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Alternative dispute resolution could transform legal landscape: CJI Ramana

With adequate cooperation from all stakeholders, ADR can emerge as a tool of social justice in India, he said

Govts maligning judges is unfortunate new trend, says Supreme Court

"Whatever fight you may take, that is alright. But do not try to malign the courts. I am watching in this court also, it is a new trend," the CJI observed

Supreme Court to resume physical hearing of cases from April 4

The Chief Justice added that on Monday and Friday, the court will provide links to the advocates for the virtual hearing, if they ask for it

Supreme Court to commence physical hearing of cases from April 4

The announcement from the CJI came before the commencement of proceedings in the top court for the day.

Ex-CJI Lahoti ensured speedy justice to underprivileged: PM Modi

Condoling the death of former CJI Ramesh Chandra Lahoti, PM Modi said that he will be remembered for his contributions to the judiciary and emphasis on ensuring speedy justice to the underprivileged

CJI stresses prominence of mediation for commercial dispute resolution

The Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, said on Saturday that mediation is increasingly gaining prominence in the international commercial sphere as a dispute resolution mechanism.

Strongly propose reservation for girls in legal education: CJI Ramana

CJI N.V. Ramana on Thursday said the dream of fair and equitable society will come true when women, from all backgrounds, have a say and he strongly proposes reservation for girls in legal education.

Omicron variant of Covid silent killer, recovery takes long : CJI Ramana

Chief Justice N V Ramana on Wednesday said that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is a silent killer and it takes a long time to recover from the strain.

13 SC judges were infected with Covid during its third surge: CJI Ramana

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Tuesday said that 13 judges of the Supreme Court and 400 people in the registry were infected with COVID-19 during the third surge in the coronavirus cases.

Lawyers can attend court proceedings through phone, assures CJI

The Chief Justice of India, however, requested the members of the bar that the mobile phone should be stationed and placed in such a manner that the face of the lawyer is visible

'Dancing on razor's edge': CJI on journalists' work in present time

Speaking truth to power and holding up a mirror to society is an immense responsibility that is extremely difficult to fulfil and there is enormous pressure, stress upon journalists, CJI Ramana said

Journalists must resist being 'co-opted by ideology or state': CJI Ramana

The freedom of the press was a valuable and sacred right enshrined in the Constitution and a fearless media was essential for an efficient working of democracy, CJI NV Ramana said

'Judges appointing judges' a propagated myth, says CJI Ramana

There is a need to liberate the institution of public prosecutors. Total independence must be granted to them and to make them answerable only to the Courts, he further said

CJI N Ramana stresses on respecting mother, mother tongue and motherland

CJI N V Ramana presented the Dr Ramineni Foundation's awards to vaccine maker Bharat Biotech's MD Krishna Ella and several others for their meritorious services.

Need to introduce more practical courses to law students: CJI Ramana

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday stressed the need to introduce courses that are more practical

So far no response from Centre on Judicial Infrastructure Corp: CJ Ramana

The Centre is yet to respond to some of the issues such as setting up Judicial Infrastructure Corporation and financial help to lawyers who lost livelihood due to Covid-19, CJI Ramana said

Concept of investigative journalism vanishing from media canvas: CJI Ramana

The concept of investigative journalism is "unfortunately" vanishing from the media canvas, "at least in the Indian context", Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Wednesday.CJI Ramana remark came while speaking at the launch of the book "Blood Sanders: The Great Forest Heist" authored by senior journalist Sudhakar Reddy Udumula, Senior Journalist."As a person whose first job was that of a journalist, I am taking the liberty to share a few thoughts on present-day media. The concept of investigative journalism is, unfortunately, vanishing from the media canvas. It is true at least in the Indian context. When we were growing up, we eagerly looked forward to newspapers exposing big scandals. The newspapers never disappointed us," CJI Ramana said.CJI Ramana also pointed out that in the past, the newspaper covering reports on scandals and misconduct was creating waves leading to serious consequences."Barring one or two, I do not recall any story of such magnitude in the recent years. ...

Courts must be last resort; try arbitration, mediation, conciliation: CJI

The CJI said the reasons for opting for mediation or arbitration over traditional litigation are manifold

Happy that Indian scientists developed Covid vax within few months: CJI

The chief justice on Sunday praised the Indian scientists and researchers

Judicial interventions to nudge executive & not to target, usurp power: CJI

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana Friday said at times courts are compelled to intervene in the interest of justice and the intention is to nudge the executive, and not to usurp its role