Justice J S Khehar appointed next Chief Justice of India
Sources in the government said President Pranab Mukherjee has cleared his name and the notification is being issued shortly.
Dec 19, 2016, 22:11 PM IST
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CJI slams 'dismal' show of govt's arbitration centre
CJI also lamented that India lacks proper institutions to hold arbitration proceedings, forcing people to approach "five star hotels and clubs" for the purpose.
Oct 23, 2016, 18:02 PM IST
CJI urges govt to relieve judiciary of 'avoidable burden'
The CJI also asked the government to set up a panel, comprising former judges, to decide on whether or not to fight a case against any citizen when the issue could be resolved outside court.
Oct 01, 2016, 20:58 PM IST
We will sort it out, says CJI after SC judge dubs collegium system 'opaque', 'non-transparent'
Justice Thakur's brief response came when he was asked about Justice J Chelameswar's refusal to take part in Collegium meetings on the grounds they were functioning in an "opaque" and "non-transparent" manner.
Sep 03, 2016, 20:39 PM IST
Unpolluted, speedy justice still a distant dream: CJI
Thakur said that the three pillars of our democratic set up have many challenges, which assume greater dimensions as we make all round progress.
Aug 20, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
Judiciary intervenes only when executive fails: Chief Justice of India TS Thakur
Rejecting Modi government's charge of judicial overreach, Chief Justice of India TS Thakur has said that judiciary intervenes only when the executive fails in its constitutional duties.
Jun 06, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
We require more than 70,000 judges to clear pending cases: CJI
Noting that the matter was brought to the notice of the Prime Minister recently with a plea to make the appointments quickly, the CJI said people cannot be denied justice.
May 08, 2016, 17:58 PM IST
Can WhatsApp message be treated as petition? SC to hear the matter
Can a WhatsApp message received by a Judge be treated as a petition?
May 05, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
'We don't go to Manali' - CJI TS Thakur's rebuttal on PM Modi's comment on judges' vacation
Chief Justice of India TS Thakur in a rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment on judges having a long vacation said that judges don’t go to hill stations to enjoy the summer break.
Apr 25, 2016, 19:15 PM IST
Govt will take positive action on CJI's emotional appeal to PM: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken due cognisance of the plea of Chief Justice of India Tirath Singh Thakur, who urged the Centre to mend the incumbent loopholes in judicial system for efficient results.
Apr 25, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
India needs more judges, pleads CJI; PM Modi promises action
The ratio was dismal compared to even other developed countries, he said, looking at the prime minister who was on the dais.
Apr 24, 2016, 19:55 PM IST
CJI TS Thakur breaks down before PM Modi, laments govt's 'inaction' in raising number of judges
In a rare display of emotion, Chief Justice of India TS Thakur on Sunday broke down to tears during his speech at Joint Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts in Delhi.
Apr 24, 2016, 13:11 PM IST
Marriage prospect of lawyer is low in today's market: CJI
Chief Justice of India T S Thakur on Friday that the prospect of getting a bride was "bleak" for a lawyer as compared to those in other professions like civil services. "...In the marriage market also the lawyer has no value. In the marriage market, they say your son is IAS officer, ok yes, IFS, IPS and so on but when you say lawyer, they say no no...there is no value in marriage market.
Jan 08, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
Supreme Court might ban diesel cars in Delhi, backs govt's odd-even formula
Supreme court banned the registration of more than 2000 cc diesel vehicles in Delhi leaving the odd even formula on the state government to implement.
Dec 15, 2015, 19:15 PM IST
Legal format of arbitration must change: CJI
Suggesting that the legal format of arbitration process must undergo a change, Chief Justice of India TS Thakur on Friday said "lack of professionalism" by arbitrators was bringing a bad name to the country.
Dec 12, 2015, 00:34 AM IST
Filling 400 vacancies of judges suitably not easy: CJI
CJI Tirath Singh Thakur also said he would embark on this exercise only after the five-judge constitution bench spells out a transparent procedure of appointing judges.
Dec 06, 2015, 20:28 PM IST
People don't need to fear till judiciary is independent: CJI on intolerance row
Terming the debate on intolerance as a "political issue", Chief Justice of India TS Thakur on Sunday said there is no need to fear or worry till the judiciary is "independent" and upholds the rule of law.
Dec 06, 2015, 14:07 PM IST
CJI Thakur supports odd-even vehicle plan; Kejriwal says it's 'huge encouragement'
In a major development, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Tirath Singh Thakur on Sunday extended his support to the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government's controversial odd-even vehicle formula.
Dec 06, 2015, 11:43 AM IST
