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'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

CJI Ramana says news mixed with views is a 'dangerous cocktail'

The CJI cautioned journalists against the trend of seeping of ideological biases into news stories

Nitish says don't come to Bihar if you want to drink, CJI questions ban

Nitish Kumar made his statement made during the third programme of his Social Reforms Campaign in Sasaram

CJI Ramana takes bullock cart ride during a visit to native village

The CJI, who received a grand welcome from the villagers and the district administration, offered prayers at the local temple

Law will take its own course, says Ranjan Gogoi over privilege motion in RS

Former CJI and Rajya Sabha member Ranjan Gogoi said that the law will take its own course.

Important to protect, promote independence of judiciary at all levels: CJI

He said the Indian judiciary has always remained in the forefront of shaping the welfare state and the decisions of the constitutional courts of the country have enabled social democracy to thrive.

Nearly 20% judges have no place to sit, 42% courts lack toilets: CJI

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Saturday made some shocking revelations

CJI Ramana raises concern over judiciary infrastructure with Law Minister

Noting that an effective judiciary can help in the growth of the economy, the CJI said courts are extremely essential for any society that is governed by rule of law.

Legislature needs to revisit laws, reform them to suit people's needs: CJI

The Chief Justice of India, Justice N V Ramana Saturday said the Legislature needs to revisit laws and reform them to suit the needs of time and people so that they match "practical realities". The CJI while inaugurating the new building of the Odisha State Legal Service Authority here, also said there is need for the executive and the legislature to work hand in hand in realising "constitutional aspirations." I emphasize, our laws must match with our practical realities. The executive has to match these efforts by way of simplifying the corresponding rules," Justice Ramana said. He also emphasised that it was important for the Executive and Legislature to "function in unison in realising Constitutional aspirations." The CJI noted that it is only then, the Judiciary would not be compelled to step in as a law-maker and would only be left with the duty of applying and interpreting laws. At the end of the day, it is the harmonious functioning of the three organs of the State that c

Nine new judges administered oath of office by CJI, SC strength rises to 33

Nine new judges, including three women, were on Tuesday administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court, taking its strength to 33

Nine new judges to be sworn-in on Aug 31, says Supreme Court sources

Nine new judges, including three women, whose appointments to the Supreme Court have been cleared by the Centre, are likely to be sworn-in on August 31 by Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana

Nine new judges to be sworn-in on August 31 by CJI, says SC sources

Nine new judges, including three women, whose appointments to the Supreme Court have been cleared by the Centre, are likely to be sworn-in on August 31 by CJI N V Ramana, apex court sources said

Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI N V Ramana

The threat to human rights is the highest in police stations as custodial torture and other police atrocities still prevail in India and even the privileged are 'not spared third-degree treatment'

500 people, groups write to CJI seeking SC intervention in Pegasus scandal

The letter has been signed by various activists including Aruna Roy, Anjali Bhardwaj, Harsh Mander; scholars and eminent lawyers like Vrinda Grover, Jhuma Sen among others.

Projected pendency of 45 mn cases uncharitable analysis: CJI Ramana

The projected statistics that pendency in Indian courts has reached 45 million cases, perceived as inability of judiciary to cope, is an 'overstatement' 'uncharitable analysis', said CJI NV Ramana

Live streaming will demystify justice delivery system, SC keen on it: CJI

CJI said given the advancement in technology, live streaming from the apex court could be rolled out cost-effectively

Bar Association requests CJI Ramana to help set up separate HC for Nagaland

A delegation of the High Court Bar Association of Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court on Tuesday requested Chief Justice of India Justice N V Ramana to help set up a separate High Court for Nagaland.

Supreme Court Bar Association urges CJI to resume physical hearing in SC

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has urged the Chief Justice N V Ramana to resume physical hearing in the apex court, as the Covid-19 situation in Delhi has come to almost normal.

Boost connectivity beyond urban areas: CJI in letter to Ravi Shankar Prasad

The CJI also asked the Union Minister to augment the provisioning of vaccines to immunise all the functionaries associated with the Courts