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Courts have become spectator sports but can't degenerate into public brawls

The advent of 24x7 news channels, continual live-tweeting and YouTubed webcasting of proceedings have made judges and lawyers participants in a judicial content-creating version of Big Boss

CJI Ramana to decide listing of PIL on 'Agnipath': SC bench to petitioner

The Supreme Court said the plea for an SIT probe into the damage to public properties during the Agnipath protests will be listed for hearing after CJI NV Ramana takes a decision in this regard

Justices Dhulia, Pardiwala of Gauhati, Gujarat HC take oath as SC judges

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the oath of office to justices Dhulia and Pardiwala during a function at the newly-built auditorium of the additional building complex of the apex court

PM attends joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of HCs

The joint conference is an occasion for the executive and the judiciary to come together to create frameworks for simple and convenient delivery of justice: PMO

PIL has turned into personal interest litigation, says CJI Ramana

These days, PIL has become a tool for those who want to settle political scores or corporate rivalry. Realising the potential for misuse, courts are now highly cautious in entertaining the same

Mamata to attend conclave in Delhi on April 30, seeks appointment with PM

The conclave on pendency of cases across courts in the country is scheduled for Saturday

Making efforts to fill up vacancies, improve judicial infrastructure: CJI

Justice Ramana said he wanted to see that there are no pending vacancies either in the high courts, Supreme Court or the district judiciary

Focusing on filling up vacancies of judges, infrastructure: CJI Ramana

Chief Justice Ramana said a detailed survey by the Supreme Court registry in different parts of the country found that infrastructure in courts is very inadequate

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