A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices V Ramasubramanian and JB Pardiwala said such a move was ‘extremely dangerous’ and likely to be misused. Read More
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Kiren Rijiju Vs Supreme Court: The Remarks on Judiciary Cross ‘Lakshman Rekha’
Here’s the backstory and an appropriate response to the law minister’s comments attacking the judiciary. Read More
No case is big or small for district judiciary, High Court or Supreme Court: CJI DY Chandrachud reiterates after Law Minister’s remarks
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Saturday reiterated that every case that comes before a High Court or the Supreme Court is important for the court and judges do not differentiate between cases. Read More
Issue of vacancies in higher judiciary will linger till new system is created, Kiren Rijiju says in Rajya Sabha
Replying to questions in the Upper House of Parliament, Law minister Kiren Rijiju said the Centre has limited powers over appointments of judges. Read More
Why is there friction between the government and the judiciary?
What is the trigger for the current conflict? Why did the Supreme Court strike down the law on National Judicial Appointments? What is the government’s grouse against the Collegium system? What is the new CJI planning? Read More