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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

Rajasthan HC lawyers write to CJI against proposal on advocates' eleveation

Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Vikas Singh's proposal to consider apex court lawyers for elevation as high court judges is detrimental to the autonomy of HC collegiums

Group of lawyers write to CJI over black marketing of oxygen, key drugs

The group of lawyers includes the founder of Justice For Rights Foundation Satyam Singh Rajput

CJI swings in action, meets senior judges to take stock of Covid-19

Chief Justice of India Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana on Saturday swung into action after taking oath as head of the judiciary and held consultation with six senior judges of the Supreme Court

Justice N V Ramana sworn in as 48th Chief Justice of India by President

Justice Ramana took the oath at a brief ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Justice N V Ramana appointed as next CJI, to assume charge on April 24

Justice Ramana will assume charge as the 48th CJI on April 24, a day after the retirement of incumbent CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde

Justice N V Ramana appointed as next Chief Justice of India

He will supersede CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde as the top most judge of the Supreme Court

Lawyers write to CJI for resuming regular physical court hearing

Several lawyers wrote to Chief Justice of India S A Bobde seeking to resume regular physical hearing in the courts saying that the virtual hearing system has failed to adequately serve

Inequality created by lack of access to technology must be removed: CJI

Online functioning of courts, necessitated due to the coronavirus pandemic, created an unintended inequality as some people did not have access to digital technology, CJI S A Bobde said