Judge on Trump’s pardons for capitol rioters, ET LegalWorld
Three federal judges on Wednesday delivered strong rebukes against US President Donald Trump’s mass pardons of supporters, who stormed the Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021. The pardons, issued on Trump’s first day back in office, have drawn criticism from several quarters. Trump, sworn in Monday after his re-election victory, pardoned over 1,500 individuals linked […]
Delhi HC appoints former SC judge A K Sikri as mediator in On4Off Trading vs NPCI patent dispute, ET LegalWorld
The Delhi High Court on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge A K Sikri to act as a mediator to resolve a dispute between On4Off Trading and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and others over the latter using the former’s patented technology process for aggregating Unified Payments Interface payments using credit cards. On4Off […]
CJI administers oath of office to Justice K Vinod Chandran as SC judge, ET LegalWorld
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered oath of office to Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge of the Supreme Court. With the swearing-in of Justice Chandran, the working strength of the apex court has risen to 33 against the sanctioned 34 judges, including the CJI. On January […]
Patna HC Chief Justice Chandran appointed as Supreme Court judge, ET LegalWorld
Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran was on Monday elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Chandran’s name on January 7, and his appointment was announced on Monday by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in a post on X. Justice Chandran was appointed as a judge […]
CJI praises retiring SC judge Justice Ravikumar as ‘humane and noble soul’, ET LegalWorld
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded Supreme Court judge Justice CT Ravikumar on his last working day, describing him as a “humane and noble soul” whose journey from a humble rural background to the apex court was nothing short of extraordinary. Justice Ravikumar was elevated to the top court on August 31, […]
Centre appoints Justice Harpreet Singh Brar as Permanent Judge of Punjab and Haryana HC, ET LegalWorld
The Centre on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Harpreet Singh Brar as a permanent Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The appointment follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Notification issued in this regard stated that, in the exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the […]
Mumbai Judge issues summons to Planet Marathi founder Akshay Bardapurkar over alleged cheque dispute, ET LegalWorld
Highlights Judge A.S. Tekale of the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Mumbai has issued summons to Akshay Bardapurkar, founder of Planet Marathi, in response to legal cases filed by actor Aayush Shah and his business partner Mausam Shah regarding dishonored cheques totaling ₹1,14,30,400. Advocate Krishnagopal S. Tripathi, representing Aayush Shah and Mausam Shah, emphasized the importance […]
President Murmu appoints former SC judge Justice V Ramasubramanian as NHRC chairperson, ET LegalWorld
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge, Justice V Ramasubramanian (Retd) as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Priyank Kanoongo and Dr Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi (Retd) have been appointed as the Members of the NHRC. “Hon’ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian (Retd.) as the Chairperson, […]
Traffic challans promote ‘rule of law’, says SC judge, Legal News, ET LegalWorld
Traffic challans promote “rule of law” by ensuring that the majesty of law is restored and making roads safe for the common man, Supreme Court judge Justice Manmohan said on Friday. He was speaking at the inauguration of evening courts for traffic challans in the national capital. Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru […]
Ex-SC judge Hima Kohli stresses importance of judicial restraint in arbitration, ET LegalWorld
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Hima Kohli has stressed the importance of judicial restraint in arbitration and advocated for reforms that do not rely heavily on frequent amendments to arbitration laws. Justice Kohli was speaking at the third ‘Arbitrate in India Conclave,’ hosted by the Indian Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), in collaboration with the Bar […]