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Who is judge Veena Rani and why was she suspended by Delhi high court?

Judge Veena Rani’s suspension came after a vigilance inquiry ordered by Delhi high court chief justice DK Upadhyaya

Updated 6 days ago

Judge suspended over appointing ineligible auctioneers, enabling excess pay

The complaint, submitted by an advocate who had been appointed a court auctioneer, alleged that several others were appointed despite failing to satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Delhi High Court and were subsequently paid honoraria beyond the limits stipulated under the high court rules. (Representative photo)

Updated 7 days ago

NCERT Class 9 book describes judiciary as ‘impartial and independent’

In February, a controversy broke out over NCERT’s social science textbook for Class 8 part 2 which included a section on “corruption in the judiciary” in a chapter.

Updated 28 days ago

Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: CJI

Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: CJI

Published 47 days ago

No tussle at all with judiciary over appointment of judges: Union law minister

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal denies talks of strain between the executive and judiciary branches

Updated 54 days ago

Academic behind controversial judiciary chapter says content was ‘correct'

Last week, the Supreme Court modified its March 11 order that called for disassociating from the three academicians over the row over the NCERT chapter.

Updated 57 days ago

CJI calls for deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture for faster justice delivery

CJI calls for deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture for faster justice delivery

Published 69 days ago

‘Aajkal vakeel…’: Rekha Gupta jabs Kejriwal as he argues for judge to quit case

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta (R) hit out at former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday,

Published 101 days ago

‘Inquiry marked by unfairness': Justice Varma withdraws from cash-pile probe

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned. An inquiry was initiated over the discovery of a large pile of cash at his official residence following a fire.

Updated 104 days ago

Scholars write to President over NCERT book ban

Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Published 106 days ago

Now-deleted NCERT chapter on judiciary was a collective effort, Prof tells SC

The Supreme Court, in its March 11 order, directed the Centre, states and publicly funded institutions to disassociate the three from curriculum development and textbook preparation, observing that the three either “do not have any reasonable knowledge about the Indian judiciary” or had “deliberately and knowingly misrepresented the facts”.

Updated 107 days ago

Courts should play proactive role in ensuring environmental justice: SC judge B V Nagarathna

Courts should play proactive role in ensuring environmental justice: SC judge B V Nagarathna

Published 118 days ago

NCERT controversy exposes gaps in text-book approval process

The row suggests gaps in the functioning of the 19-member apex National Syllabus and Teaching-Learning Material Committee (NSTC), which is expected to sign-off on the new books. (Photo for representation)

Updated 132 days ago

‘Change in order not reflection of a judge’s ability’: Delhi High Court

The verdict comes days after ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and others accused in the excise policy case wrote to Delhi High Court chief justice seeking transfer of the CBI's plea against their discharge from the bench of justice Sharma to another bench, citing apprehension of a fair hearing.

Updated 132 days ago

Supreme Court orders removal of 3 NCERT members from finalising future textbooks

The controversy relates to a section on “corruption in the judiciary” in an NCERT textbook.

Published 135 days ago

SC bars three from curriculum work over Class 8 judiciary chapter

The bench further directed that if the chapter on the judiciary is to be reintroduced in the Class 8 textbook. (File photo)

Published 135 days ago

NCERT tenders ‘unconditional apology’ over chapter on judiciary, withdraws book

NCERT said on Tuesday the entire book has been withdrawn and is not available.

Updated 136 days ago

Greater participation of women in judiciary key to credibility: CJI

Greater participation of women in judiciary key to credibility: CJI

Published 137 days ago

Green safeguards non-negotiable but don’t work with tunnel vision, says CJI

Addressing judges and lawyers at the launch of a library dedicated to former Supreme Court judge justice Kuldeep Singh, also referred to as “green judge”, at the Punjab and Haryana high court, the CJI said that we must remember the economic context in which justice Singh gave judgments on environmental issues. (File)

Published 138 days ago

Securing the authority & integrity of the judiciary

In the last few years, broadsides against the apex court have increased. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

Published 144 days ago

CPI MP calls for broader review of NCERT textbooks after recent concerns

P Sandosh Kumar further questioned "reckless or objectionable contents", underscoring the need for a wider look at other educational materials.

Published 147 days ago

Legal fraternity didn't review controversial NCERT text on judiciary: Officials

The Supreme Court has called for action against those who wrote the chapter, and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has also promised strict action.

Published 147 days ago

‘They fired gunshot, judiciary is bleeding’: SC on NCERT book row | Top quotes

The Supreme Court has sought a “deeper probe” into the matter

Updated 147 days ago

NCERT apologises for chapter after SC ire, says error was ‘purely unintentional’

NCERT has also initiated an internal review to examine how the section was included in the textbook.

Updated 147 days ago

Corruption, case backlog, too few judges: NCERT book lists challenges in judicial system

Corruption, case backlog, too few judges: NCERT book lists challenges in judicial system

Published 150 days ago

Will Pam Bondi be impeached over Epstein files row? What to as hearing concludes

US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Justice" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 11.

Published 159 days ago

Judges reserving orders erode trust: SC

Judges reserving orders erode trust: SC

Published 170 days ago

Strong judiciary essential for empowerment of democracy: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Updated 187 days ago

Attempts by agencies to defame, says Mamata in request to CJI at Bengal event

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has been fighting political battles with the BJP-led Union government, including alleged misuse of central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED). That issue is currently also in the Supreme Court.

Updated 187 days ago

Let constitutional morality guide judicial independence

The jurisprudence developed by the Supreme Court and high courts in the last 50 years has gradually turned the judiciary into a protector of constitutional values. Today, the courts are imbued with, and embedded in, the philosophical foundations of constitutional morality. (HT Archive)

Published 197 days ago

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