Dipak Misra

SC to consider on Tuesday pleas seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

The apex court's judgement has led to protests and counter-protests at the hill-top shrine in Kerala.

Nov 13, 2018, 00:13 AM IST

Supreme Court will always be supreme: Top quotes from CJI Dipak Misra's farewell speech

Dipak Misra served as Chief Justice of India for 13 months in a tenure which would be known as much for landmark judgements as for controversies.

Oct 01, 2018, 18:19 PM IST

Don't judge people by history but by their activities: CJI Dipak Misra in farewell speech

 "Truth has no colour. We must stand for what is true with courage and grit. Tears of a poor man is the same as the tear of a rich man."

Oct 01, 2018, 17:37 PM IST

Will respond from my mind in evening: CJI Dipak Misra to deliver his farewell speech shortly

CJI Misra has headed various benches of different combinations, and delivered several verdicts in the recent past.

Oct 01, 2018, 16:18 PM IST

Worshipping women, then banning them can't go together: Top quotes by SC in landmark Sabarimala verdict

"Sabarimala Temple practice violates the rights of Hindu women"

Sep 28, 2018, 12:13 PM IST

LGBT community celebrates SC verdict on Section 377

The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 6) read down Section 377 and said that homosexuality cannot be considered a crime.

Sep 06, 2018, 12:55 PM IST

CJI Dipak Misra recommends Justice Ranjan Gogoi as next Chief Justice of India

Senior Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjan Gogoi is set to become the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). His name has been recommended for the post by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra to the government.

Sep 01, 2018, 17:06 PM IST

To attack a system is easy, what's difficult is to transform it: Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra reacts to judges' revolt

He seemed to level soft criticism even as he seemed to acknowledge issues that may exist.

Aug 15, 2018, 16:29 PM IST

CJI to take up Justice KM Joseph’s seniority issue with government

CJI Dipak Misra told the apex court judges, including Justice Madan Lokur and Justice Kurien Joseph, that he would discuss the issue with Attorney General KK Venugopal.

Aug 06, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Several SC judges upset with government for lowering Justice KM Joseph's seniority

The judges, including some members of the collegium, will meet Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Monday to express dissatisfaction over the Centre's decision.

Aug 05, 2018, 23:02 PM IST

Supreme Court dismisses review plea in Judge Loya death case

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud did not find any merit in the review petition filed by Bombay Lawyers Association, one of the petitioners in the case.

Jul 31, 2018, 18:23 PM IST

Individual's privacy is supreme, says CJI Dipak Misra

Justice Misra said rights are "not ephemeral or transient", but "eternal, sublime and constitute the soul and spirit of humanity". 

Jul 26, 2018, 23:34 PM IST

Nirbhaya case: SC likely to pronounce verdict on review pleas today

A three-judge bench of the top court, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra will pronounce the verdict in the case. 

Jul 09, 2018, 06:00 AM IST

Supreme Court judge Jasti Chelameswar, who led the revolt against CJI, to demit office on Friday

Justice Chelameswar, who turns 65 on Friday, was part of the nine-judge bench that gave the historic verdict declaring right to privacy a fundamental right.

Jun 22, 2018, 06:34 AM IST

SC Collegium to decide on Justice KM Joseph's elevation to apex court

The Supreme Court Collegium is scheduled to meet on Friday to reconsider its recommendation to elevate Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice KM Joseph and other judges to the top court.

May 11, 2018, 07:32 AM IST

Congress behaving like fringe, move to 'impeach' CJI a fiasco, says Arun Jaitley

The CJI got a relief on Tuesday after two Congress MPs, challenging Rajya Sabha chairman's order rejecting the 'impeachment' notice against him, withdrew their petitions from the Supreme Court.

May 08, 2018, 18:56 PM IST

CJI's 'impeachment': Five-judge Constitution Bench to hear plea of Congress MPs on Tuesday

Two Congress MPs on Monday moved the SC to challenge the rejection of the 'impeachment' notice against CJI by the Rajya Sabha chairman.

May 07, 2018, 21:56 PM IST

In eye of storm, CJI Dipak Misra underlines need for unity in Supreme Court

Dipak Misra has been facing heat ever since a group of four top Supreme Court lawyers levelled several charges against him on January 12 - primarily accusing him of breaking rules when assigning high-profile cases.

May 04, 2018, 18:14 PM IST

'Impeachment' motion was filed to intimidate CJI and other judges, says Arun Jaitley

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu had on Monday had rejected the notice by seven Opposition parties to impeach CJI Dipak Misra.

Apr 24, 2018, 17:26 PM IST

Will move Supreme Court: Congress on rejection of CJI's impeachment notice

Calling the impeachment notice a crucial issue, Congress leader PL Punia said that they will move Supreme Court regarding the removal motion of the CJI.

Apr 23, 2018, 10:54 AM IST