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Activists hold banners in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC. (AFP)

The feud between Donald Trump and US Supreme Court

In 2016, Trump got the support of powerful religious right by promising to fill federal courts with judges who are right-leaning
20 Jun 2020 11:53 AM
President Ram Nath Kovind has signed into law a Bill which seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 30 to 33 besides the Chief Justice of India. (Photo: File)

President gives nod to increase number of Supreme Court judges

The decision also comes days after Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi wrote to PM Modi to increase the number of judges in the top court.
11 Aug 2019 11:47 AM
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court from present 30 to 33 excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI). (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha passes bill to increase number of judges in SC

The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2019 was passed after a reply by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.
06 Aug 2019 8:44 AM
The four names cleared by the government are justices Aniruddha Bose, A S Bopanna, B R Gavai and Surya Kant. (Photo: Asian Age)

Govt clears names of 4 judges for elevation to Supreme Court: Sources

As of now, the apex court is functioning with 27 judges.
22 May 2019 4:05 PM
Hyderabad High Court

Chief Justice says no to hurry in filling Hyderabad High Court vacancies

The CJ asked the petitioner whether he desires to select advocates from the bar in the appointment as judges without assessing their competence.
14 Aug 2018 1:11 AM
Governor Banwarilal Purohit and the new Chief Justice of Madras high court Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani with the latter’s Warrant of Appointment during the swearing-in ceremony in Raj Bhavan on Sunday. Also seen is Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami. (Photo:DC)

Madras HC Judges raises concern over seating protocol at swearing-in

The judges also faced difficulties in reaching their seats as they were placed close to each other.
13 Aug 2018 1:33 AM
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Judges remain hooked to arcane law as it suits them

Civil contempt lies in obstructing the enforcement of a court order in civil proceedings.
24 Jun 2018 12:57 AM
The discovery of human bones at the alleged murderer's former home in Brittany has sparked hope that the truth will prevail. (Photo: Pixabay)

Century-old French murder still a mystery after 'animal' bone discovery

The discovery of human bones at the alleged murderer's former home in Brittany has sparked hope that the truth will prevail.
28 Feb 2018 8:21 PM
Over 4,000 judges and prosecutors have been removed from their posts inside the Turkish judiciary. (Photo: AP)

Turkey dismisses over 4,000 judges, prosecutors post coup

Ankara blames the attempted overthrow of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on an Islamic movement led by Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen.
26 May 2017 4:52 PM
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid. (Photo: PTI)

Triple talaq: SC allows ex-minister Salman Khurshid to assist as amicus curiae

A bench comprising Chief Justice JS Khehar, Justices DY Chandrachud and SK Kaul also permitted Khurshid to file his written submissions.
03 May 2017 12:38 PM
Calcutta High Court judge Justice CS Karnan. (Photo: PTI)

Justice Karnan issues non-bailable warrant against CJI, 6 SC judges

He passed a 'suo motu judicial order in the interest of the nation to protect the general public from corruption and unrest'.
02 May 2017 8:53 PM
Of the 51, 20 are judicial officers and 31 are advocates, the sources said. (Photo: File)

SC collegium clears 51 names for appointment as HC judges

The 51 names were cleared by the collegium by trimming a list of 90 names received from the various high court collegiums, they said.
16 Apr 2017 9:55 PM
Hyderabad High Court

Hyderabad High Court to hear PIL on permanent CJ, judges

The bench, however, overruled the objection and directed the Registry to list the case.
26 Mar 2017 2:42 AM
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Kerala: Petition to notify judge vacancies

The petition was filed by P. Bijimon, a lawyer practising in Alappuzha.
03 Mar 2017 6:27 AM
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2.81 crore cases pending, 5,000 judges short in subordinate judiciary: report

The situation has led to suggestions in two Supreme Court reports to increase the judicial manpower at least seven times.
15 Jan 2017 9:10 AM
Hyderabad High Court

Hyderabad HC judges not to withdraw their salary immediately

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the judges, sources said.
02 Dec 2016 7:40 PM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Police should ask IB about phone tapping of judges: Kejriwal

Reports said that Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Kumar Verma has written a letter to Kejriwal regarding the matter.
04 Nov 2016 5:39 PM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (Photo: PTI)

MHA strongly denies Kejriwal's claims that phones of judges are being tapped

Kejriwal created ripples by alleging that there is a 'widespread' fear that the phones of judges are being tapped.
31 Oct 2016 7:15 PM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Phone conversations of judges are tapped, alleges Kejriwal; govt denies

Denying allegation, Law Minister said the independence of judiciary is fundamental and uncompromising for the govt.
31 Oct 2016 2:32 PM
“Conversely, states such as Tamil Nadu and Punjab which are ranked lower in terms of judge-population ratio have comparatively lesser number of pending cases,” the ministry report said. (Representational image)

Pendency is not due to less judges: Law Ministry

Variety of factors contribute to delay in disposal of court cases: Law ministry
11 Oct 2016 7:06 AM

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