News for 'CJI Ramana'

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The inquiry by will not deal with the allegations of sexual harassment against the CJI.

SC to commence physical hearing from April 4

SC to commence physical hearing from April 4

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

"Monday and Friday we will provide links (for virtual hearing) if advocates want," Ramana said.

SC asks UP to submit journalist Kappan's medical records

SC asks UP to submit journalist Kappan's medical records

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to submit medical records of journalist Sidhique Kappan who was arrested last year on the way to Hathras where a young Dalit woman had died after being allegedly gang-raped.

Woman who complained against CJI seeks probe report

Woman who complained against CJI seeks probe report

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Not providing a copy to the complainant while holding her complaint to be unfounded would be a violation of the principles of natural justice and a complete travesty of justice'

Former civil servants seek CJI's intervention in 'bulldozer politics'

Former civil servants seek CJI's intervention in 'bulldozer politics'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

A group of retired civil servants on Tuesday wrote an open letter to Chief Justice of India N V Ramana seeking intervention by the Supreme Court in the alleged illegal detention, bulldozing of residences and police violence in Uttar Pradesh following protests against certain objectionable remarks made by two now-removed Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries.

TTD confirms animal fat in laddus, Jagan breaks silence

TTD confirms animal fat in laddus, Jagan breaks silence

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Tirupati Laddu row intensified on Friday with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which is managing the super-rich temple, backing Chief Minister N Chandra Babu Naidu's claim that the famous 'prasadam' had animal fat and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy dubbing the accusations as 'atrocious'.

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi, the 46th CJI and the first from a north-eastern state, said it was not the requirement of the Supreme Court that judges 'reach out to our citizenry through the press'.

SC to list pleas against abrogation of Art 370 after summer vacation

SC to list pleas against abrogation of Art 370 after summer vacation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The court agreed to re-constitute a five-judge bench to hear pleas after summer vacation.

Govt returns files on 20 HC judges to SC collegium for reconsideration

Govt returns files on 20 HC judges to SC collegium for reconsideration

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Govt returns 20 names to SC collegium to reconsider

SC to list pleas challenging Karnataka HC order on hijab; wait for 2 days, says CJI

SC to list pleas challenging Karnataka HC order on hijab; wait for 2 days, says CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider listing pleas challenging the Karnataka high court verdict which had dismissed petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom.

CJI to decide these crucial cases before retirement

CJI to decide these crucial cases before retirement

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

One of the most important cases which have political implications is the Ayodhya land dispute case.

Congress withdraws petition in Supreme Court over CJI removal case

Congress withdraws petition in Supreme Court over CJI removal case

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu had on April 23 rejected the impeachment notice against the CJI given by seven opposition parties led by the Congress on five grounds of "misbehaviour".

Historic! SC begins live-streaming of Constitution bench proceedings

Historic! SC begins live-streaming of Constitution bench proceedings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

In a first, the Supreme Court on Tuesday began live-streaming its Constitution bench proceedings.

Does CJI come under RTI? SC to decide on Wednesday

Does CJI come under RTI? SC to decide on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The order will be passed by a five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justices NV Ramana, DY Chandrachud, Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna on a petition filed by a Supreme Court Secretary-General challenging the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi high court.

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

A roster of the work for fresh cases notified under the order of the chief justice of India will come into effect from February 5 till further orders.

Stop false and misleading advertisements, SC warns Ramdev's Patanjali

Stop false and misleading advertisements, SC warns Ramdev's Patanjali

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

During the brief hearing, the bench asked Patanjali Ayurved not to publish misleading claims and advertisements against modern systems of medicine.

Letter plea to CJI seeks removal of adverse remarks against Nupur Sharma

Letter plea to CJI seeks removal of adverse remarks against Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The letter petition said that it be treated as a PIL and the adverse remarks made during the hearing be declared as "uncalled for."

SC airs concern over fake news, communal colour to news

SC airs concern over fake news, communal colour to news

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday voiced serious concern over the running of fake news on social media platforms and web portals, and said even news shown in a section of channels bears communal tone, which may bring a bad name to the country.

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

In an interim relief, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the status quo and said the Delhi High Court-appointed three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) will not take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association.

From Tuesday you can watch SC's Constitution bench proceedings live online

From Tuesday you can watch SC's Constitution bench proceedings live online

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to live-stream its Constitution bench proceedings from Tuesday, and the hearing of pleas challenging reservations for the economically weaker sections and the row over control of services between the Centre and the Delhi government will be the first regular webcast.

Pegasus: 500 people write to CJI seeking SC intervention

Pegasus: 500 people write to CJI seeking SC intervention

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

"For women, the Pegasus scandal is deeply concerning, for speaking out against the state and men in positions of state power has meant that their lives are wrecked by such surveillance permanently.

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Away from the courtroom and legal circles, Nariman was a familiar figure for residents of Hauz Khas who would see him walk regularly, even in the cold winter months of December and January.

Haridwar, Delhi hate speeches: 76 lawyers urge CJI take cognisance

Haridwar, Delhi hate speeches: 76 lawyers urge CJI take cognisance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Seventy-six lawyers have written to Chief Justice N V Ramana, requesting him to take suo motu cognisance of hate speeches allegedly made at separate events organised in Delhi and Haridwar.

NEET-PG admission: SC to hear plea on EWS quota on Wednesday

NEET-PG admission: SC to hear plea on EWS quota on Wednesday

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea related to the economically weaker section quota in NEET-PG admissions, after the Centre sought urgent hearing in the matter.

SC collegium recommends 9 judges, including 3 women

SC collegium recommends 9 judges, including 3 women

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

In an unprecedented decision, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of three women judges for appointment in the apex court which, if cleared, would give the country its first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the form of Justice B V Nagarathna on February 10, 2027.

Kapil Sibal moves SC on Haridwar hate speech, court to hear PIL

Kapil Sibal moves SC on Haridwar hate speech, court to hear PIL

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a PIL seeking action against those who made hate speeches during the recent 'Dharam Sansad' held at Haridwar in Uttarakhand.

British used sedition law against Gandhi, Gokhale, is it still needed, asks SC

British used sedition law against Gandhi, Gokhale, is it still needed, asks SC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the misuse of "colonial era" penal law on sedition and sought response of the Centre on pleas including the one filed by the Editors Guild of India challenging the validity of the provision.

SC to consider hearing PIL challenging use of EVMs

SC to consider hearing PIL challenging use of EVMs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Wednesday agreed to consider listing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Constitutional validity of a provision of the Representation of People Act which had led to the introduction of electronic voting machines (EVMs) instead of ballot papers for polls in the country.

3 women, among 9 new judges, to be sworn-in on Aug 31

3 women, among 9 new judges, to be sworn-in on Aug 31

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind has signed the warrants of their appointment including that of Justice B V Nagarathna, who is in line to become the first woman CJI in September 2027.

Justice Lalit, next CJI in line, bats for Supreme Court to start at 9 am

Justice Lalit, next CJI in line, bats for Supreme Court to start at 9 am

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

If children can go to school at seven in the morning, why cannot judges and lawyers start their day at 9 am, Supreme Court judge Justice UU Lalit remarked on Friday.

Justice Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India

Justice Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

SC agrees to list plea against Gyanvapi survey, but no interim order

SC agrees to list plea against Gyanvapi survey, but no interim order

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant an interim order of status quo on the survey of the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

SC collegium names Justice Kureshi among 33 judges for transfer

SC collegium names Justice Kureshi among 33 judges for transfer

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana has learnt to have recommended eight names of judges, including acting chief justice of Calcutta High Court Justice Rajesh Bindal, for their elevation as chief justices of different high courts.

SC panel on Pegasus seeks responses from public on 11 queries

SC panel on Pegasus seeks responses from public on 11 queries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The committee has shared an online form consisting of 11 questions seeking comments of lay persons until March 31.

SC puts sedition law on hold until review, says no new FIRs

SC puts sedition law on hold until review, says no new FIRs

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of sedition law, and ruled that all pending cases, appeals and proceedings with respect to charges framed for sedition should be kept in abeyance.

Justice Lalit was part of rulings on instant talaq, skin-to-skin contact

Justice Lalit was part of rulings on instant talaq, skin-to-skin contact

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court Justice U U Lalit, who is in line to become the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), has been part of several landmark judgments including the one which held the practice of divorce through instant 'triple talaq' among Muslims illegal and unconstitutional.

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

"We are confined to health issue. It is in the interest of the state also that the accused gets better treatment," the bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and A S Bopanna observed.

SC Collegium names 13 advocates for elevation as Allahabad HC judges

SC Collegium names 13 advocates for elevation as Allahabad HC judges

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Supreme Court's Collegium headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana has recommended names of 13 advocates for elevation as the judges of the Allahabad High Court.

SC to consider listing plea on Karnataka hijab row

SC to consider listing plea on Karnataka hijab row

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the high court is seized of the case and should be allowed to continue with the hearing and decide it.

SC to take up 25 Constitution Bench matters from August 29

SC to take up 25 Constitution Bench matters from August 29

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Among the important five-judge bench matters which have been listed is a plea challenging the (One hundred and third amendment) Act, 2019 which provided reservation to Economically Weaker Sections, the challenge to WhatsApp privacy policy, and the issue of Parliamentarian or legislator claiming immunity from criminal prosecution for taking a bribe to give a speech or vote in the house.