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Attacks, media trials among new threats to judiciary: CJI N V Ramana

Calling attention to the increasing incidents of attacks on the judiciary, CJI NV Ramana underlined the need for the law enforcement agencies to deal with them effectively

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

No one is above law, not even those in power: Kerala High Court

The court was hearing a matter related to encroachment of public land

Not necessary for court to give elaborate reasons while granting bail: SC

The top court's observations came on appeals against an order of Patna High Court which granted bail to an accused in a murder case

Litigation policy under consideration to reduce court cases: Rijiju in LS

For the purpose of monitoring of litigation of Union of India, Legal Information Management & Briefing System (LIMBS) portal was created, he said

Paramount to expedite UAPA trials before special courts: Delhi HC

The court observed that since the cases under UAPA involved serious offences and foreign nationals, it was not easy for those in custody to secure bail

SC Collegium approves appointment of 3 permanent judges for Bombay HC

The Collegium headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, in a meeting held on December 14, took the decision

India has 21.03 judges for every million people, Lok Sabha informed

The Law Commission had not considered the judge population ratio to be a scientific criterion for determining the adequacy of the judge strength in the country

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

Don't make political speeches in court: High Court to Delhi govt

While responding to the remarks of the bench, senior advocate Rahul Mehra, representing the Delhi government, said if this is a political speech, so be it, but we will argue on facts

Denial of speedy justice threat to public confidence in administration: SC

The apex court said while deprivation of personal liberty for some period may not be avoidable, period of deprivation pending trial or appeal cannot be unduly long

The case for a new constitutional order

There is a serious imbalance of power between various organs of the state, and this needs correction

Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC stays eviction of widowed daughter-in-law

A single judge bench of Justice Vivek Chaudhary said, "In the given facts and circumstances of the case, the impugned order dated July 14 cannot stand and is set aside."

CLAT 2022: Latest updates on exam pattern, dates, eligibility and syllabus

This year, CLAT 2022 will conduct in an offline mode with the pen-paper format

Continuance of courts virtually will be a problem, says Supreme Court

A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai said there are many problems in virtual hearings. It will hear the matter in December.

Half baked petitions based on newspaper reports need to be discouraged: SC

The apex court, however, said it should not be taken to mean that the news agencies are not trusted by the Court, but to emphasize the role that each pillar of democracy occupies in the polity

Rules formulated to live stream court proceedings: Justice D Y Chandrachud

'everyone in the country has a right to know what goes inside a courtroom'

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.

Eyewitness testimony can't be rejected because of delay in recording it: SC

Mere delay in recording the statements of eyewitnesses cannot result in rejection of their testimonies, the Supreme Court has said

Issue smart cards to advocates for securing entry: Bar bodies to HC

On September 24, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana had expressed deep concern over the shootout inside the crowded Rohini courtroom