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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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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Thriller: When a photographer witnesses a murder, he turns to a detective to confess his own crimes
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Farmers, inflation, army: Why the BJP is facing public anger in Haryana
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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Cash transfers vs Sandeshkhali: How Bengali women are choosing between Trinamool and BJP
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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’.
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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’.
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 261: Can ancient know-how revive sustainable mountain ecosystems?
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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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.
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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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Cannes Film Festival: Payal Kapadia is first Indian to win Grand Prix for ‘All We Imagine As Light’
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Watch: A young man is possessed by an obsessive spirit in ‘Munjya’
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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‘Barah X Barah’ review: A ponderous look at slow death in Varanasi
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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.
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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.
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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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Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs Belgium as it happened: Men’s team held; women’s team lose
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Weightlifting, Youth World C’ships: Bedabrat Bharali becomes first Indian man to win gold medal
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Boxing, World Olympic Qualifiers: Abhimanyu Loura through to second round
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Badminton, Malaysia Masters Super 500: PV Sindhu through to first tour final of the season
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Indians win compound women’s team gold; clinch silver in mixed event