Centre notifies appointment of 13 Permanent Judges for 3 High Courts
The President of India appointed the Permanent Judges while exercising the power conferred under Art. 217(1) of the Constitution.
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Know Thy Judge | Justice S. Vaidyanathan, the 12th Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
Justice S. Vaidyanathan was appointed by the President as new Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalaya on 02-02-2024 and took charge of his new office on 11-02-2024.
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“Accused who has been discharged or acquitted honourably has a right to dignity” Karnataka HC directs Registrar to mask party’s name in the Court’s digital records
Mere erasure of the name of the petitioner in the cause title, does not mean that he is entitled to seek such erasure from the police records. “The direction would be only to enable the internet to forget, like the humans forget. If it is allowed to stay on record, the internet will never permit the humans to forget”.
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Supreme Court designates 5 new Senior Advocates
The decision to designate 5 Senior Advocates was taken in a Full Court meeting presided by Dr Justice DY Chandrachud, the Chief Justice of India.
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Right to Abortion | French Senate votes in favour of enshrining Freedom of Women to Voluntarily Terminate Pregnancy in the French Constitution
The aim to enshrine the right to abortion in the French Constitution which gained impetus after SCOTUS overruled Roe v. Wade in 2022 was finally fulfilled with 780 MPs favouring the inclusion.
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Deductions such as PF/LIC premium can’t be considered while calculating husband’s salary in determining quantum of maintenance: Karnataka HC
The High Court cautioned that if consideration of such artificial deductions is allowed, then in every petition under Section 125 of CrPC there would be tendency by the husband to show lesser salary with an intention to mislead the Courts so as to avoid giving maintenance.
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SCOTUS reverses Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove Donald Trump’s name from the state’s presidential primary ballot
In a unanimous verdict, the SCOTUS held that power to enforce Section 3 of 14th Amendment to the US Constitution against federal officeholders and candidates, lies with the Congress rather than the States.
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February 2024 Judicial Appointments Tracker | 8 High Court Appointments and 17 Supreme Court Collegium Recommendations
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
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“Taking care of children is not taking care of mere existence”; Karnataka HC declares wife to be entitled to maintenance of Rs 36,000 per month instead of Rs 18,000
The High Court opined that taking care of children is shrouded by countless responsibilities and necessary expenditure from time to time and the husband cannot preposterously contend that the wife is lazing around and not earning money to take care of the children.
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Know Thy Judge | Justice N.V. Anjaria, the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Hailing from a family of lawyers and Judges, Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria took charge as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court on 25-02-2024.
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Embryos kept in a cryogenic nursery are “children” as per Alabama’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act: Supreme Court of Alabama
The Court held that Wrongful Death of a Minor Act provides a cause of action for the death of any “minor child,” without exception or limitation, which means it also includes frozen embryos.
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Centre appoints Justice N.V Anjaria as 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Justice Anjaria will succeed Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar who will demit office on 24-02-2024.
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BSF jawan found guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder for sudden indiscriminate firing which led to a civilian’s death; Calcutta HC commutes sentence
The General Security Force Court had convicted the BSF jawan for murder and had sentenced him to life imprisonment along with dismissal from service.
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Supreme Court Collegium accedes to the requests of transfer made by 3 High Court Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium on 13-02-2024 recommended the transfer of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, Justice Anu Sivaraman and Justice Sujoy Paul.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Permanent Judges for 3 High Courts
The Collegium recommended the names of 13 Additional Judges to be appointed as Permanent Judges for the High Courts of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab and Haryana.
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Wearing Jeans Before the Court | De-courting due to improper attire doesn’t infringe Advocate’s right to get an audience from Court: Gauhati HC
The High Court opined that it cannot venture into interpreting the scope of Gauhati High Court Rules and BCI Rules vis-à-vis dress code for advocates in the absence of necessary parties.
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Know Thy Judge | Justice Ritu Bahri, First Woman Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court
Justice Ritu Bahri took oath of office as the 13th Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court on 04-02-2024.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Justice NV Anjaria as 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Current Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, Justice PS Dinesh Kumar is due to retire on 24-02-2024.
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ICJ | Justice Nawaf Salam and Justice Julia Sebutinde elected as President and Vice-President respectively
The International Court of Justice has been under global limelight due to ongoing case brought by South Africa concerning alleged genocide in Gaza Strip.
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US District Court dismisses suit against President Joe Biden vis-à-vis military & financial aid to Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict on jurisdictional grounds
The Court however implored the US Government to examine the results of their unflagging support of the military siege against the Palestinians in Gaza especially in backdrop of ICJ’s finding that it is plausible that Israel’s conduct amounts to genocide.
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