Judicial Standards
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From interviews to speeches, are Indian judges now playing a more public role?
Not everyone believes this is a good idea.
Umang Poddar
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Why the criticism of UU Lalit’s appointment as India’s next chief justice is flawed
On social media, Lalit has been criticised for having represented Home Minister Amit Shah in the past. But legal experts dismiss the arguments.
Umang Poddar
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Why many in India’s legal world are expressing disappointment about the judiciary
Many lawyers, academic and even former judges feel that the courts are not upholding the rule of law and giving leeway to executive action.
Umang Poddar
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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May in fiction: Cool down this summer with these six just-published novels
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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Why the Supreme Court should make public its report giving Justice Ramana a clean chit
This is especially important when judges themselves inquire allegations against other judges.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Justice Arun Mishra’s praise for Modi improper, unnecessary, says Bombay Bar Association resolution
The Supreme Court judge had called the prime minister an ‘internationally acclaimed visionary’ with ‘versatile genius’.
Scroll Staff
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Anticipatory bail need not be limited to a fixed period, rules Supreme Court
The court said denial of bail amounts to deprivation of the ‘fundamental right to personal liberty in a free and democratic country’.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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Ranjan Gogoi’s tenure as chief justice was marked by deafening silences on crucial issues
From allowing evidence to be admitted in sealed covers to delaying hearings on habeas corpus pleas related to Kashmir, some of his actions were disappointing.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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CJI Ranjan Gogoi says ‘loud and motivated’ conduct in courts erodes judiciary’s decorum, dignity
Speaking during the Independence Day celebrations, Gogoi said the increased strength of the Supreme Court would help reduce the pendency of cases.
Scroll Staff
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‘Inquiry process into sexual harassment charges against CJI Gogoi was questionable’: Justice AP Shah
The full text of the 27th Rosalind Wilson Memorial Lecture that the former chief justice of the Delhi and Madras High Courts delivered on July 28.
AP Shah
The Reel
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘Do not take leave on working days’: CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s solution to reduce pendency
There are 43 lakh cases pending in 42 High Courts, and 55,496 in the Supreme Court.
Scroll Staff
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Judiciary should focus on constitutional, not societal morality, says Justice Ranjan Gogoi
The Supreme Court judge delivered the third Ramnath Goenka memorial lecture in New Delhi on Thursday.
Scroll Staff
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Days after his retirement, Bar Council of India criticises Justice Chelameswar
The council said judges should self-introspect before speaking to the media.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat