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  Retired judges pen letter to CJI Chandrachud, raise concerns over attempts to 'undermine judiciary'

  India | April 15, 2024 11:17 IST

  In 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 | April 01, 2024 21:06 IST

  Chief 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 | March 29, 2024 13:00 IST

  The 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 | March 28, 2024 11:20 IST

  The 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

  March 28, 2024 7:29 IST

  CJI 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 | March 18, 2024 16:29 IST

  The 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 | March 14, 2024 23:51 IST

  The 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 | March 13, 2024 23:12 IST

  Chandrachud 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 | February 22, 2024 18:48 IST

  CJI 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 | February 15, 2024 14:33 IST

  The 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 | February 05, 2024 16:58 IST

  The 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 | January 17, 2024 20:34 IST

  The 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 | January 16, 2024 16:09 IST

  The 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 | January 12, 2024 12:30 IST

  The 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 | January 03, 2024 6:49 IST

  Adani-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 | December 11, 2023 12:21 IST

  Article 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 | December 09, 2023 10:19 IST

  The 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 | November 26, 2023 14:22 IST

  President 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.

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  CM Baghel hails SC decision: Chhattisgarh Police set to probe larger conspiracy in Jheeram attack

  chhattisgarh | November 21, 2023 16:47 IST

  Jheeram valley attack: With the Supreme Court's dismissal of the NIA's plea, Baghel affirmed that the path is now clear for the state police to delve into the intricacies of the alleged conspiracy.

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  CJI Chandrachud says judges don't think about how society would respond while deciding cases

  India | November 04, 2023 13:21 IST

  CJI Chandrachud said that there is a dividing line between what the legislature can do and what it cannot do when there is a judgment of the court.