Home of ex-IMF head Rato searched in tax investigation

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 03:46

Spanish judges ordered a search of the Madrid home of former International Monetary Fund chief Rodrigo Rato as part of an investigation into tax paid on his personal wealth, a court statement said on Thursday.

No courtrooms so no judges can be appointed: HC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 22:05

The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected the pleas of six persons seeking appointment as lower court judges by raising number of vacancies.

SC stays Madras High Court order on appointment of judges

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 17:49

The Supreme Court Monday stayed the Madras High Court order to maintain status quo on the process of appointing 12 judges, saying it is a "serious matter" which will be taken up by the apex court.

Turkey`s judiciary hits back at govt plans to curb powers

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 15:41

Turkey`s top judicial body hit back Friday at government`s plans to curb its powers, adding fuel to a bitter row over a vast corruption probe engulfing Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Delhi govt seeks 100 new judges in district courts

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 23:38

Delhi government has requested the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court to appoint around 100 new judges in district courts.

Cabinet nod to judicial appointments panel

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:22

The cabinet Thursday approved a constitution amendment bill to make the appointment of judges more transparent, official sources said.

High treason case: Musharraf challenges appointment of judges

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 16:54

Pakistan`s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf today challenged the appointment of judges and a prosecutor to try him for high treason, just hours before appearing in a special court here.

Constitutional status recommended for judge appointment panel

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 00:04

A parliamentary committee has recommended that constitutional status be given to a proposed panel for appointment and transfer of judges of the higher judiciary so that its composition cannot be altered through an ordinary legislation.

Simon Cowell wants Rita Ora to judge `The X Factor`

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 08:26

Music mogul Simon Cowell is reportedly trying to get singer Rita Ora as one of the judges on his British reality show ‘The X Factor’.

Attack on judges: HC rejects plea for quashing charges

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 17:34

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea of two youths challenging a trial court`s order framing charges against them for allegedly attacking three judges and their driver in a case of road rage.

8 Additional Judges elevated

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 21:49

Eight Additional Judges were elevated as permanent judges in the Madras and Allahabad high courts on Tuesday.

CJI defends Collegium system of appointment of judges

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 13:29

The Chief Justice of India, P Sathasivam, on Saturday defended the collegium system for appointment of judges in higher judiciary but said it is a prerogative of the Centre to bring a Bill to change it.