A soft coup is what the opposition is trying to pull off. And a coup it is, because what the opposition is unable to do with elections it is trying to do by breaking an important pillar of Democracy — the Judiciary. The 64 MPs, by signing the motion to impeach the Chief Justice of…
Supreme Court redeems Journalists’ Right to Freedom of Expression
January 11, 2018In some cases, regret or correction or even apology, as demanded by the complainant, is published and yet the defamation case is filed. The Courts, despite being shown the regret or apology note, decide to proceed saying “let the trial be completed.” Courts too must be pro-active before taking a case on record. Ah!…
Justice Dipak Misra sworn-in as Chief Justice of India
August 28, 2017New Delhi: Justice Dipak Misra, who led the Supreme Court Bench that confirmed death to four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape case in May this year, was sworn-in as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI). He was administered oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at a brief ceremony held at Darbar Hall…
Judge who ruled compulsory National Anthem in theatres will be next CJI
August 9, 2017New Delhi: The Union Government yesterday appointed Justice Dipak Misra as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). He will be replacing incumbent Justice J.S. Khehar, who is set to retire on Aug. 27. It was Khehar who had recommended Misra’s name to succeed him as the next CJI. Justice Misra will be sworn in…
Recent Comments