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Sheikh Hasina death sentence: Bangladesh court orders review of security

Published on Nov 19, 2025 11:00 IST

Lawyer Mehedi Hasan filed the writ while two fellow lawyers told the court that the authorities had failed to ensure adequate security for judges, their courtrooms and residences across subordinate civil and criminal courts and tribunals.

CJI-designate Surya Kant urges high courts to function like emergency services

CJI-designate Surya Kant urges high courts to function like emergency services

Published on Nov 15, 2025 13:39 IST

A resilient judiciary will help realise Viksit Bharat

The Supreme Court is currently grappling with a crushing caseload of over 80,000 cases, with subordinate courts under even greater strain. (HT Archive)

Published on Oct 8, 2025 14:40 IST

‘Exposes danger of venomous politics’: Politicians slam attack on CJI

Around 700 personnel have been deployed outside SC for security. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published on Oct 7, 2025 24:38 IST

SCAORA condemns 'disrespectful gesture' against CJI, urges SC to invoke contempt

SCAORA condemns 'disrespectful gesture' against CJI, urges SC to invoke contempt

Published on Oct 6, 2025 12:02 IST

Punjab and Haryana HC drops criminal contempt against ex DSP for posting content against judiciary

The court noted that he has apologised for having uploaded some videos on social media regarding his alleged grievance with the “system and officers”. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 1, 2025 01:14 IST

HC slams litigant for accusing sitting judges of bribery

HC slams litigant for accusing sitting judges of bribery

Published on Sep 10, 2025 24:42 IST

Judiciary both catalyst and guardian, says CJI B R Gavai

Justice BR Gavai

Updated on Sep 5, 2025 23:17 IST

Former BJP spokesperson appointed Bombay HC judge, opposition up in arms

Former BJP spokesperson appointed Bbay HC judge, opposition up in arms

Updated on Aug 6, 2025 11:06 IST

Chandigarh: Judiciary plays the role of stabilising core of democracy, says justice Surya Kant

(From left) Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, chief justice of Punjab and Haryana high court, justice Sheel Nagu, and Supreme Court judge justice Surya Kant during the event in Chandigarh on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 4, 2025 03:22 IST

It’s imperative to ask who shapes the judges & how: Justice Surya Kant

From left: Professor Balram Gupta, Punjab & Haryana high court chief justice Sheel Nagu and Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant during the book launch at the Chandigarh Judicial Academy, Sector 43, on Saturday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 3, 2025 03:40 IST

'If one wants Mercedes, BMW in 6 months…': Chief Justice's advice for lawyers

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during a visit to his school at Girgaon in Mumbai on July 6.

Updated on Jul 26, 2025 08:20 IST

Vikas Barala’s appointment as law officer a reflection of govt’s values, says Varnika

Varnika Kundu wrote that perhaps the questions should be directed at the authorities whose ethics and standards allowed this decision to be made. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 24, 2025 04:32 IST

What Rijiju told Dhankhar on Justice Varma impeachment move before he quit

Jagdeep Dhankar with Kiren Rijiju during a meeting in New Delhi.

Published on Jul 24, 2025 01:28 IST

Fight political battles before the electorate, not in court: Supreme Court

The next hearing will take place in four weeks. (File photo)

Published on Jul 21, 2025 08:21 IST

Collegium is unfair to SC/ST/OBC: Ex-HC chief justice

In his speech, Kait sought proportionate representation (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 15, 2025 01:45 IST

The need to find common ground

The smooth running of the judiciary — one of the pillars of India’s democracy — depends on an honest and transparent working relationship between the courts and the executive. (ANI)

Updated on Jun 19, 2025 14:55 IST

Cash controversy: SC should allow filing of FIR against justice Varma, says Dhankhar

Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar during a meeting with Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association president Sartej Singh Narula, and others at Punjab Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh. (Sourced)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 7, 2025 03:38 IST

PALETTE Centre takes aim at India’s judicial backlog: BITS Law School dean

BITS Law School—under the aegis of BITS Pilani—recently launched the PALETTE Centre (Professional Advancement in Law Through Executive Training & Technical Education) in collaboration with PanScience Innovations. Headquartered in Mumbai, the Centre seeks to integrate AI, modern tools, and executive skilling into the legal ecosystem.

Updated on Jun 6, 2025 07:12 IST

Solution must not come at the cost of judicial independence: CJI Gavai

CJI BR Gavai also expressed concerns over judges accepting government appointments and contesting elections after retirement.

Published on Jun 5, 2025 10:01 IST

Govt seeks all-party support on justice Varma’s impeachment

The upcoming monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 21 to August 12, Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 5, 2025 24:25 IST

Supreme Court restores rule mandating 3-year law practice for judicial service

A bench led by CJI Bhushan R Gavai analysed the feedback from high courts, which showed that fresh law graduates recruited as judges did not know the courts and the litigation process.

Updated on May 20, 2025 09:51 IST

‘Irresponsible’: SC slams Dubey over remarks on judiciary, CJI

Nishikant Dubey

Published on May 9, 2025 02:04 IST

Institutions have respective roles, should not infringe on each other: Dhankhar

Dhankhar had earlier publicly criticised the Supreme Court’s intervention on the Waqf Amendment Act. (ANI file photo)

Published on May 1, 2025 11:08 IST

‘Parliament is supreme’: VP Dhankhar stirs judicial ‘overreach’ debate again

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. (PTI file)

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 08:02 IST

‘Don’t need our nod to file contempt plea': SC to petitioner on Nishikant Dubey

Nishikant Dubey's criticism of the Supreme Court also drew strong ire from the opposition

Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:53 IST

‘Why no action?’: Oppn continues attack on BJP over Dubey’s remarks on judiciary

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. (PTI File Photo)

Updated on Apr 20, 2025 12:29 IST

Opposition criticises VP Dhankhar’s remarks on judiciary; BJP hits back

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar said India had not bargained for a democracy where judges will act as a “super Parliament”.

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 17:02 IST

Karnataka leads justice delivery rankings, shows consistent performance: Report

The India Justice Report is a collaborative effort between several organizations.

Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:34 IST

Why no FIR in Justice Varma case, questions Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar isn't happy about the probe in the justice Yashwant Varma cash discovery case.

Updated on Apr 17, 2025 23:16 IST

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