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Loss of seniority of candidates a matter of grave concern: SC Collegium
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has voiced concern over the Centre withholding or overlooking the names recommended for appointment as judges, saying this disturbs the seniority of the candidates, and asked…
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No pressure from govt on how to decide cases: CJI Chandrachud
New Delhi: Not every system is perfect but this is the best system available, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Saturday while defending the Collegium system of judges appointing…
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SC verdict on pleas for independent mechanism to appoint ECs on Thursday
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will deliver judgment on Thursday on a batch of petitions seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of Election Commissioners (ECs) and the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).…
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Collegium system of appointment of judges near perfect model: Ex-CJI Lalit
New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India Justice U U Lalit said on Saturday the collegium system of appointment of judges is a near-perfect model which is “foolproof”. Speaking at an event…
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Two new judges sworn-in, SC at full strength
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Monday administered oath of office to two new judges of the Supreme Court (SC). Justices Rajesh Bindal and Justice Aravind Kumar took…
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SC to hear plea alleging delay in clearing names recommended by Collegium
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday two pleas on the issue of alleged delay by the Centre in clearing names recommended by the Collegium for appointment of judges…
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Centre notifies appointment of two new SC judges, will have full working strength now
New Delhi: The Centre has notified the appointment of justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar as judges of the Supreme Court. With their appointments, the Supreme Court will have a full working…
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Rijiju supports view that advocates with political affiliation can become judges
New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday appeared to support the view that lawyers with political affiliation can become judges. This comes amid a debate on the issue following a recent…
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‘SC hijacked Constitution’: Law min shares ‘sane views’ of ‘majority’
New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday sought to support the views of a retired high court judge, who said the Supreme Court “hijacked” the Constitution by deciding to appoint judges…
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SC collegium recommends elevation of 17 advocates, 3 judicial officers as judges
New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the elevation of 17 advocates and three judicial officers as judges of three high courts – Madras High Court, Allahabad High Court, and Karnataka…
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Views on social media not proof of bias: SC collegium backs advocate for BHC judge
New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium has reiterated its earlier proposal to elevate advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan as a judge of the Bombay High Court, emphasising that the views on social media attributed…
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‘Interference in judiciary’: Mamata weighs in on SC collegium debate
Kolkata: Wading into the Supreme Court Collegium debate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday termed the Union government’s approach in the matter as “interference in judiciary”. Incidentally, her comments coincide…
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Govt wants inclusion of its reps in SC, HC collegiums after NJAC strike down
New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the government’s demand for inclusion of its representatives and that of states in collegiums of the Supreme Court and high courts was…
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SC Collegium recommends Malegaon blast accused’s advocate as Bombay HC judge
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium in a meeting has approved the proposal for elevation of advocate Neela Kedar Gokhale, as a judge in the Bombay High Court. The Bombay High Court…
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Government sending back names reiterated by Collegium matter of concern: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Friday it is a “matter of concern” that the government is sending back the names reiterated by the Collegium for judgeship in constitutional courts despite…
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