From scrapping of Sedition law to improving judge-to-population ratio, CJI NV Ramana leaves behind lasting legacy of judicial reforms
CJI NV Ramana will be retiring on August 26 after a tenure of one year and four months. During his tenure, he rolled various remarkable judgements and emphasised on upholding democracy
Aug 26, 2022, 12:36 PM IST
‘Non-cooperation often evidence of guilt’: Sibal on SC's 'Centre did not cooperate' remark on Pegasus
Kapil Sibal attacked the government over a Supreme Court-appointed committee's observation that the Centre did not cooperate with the Pegasus probe
Aug 26, 2022, 11:29 AM IST
Ban on FREEBIES and 'Revadi' culture? Supreme Court to decide today
During the previous hearing, the Supreme Court made a strong observation on the culture of political parties announcing ''freebies'' during the election season to lure voters and said that it is causing a ''big loss to the country's economy.''
Aug 26, 2022, 07:32 AM IST
Anubrata Mondal case: Bengal lawyers write to CJI, seek transfer of matter outside state amid ‘death threats’
Bengal lawyers wrote to CJI voicing their concerns over the Judge receiving ‘death threats’ in Mondal's case and requested the case to be transferred outside of West Bengal
Aug 26, 2022, 07:22 AM IST
Lifetime ban on convicted MPs, MLAs; Supreme Court agrees to hear Ashwini Upadhyay's plea
Senior advocate Vikas Singh, who appeared for petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay, sought a direction from the top court that convicted parliamentarians and legislators, former and sitting, should be disqualified and banned for life from contesting elections to Parliament or assemblies.
Aug 11, 2022, 12:03 PM IST
CJI NV Ramana recommends Justice UU Lalit as his successor to Centre
Justice Lalit, who would be appointed head of the judiciary on August 27, will have a tenure of less than three months as the chief justice of India. He retires on November 8 this year.
Aug 04, 2022, 12:02 PM IST
Maharashtra political crisis: CJI NV Ramana says 'a larger bench can hear the case', next SC hearing on August 1
Maharashtra political crisis: The CJI NV Ramana-led bench directed Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to maintain the status quo and not decide on any disqualification applications. The CJI also directed Legislative Assembly secretary to keep all records in safe custody.
Jul 20, 2022, 13:09 PM IST
Space for opposition diminishing, laws being passed without detailed deliberation, scrutiny: CJI NV Ramana
"The diversity of opinion enriches polity and society. Political opposition should not translate into hostility, which we are sadly witnessing these days. These are not signs of a healthy democracy," Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said.
Jul 16, 2022, 23:38 PM IST
Nupur Sharma remarks row: Open letter to CJI NV Ramana flays Supreme Court's observations against suspended BJP leader
An open letter has been sent to CJI NV Ramana, signed by 15 retired judges, 77 retired bureaucrats and 25 retired armed forces officers, against the observation made by Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala while hearing Nupur Sharma's case in the Supreme Court on July 1.
Jul 05, 2022, 13:46 PM IST
Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia, JB Pardiwala take oath as Supreme Court judges, apex court now gets full strength of 34
CJI Ramana administered the oath of office to the judges in a swearing-in ceremony held in the auditorium of the Supreme Court`s additional building complex.
May 09, 2022, 14:40 PM IST
Encourage local languages in court, it will boost confidence of common citizens: PM Narendra Modi
"We need to encourage local languages in courts. This will not only increase the confidence of common citizens in the justice system but they will feel more connected to it," PM Modi said at the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Court today.
Apr 30, 2022, 12:04 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate joint conference of CMs, Chief Justices today
PM Modi will inaugurate the joint conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts in New Delhi today.
Apr 30, 2022, 08:38 AM IST
Constitution Day: Don't shy away from standing up against what's wrong, says CJI Ramana to lawyers
November 26 is celebrated as Constitution Day since it was on this day in 1949 that the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopted the Constitution. Chief Justice NV Ramana said that the most important feature of the Indian Constitution is the fact that it provides a framework for debate.
Nov 26, 2021, 15:47 PM IST
SC asks Centre to bring on record whether Pegasus was bought or used
SC asked the Centre if it will bring on record whether the government bought Pegasus or used it or if it wasn`t used at all to address the contentions of the petitioners.
Aug 16, 2021, 17:48 PM IST
Pegasus row: Centre denies snooping allegations in SC, says petitions based on 'conjectures and surmises'
Centre alleged that the batch of petitions seeking an independent probe into the Pegasus snooping allegations is based on "conjectures, surmises" and unsubstantiated media reports and a group of experts will examine all issues raised.
Aug 16, 2021, 12:39 PM IST
Nobody should cross the limits, avoid parallel debates: SC on pleas for probe into Pegasus snooping row
The apex court was hearing a batch of pleas, including the one filed by the Editors Guild of India, seeking an independent probe into the alleged Pegasus snooping matter. The pleas are related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.
Aug 10, 2021, 12:29 PM IST
CJI NV Ramana visits Tirumala temple, receives warm welcome
Chief Justice of India along with his family, was accorded welcome on his arrival at the main entrance of the temple amidst chanting of Vedic hymns by Veda pundits.
Jun 11, 2021, 11:02 AM IST
