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CJI Chandrachud advises SEBI, SAT to be cautious, pitches for more tribunal benches
Calling the crossing of the 80,000 points milestone by the BSE as an ecstatic moment, where India is entering a "stratospheric domain", Chandrachud said such events emphasise the importance of regulatory authorities.
Surging markets: CJI Chandrachud advises SEBI, SAT to be cautious, pitches for more tribunal benches
Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, emphasized the need for caution from SEBI and SAT amid rising equity markets, advocating for more tribunal benches to handle increased workloads. At the new SAT premises' inauguration, he highlighted the importance of maintaining stability and assured investment protections to foster economic growth.
Won't comment on new criminal laws, says CJI DY Chandrachud
Amid a heated debate over three new criminal laws, CJI D Y Chandrachud refused to comment, citing the pending Supreme Court review. The laws replaced existing statutes and face a PIL challenging their validity. Chandrachud emphasised the court's commitment to the Constitution and litigants at a foundation ceremony for new court buildings, highlighting the importance of justice and the rule of law. The new complexes aim to enhance court efficiency and reduce case backlogs.
Cornerstone of justice, equality must shape orientation of court's approach to cases: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud affirmed that the judicial system should be just and inclusive as he emphasised justice and equality as the foundation shaping the orientation of the court's approach to cases. CJI Chandrachud, on Tuesday, laid...
Delhi experienced hottest recorded weather in 2024, record-breaking rain in a single day: CJI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed happiness to know that new court buildings will focus on heat island mitigation and reduce environmental footprint, as it said that Delhi experienced the hottest recorded weather and record breaking rain in a single day in 2024.
CJI Chandrachud underlines 'Constitutional Morality' as means to preserve India's diversity
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasised the necessity of 'Constitutional Morality' in Indian law. He said that the court's duty was to uphold diversity and tolerance while embracing technological advancements in justice. Chandrachud underscored judges as servants, not deities, cautioning against personal biases interfering with constitutional values. He highlighted the importance of AI tools for translating judgments, decentralising court access, and promoting awareness of legal procedures. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged a neutral judiciary for upholding democracy.
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Never faced any political pressure from govt in 24 years as judge: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, speaking at the Oxford Union, emphasized that he has never faced political pressure in his 24-year judicial career. He highlighted that Indian judges decide based on constitutional traditions, and acknowledged societal impacts and the need for more judges in India.
CJI Chandrachud announces Lok Adalat from July 29 amid concerns about large backlog of cases
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced the commencement of a special Lok Adalat from July 29 to August 3. He urged citizens, lawyers, and advocates to participate in resolving cases swiftly and amicably to address the large backlog of cases. He highlighted on the informal and technology-based nature of the Lok Adalat and termed it as a voluntary and consensual dispute resolution mechanism that offers final and binding awards with no appeal process. The system promotes cost-effective and efficient settlement of various disputes including matrimonial, property, motor accident, compensation, and service-related cases pending before the Supreme Court.
Need to ensure arbitration institutions are not controlled by "self-perpetrating clique": CJI
Speaking at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Chandrachud said now is the time for countries such as India to step up to the occasion to create and promote a culture of commercial arbitration and the robust institutionalisation of arbitration will further the culture of arbitration in the Global South.
Judges reflect sense of continuity of values amid elections: CJI Chandrachud
Addressing the famous Oxford Union Society here on Tuesday on the topic of the humanising role adjudicators can play in society, the senior-most judge of India's apex court highlighted the role of technology in injecting greater transparency into the judicial system.
21 international organisations write to CJI for speedy resolution of Adani coal imports case in SC
The letter comes after a report by the London-based Financial Times, citing documents from George Soros-backed Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), alluded to a "fraud" by the Adani Group by selling low-grade coal as high-value fuel in 2013.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of two additional judges as permanent judges of Gauhati HC
Under CJI D Y Chandrachud, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Rajesh Sekhri as an additional judge for a year at Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court from July 29, 2024. Justices Susmita Phukan Khaund and Mitali Thakuria were proposed as permanent judges for Gauhati High Court, supported by regional authorities.
CJI DY Chandrachud says Indian courts have come to be reimagined as democratic spaces of discourse
CJI Chandrachud emphasized the transformation of courts into democratic spaces of discourse due to COVID-19 challenges at the J20 summit in Brazil He highlighted the Supreme Court's Program to Fight Disinformation and the use of technology like SUVAS for translation and Digital Supreme Court Records for easy access to judgments. He stressed the importance of addressing inequalities in judicial processes and the need for sustained efforts to tackle issues like AI bias and misinformation.
Contracts awarding work to private parties should not be cancelled without assigning reasons: SC
Supreme Court has stressed the importance of providing reasons before canceling contracts, considering the investments and expectations of private parties.
Courts should not act as 'mere tape recorders', says SC; flags role of public prosecutors
Observing that relations between the public prosecution service and the judiciary are the very cornerstone of the criminal justice system, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said time and again, the top court has said that there should not be any element of political consideration in matters like appointment to post of public prosecutor etc.
'How you treat kids will impact them lifelong': CJI Chandrachud shares painful memory of school punishment that still haunts him
CJI Chandrachud stresses the impact of childhood experiences on lifelong behaviour during a lecture on juvenile justice, emphasizing the importance of proper guidance and support for vulnerable children.
SC will share cause lists, info about filing and listing of cases through WhatsApp: CJI
The Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, announced the Supreme Court's initiative to enhance access to justice by integrating WhatsApp messages with its IT services. Advocates will now receive automated messages regarding case filing and cause lists, aiming to streamline court procedures and reduce paper usage.
New criminal justice laws signify watershed moment: CJI praises legal overhaul
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud lauded transformative new criminal justice laws, emphasizing victim improvements and effective investigation. The enactment is a significant milestone in India's legal evolution.
"Undermining the judiciary, eroding confidence": Retired SC, HC judges alert CJI Chandrachud over perception of decisions
Though the retired judges, including four from the apex court, did not specify the incidents which prompted them to write to the CJI, their letter came amid amid a war of words between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over the actions against some opposition leaders in corruption cases.
SBI refuses to disclose electoral bonds' details under RTI Act
RTI activist Commodore (retired) Lokesh Batra approached the SBI on March 13 seeking the complete data of the electoral bonds in the digital form, as provided to the EC after the Supreme Court's order.
CJI Chandrachud terms retiring Supreme Court judge Aniruddha Bose 'bhadralok', compassionate person
According to the apex court practices, Justice Bose, the fifth senior most judge of the apex court, was part of the ceremonial bench headed by the CJI on his last day in the office.
Lawyers commenting on pending cases, judgements is very disturbing trend: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has criticized the recent trend of lawyers commenting on pending cases or judgments. He emphasized that lawyers are officers of the court and should not be influenced by political ideologies. Chandrachud emphasized the importance of the bar as an institution to preserve judicial independence, constitutional values, and the dignity of the court.
SC to club 27 eGaming GST cases for hearing
Supreme Court takes over 27 petitions on 28% GST for online gaming. The case to be heard in May, impacting companies with retrospective taxes. The show-cause notices were sent out subsequent to the government's clarification that as of October 1, 2023, all online games incorporating betting and gambling, regardless of skill or chance, would incur a 28% GST charge based on the total face value of the bets.
Daughter SC judge to decide if father’s 30-year-old ‘alcohol’ judgment was correct or not
Justice B V Nagarathna, a pivotal member of the Supreme Court, leads a nine-judge bench in the nuanced distinction between 'industrial alcohol' and 'intoxicating liquor.' This debate bears significance in resolving a contentious revenue issue between central and state governments, challenging a 1989 ruling involving her father, former Chief Justice E S Venkataramiah. As the first woman slated to be Chief Justice of India in 2027, her tenure promises historic legal insights and familial succession, echoing the dynamic judicial narrative seen in Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud's overturning of his father's judgments.
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