Judge in the dock
The judiciary is the cornerstone of India’s democratic framework, charged with upholding constitutional values and serving as an impartial arbiter of disputes.
The judiciary is the cornerstone of India’s democratic framework, charged with upholding constitutional values and serving as an impartial arbiter of disputes.
India's Supreme Court recently unveiled a new statue of Lad’ Justice, an iconic symbol of the judiciary, marking a significant departure from traditional representations rooted in colonial heritage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the conference and will also be releasing a Coin and Postage stamp to commemorate 75 years of the establishment of the Supreme Court.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam here on Saturday. On the occasion, he will unveil a stamp and coin commemorating 75 years of the establishment of the Supreme Court of India.
India's legal landscape is marked by a myriad of ongoing developments and pressing issues. These legal developments encompass many areas, from legislative changes to judicial decisions, shaping the country’s legal framework and societal dynamics.
The lawyers expressed 'deepest concern' about the actions of a ''vested interest group'' which they alleged was ''trying to pressure the judiciary, influence judicial process and defame…courts on the basis of frivolous logic and stale political agendas''.
In addition to being the first woman judge of the Supreme Court, she was also the first Muslim woman to be elected governor of Tamil Nadu and the first woman to chair the National Human Rights Commission
The CJI said that judges don't look at how the society respond when they decide cases unlike the government, which is intended to be responsive to the people.
Earlier, a magistrate had granted her protection and awarded maintenance of ₹1,500, along with ₹1,000 for rent and ₹5,000 as compensation.
Gurminder Singh, a senior advocate, was appointed as the new advocate general of the state by the Punjab government on Thursday.
