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SC Issues Notice To Gujarat Govt, Hears Bilkis Bano Gang Rape PILs
The Supreme Court reviewed three Public Interest Litigations (PIL) filed against the release of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case. On August 25, the SC issued a notice to the BJP-led Gujarat Government for the release of the convicts, demanding a reply and adjourned the matter after two weeks. The case was heard by a bench headed by CJI NV Ramana, who is to retire on August 26.
Tags: Bilkis Bano Gang Rape, Convict Released, Gujarat Government, Supreme Court, CJI NV Ramana
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CJI Ramana Launches Gandhiji's Autobiography In Tirupati
Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana launched Gandhiji’s autobiography ‘Satya Sodhana, at an event in Tirupati. On August 19, while inauguration,CJI Ramana expressed happiness that Gandhiji’s life message is being made available and opined that Satya Shodhana is a book that everyone should read. Furthermore, during his Tirupati visit, CJI Ramana also offered prayers at the TTD Temple and was welcomed by Chairman YV Subba… read-more
Tags: CJI NV Ramana, Mahatma Gandhi, Book, Tirupati, TTD
Courtesy: The Hindu
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SC Bench Reviews Political Freebies Row, Asks What Is Freebies?
The Supreme Court bench led by CJI NV Ramana reviewed the freebies row and said, it cannot prevent political parties from making promises during the election campaigns. On August 17, Ramana said, "The question is what constitutes right promises and what is the right way of spending public money." The bench observed that it is essential to define what is a freebie and what doesn't."
Tags: Freebies, Political Parties, Indian government, CJI NV Ramana, Supreme Court
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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SC Asks Commission To Look Into Freebies Promised By Political Parties
Supreme Court directed the concerned authority to resolve the issue of freebies announced by political parties in India. On July 26, the Apex Court bench led by CJI NV Ramana said, " Maybe we can invite the Commission to look into this aspect. The Centre cannot be expected to issue directions". The development was came in view of a plea filed, demanding to seize freebies by political parties, during elections.
Tags: Freebies, Political Party, Supreme Court, CJI NV Ramana
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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SC Dismisses Plea Of Stay On 2nd Postmortem On TN Suicide Victim's Body
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the father of a student who died by suicide in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. Victim's father filed a petition, seeking to stay the second postmortem on the body, scheduled on July 19 as per the Madras HC's direction. CJI NV Ramana said, "Sorry, the high court is already seized of the matter." Meanwhile, the Madras HC constituted a set of doctor's panels for postmortem.
Tags: Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, Suicide, postmortem, CJI NV Ramana
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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We Are Only Answerable To Constitution, Says CJI NV Ramana
Expressing disappointment over how the role of the judiciary system is being misunderstood, CJI NV Ramana said, "The party in power believes that every Governmental action is entitled to judicial endorsement. The parties in opposition expect the judiciary to advance their political positions and causes". He said the… read-more
Tags: CJI NV Ramana, Judicial System, Constitution Of India, Democracy, General Public
Courtesy: New Indian Express
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Former SC, HC Judges Write To CJI Ramana Against Protestor's House Demolition In UP
The former Supreme Court and High Court judges wrote to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, asking for a suo-motu cognizance of the detention of protestors and demolition of their houses by the UP Government. Notably, after the recent protest against prophet remarks, the UP Civic Body demolished houses of many protestors, calling illegal encroachment. However, the judges condemned and demanded action and arrest of concerned officials.
Tags: Supreme Court, hc judges, CJI NV Ramana, Suo-Moto, demolition
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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We Have 'Only 20 Judges Per 10 Lakh Population Which Is Alarmingly Low': CJI Ramana
At the inauguration of the 11th joint conference of the Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts, CJI NV Ramana said that thee legislature should pass bill with "clarity of thought, foresight, people's welfare in mind. By doing so, we could ensure that the "scope of litigation gets minimised". He then stated that there are "only 20 judges per 10 lakh population, which is alarmingly low".
Tags: Chief Justice of India, Chief Minister, Judicial System of India, CJI NV Ramana, CJ
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PM Modi To Address Joint Conference Of CMs, Chief Justice: Delhi
PM Narendra Modi will address the joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices, scheduled at Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi on April 30. The conference will discuss the framework of the judiciary system and executive system for a better judiciary system in India. Besides PM Modi, CJI NV Ramana, and Union Minister for Law & Justice Kiren Rijiju will also address the conference, attended by CMs, SC judges, and other government officials.… read-more
Tags: PM Modi, joint conference, CJI NV Ramana, Kiren Rijiju, Vigyan Bhavan
Courtesy: ANI
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CJI Ramana To Chair 39th Conference Of Chief Justices
The Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana, is set to chair the 39th conference of the Chief Justices of High Courts across the country on 29th April. The conference is being organised on the premises of the apex court. This event is being held after six years. CJI NV Ramana is expected to evaluate the justice delivery system in India, and announce certain measures for improvement.
Tags: CJI, conference, Chief Justice, CJI NV Ramana, Supreme Court, High Court
Courtesy: ANI
