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Indian Judiciary Dominated By Elite, Hindu, Male? Ex Chief Justice Replies
Higher courts in India, especially the Supreme Court, has sent a clear message that we are here to safeguard personal liberties and that's why the judiciary has the faith of the people, former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said.
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"Clear Discrimination": Court On CRPF Denying Promotion To HIV+ Staffer
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) denying a female staffer promotion to a higher post because she was infected with HIV-AIDS was a clear instance of discrimination, the Gujarat High Court noted on Wednesday.
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"Security Concerns Higher With India": Pakistan Great Slams Own Board For 'Court Threat' Over Champions Trophy
The Pakistan spin great said that PCB's stance to take India to Court of Arbitration for Sport will not achieve anything
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Suicides Among Higher Education Students Alarming, Action Needed: High Court
Noting that the rise in instances of suicide among students pursuing higher education is "alarming", the Bombay High Court today called for immediate measures by authorities.
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Hindujas 'Appalled' By Swiss Court's Jail Order In Human Trafficking Case
Britains wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were "appalled" by a Swiss courts ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting workers.
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Pune Teen To Be Tried As Adult In Porsche Crash Case? Cops Go To Court
A day after Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to a teen involved in a car accident that killed two people while asking him to write a 300-word essay, police said they will seek a higher court's permission to prosecute him as an adult accused.
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"Threat To Life Not Higher Than...": Minor Rape Survivor Allowed To Abort
The Supreme Court has allowed a 14-year-old rape survivor, who is 30-week pregnant, to undergo abortion on the advice of medical experts.
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Calcutta High Court To Give Verdict On School Jobs Scam Case On Monday
Calcutta High Court will on Monday pronounce its judgement on petitions and appeals relating to alleged irregularities in the selection of candidates in Bengal government-sponsored secondary and higher secondary schools via a 2016 recruitment process
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Ex Supreme Court Judge Underlines Gender Imbalance In Higher Judiciary
Former Supreme Court judge Indira Banerjee on Tuesday underlined the "gender imbalance in the higher judiciary" and said her appointment to the top court in 2018 made her only the 8th woman there in 68 years after the Constitution coming into force.
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"Won't Respond To Criminals": Kerala Governor vs Education Minister
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan slammed state higher education minister R Bindu and accused her of being "totally ignorant" and said she lacks respect towards the court and the law of the land.
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"Easy To Criticise Process...": Chief Justice On Judges' Appointment System
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday defended the collegium system of judges appointing judges to the higher judiciary, asserting that steps have been taken to ensure greater transparency.
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In New Tamil Nadu Flashpoint, Governor Asks Chief Minister To Drop Minister
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has demanded Chief Minister MK Stalin drop K Ponmudi from his cabinet after the Higher Education Minister's acquittal in a corruption case was set aside by the Madras High Court, sources told NDTV.
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Just Chief Minister's Signature Not Enough For Promotion: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka has said that a transfer order bearing the signature of the Chief Minister does not become licit, till there is reasoning recorded to post a lower cadre officer to a higher post.
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President Murmu Suggests All-India Judicial Service To "Nurture" Talent
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday suggested the creation of an all-India judicial service which can select brilliant youngsters and nurture their talents from lower levels to higher levels in judiciary.
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Supreme Court Warns Of "Unpalatable Decision" For Centre Amid Appointment Row
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it is "troublesome" that the Centre is selectively picking, choosing and appointing judges whose names were recommended by the collegium for appointment to the higher judiciary.
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Indian Judiciary Dominated By Elite, Hindu, Male? Ex Chief Justice Replies
Higher courts in India, especially the Supreme Court, has sent a clear message that we are here to safeguard personal liberties and that's why the judiciary has the faith of the people, former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said.
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"Clear Discrimination": Court On CRPF Denying Promotion To HIV+ Staffer
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) denying a female staffer promotion to a higher post because she was infected with HIV-AIDS was a clear instance of discrimination, the Gujarat High Court noted on Wednesday.
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"Security Concerns Higher With India": Pakistan Great Slams Own Board For 'Court Threat' Over Champions Trophy
The Pakistan spin great said that PCB's stance to take India to Court of Arbitration for Sport will not achieve anything
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Suicides Among Higher Education Students Alarming, Action Needed: High Court
Noting that the rise in instances of suicide among students pursuing higher education is "alarming", the Bombay High Court today called for immediate measures by authorities.
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Hindujas 'Appalled' By Swiss Court's Jail Order In Human Trafficking Case
Britains wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were "appalled" by a Swiss courts ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting workers.
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Pune Teen To Be Tried As Adult In Porsche Crash Case? Cops Go To Court
A day after Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to a teen involved in a car accident that killed two people while asking him to write a 300-word essay, police said they will seek a higher court's permission to prosecute him as an adult accused.
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"Threat To Life Not Higher Than...": Minor Rape Survivor Allowed To Abort
The Supreme Court has allowed a 14-year-old rape survivor, who is 30-week pregnant, to undergo abortion on the advice of medical experts.
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Calcutta High Court To Give Verdict On School Jobs Scam Case On Monday
Calcutta High Court will on Monday pronounce its judgement on petitions and appeals relating to alleged irregularities in the selection of candidates in Bengal government-sponsored secondary and higher secondary schools via a 2016 recruitment process
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Ex Supreme Court Judge Underlines Gender Imbalance In Higher Judiciary
Former Supreme Court judge Indira Banerjee on Tuesday underlined the "gender imbalance in the higher judiciary" and said her appointment to the top court in 2018 made her only the 8th woman there in 68 years after the Constitution coming into force.
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"Won't Respond To Criminals": Kerala Governor vs Education Minister
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan slammed state higher education minister R Bindu and accused her of being "totally ignorant" and said she lacks respect towards the court and the law of the land.
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"Easy To Criticise Process...": Chief Justice On Judges' Appointment System
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday defended the collegium system of judges appointing judges to the higher judiciary, asserting that steps have been taken to ensure greater transparency.
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In New Tamil Nadu Flashpoint, Governor Asks Chief Minister To Drop Minister
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has demanded Chief Minister MK Stalin drop K Ponmudi from his cabinet after the Higher Education Minister's acquittal in a corruption case was set aside by the Madras High Court, sources told NDTV.
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Just Chief Minister's Signature Not Enough For Promotion: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka has said that a transfer order bearing the signature of the Chief Minister does not become licit, till there is reasoning recorded to post a lower cadre officer to a higher post.
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President Murmu Suggests All-India Judicial Service To "Nurture" Talent
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday suggested the creation of an all-India judicial service which can select brilliant youngsters and nurture their talents from lower levels to higher levels in judiciary.
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Supreme Court Warns Of "Unpalatable Decision" For Centre Amid Appointment Row
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it is "troublesome" that the Centre is selectively picking, choosing and appointing judges whose names were recommended by the collegium for appointment to the higher judiciary.
