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Conflict of interest in CEC may affect FCAA cases: Retired officers to CJI

A group of 60 former civil servants has written to the Chief Justice of India, claiming that a "conflict of interest" in the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) could compromise the outcome of cases challenging the Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023. In their open letter dated June 30, the signatories, including former secretaries, ambassadors, police chiefs and forest officers, said the four-member CEC currently includes three former Indian Forest Service officers and a retired scientist who also worked with the environment ministry for many years. There are no independent experts on the panel. The letter said two CEC members recently retired as Director General of Forests and Special Secretary in the environment ministry. "A CEC comprising officers who had held the highest positions in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and were closely involved in policy-making, can hardly be expected to give independent advice to the Supreme Court,

Constitution defines roles of legislature, executive, judiciary: CJI Gavai

Addressing the issue of "judicial activism," the CJI asserted that it is necessary for "upholding" the constitution and rights of the citizens

CJI Gavai backs supremacy of Constitution over three wings of democracy

Chief Justice B R Gavai said the legislature, executive, and judiciary all work under the Constitution-not above it-as debate brews over Parliament's powers and the judiciary's role in lawmaking

Constitution is supreme, all three wings of democracy work under it: CJI

The CJI asserted that he always let his judgments and work speak, and always stood by the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution

Judicial activism must not become 'judicial terrorism', says CJI Gavai

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai emphasised that judicial review should be used sparingly, reserved only for the most exceptional cases

India aims to be global arbitration hub with strong legal framework: CJI

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Thursday said India has continuously aspired to become a hub of international arbitration by building a progressive legislative framework, a pro-enforcement judiciary and robust institutional support. In his keynote address on "Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes" as part of the London International Disputes Week, the CJI said India and the United Kingdom shared a rich history, bound by a common legal heritage rooted in the principles of common law. He referred to the July 2018 memorandum of understanding signed between India and the United Kingdom for cooperation in the area of law and justice and said it has enhanced the engagement between the two countries and paved the way for greater collaboration and exchange of expertise across areas including the rule of law, dispute resolution, training and legal services resolution. "Speaking as the Chief Justice of India, I state that India has continuously aspired to become a hub of international .

Supreme Court regains full working strength as three judges take oath

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Friday administered the oath of office to Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A S Chandurkar as judges of the Supreme Court. The CJI administered the oath to the judges at a ceremony in apex court premises. With the swearing in of the judges, the top court will regain its full working strength of 34 judges, including the CJI. The Supreme Court collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court judge Justice Chandurkar as judges of the top court. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced their appointment on X. Their names were recommended against the three existing vacancies of judges in the top court following the superannuation of ex-CJI Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy. Justice Anjaria had taken oath as the chief justice of Karnataka High Court on February 25, 2024. Earlier, he was elevated as additional j

'No legal sanctity': VP Dhankhar questions probe into Justice Varma case

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticises the in-house committee's investigation into Justice Yashwant Varma corruption case, calling it legally weak and lacking transparency on evidence

'It's about respect': CJI Gavai flags absence of officials in Maharashtra

CJI BR Gavai expressed disappointment over the absence of Maharashtra's top officials during his first visit to the state after taking charge as the 52nd Chief Justice of India

Justice Gavai takes oath as 52nd CJI, becomes first Buddhist to take post

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, the first Buddhist Chief Justice of India, was sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhavan and will serve a tenure of over six months till November 2025

CJI Gavai well-equipped to serve judiciary, uphold values: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge extended best wishes to B R Gavai after he was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, and said he is well-equipped to serve the judiciary with excellence as well as uphold constitutional values. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who has been part of several benches that delivered landmark rulings including the one upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. The 64-year-old was administered oath by President Droupadi Murmu at a brief ceremony at the Ganatantra Mandap in Rashtrapati Bhavan. He succeeds Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who demitted office on Tuesday on attaining the age of 65 years. "Extending best wishes to Justice B.R. Gavai for taking oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. The Chief Justice of India's position carries immense responsibility, public scrutiny and expectations," Kharge said on X. "Justice

Won't take up any official post after retirement from CJI post: Khanna

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said though he wasn't going to accept any post-retirement official assignments, he would continue his innings in law. Justice Khanna, who was elevated to the top court in January 18, 2029, was appointed as the CJI on November 11, 2024 and would be demitting office on Tuesday. After the conclusion of the ceremonial bench proceedings, the CJI met journalists in the apex court premises and said, I will not accept any post-retirement post ... .perhaps will do something with law. Many former apex court judges begin their innings in arbitration post judgeship. I will have a third innings and will do something related to law, the CJI said. Responding to a query related to the cash discovery controversy involving high court judge Justice Yashwant Vermam, he said, Judicial thinking has to be decisive and adjudicatory. He added, We see plus and minus points and decide the issue, then rationally we weigh various factors that help us to make a

'Overwhelmed, Justice Gavai will uphold SC values': CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Overwhelmed by the rich accolades on his last day at the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said he was certain his successor CJI-designate Justice B R Gavai would uphold values of the Supreme Court, fundamental rights and the basic constitutional doctrines. The ceremonial bench comprised the outgoing CJI, Justice Gavai, and Justice Sanjay Kumar, showcasing a rare moment of reflection, celebration, and reverence, not just for Justice Khanna's contributions, but the legacy of his uncle, former Supreme Court judge Justice H R Khanna, he took forward. The CJI called Justice Gavai his "biggest support" while expressing confidence in the latter's leadership and commitment to constitutional values. "What to say about justice and CJI designate B R Gavai, we got elevated the same year. Here we are in the collegium, and thereafter, we have interacted on several occasions. And I must say, he has been my biggest support. And I am sure that you have in Justice Gavai

CJI Sanjiv Khanna retires, BR Gavai to take oath as 52nd Chief Justice

Justice BR Gavai succeeds Sanjiv Khanna as the 52nd Chief Justice of India; oath on May 14. Khanna bids farewell, lauds Gavai's commitment to fundamental rights of the Constitution

Constitution is supreme, not Parliament or judiciary: CJI-designate Gavai

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who is set to become the first Buddhist Chief Justice of India on May 14, on Sunday said no to any post-retirement assignment and put to rest the debate on whether Parliament or judiciary is superior by asserting the Constitution is supreme. In an informal chat with journalists at his residence here, Justice Gavai said that the top court judges were shocked to hear about the Pahalgam terror attack and referred to the full court meeting convened by him as CJI Sanjiv Khanna was away. When the country is in crisis, the Supreme Court cannot remain aloof. We are also part of the nation, he said while touching upon issues ranging from pendency of cases to vacancies in courts, judges meeting commoners including politicians and the statements against the judiciary. Responding to queries about statements of politicians and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar that Parliament is supreme, he said, The Constitution is supreme. This has been held in the 13-judge benc

Courts have the power to modify arbitral awards but with limitations: SC

4:1 verdict sets strict conditions for any intervention

President Murmu appoints SC judge B R Gavai as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Justice Gavai will be the second-ever Dalit to hold the elusive post

'We are not a trash bin': Allahabad bar slams Justice Varma's transfer

The Supreme Court Collegium decided to transfer Justice Yashwant Verma back to Allahabad High Court after hoards of cash were recovered in his New Delhi home

Fire at Delhi HC judge's residence leads to discovery of large cash stash

Calling an emergency meeting, the Supreme Court collegium issued an immediate transfer of the judge from the Delhi High Court

Justice Joymalya Bagchi appointed to SC, set to become CJI in 2031

Justice Joymalya Bagchi is set to assume the role of Chief Justice of India upon the retirement of Justice KV Viswanathan on May 25, 2031