Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.B. Pardiwala
“Scrutiny of Judicial Process by Half Truth Knowledgeable is real danger to Rule of Law” — Justice J.B. Pardiwala at ‘2nd Justice
Chief Justice of India
Establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court under Article 124 of the Constitution
The makers of the Constitution of India advocated for Separation of Power and demarcated the limits, roles and functions of every organ
An Independent Election Commission of India as envisioned by Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench: Breakdown of the 378-pages long verdict
The Supreme Court has directed that the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners shall appointed by the President on the advice of the Committee of the Prime Minister of India, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India. This will curtail the devastating effect of continuing to leave appointments in sole hands of the Executive on Fundamental Rights and values.
Call for Submissions NLUD Journal of Legal Studies, Volume V
The Journal of Legal Studies (JLS) is National Law University Delhi’s annual student edited, peer-reviewed law journal. It seeks to
2 New CJIs, 8 Retirements, 3 Appointments- Reflecting upon a hectic 2022 for the Supreme Court Judge Strength
The year 2022 saw a bustling activity in the Supreme Court vis-a-vis appointments and retirements. The Collegium headed by 3 CJIs this year, oversaw new elevations and recommendations. Whereas a significant number of Judges bid farewell to their Judgeship this year as well. Read this curated piece to know how 2022 affected the judicial strength of the Supreme Court.
XIII M. K. Nambyar Memorial National Level Moot Court Competition, 2023 [10th-12th March 2023]
About College ‘Karnatak Law Society’s Raja Lakhamgouda Law College, Belagavi, one of the oldest law collegesin India and a premier institution of
Ups and Downs of our Constitution’s Platinum Journey
by Namit Saxena†
Not here to do miracles but to work on bringing institutional changes: Justice DY Chandrachud shares his to-do list as the 50th CJI
Changing the face of the District Judiciary, institutionalising processes like listing of matters and E-filing in the Supreme Court, elevation of members of the Bar to High Courts and filling up of judicial vacancies, would be some of the key focus areas of Dr Justice DY Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India.
Instituting Cases at the Wrong Fora: A Catalyst for Delay in the Adjudication of Disputes
by Abhijith Christopher*
President appoints Justice Dr. DY Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India w.e.f Nov 9, 2022
On 17.10.2022, it has been notified that President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Dr. DY Chandrachud to be the 50th Chief Justice
Supreme Court August 2022 Roundup| Justice UU Lalit’s plan as 49th CJI; Benami Property Law; ‘Unconventional’ Families; Release of Bilkis Bano Rapists; Hate Speeches; GST; and more
This roundup contains reports on Justice NV Ramana’s retirement as the 48th CJI; Justice UU Lalit’s plan as new CJI; Rulings on Benami Property law; Unconventional families and their rights; UP CM Yogi Adityanath Hate Speech; Orders on Release of Bilkis Bano’s rapists, PM Security lapse, Pegasus Spyware; PMLA cases; Explainers; Important references to larger/Constitution Benches and ‘Know Thy Judge’ reports on Supreme Court Judges and more.
Justice UU Lalit takes oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India: His Journey, Judgments and Focus Areas as the New Chief
Justice Lalit , who took oath as a Supreme Court judge in 2014, has delivered over 270 judgments so far.
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana releases SCC Pre 69 Volumes by EBC
SCC Pre 69 Volumes were released by the Chief Justice of India, Justice NV Ramana on August 10, 2022 at The Claridges,
President appoints Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as the new Chief Justice of India wef August 27, 2022
The President appoints Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice of India with effect from August
CJI NV Ramana names Justice UU Lalit as his successor | Know Justice UU Lalit and his judgments
The Chief Justice of India, Justice NV Ramana has named Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor. Set to become the 49th
Power of Contempt: Divine Origin, Colonial Evolution, and Judicial Devolution
by Shubham Priyadarshi*