Charge against ex-judge: Lawyer asked to appear before panel

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 20:17

A lawyer, who has alleged sexual harassment by a recently-retired Supreme Court judge during her internship, was on Wednesday asked to appear on November 18 before a three-judge committee set up to probe the charge.

CJI suggests 24-hour legal aid helpline, clinics

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 13:21

CJI P Sathasivam has suggested opening of 24-hour legal aid helplines and clinics to provide timely advice to victims of heinous crimes, like rape.

Justice Chandrachud promoted as chief justice of Allahabad HC

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 21:51

Bombay High Court Justice Dhananjay Chandrachud has been promoted as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, officials said Wednesday.

Agrawal sworn in as Madras High Court Chief Justice

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 12:29

Justice Rajesh Kumar Agrawal was today sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.

100% ban on sand mining is wrong: CJI

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 00:21

Two months after National Green Tribunal banned sand mining from river beds and beaches without environmental clearance, Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam said 100% ban on sand removal is "wrong".

Sexual assault case: Asaram moves SC for restraining media from carrying trial

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 18:15

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court seeking to restrain the media from carrying out its own trial against him.

Six teams formed to trace Asaram`s son Narayan Sai

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 17:34

The Surat police has formed six teams to trace self-styled godman Asaram Bapu`s son Narayan Sai, whose whereabouts are not known after complaints of sexual assault were filed against the father-son duo by two sisters.

Responsibility will be fixed: PM on ex-CJI`s death in hospital

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 09:14

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured the family of Justice JS Verma that responsibility will be fixed in case it is proved that the former Chief Justice of India died due to medical negligence.

National Lok Adalat to be held on Nov 23: HC Chief Justice

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 22:24

Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, today said a National Lok Adalat would be organised in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on November 23.

Jayalalithaa complains to SC about Ktk sacking SPP in DA case

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 20:43

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday criticised in the Supreme Court the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court for allegedly toeing the line of state government on the controversy surrounding appointment of a Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) in a disproportionate assets case against her.

Digitisation of Wakf records: SC seeks Centre`s response

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 17:47

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and central and state Wakf boards to respond to a plea seeking computerisation of documents and details of properties, owned by Wakf boards across the country.

CJI of Meghalaya HC sworn-in

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 15:56

Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant was on Friday sworn-in as the Chief Justice of newly established Meghalaya High Court, a month after its first Chief Justice, K Paul administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Pant at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan