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Three questions on EWS quota: Here's what the Supreme Court judges said

Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of 10% EWS quota on 'economic basis'

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on EWS quota today; What we know so far

On January 12, 2019, the government of India amended the Constitution to provide a 10 per cent reservation to the candidates from the general category that belong to the EWS

SC dismisses plea to block Justice Chandrachud's appointment as next CJI

The petition sought contempt proceedings and criminal action against Justice Chandrachud, objected to CJI Lalit hearing the case

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DY Chandrachud appointed 50th Chief Justice of India, to take oath on Nov 9

Lauded as a feminist judge for his reasoning, Justice Chandrachud spoke to young law graduates recently and told them to incorporate a feminist way of thinking while dealing with the law

CJI-designate Chandrachud part of landmark verdicts: A few highlights

He is no stranger to the hallowed corridors of the Supreme Court over which his illustrious father presided for about seven years and four months, the longest in the institution's history. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy. The senior-most Supreme Court judge will now take over as the 50th Chief Justice of India on November 9, stepping into the shoes of his redoubtable father Y V Chandrachud, who was the CJI between 1978 and 1985, the first instance of a father-son duo occupying the most sanctified seat in the over seven-decade history of the highest court of India. The formidable DY Chandrachud, has been part of several constitution benches and penned landmark verdicts at the top court, including those in the vexed Ayodhya land title dispute. Justice Chandrachud will take the charge from incumbent CJI Uday Umesh Lalit, who recommended him as his .

Justice Chandrachud appointed next Chief Justice of India effective Nov 9

Justice D Y Chandrachud was on Monday appointed the 50th Chief Justice of India, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said. He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65. While Justice Lalit has a brief tenure of 74 days, Justice Chandrachud will serve as the CJI for two years. "In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, Hon'ble President appoints Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud, Judge, Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 9th November, 22," Rijiju tweeted. Justice Chandrachud will demit office on November 10, 2024.

SC appointments: What is the collegium system, and how does it work?

The collegium is a group consisting of the Chief Justice of India and the four seniormost judges of the Supreme Court that decides the appointment of judges to the apex court

SC collegium meeting of Sept 30 on elevation of judges discharged

'The unfinished work in the meeting called for September 30 is closed without there being any further deliberation and it stands discharged'

CJI UU Lalit unlikely to recommend any name to fill four vacant posts in SC

Two members of the five-member collegium headed bu CJI UU Lalit have rejected his proposal for approval of names

SGPC urges CJI to form constitutional bench on Haryana gurdwara act

The SGPC on Friday appealed to the Chief Justice of India to form a five-member constitutional bench to review the judgment upholding the validity of an Act for the management of gurdwaras in Haryana. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) also urged the Centre to file a review petition. The Supreme Court had recently upheld the validity of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act enacted by the state legislature to manage the religious places of Sikhs effectively and permanently under the exclusive control of the Sikhs of Haryana. The appeal to the apex court was made during an SGPC meeting here. A call was also made to organise a march for awareness in the Sikh community on this issue. The march will be taken from the Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, to the Akal Takht in Amritsar. "For the safety of the supreme Sikh body SGPC, the entire Khalsa Panth will struggle with unity under the leadership of Akal Takht Sah

CJI U U Lalit asks law graduates to devote time, energy to legal aid work

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit urged law graduates on Saturday to devote their time and energy to legal-aid work. Speaking at the ninth convocation of National Law University Odisha here, Lalit called upon the graduates to have absolute passion for the profession and show compassion for people of the country. The CJI said that during his association with the National Legal Services Authority for over a year, he observed that the legal aid work in the country faced neglect at times. Lalit did not elaborate further, but urged the young graduates to devote their time and energy to legal aid work. "Hereafter, the society will be looking forward to your contributions at every juncture," the CJI told the law students. He stated that the profession of law has been one of the frontrunners when it comes to keeping civil rights intact. "History of every society, every country shows that legally-trained minds have been beacons, path breakers and centres of attraction when it comes

SC bench expresses displeasure in order over new case listing system

A Supreme Court bench, in a rare instance, has expressed displeasure in its judicial order over a new case listing mechanism introduced by Chief Justice U U Lalit for speedy disposal of matters pending for years. A bench headed by Sanjay Kishan Kaul, the number three-judge in seniority at present in the apex court, while hearing a criminal case passed the order, "The new listing system is not giving an adequate time to take up matters fixed for hearing like the present case as there are number of matters within the span of Afternoon' session". The bench, which passed the order on September 13, listed the matter for hearing on November 15. Under the new mechanism, the judges of the top court are working in two different shifts. The new system stipulates that on Monday and Friday of every week, 30 judges are to sit in a combination of two and deal with over 60 miscellaneous matters of each bench, including the fresh PILs. The new mechanism also stipulates that on Tuesday, Wednesday

CJI U U Lalit to hear petitions challenging CAA today in Supreme Court

The CAA when passed by the parliament had triggered massive protests across the country in 2019

MVA allies irked over Maharashtra CM Shinde sharing stage with CJI Lalit

The Maha Vikas Aghadi allies on Sunday took a dim view of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde sharing a stage with Chief Justice of India U U Lalit amid the Supreme Court hearing petitions of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena and the CM camp. State NCP president Jayant Patil, whose party is a constituent of the MVA along with the Sena and Congress, in a tweet said, "A serious case of challenging the legitimacy of the Eknath Shinde government is being heard by a Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court." "In such a case, it is improper that Shinde shares stage with the Chief Justice of India. This is not as per protocol." CJI Lalit was on Saturday felicitated at an event in Mumbai where Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju was present. Maharashtra CM Shinde, who was also present on the occasion, had said it was a proud moment for the state as its "son" became the Chief Justice of India. Posting pictures of Saturday's event, Congress spokesman Sachin Sawant tweeted, "When legitimacy an

SC will endeavour to dispose of as many cases as possible: CJI U U Lalit

Chief Justice of India U U Lalit Friday said that the Supreme Court will endeavour to dispose of as many cases as possible and he will strive his best to live up to the expectations of the people. Speaking at a felicitation function organised by the Bar Council of India, the CJI said the top court has been listing cases for hearing in far more numbers and it has disposed of 1,293 miscellaneous matters and 106 regular hearing matters in the last four days. He said a total of 440 transfer petitions were disposed of in the last four days. I would sincerely strive and do my best to live up to those expectations and to be worthy of standing before you after three months and getting more flowers from what I got today, Justice Lalit said. On the warm welcome given to him, the CJI, in a lighter vein, said he would need a truck to carry the flowers and bouquets home. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta was also present on the occasion. Delivering the welcome address, BCI Chairman and senior ..

Gujarat riots: Supreme Court grants activist Teesta Setalvad interim bail

CJI UU Lalit said it is a matter of record that the appellant was remanded to police custody for about seven days and was interrogated every day

Bench strength: A decisive move by Justice Lalit

His suggestion on Constitution Bench cases is a useful one

Looking forward to working closely with new CJI U U Lalit: Kiren Rijiju

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said he looks forward to working closely with Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit for speedy delivery of justice. Rijiju called on Justice Lalit earlier in the day to greet him upon being sworn in as the new CJI. "Earlier today, I called on the new Chief Justice of India, Justice U U Lalit at his official residence in New Delhi. Looking forward to working closely with him to ensure speedy delivery of justice," Rijiju tweeted. Justice Lalit was sworn in on Saturday as the 49th Chief Justice of India.

UU Lalit promises year-round constitution bench, reforms in case listing

Justice Lalit said he intends to make listing of cases clear and transparent, clear regime for mentioning urgent matters before respective benches, one Constitution bench functioning throughout year