CJI

Newly-appointed Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on April 26 filed a complaint over a fake Twitter account which was tweeting on his behalf. Notably, the CJI has already declared that he does not have any social media account. Reportedly, the account tweeted, "Due to Ajit Doval's diplomacy, the US decided to supply raw materials to India." However, the tweet has now been deleted as the account has been suspended. 

In a historic step, the Supreme Court, on April 20, activated article 224A, giving power to High Court Chief Justices to bring back retired judges for 2-5 year tenure. Inactive since last 58 years, the article can now be implemented if a HC faces large pendency of cases and will not be against vacancies in the sanctioned strength. Reportedly, only three retired judges have been reappointed since 1963.

Observing the seniority rule, CJI SA Bobde, ahead of his retirement on April 23 recommended Justice N.V. Ramana as his successor. CJI Bobde conferred the Letter of Recommendation to Ramana on March 24 after submitting its copy to the Centre. Strikingly, CJI Bobde dropped all charges against Ramana filed by Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy. Ramana will assume office as the 48th CJI from April 24 after a swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati… read-more