Clearing backlog of cases national challenge for judiciary: CJI
Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur on Friday said that clearing the huge backlog of cases across the country was a national challenge for the judiciary, and pointed out that such backlog attracts criticism for the entire judicial system.
Aug 19, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
CJI TS Thakur disappointed over no reference to judges appointment in PM Modi's I-Day speech
Chief Justice of India TS Thakur on Monday pulled up Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not including issue of judges appointment in his third Independence Day speech and said he is 'disappointed' by PM's I-Day address to the nation.
Aug 15, 2016, 11:44 AM IST
Don't try to bring judiciary to grinding halt, SC tells government
The Supreme Court on Friday sharply criticized the Modi government for sitting on the recommendation of its collegium on the appointment and transfer of judges in High Courts, almost bringing judiciary to the state of collapse.
Aug 12, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
SC unhappy over delay in judges' appointment by Centre
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed unhappiness over Centre's failure to implement the collegium's decision on transfer and appointment of judges and chief justices of high courts, observing "why there is mistrust", and asked the Attorney General to seek instruction from the government.
Aug 12, 2016, 14:41 PM IST
Bring scheme to improve working conditions of army porters: SC
The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to come out with a suitable policy or scheme to improve the working conditions of 'army porters' who are utilised for carrying arms, ammunition and ration for soldiers and officers in hilly border areas.
Jul 29, 2016, 20:14 PM IST
Defying Supreme Court verdict, JKCA elects sports minister Imran Ansari as president
One of the recommendations made by the panel is that "no minister or serving bureaucrat can be member of the BCCI board".
Jul 20, 2016, 21:35 PM IST
Lodha panel recommendations: Judgement day for BCCI as Supreme Court to take final call today
The committee headed by justice (retd) RM Lodha was appointed by the apex court last year in the wake of a sport-fixing scandal in IPL, the biggest crisis to hit the cash-rich sports body in the country.
Jul 18, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
India must be aware of emerging international law: CJI
CJI TS Thakur stressed that in the ever-shrinking world, "we must be aware of the international law".
Jul 02, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
Four new Supreme Court judges sworn-in
Justice AM Khanwilkar, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan, former ASG L Nageswara Rao were sworn-in as judges of Supreme Court.
May 13, 2016, 11:54 AM IST
Supreme Court to get four new judges today
Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice Ashok Bhushan and former ASG L Nageswara Rao are scheduled to be sworn-in today.
May 13, 2016, 08:38 AM IST
SC to hear Subrata Roy's parole plea today
SC to hear Sahara Chief Subrata Roy's parole plea at 2pm today
May 06, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
BCCI constitution is highly incapable of achieving transparency, accountability: Supreme Court
Subramanium said that if the constitution of the BCCI does not allow the values to be achieved then it could be said to be illegal as the cricket board is discharging a public function.
May 04, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Justice Rastogi backs CJI Thakur's appeal to increase number of judges
Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court Ajay Rastogi on Sunday backed Chief Justice of India (CJI) TS Thakur's appeal to increase the number of judges in order to handle the "avalanche" of litigations, and urged the government to resolve the matter.
May 02, 2016, 02:40 AM IST
DNA: Analysis of crisis in Indian judicial system
The Indian Judiciary is overburdened by many cases and the reason behind that is the less numbers of Judges.
Apr 25, 2016, 23:37 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
Chief Justice of India TS Thakur breaks down in front of PM Modi
The CJI TS Thakur got emotional and breaks down in front of Modi while explaining the work pressure of Indian Judiciary system.
Apr 24, 2016, 23:53 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
Appointment of judges must go on: Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice of India Justice TS Thakur said on Saturday the process of appointing judges must go on while improving the system, as the delay in appointments will deprive people of their fundamental right of access to justice.
Apr 09, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
BCCI is refusing to be reformed: Supreme Court
The apex court is hearing on the implementation of the Lodha panel recommendations.
Apr 08, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
