On Wednesday, the Supreme Court directed the Centre, states, Union Territories, universities, and public institutions to dissociate from three members of the textbook development team who drafted the chapter on the judiciary in the now-withdrawn Class 8 social science textbook.
Judicial courage can uphold constitutional balance between the executive, legislature and judiciary. Today, the challenges faced by the judiciary the world over are more similar than ever. The clear signal of the US Supreme Court shouldn’t be ignored by the Indian Supreme Court
The NCERT has made sweeping changes to school textbooks in recent years. The latest expression of regret and the textbook’s withdrawal, even before the court’s order, stands out.
Referring to the judiciary as the backbone of a democratic nation, the Rajasthan High Court said any conduct that erodes faith in it deserves no indulgence.
District Judge (Judicial Officer) Appointment Eligibility, Process: The Supreme Court’s verdict not only reinterprets the law but also comes with a set of directions that will change how district judges are recruited across India.
Reorienting the public debate on reforms to crucial issues of judicial governance and away from the resource crunch narrative will be significant in tackling the root of the problem of delays in India’s district courts
In its bid to ensure competence, the Supreme Court’s three-year practice mandate inadvertently reinforces structural inequities while doing little to address the deeper crisis within the judiciary
Since its establishment in 1950, the Supreme Court has had only 11 women judges, while the situation is not better for High Courts and lower courts. But how does this imbalance affect gender justice?
Justice (retired) Sujata Manohar talks about the importance of #MeToo as a women's empowerment movement, why there is a need for 'fresh thinking' on the 2013 sexual harassment guidelines and more.
Justice Ranjan Gogoi spoke at length about the state of the Indian judiciary at the third Ramnath Goenka memorial lecture - The Vision of Justice. Among other things, he said there is a need for independent journalists and "sometimes, noisy judges".
Justice Ranjan Gogoi spoke at length about the state of the Indian judiciary at the third Ramnath Goenka memorial lecture - The Vision of Justice. Among other things, he said there is a need for independent journalists and "sometimes, noisy judges".
New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar's family members, who are in the national capital to meet him, said Kanhaiya joined JNU as he wanted to be a college professor. Kanhaiya's grandfather said Kanhaiya was very much serious about being a professor and that was the reason he joined JNU. He added that they think his life is in danger and he should be given a tight security. Kanhaiya's brother said they have firm believe in the Constitution and the judiciary. He added that he is sure that Kanhaiya will be released soon.
New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Pronouncing the entire process of discussion and seminar on the Ram Janmabhoomi as insubstantial, former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Kamal Farooqui on Saturday said that law will take its own course and it would be inappropriate to contradict the judiciary before any final statement arrives. Farooqi further added that the decision to allow such seminars completely depends on the Delhi University authority.
Iran mission uses donations to buy 40 tonnes of medicine, unable to send them home
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A 40-tonne shipment of medicines bought by the Iranian embassy in India is stranded in New Delhi due to a damaged aircraft. The embassy is seeking alternative ways to deliver the urgently needed medicines, as pharmaceutical companies in Iran are under attack.
