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'Luggage is packed': DY Chandrachud cites daughters' special needs on CJI bungalow row
July 08, 2025 9:26 am
The former CJI DY Chandrachud lamented over the controversy and referred to the medical condition of his daughters who required a wheelchair-friendly home.
Punjab and Haryana HC retired Chief Justices, judges or their spouse entitled to Rs 45k-50k for domestic help, driver
May 31, 2025 2:30 pm
“The retired Chief Justice/ Judge or their spouse may at her or his discretion select persons to be engaged as Domestic Help(s)/ Driver(s)”, the rules mentioned.
President Droupadi Murmu appoints Justice B R Gavai as next Chief Justice; will take oath on May 14
April 30, 2025 10:24 pm
He will be the second person from the Scheduled Caste community to become CJI. The first was Justice K G Balakrishnan.
Week after SC Collegium recommends, Justice DK Upadhyaya appointed as Chief Justice of Delhi HC
January 15, 2025 12:27 pm
He was made a permanent judge in August 2013 and became senior judge of the Lucknow bench in March 2023.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India
November 12, 2024 2:28 am
Elevated as a Supreme Court judge in January 2019, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna – who succeeds Justice D Y Chandrachud – will superannuate in May 2025 after a tenure of a little over six months.
In Pakistan, a controversial amendment threatens judicial independence
October 26, 2024 7:08 pm
View from Pakistan: Senate and National Assembly passed the 26th Amendment Act, effectively limiting the powers of the judiciary and the press slammed PTI for its hesitant response; a new CJP with a vision; government’s action plan to eradicate polio.
Pakistan's parliamentary committee picks Justice Yahya Afridi as next Chief Justice
October 23, 2024 1:06 am
The committee met to choose from among the three most senior Supreme Court judges, following the recent 26th Constitutional Amendment.
Bangladesh Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan resigns following fresh student protests
August 10, 2024 7:46 pm
Hassan's decision comes after student protestors marched towards the apex court demanding a revamp of the judiciary, warning him of "dire consequences" if he did not resign.
Pakistan Chief Justice Isa denounces killing women in the name of honour without fulfilling Sharia laws related to adultery
June 29, 2024 9:53 pm
Speaking at a conference for justice here on the topic of 'Access to Justice for All,' the Chief Justice said that the constitution mandates women's representation across all sectors.
SC collegium recommends Justice NV Anjaria's name as chief justice of Karnataka HC
February 07, 2024 6:13 pm
Before his elevation as a judge of the high court, he practised in the High Court of Gujarat in civil, constitutional, company law, labour and service matters and specialised in civil and constitutional cases.
CHIEF JUSTICE VIDEOS
Odd-even formula: Gopal Rai welcomes Delhi HC decision
January 11, 2016 7:39 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Monday thanked the Delhi High Court for giving its decision in favour of the odd-even formula. He also thanked Chief Justice of India TS Thakur, officials and the people of Delhi for supporting the ongoing odd-even formula. Rai said he is hopeful that the first phase, which is scheduled till January 15, will provide enough facts and enable the government to take further decision in this regard.
Odd-even formula: Gopal Rai welcomes Delhi HC decision
January 11, 2016 7:39 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Monday thanked the Delhi High Court for giving its decision in favour of the odd-even formula. He also thanked Chief Justice of India TS Thakur, officials and the people of Delhi for supporting the ongoing odd-even formula. Rai said he is hopeful that the first phase, which is scheduled till January 15, will provide enough facts and enable the government to take further decision in this regard.
Odd-even formula: Gopal Rai welcomes Delhi HC decision
January 11, 2016 7:39 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Monday thanked the Delhi High Court for giving its decision in favour of the odd-even formula. He also thanked Chief Justice of India TS Thakur, officials and the people of Delhi for supporting the ongoing odd-even formula. Rai said he is hopeful that the first phase, which is scheduled till January 15, will provide enough facts and enable the government to take further decision in this regard.
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