T S Thakur

Indiscipline in Armed forces to be viewed 'seriously': SC

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur said that past conduct of a delinquent employee can be taken into consideration while imposing a penalty on him

Dec 19, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

CJI Thakur says '500 judges` posts lying vacant in high courts`, govt 'disagrees'

On October 28, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur had slammed the Centre for sitting over the top court collegium's recommendations on the appointment of high court judges.

Nov 26, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

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

Cauvery water row: SC modifies Sept 5 order, asks Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court on Monday modified its previous ruling on sharing of Cauvery river water and directed the Karnataka govt to release 12,000 cusecs water to Tamil Nadu daily till September 20.

Sep 12, 2016, 09:05 AM 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

No leniency for the unprofessional conduct of lawyers: CJI

Justice Thakur said "what do we do in such cases? Suspend them for six months or one year.

Jul 17, 2016, 00:37 AM IST

SC sends plea for National Court of Appeals to constitn bench

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to the constitution bench a plea seeking setting up of National Court of Appeal with regional benches in major cities for deciding cases arising from high courts.

Jul 13, 2016, 12:59 PM IST

SC to expedite hearing on plea to examine Christian Canon law

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to expedite hearing on a PIL to examine the issue whether divorce granted by a Church, set up under its personal law, could be considered valid under the Indian common law.

Jul 04, 2016, 20:29 PM IST

Now HC judges to monitor projects on court infrastructure

The restructured committee will have three judges of the high court (with the senior-most judge in the chair).

Jun 20, 2016, 15:50 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

Judiciary facing crisis of credibility: Chief Justice of India

The CJI said he can assure the lawyers that if Bar cooperates, judges will be ready to sit even on Saturdays to finish old matters.

Mar 13, 2016, 18:51 PM IST

Supreme Court pulls up BCCI over reluctance to accept Lodha panel's recommendations

The apex court BCCI is it was waiting at fence for a written invitation.

Mar 03, 2016, 23:16 PM IST

Supreme Court questions BCCI over lack of transparency in funds to states

The SC bench sought to know the details of funds the BCCI has allocated to the states like Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura in the past five years.

Mar 03, 2016, 22:22 PM IST

Supreme Court asks BCCI to fall in line with Lodha panel recommendations

The apex court said the recommendations are "straight, rational and understandable" and "deserve respect".

Feb 04, 2016, 19:04 PM IST