KM Joseph

No scope for hate crimes on basis of religion in secular country such as India: SC

It also said that it is the primary duty of the State to protect its citizens from any such hate crimes.

Feb 06, 2023, 22:39 PM IST

Indu Malhotra creates history, becomes first woman lawyer to take oath as SC judge

Indu Malhotra's name was recommended by the collegium for elevation along with that of Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice KM Joseph, but the Centre has sought reconsideration of the proposal for the latter.

Apr 27, 2018, 14:02 PM IST

Centre asks SC collegium to reconsider recommendation for elevation of Justice KM Joseph

The government's decision of not approving Joseph's name has evoked sharp reactions with the Supreme Court Bar Association President terming it as "disturbing". 

Apr 26, 2018, 13:45 PM IST

SC Bar Association says Centre interfering in judicial functioning by elevating Indu Malhotra and not KM Joseph

While Indu Malhotra's appointment is historic as she will be the first woman judge to be appointed to the top post directly from the bar, the development indicates that the government has decided to put on hold the elevation of Justice KM Joseph. 

Apr 26, 2018, 11:25 AM IST

Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justic KM Joseph, who quashed President's rule, transferred

The Uttarakhand High Court 's Chief Justice KM Joseph , who presided over the bench which quashed President's rule in the state, has been transferred to the Anhdra Pradesh High Court. 

May 04, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Uttarakhand HC defers hearing of rebel MLAs' plea to April 11

The Uttarakhand High Court on Friday put off hearing of a plea challenging disqualification of rebel Congress MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly till April 11.

Apr 01, 2016, 13:09 PM IST