Judicial Appointments
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SC directs Centre to clear appointment of five judges within 10 days
The promotion of five High Court judges has been pending for nearly two months since the collegium made the recommendation on December 14.
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Centre’s proposed screening committees for judges only meant as facilitators, says law minister
Kiren Rijiju, however, asserted that the government can seek reconsideration of names recommended by the Supreme Court collegium.
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Madras HC lawyers write to president, collegium against appointing advocate with RSS links as judge
They alleged that Advocate Victoria Gowri has made hate speech against Christians and Muslims in interviews and articles on platforms of the Hindutva body.
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Trending
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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Muslims think namaaz legitimises terrorism, abducting Hindu girls, says Ramdev
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Lawyers’ association moves Bombay HC over vice president, law minister’s remarks about judiciary
In its petition, the Bombay Lawyers Association has claimed that the conduct of Jagdeep Dhankar and Kiren Rijiju has lowered the prestige of the Supreme Court.
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Collegium recommends two more names for appointment as Supreme Court judges
The development came even as the collegium’s earlier recommendations are still pending with the government.
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Government delaying judges’ appointment is deadly for democracy, says former SC judge RF Nariman
Nariman said that it is the ‘bounden duty’ of Union law minister Kiren Rijiju to accept the judgements of the court whether ‘right or wrong’.
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Video
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Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
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‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
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Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
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SC collegium making IB and RAW reports public is ‘matter of grave concern’, says law minister
Intelligence agency officials work in a secretive manner for the nation and publishing their assessment will have implications, Kiren Rijiju said.
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Wrong to think that existing systems will continue forever, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
The minister made the remarks amid the standoff between the Centre and the judiciary regarding judicial appointments in the country.
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Kiren Rijiju shares interview of retired judge who alleged SC has ‘hijacked’ Constitution
The development comes amidst the standoff between the Centre and the judiciary regarding judicial appointments in the country.
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The Reel
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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‘The Whale’ review: Brendan Fraser is the heart of soul of redemption saga
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‘Good for transparency’: SC’s response to Centre on stalled candidatures welcomed by experts
This was the first time the court has explained the reasons for its recommendations for High Court judgeships and refuted the government’s objections.
Umang Poddar
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Judiciary’s independence absolutely necessary for thriving democracy, says Kiren Rijiju
The Union law minister said that some persons are making statements that are damaging the institution.
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SC collegium again recommends lawyer Saurabh Kirpal for appointment as Delhi High Court judge
A three-member collegium said that Kirpal’s appointment will add value to the court and provide inclusion and diversity.
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The Field
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Motorsport: Ford to return to Formula One in 2026 following a team-up with Red Bull
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Premier League: Mikel Arteta confident about Arsenal’s chances after January transfer window
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WPL: Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer join Mithali Raj as support staff for Gujarat Giants
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Boxing: India climb to third spot in IBA world boxing rankings
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Thailand Masters: B Sai Praneeth loses against Li Shi Feng in quarterfinals, India’s campaign ends