SC Judges

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Supreme Court Gets 2 HC Judges, Total Strength Regains At 34

Justice Rajesh Bindal, currently Chief Justice of Allahabad HC and Justice Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice of Gujarat HC, have been appointed as the Supreme Court (SC) judges. With this new addition, the total strength of the Apex Court judges increased to 34. "As per the provisions under the Constitution of India, Hon'ble President of India has appointed the judges of the SC, said Law Minister Kiren Rijijiu.

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 11:08 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Supreme Court, hc judges, President of India, Kiren Rijiju, Indian Judiciary

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Kiren Rijiju

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Union Govt Approves Appointment Of 2 HC Judges As Chief Justices Of HC

Justice PB Varale of the Bombay High Court was elevated as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court while Justice AM Magrey, a judge of the Jammu and Kashmir HC, was appointed its chief justice. In addition, incumbent Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir HC Justice Pankaj Mithal was transferred to the Rajasthan High Court in the same capacity. The announcement was made by Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 - 01:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Union Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju, hc judges, Chief Justices Of India, Union Govt

Uttar Pradesh Demolition

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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.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 - 04:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Supreme Court, hc judges, CJI NV Ramana, Suo-Moto, demolition

Hijab Row Verdict

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Karnataka Police Arrests Man Who Issued Death Threat To Hijab Row Verdict Judges

The Karnataka Police arrested the man who issued death threats to Karnataka HC judges, who pronounced "Hijab Row" verdict. Karnataka Hijab Row verdict in favour of the Karnataka government and university disappointed a community in the state, following which a man allegedly issued a death threat to the judges. Meanwhile, the man has been sent to 8 days judicial custody. Furthermore, the police said they will look into the matter.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 - 10:01 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Karnataka Hijab Row, Police, Murder threat, hc judges, Judicial Custody

Courtesy: ANI