Appointment of 5 judges recommended by Collegium likely in two days, Centre tells Supreme Court

Appointment of 5 judges recommended by Collegium likely in two days, Centre tells Supreme Court

A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court on Friday recorded a submission by Attorney General R. Venkataramani that warrants of appointment of five judges to the apex court will be likely issued by February 5. “It is happening… The five warrants of … Read more

Why is there friction between the government and the judiciary?

Why is there friction between the government and the judiciary?

Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju interacts with Chief Justice of India (CJI) D. Y. Chandrachud during a meeting in New Delhi on November 9. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: A major confrontation is on between the Union government and the Supreme Court over the former’s resentment towards the Collegium … Read more

‘Sorry state of affairs’: CJI N V Ramana on lack of debate in Parliament

‘Sorry state of affairs’: CJI N V Ramana on lack of debate in Parliament

Expressing concern over the lack of debate in Parliament and state legislatures, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana Sunday said it is a “sorry state of affairs” as the absence of quality debate leaves many aspects of laws unclear and increases the burden on courts. He said that an elaborate discussion during the law-making … Read more