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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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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: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world
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Watch: Stampede-like situation at a temple in UP as lakhs of devotees visit for pre-Holi festivities
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Watch: Major pipeline ruptured in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, sending jets of water in the air
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Caught on camera: Container ship hits and knocks down gantry cranes while docking at a Turkey port
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour