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Kejriwal says independence of judiciary to be kept intact

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 00:34

In the backdrop of a controversy over Delhi Law Minister`s move to call a judges` meet, CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that every effort will be made to strengthen the independence of judiciary.

Need for reservation in judiciary: Union Minister

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 20:14

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry EM Sudarsana Natchiappan came out in support of reservation for SC, ST, OBC and women in higher judiciary.

`Pendency of cases, vacancy major challenges before judiciary`

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 01:19

Supreme Court judge Justice GS Singhvi said pendency of cases, lack of infrastructure, manpower, delay in judges` appointment were among major challenges judiciary has been facing for past 65 years.

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.

SC judge favours consensus between legislature, judiciary

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 22:23

In the context of criticism of judicial activism, Supreme Court judge Vikramajit Sen on Saturday said there was a need for a broad consensus between legislature and judiciary in the interest of growth and governance.

Chief justices, judges of 60 countries participate in summit

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 21:58

There is a need for enactment of globally applicable world laws to protect future of humanity, end wars and deal with the problem of terrorism and illiteracy, the chief justices and judges asserted.

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.

High cost of litigation a challenge before judiciary: Tewari

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 14:44

High cost of litigation is not only keeping away poor from getting justice but even making it unaffordable for upper middle class, Union Minister Manish Tewari said.

Judiciary the most important pillar of democracy: Guj Governor

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 22:55

Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal on Saturday said judiciary played a vital role in social and economic justice and was the most important pillar of democracy.

Representation of OBCs, SCs, STs needed in judiciary, but no quota: SC

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 20:31

The higher judiciary should have a fair representation of all communities and castes but there cannot be reservation for them, the Supreme Court today said.

Judicial Bill in RS: Govt, Oppn unite to attack judiciary

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 17:12

Government and Opposition were today united in criticising the functioning of the judiciary and sought to scrap the collegium system of appointing judges to higher courts.

Gogoi urges judiciary to be more accessible

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 18:29

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday said the judiciary must be more accessible to the common people so that democracy could be further strengthened.