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Not one for rituals, Justice Chelameswar honours one, exitsSubscriber Only
May 19, 2018 06:08 IST
The press conference on January 12 at Justice Chelameswar’s residence, with three of the others who constitute the Collegium, marked an unusually hectic start to the year for the Court.
Sat, May 19, 2018
Once again, Supreme Court Collegium stalls on Justice KM Joseph’s nameSubscriber Only
May 17, 2018 05:41 IST
The meeting failed to reiterate Justice K M Joseph’s name despite having pre-arranged to meet to do precisely that last week, apart from suggesting other names for the Supreme Court.
Thu, May 17, 2018Cautiously, SC Collegium puts its foot down: Reiterates decision to elevate Justice JosephSubscriber Only
May 12, 2018 04:35 IST
There are some indications that separate files could be sent — one for Justice K M Joseph’s name and the other for more judges. But it remains to be seen what the Centre does when it formally receives the reiteration.
Sat, May 12, 2018
Supreme Court collegium will meet today, Justice Joseph’s returned file on its tableSubscriber Only
May 11, 2018 04:51 IST
The difference in phrasing this time could be significant as the Centre, while rejecting the elevation of Justice K M Joseph, had cited seniority (he is 42nd in the All India Judges seniority list), regional representation and the lack of SC/STs representation.
Fri, May 11, 2018
Four Collegium judges meet, pressure on CJI to reiterate Justice K M Joseph’s nameSubscriber Only
May 10, 2018 05:00 IST
Justice K M Joseph was part of the two-Judge bench which struck down the Centre’s decision to impose President’s rule in Uttarakhand in March 2016.
Thu, May 10, 2018
Case transfers by Supreme Court, ‘for the ends of justice’Subscriber Only
May 09, 2018 02:07 IST
Before the Kathua rape and murde case, Supreme Court has shifted several other major cases to different states and courts.
Wed, May 09, 2018
Govt has struck at the very heart of judicial freedom: former CJI RM LodhaSubscriber Only
April 27, 2018 05:36 IST
"I am a bit surprised that the CJI said in open court that there was nothing wrong in the government returning the file. I doubt if he has consulted his colleagues in the collegium before making this statement," Justice Shah said.
Fri, Apr 27, 2018
Indu Malhotra in as Supreme Court judge, government is still silent on Justice KM JosephSubscriber Only
April 26, 2018 04:55 IST
Supreme Court elevation: The government continues to be silent on the other name recommended to the government by the Supreme Court Collegium along with that of Malhotra — Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice K M Joseph.
Thu, Apr 26, 2018
The Gentle CrusaderSubscriber Only
April 26, 2018 00:22 IST
Justice Sachar’s principles stood firm and were his guiding light till his last days
Thu, Apr 26, 2018
Simultaneous elections: Constitutional changes major hurdles, says Law Commission chairmanSubscriber Only
April 23, 2018 02:38 IST
Suggesting that it would need an overhaul of Election Commission, he said the number of EVMs required would be “three to four times of what we have” as results can only be counted after all the polls have been held.
Mon, Apr 23, 2018Rajindar Sachar (1923-2018): Man of convictions, not shy of a fight for what is rightSubscriber Only
April 21, 2018 04:35 IST
Rajinder Sachar was a beacon, part of a generation older than independent India which is hard to find. His Lordship would be missed.
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
Former CJI M N Venkatachallaiah: Simultaneous polls will drown key local issuesSubscriber Only
April 19, 2018 04:45 IST
Justice Venkatachallaiah was appointed to head the Constitution review panel by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government in February 2000.
Thu, Apr 19, 2018
SC/ST act: Govt told apex court to keep anticipatory bail clause, says amicus curiaeSubscriber Only
April 04, 2018 03:41 IST
In the Supreme Court Tuesday, Attorney General K K Venugopal urged the bench to reconsider its directions which decreed that permission should be taken before making an arrest under the Act.
Wed, Apr 04, 2018
Scything the Secular
March 31, 2018 00:09 IST
Everyday doses of communalism are deepening old fissures in the society of Uttar Pradesh, with permanent effect
Sat, Mar 31, 2018
A Writer, A BridgeSubscriber Only
March 21, 2018 00:00 IST
Kedarnath Singh immersed himself in urban settings, staying true to his rural roots
Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati start talk on agreement, Lok Sabha bypoll in Kairana their next testSubscriber Only
March 16, 2018 04:53 IST
On Thursday morning, Akhilesh called the bypoll results a victory for “ekta” or unity. The BSP has been wary of alliances in the past, concluding that transfer of its votes benefits its alliance partner much more than the BSP.
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Countdown to 2019, why this matters: Akhilesh Yadav says alliance with BSP is here to staySubscriber Only
March 15, 2018 05:07 IST
While BJP also lost the Phulpur and Araria Lok Sabha bypolls, it is the loss of Gorakhpur to Samajwadi Party (SP), which was supported by the BSP, that holds the greatest significance.
Thu, Mar 15, 2018
Begum Hamida Habibullah (1916-2018): Leader and enabler of women’s education in an eventful ageSubscriber Only
March 14, 2018 02:57 IST
Born in 1916, she led a life and played a role that were not only unusual but also a testament to the times that made it possible.
Wed, Mar 14, 2018
The method and math behind BSP support to SP in eastern Uttar Pradesh bypollSubscriber Only
March 09, 2018 01:14 IST
An alliance that has been termed as one “between snake and mole”, The Indian Express explains why it is the opposition’s desperate attempt to check the BJP’s rise.
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
‘To defeat BJP’, Mayawati’s BSP to support SP in UP bypollsSubscriber Only
March 05, 2018 03:46 IST
In another surprise turn of events, the Bahujan Samaj Party, after hectic zonal and district levels meetings this week, announced it will partner the SP in order to defeat the BJP, which is the need of the hour.
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
Over tea and mithai, I will make Army Chief Bipin Rawat aware of facts: AIUDF chief Badruddin AjmalSubscriber Only
March 01, 2018 05:29 IST
“We have utmost confidence in the Army for its ability to stay vigilant and guard our borders so we can sleep peacefully and educate our children and go about our lives. We are grateful to them. That is why such a remark by the Army chief puzzles us,” Ajmal said.
Thu, Mar 01, 2018
Local Flavour
February 17, 2018 02:11 IST
An ambitious book that looks at how Islam evolved in the subcontinent, but the idea doesn’t travel well across its regions
Sat, Feb 17, 2018
Elevation to Supreme Court: If Govt returns Justice Joseph’s file, Collegium is likely to send it backSubscriber Only
February 08, 2018 05:33 IST
Sources said that if the government neither returns the file nor clears it, the Collegium is of the view that it will “not send any other names for elevation to the Supreme Court, at least until as long as this Collegium is in place”.
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
As Ayodhya – Babri masjid title suit hearing begins, Muslims may seek a larger BenchSubscriber Only
February 08, 2018 00:38 IST
Babri masjid demolition case: The appeal, which was last heard on December 5, 2017, is before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, and also comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer.
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
Health insurance cover for 10 crore families: ‘Need to keep admin costs down, hold insurance firms to account’Subscriber Only
February 06, 2018 01:38 IST
Regulation and strict protocols are essential if the health cover scheme proposed in the Budget is to succeed, one of the world’s most celebrated public health policy experts tell The Indian Express.
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