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Kannur University: S. Bijoy Nandan to take charge as new Vice-Chancellor

Kerala Governor appoints S. Bijoy Nandan, Professor at CUSAT, as new Kannur University VC. SC cancels Gopinath Ravindran's reappointment due to "unwarranted interference". Nandan has 29 yrs of academic admin, research & teaching experience. SC questions Kerala Govt's intervention & age factor in VC appointments. Premachandran Keezhoth & Shino P.…

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Protect judges but also hold them to account, CJI tells lawyers

Lawyers must protect judges and also hold them accountable for betterment of legal profession and justice, said Chief Justice Chandrachud at Supreme Court Bar Association's Constitution Day event

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What was Kerala Governor doing for 2 years on Bills, asks Supreme Court

SC finds Gov. Arif Mohammad Khan acted like an “adversary” by keeping 8 Bills pending for 2 yrs. No reason/justification given. Court to lay down guidelines on when Governors can refer Bills to President, when to refuse sanction & by what period to give assent.

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Chief Justice of India welcomes two judges from Nepal's court

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Wednesday welcomed two judges from Nepal who sat in court and witnessed its court proceedings. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala Governor action on pending bills came only after hearing in top court, Supreme Court notes

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that it did not find any reason as to why the governor decided to keep the bills pending for an inordinate period of time. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CJI DY Chandrachud: Supreme Court using technology to bring courtrooms closer to people

CJI said that during his tenure as a judge of the SC, he has initiated several initiatives for access to justice, stating that the most potent weapon is technology. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC constantly working to ensure legal processes become easier and simpler for citizens: CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday that the Supreme Court is constantly working to ensure that legal processes become easier and simplified so that citizens do not languish in jails unnecessarily. Read further on Dynamite News:

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President bats for All India Judicial Service for equal representation in judiciary

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar in the Supreme Court premises on the occasion of Constitution Day.

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We are confronted with fundamental questions about ethical treatments of AI, says CJI

Identity plays a crucial role in life choices, liberty & resources. Chief Justice Chandrachud discussed the relationship between identity & liberty, & the role of the State in perpetuating social prejudices & hierarchies. He cited John Stuart Mill's book on Liberty & the idea of "Your right to swing your…

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Supreme Court tells Kerala Governor to read up Punjab case verdict

Supreme Court orders Kerala Governor to read up its judgment on Governors' responsibility to act within State Legislature's four corners, without flexing non-existent veto power. In case of withholding assent, Governor must return Bill with reasons.

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SEBI can’t be expected to take OCCRP allegations in Adani case as gospel truth: SC

Supreme Court said SEBI cannot accept foreign media reports as "gospel truth" on Adani Group's alleged stock manipulation & accounting fraud. SEBI bound by evidentiary requirements & cannot take reports as evidence. SIT to investigate, but SEBI following Justice Sapre committee's suggestions to protect investors.

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Suggest panel of bureaucrats from which Delhi can pick Chief Secretary, SC tells Centre

Supreme Court suggests Centre provide panel of accomplished bureaucrats for Delhi government to pick Chief Secretary; Centre to return on November 28

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Governor holds no veto power over Bills, says Supreme Court

Supreme Court said government must send back Bills to State Legislature “as soon as possible” with message to reconsider; if Assembly reiterates Bill, Governor must give assent. Governor must take call on Bills quickly, failure to do so inconsistent with Constitution. Verdict boosts TN's case.

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SC agrees to consider petition to hear same-sex marriage review in open court

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to look into a request for an open court hearing of a petition seeking a review of its majority judgment in October refusing to legalise same-sex marriage. On October 17, the Supreme Court had said it did not want to leave the constraints of…

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SC notes Tamil Nadu’s contention that Governor has no ‘discretion’ to withhold re-passed Bills

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the Constitution does not provide Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi “discretion” to withhold Bills “re-passed” by the State Legislative Assembly. The Bills had been sent for approval to the Governor’s office between January 2020 and April 2023. The State had complained to the…

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Supreme Court notice to Centre on Kerala government's petition against Governor's inaction on pending bills

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued notice to the Centre and Additional Chief Secretary to Kerala's Governor on the plea. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No bar on appointing people as judges for views held as party members: CJI

The Chief Justice also underscored that judicial appointment was a “broad-based collaborative process“ in which “no one arm of the state has a decisive role to play”.

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Ahead of LS polls, SC directs HCs to monitor expeditious trial of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs

SC directs Chief Justices of High Courts to form Special Bench to monitor criminal trials of MPs/MLAs, ensure speedy disposal. High Courts to register suo motu cases, provide district-wise details of criminal cases on official website, hear cases with stay orders and pass appropriate orders

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Supreme Court Collegium works in an atmosphere of camaraderie, CJI says

CJI Chandrachud revealed that SC Collegium discussions among 5 senior-most judges take place in an atmosphere of camaraderie & transparency. The latest resolution to recommend 3 judges to take SC to full strength was finalised quickly.

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Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

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Legislature can enact fresh law to cure deficiency in judgment, cannot directly overrule it: CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said legislature can enact fresh law to cure deficiency in judgment, but can't directly overrule it. Judges guided by constitutional morality, not public morality. Need to redefine merit for inclusive entry into judiciary. Best wishes to Indian cricket team for inspiring him.

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CJI Chandrachud says lawyers should not seek adjournments unless it is ‘very, very necessary’

The Supreme Court received 3,688 requests for adjournment from lawyers between September 1 and November 3 as soon as the cases were listed for hearing, compelling Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday to announce in open courtroom that he does not head a ‘tareekh-pe-tareekh court’. The CJI said…

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Supreme Court seeks data on donations through electoral bonds, reserves verdict

Supreme Court gives Election Commission of India two weeks to produce data on contributions to political parties via electoral bonds scheme. CJI Chandrachud said ultimate purpose is to reduce unaccounted cash in electoral system, encourage banking channels and bring transparency.

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Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices

There is no place within India’s constitutional structure to see a foetus as anything but dependent on the mother’

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Review plea filed in SC against same-sex marriage judgment

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a review of a Constitution Bench’s majority judgment which had held that only the legislature can recognise or regulate queer marriage.

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