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The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

We have lost our sense of humour in public life, CJI observes in Raghav Chadha ‘indefinite suspension’ case hearing

Raghav Chadha was suspended on August 11, the last day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, for “gross violation of rule, misconduct, defiant attitude and contemptuous conduct”.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Electoral bonds promote ‘clean money’ donations to political parties, AG tells SC

Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani has backed the government’s electoral bonds scheme in the Supreme Court, extolling it as a measure which promotes contribution of “clean money” to political parties. He said the scheme ensured that “tax obligations” were met. Besides, the Attorney General argued that citizens could not…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

SC stays HC order suspending Andaman Chief Secretary, imposing fine on L-G

SC stays Calcutta HC order suspending Andaman & Nicobar Islands Chief Sec. & imposing fine on LG for not complying with earlier order on releasing benefits to workers. AG R Venkataramani appearing for CS & LG, bench said "We will stay these directions".

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Supreme Court grants Centre time till March 15 to pay arrears of One Rank-One Pension to pensioners of armed forces

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday granted time till March 15 to the Centre for payment of arrears of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) to all eligible pensioners of the armed forces.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2023

SC reserves verdict on demonetisation pleas, directs Centre, RBI to place related records

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to place before it in a sealed cover the relevant records pertaining to the government's 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 denomination for its perusal.

The Times of India · Dec 7, 2022

Conversion Of Supreme Court Into Small Causal Court Must Stop: R Venkataramani

Attorney General for India R Venkataramani on Saturday stressed on the need to decongest the Supreme Court and said it is important that the government stops overloading it with endless statutory appeals and huge flow of cases from high courts. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 26, 2022

Government tells SC ‘very keen’ to pursue curative plea in Bhopal gas tragedy case

We cannot abandon the victims, Union Government tells Constitution Bench

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022

R. Venkataramani Takes Over As New Attorney General Of India

Venkataramani was designated as senior advocate by the Supreme Court in 1997. He has also been associated with National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 7, 2022

TS wintess before KWDT-II justifies need for new deficit sharing mechanism

System mentioned in KWDT-I Award can’t be applied for all projects, he says

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022