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CJI cautions against misusing tech, social media, AI for harmful purposes

Technology, especially one fostering quicker communication to a larger spectrum of audiences such as social media, and artificial intelligence (AI) which has permeated all sectors, should create affordances against misuse because human values and individual privacy are of paramount importance, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said here on Saturday. Contending that "new technology cannot exist in a vacuum" and hence has to be made benign with safeguards for affable use, the CJI said technology should facilitate reliable use without causing any trepidation among the people about the possible breach of their personal liberty. "Social media has allowed us to connect with people, removing barriers of age and nationality. But this new communication tool has led to new behaviour like online abuse and trolling. Likewise, AI contains the potential for misuse, mislead, threaten, or even bully individuals. Curbing its misuse for harmful purposes will be among the key challenges for you,"

Gross violation: SC asks Centre to take action in Manipuri women's case

Earlier, addressing the media ahead of the Parliament's Monsoon session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that those found guilty will not be spared

SC gets an update: Wifi, virtual meetings, LED screens in courtrooms

This system enables unhindered remote participation, increasing the accessibility and connectivity of courtrooms manifold

CJI condemns 'forum shopping'; here's all you need to know about it

The court stated that a classic example of forum shopping is when a litigant approaches one court but does not get desired relief and then approaches another court to obtain relief in the matter

In a victory for AAP, SC says the Delhi govt has control over services

Delhi vs Centre case: L-G shall exercise powers under the administrative role as entrusted by the President, said the Supreme Court

Delhi v Centre and Shiv Sena cases: Supreme Court to announce verdict today

The verdict will be announced by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud

Marriage equality: CJI rebuffs elitist argument; Centre says leave it to us

As the SC resumed hearing the petitions in the ongoing marriage equality case, CJI observed that the elitism argument of the Centre is just prejudice and shall have no bearing on the court's decision

SC begins hearing of pleas to recognise same-sex marriages; details here

A five-judge Constitution bench comprising chief justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and justices SK Kaul, Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha is hearing the pleas

Full strength SC should not be aberration but regular feature: Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud has said a Supreme Court functioning at its full strength should not be an aberration but a regular feature and asked the in-house think tank --Center for Research and Planning (CRP)-- to collect data of top 50 judges in the country for selection as future apex court judges. With the swearing-in of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar, on February 13, this year, the top court got the full strength of 34 judges including the CJI. The CRP was set up in 2018 by the then CJI, Ranjan Gogoi, to strengthen the knowledge infrastructure of Supreme Court and, apart from research, the think tank is mandated to focus on outreach that includes explaining key decisions of the SC as well as its contribution to law and justice, besides the working of courts. The CJI was speaking at a function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Tuesday to felicitate justices Dipankar Datta, Pankaj Mithal, Sanjay Karol, Sanjay Kumar, Ahsanuddin .

Don't mess around with my authority, angry CJI Chandrachud warns lawyer

Don't mess around with my authority, an angry Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud Tuesday warned a lawyer when he mentioned a case for early hearing before a Supreme Court bench presided over by him. The CJI, who rarely loses his cool during judicial proceedings, got irked when the lawyer first sought an early hearing of his case and, after being told that it will be listed on April 17, asked for liberty to mention it before another bench. I can mention before another bench if permitted, the lawyer said. Do not play these tricks with me. You can't mention it here and then elsewhere for an earlier date, the CJI, who was sharing the bench with justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, said. Sensing the mood of the bench, the lawyer expressed regret and said he should be be excused for his submissions. Yes, you are excused. But do not mess around with my authority, the CJI said sternly and proceeded to hear mentioning of other cases for urgent hearing. Every morning, the CJ

Sterlite Copper gets SC go-ahead for Thoothukudi plant maintenance

The permission was to the Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta firm on the basis of the High-Powered Expert Committee report and the recommendation of the TN govt

CJI Chandrachud inaugurates yoga, recreation hall for SC registry officials

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Thursday inaugurated the newly created Yoga and Recreation Hall' for Supreme Court registry officials in the additional building complex of the apex court. CJI Chandrachud, who inaugurated the hall by cutting a ribbon, also played a game of carrom with Justice Ajay Rastogi and PS Narasimha and others judges. Justice Rastogi even played table tennis. In its circular, the apex court said 'Yoga and Recreation Hall' has been opened for the officers/officials of the registry on the fourth floor in the lobby between A and B blocks, additional building complex and will be open for use on all working days of the registry. It said from Monday to Saturday, the hall will be opened for three sessions with the first from 7.45 am to 8.45 am and the second from 8.45 am to 9.45 am. The third session will commence from Monday to Friday between 5.15 pm and 6.15 pm and on Saturday it will be held from 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm. "A register will be maintained at the Yoga and

SC to decide if electoral bonds need to be referred to bench on April 11

The electoral bond scheme was implemented by the Centre in 2018 as a source of political funding

Glossary to stop use of inappropriate gendered terms to be unveiled: CJI

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has announced that a legal glossary to guide judges against the use of inappropriate gendered terms in the legal discourse will be unveiled in the near future. Speaking at an event organised by the Supreme Court Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee on Wednesday to celebrate International Women's Day, the CJI talked about the ongoing exercise to come up with the legal glossary. He said there is a need to ensure zero tolerance for inappropriate behaviour and improper use of language against women. "For instance, I have come across judgments which have referred to a woman as a 'concubine' when she is in a relationship," Justice Chandrachud said, adding, "This glossary is nearing completion and will be unveiled in the very near future." The CJI said the legal glossary is being prepared by a committee chaired by Calcutta High Court judge Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya. He highlighted certain developments in the legal professi

Order assigning cases to benches can only be passed by CJI, says SC

A Supreme Court bench, which was assigned a case by another bench of equal strength has said orders pertaining to placing a case before benches can only be passed by the chief justice of India. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Vikram Nath, which was assigned a case related to consumer protection by a bench of Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar, said, "If the particular bench in a particular situation finds that a matter be placed before another bench, the bench is required to direct the matter to be placed before the chief justice of India for obtaining appropriate orders." The bench led by Justice Gavai, in its order passed on Monday, gave the timeline of the case and said it is a normal practice of this court that a matter follows a judge who was part of a bench that had passed an effective order. "In the present proceedings, the only effective order that has been passed is on September 27, 2021, of issuance of notice," it said, adding that the said order was passed by a bench ...

Same-sex marriage in India: What did Supreme Court say in the case?

The three-member bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud said that the issue was 'very seminal' and must be decided by a Constitution bench

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Law must establish Election Commission's independence

Judiciary dealt with attempts at interference appropriately: Ex-CJI Lalit

Former chief justice of India U U Lalit said the judiciary has faced instances of challenge and attempts at interference but dealt with these appropriately to ensure its independence. He said in order to have a thriving democracy, one must have an independent judiciary because it is through dispute resolution that society is assured of governance by the rule of law. "There are various challenges that the judiciary has to face today," he said, asserting, "therefore, we have to be strong as a judicial fraternity We must bear every kind of pressure, onslaught or any kind of interference." Speaking at a symposium on 'Independent judiciary: Critical for a vibrant democracy' held by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here on Saturday evening, he said there have been instances of court decisions subjected to executive interference, but these have been appropriately dealt with ensuring the independence of the judiciary. The former CJI said attributes of independence of the judiciary are ...

CEC, ECs to be appointed by Prez on advice of PM, Opposition leader, CJI

A Constitution Bench comprising Justices KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy, and CT Ravikumar said this practice will continue until a law in this regard is made by the Parliament

Election commissioners to be appointed by PM, opposition leader, CJI: SC

Justice KM Joseph, while reading the judgement, said that this will be followed until the Parliament comes up with a law in this regard