The Supreme Court issued a slew of guidelines including setting up of a permanent committee led by the Chief Justice of India to accord senior designation to lawyers. (Photo: PTI | File)

SC issues strict guidelines to assign senior designation to lawyers

A lawyer will have to undergo the test of personality in which he will be interviewed for being designated as a senior lawyer.

12 Oct 2017 12:43 PM

Bar notice to Dushyant Dave over CJI remarks

The Bar Council of India has issued a notice to Mr Dave, seeking his reply in four weeks.

29 Sep 2017 2:51 AM

The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by two women lawyers seeking implementation of the existing guidelines to ensure safety and security of children in schools. (Photo: File/Representational)

After Ryan incident, SC notice to Centre, states over children's safety

The apex court has asked Centre and all states to file a reply within 3 weeks on steps taken for the safety of children.

15 Sep 2017 1:25 PM

64-year-old Justice Misra has practised in Constitutional, Civil, Criminal, Revenue, Service and Sales Tax matters in the Orissa High Court and the Service Tribunal. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as CJI after JS Khehar's retirement

According to reports, Justice Misra was nominated in July by CJI Khehar for the top judicial post.

28 Aug 2017 9:26 AM

Justice Khehar became a judge of the apex court on September 13, 2011. (Photo: PTI/File)

CJI Khehar retires, Justice Dipak Misra to be sworn-in tomorrow

Justice Khehar's successor Justice Dipak Misra will be sworn-in as the 45th CJI on Monday.

27 Aug 2017 8:39 PM

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