Cji List
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Supreme Court allows 14-year-old rape survivor to abort 30-week pregnancy
India | Apr 22, 2024, 11:39 AM ISTFollowing a plea by her mother challenging the Bombay High Court’s decision denying the termination of the pregnancy due to its advanced stage, the top court ordered the minor’s medical examination on April 19.
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New criminal laws transitioned legal framework into new age, indicator of changing India: CJI
India | Apr 20, 2024, 04:44 PM ISTThe new criminal laws that will replace the existing ones will come into effect from July 1 this year. CJI said that the enactment of these laws is an indicator that "India is changing".
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Retired judges pen letter to CJI Chandrachud, raise concerns over attempts to 'undermine judiciary'
India | Apr 15, 2024, 11:17 AM ISTIn a letter addressed to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, they criticized certain factions for trying to influence judicial processes through pressure tactics and misinformation. While not citing specific incidents, the letter coincided with heightened political tensions.
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Probe agencies need to have 'delicate balance' between search, seizure powers, privacy rights: CJI
India | Apr 01, 2024, 09:06 PM ISTChief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud's remarks came when he was delivering his keynote address at the 20th DP Kohli Memorial lecture in memory of the first director of the federal probe agency.
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Ravi Shankar Prasad backs letter by 600 lawyers to CJI against group trying to influence verdict
India | Mar 29, 2024, 01:00 PM ISTThe letter calls for a united stand in support of the judiciary to ensure it remains a strong pillar of democracy, urging decisive leadership in addressing these challenges.
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Vested interests aiming to influence judiciary: Over 600 lawyers write to CJI Chandrachud
India | Mar 28, 2024, 11:20 AM ISTThe letter titled "Preserving the Independence of the Judiciary: Protecting Against Political and Professional Influence" has been signed by a group of well-known legal professionals, including senior advocate Harish Salve, Manan Kumar Mishra, Chetan Mittal and Pinky Anand among others.
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Lawyers, judges rise above differences in quest for justice: CJI DY Chandrachud
Telangana | Mar 28, 2024, 07:29 AM ISTCJI Chandrachud asserted that public spaces often reflect pre-existing social inequalities in society and called for creating new infrastructure intended to reach out to the broader cross-section of society.
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'One second, don't shout at me': CJI Chandrachud rebukes lawyer during poll bonds hearing | VIDEO
India | Mar 18, 2024, 04:29 PM ISTThe Supreme Court hearing on electoral bonds saw intense exchanges between Advocate Mathews Nedumpara and Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, highlighting the importance of courtroom decorum.
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Supreme Court rejects Manish Sisodia's curative petition in Delhi excise policy scam case
India | Mar 14, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTThe Supreme Court rejects Manish Sisodia's curative petition, upholding the decision denying him bail in the Delhi excise policy scam case. The dismissal, delivered by a bench including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, concludes that "no case is made out" based on established parameters.
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Culinary dreams: Chief Justice applauds Supreme Court cook's daughter for securing US scholarships
India | Mar 13, 2024, 11:12 PM ISTChandrachud presented her with books on the Indian Constitution, symbolising the court's support, while expressing hopes for her return to serve the nation. Pragya, deeply moved, called Chandrachud her inspiration, marking a poignant moment of recognition amidst her journey of overcoming challenges.
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CJI Chandrachud reveals how PM Modi helped him while battling with Covid
India | Feb 22, 2024, 06:48 PM ISTCJI today inaugurated an AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre at the Supreme Court premises. The event was attended by Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of AYUSH, Mahendra Munjapara, Minister of State for Ministry of AYUSH and Prof Tanuja Nesari, Director and of All India Institute of Ayurveda.
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Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds scheme: Know the chronology of events
Explainers | Feb 15, 2024, 02:33 PM ISTThe Supreme Court's ruling declaring the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional dealt a significant blow to the government. Here's a summary of the events leading to this landmark decision:
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Chandigarh Mayor polls: Supreme Court slams returning officer, CJI says he needs to be prosecuted
India | Feb 05, 2024, 04:58 PM ISTThe Supreme Court came down heavily on the Returning Officer of the Chandigarh mayoral polls and said that his act was a murder of democracy and that he should be prosecuted.
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Bar Council of India writes to CJI, requests for holiday across all courts on Ram Mandir event day
India | Jan 17, 2024, 08:34 PM ISTThe Bar Council of India Chairman has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud requesting for a judicial holiday across all courts on January 22 on the occasion of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya.
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Supreme Court permits cleaning of water tank in Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 16, 2024, 04:09 PM ISTThe survey, mandated by the Varanasi district court, excludes the "wazukhana," a reservoir for ritual ablutions, within the mosque complex. A prior Supreme Court ruling protected this particular spot from being included in the survey.
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Supreme Court refuses to stay new law on appointment of CEC, ECs, issues notice to Centre
India | Jan 12, 2024, 12:30 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has refused to stay the operation of Election Commissioners Act 2023 and issued a notice to the Centre, before posting the matter for April. The Bill was passed by the Parliament on December 12 and the President gave her assent on December 28 last year.
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SC to deliver verdict on Adani-Hindenburg row over market manipulation allegations today
Business | Jan 03, 2024, 06:49 AM ISTAdani-Hindenburg row: Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan argued that SEBI's role was suspect, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta defended SEBI's actions, highlighting the global tendency to influence Indian policies.
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'Can't challenge Centre's decision' to 'J-K is India's integral part': Key points of SC verdict
India | Dec 11, 2023, 12:21 PM ISTArticle 370 verdict: On August 5, 2019, the Central government had revoked the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, dividing the region into two Union Territories.
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Polarisation across world, India, marked by social media growth, intolerance among communities: CJI
India | Dec 09, 2023, 10:19 AM ISTThe CJI also noted that India’s pluralistic culture and "ability to engage in dialogue" set it apart from various other countries which got independence during the same period but could not keep democracy.
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President Murmu suggests all-India judicial service to select, nurture young talents in judiciary
India | Nov 26, 2023, 02:22 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in the Supreme Court premises on the occasion of Constitution Day. Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.