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Threats to judicial autonomy in Pakistan: Judges accuse ISI of undue interference, indicating a dangerous mix of politics and military in judiciary

The complicit role of the establishment raises serious concerns about its commitment to democracy and accountability. Instead of upholding democratic principles, it appears to be compounding the challenges faced by the judiciary, further eroding the foundations of democracy.

Congress promises to introduce reservation in Judiciary, says it will appoint more women, SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities as judges in HCs and SC

Congress manifesto promises, "More women and persons belonging to the SC, ST, OBC and minorities will be appointed as judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court,"

“India does not need lessons from any country on rule of law”: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Praising the pro-people stand of the Indian judiciary, VP Dhankhar said "it is that institution of the judiciary that has met at midnight, met on a holiday, imparted relief."

“To browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture”: PM Modi responds to letter by prominent lawyers to CJI over attempts to undermine the...

PM Modi was referring to an open letter written by over 600 prominent lawyers expressing concern over attempts by a group to undermine the integrity of judiciary

Judicial verdicts, if ill-conceived or plain wrong, can have serious consequences: Judicial activism, Electoral Bonds verdict and ramifications

SC led by our Hon. CJI, Justice Chandrachud, has created a serious situation by its activism on the Electoral Bonds issue

“No five-judge bench of Supreme Court can represent 140 crore Indians”: BJD MP Sasmit Patra on clashes between the Judiciary and Legislature

Emphasising parliamentary sovereignty, BJD MP Sasmit Patra said legislating in the parliament is the rights of MPs.

Theory of ‘Basic Structure’ and its impact on NJAC: Why a synthesized NJAC would be better than the Collegium system

In 2015, the SC struck down the NJAC Act, asserting that it violated the basic structure of the Constitution and upheld the primacy of the collegium system.

“Could not compromise on self-respect”: Bombay High Court judge, who acquitted GN Saibaba over his Maoist links, suddenly announces resignation in his courtroom

While announcing his resignation, Justice Rohit B Deo apologised to everyone present in the courtroom on Friday saying that he is sorry if he has hurt anyone. 

CJI Chandrachud miffed over Allahabad HC’s letter to Railways, reminds ‘His Lordship’ that judges don’t have disciplinary jurisdiction over Railway personnel

The CJI then pointed out that there was no occasion for an officer from the Allahabad High Court to demand an explanation from railways for ‘His Lordship’s’ perusal. 

Former SC Judge participates in a program held in Jerusalem, comments on the internal protests in Israel

Former Supreme Court judge L Nageshwara Rao attended a conference in Jerusalem amid ongoing massive protests against the proposed judicial overhaul in the country

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