Legislations not always answer to governance ills: HL Dattu
Legislations cannot be the answer to every issue plaguing governance and too many regulations often end up "confusing" people more, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson HL Dattu said on Friday.
Aug 12, 2016, 16:03 PM IST
One toothbrush for 49 disabled children in govt homes – When will India treat those less fortunate with dignity?
While there is no dearth of funding for homes meant for the elderly and disabled, corruption ensures that the money never reaches those who for whom it's meant.
May 17, 2016, 11:00 AM IST
Former CJI HL Dattu takes over as new NHRC chairperson
Former Chief Justice of India was appointed as the next chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Feb 29, 2016, 13:16 PM IST
Can rape videos be blocked: Supreme Court asks Centre
The SC also pulled up the States for their failure to respond to several communications from the Centre on appointment of juvenile justice boards.
Dec 05, 2015, 07:31 AM IST
Justice TS Thakur to take over as next Chief Justice of India today
Justice TS Thakur will take over as the next Chief Justice of India on Thursday, succeeding Chief Justice HL Dattu, who demitted office on Wednesday.
Dec 03, 2015, 05:30 AM IST
Appointing suitable judges a major challenge: Chief Justice-designate
Chief Justice-designate Justice T.S. Thakur on Wednesday said appointing suitable and good judges was a major challenge, as people feel that by junking the NJAC "we have taken upon ourselves the task to appoint judges to higher judiciary".
Dec 02, 2015, 23:45 PM IST
Power of remission can't be exercised suo motu by govts: SC
A five-judge constitutional bench, headed by CJI, said that ultimate order of suspension or remission should be guided by the opinion to be rendered by presiding officer of the concerned court.
Dec 02, 2015, 22:40 PM IST
Selecting judges now tougher: CJI-designate
Praising the outgoing CJI for his hard work and sincerity, Justice TS Thakur said in his tenure, HL Dattu has reduced the pendency of cases from 64,000 to 58,000.
Dec 02, 2015, 22:37 PM IST
CJI HL Dattu refuse to be drawn into intolerance debate
Outgoing Chief Justice of India HL Dattu on Tuesday refused to join the ongoing debate on intolerance saying that as head of the country's judiciary, it would not be proper for him to comment on it.
Dec 01, 2015, 22:51 PM IST
SC disposed off record over 83k cases in 2014: CJI Dattu
The Supreme Court disposed off 83,013 cases in 2014, the highest in a year since its inception, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu on Thursday said, and urged his fellow judges to not be complacent but the torch- bearers in a movement against pendency and delay of cases.
Nov 26, 2015, 21:08 PM IST
SC to examine issue of discrimination against Muslim women
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear after three weeks a PIL, instituted by the court itself, to examine whether Muslim women were facing gender discrimination in cases of divorce or due to other marriages of their husbands.
Nov 23, 2015, 17:21 PM IST
With 'Sabka Vikas', there must be 'Sabka Nyay', says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expanded his government's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' motto to include 'Sabka Nyay', assuring free legal aid for the vulnerable sections of the society.
Nov 09, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
PMO gets file for elevation of Justice Thakur as CJI
The warrant of appointment of Justice TS Thakur as the next Chief Justice of India is set to be issued soon with the Law Ministry on Saturday forwarding the file of his appointment to the Prime Minister's Office.
Nov 07, 2015, 14:42 PM IST
Courts will deal with hate crimes sternly: Chief Justice of India HL Dattu
In the backdrop of increasing incidents of hate crimes in the country, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu has assured that the courts will be tough while dealing with the perpetrators of such crimes.
Oct 26, 2015, 10:42 AM IST
Efficacious governance key to achieve growth, development: CJI
Terming "deep-rooted malaise" of corruption as biggest challenge faced by the country, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu has advocated for an efficacious governance through independent political and administrative institutions to achieve goals of growth and development.
Oct 21, 2015, 19:07 PM IST
SC asks Centre whether Ramasundaram can join CBI as Additional Director
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to make its stand clear whether senior Tamil Nadu cadre woman IPS officer, Archana Ramasundaram, would be considered in future for the post of Additional Director in CBI.
Oct 13, 2015, 18:48 PM IST
SC for environment cess on commercial vehicles entering Delhi
The Delhi government told the court that it would issue a notification in this regard after a formal order was passed by the apex court.
Oct 09, 2015, 11:41 AM IST
Infants' plea to restrict crackers sent to SC's special bench
A petition filed by three infants through their fathers against the use of loud fire-crackers was transferred by the Supreme Court to its Social Justice Bench.
Oct 06, 2015, 21:19 PM IST
My grandson wears mask, says CJI HL Dattu on Delhi pollution
HL Dattu, the Chief Justice of India said that his grandson wears a mask because of alarming pollution levels in Delhi.
Oct 06, 2015, 09:35 AM IST
SC refuses to entertain plea against animal sacrifice
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking striking down of a provision in law that allows animal sacrifice for religious purposes, saying it cannot close its eyes to "centuries old traditions" followed by the people.
Sep 28, 2015, 19:45 PM IST
