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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Watch: Beyoncé was joined by her daughter Blue Ivy on stage for a dance routine during UK concert
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Transformation of the goddess and clay: Naveen Kishore’s photos capture hues of conflict
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Kathmandu mayor installs map of ‘Greater Nepal’ after ‘Akhand Bharat’ controversy
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Watch: Elephant gently shakes a tree to get a jackfruit from it
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‘I’m a small man but my music is huge’: Wasifuddin Dagar on the AR Rahman plagiarism row
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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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‘What The Hell Are We Dying For’: Shawn Mendes’s new song on New York skies after Canada wildfires
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Watch: Elephant gently shakes a tree to get a jackfruit from it
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Watch: Durg-Puri Express passengers evacuate train in panic after spotting fire under an AC coach
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Watch: Google Doodle video celebrates dancer-choreographer Willi Ninja’s 62nd birth anniversary
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Watch: Italian MP breastfeeds baby in Parliament, applauded for setting a precedent
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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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‘Bloody Daddy’ review: Plenty of cocaine but not enough speed
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‘Por Thozhil’ review: A gripping police procedural
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‘Dhoomam’ trailer: Fahadh Faasil headlines Pawan Kumar’s crime thriller
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Bring out the earplugs – ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ is back
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Pastel shades, tableau shots: Recreating the Wes Anderson aesthetic
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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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Badminton Asia Junior C’ships 2023: Tara Shah, Ayush Shetty among those selected in India’s squad
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Watch: Novak Djokovic after SF win vs Carlos Alcaraz – ‘He’s going to win this event many times’
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International referee corroborates wrestler’s allegation of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan
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Watch: Carlos Alcaraz hits a stunning winner that leaves Novak Djokovic in awe during French Open SF
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WTC Final, AUS vs IND, Day 3 as it happened: India fight back but Australia finish with 296-run lead