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Article 370 judgment: Reasonable nexus required between object of State emergency and subsequent actions of President, SC holds

A Constitution Bench on Monday held that there should be a reasonable nexus between the actions of the President and the object for which State emergency is declared under Article 356 of the Constitution. The Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud was responding to arguments by petitioners…

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SC upholds abrogation of Article 370, says move was part of 70-year-old exercise to integrate J&K to the Union

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the power of the President to abrogate Article 370 in August 2019, leading to the reorganisation of the full-fledged State of Jammu and Kashmir to two Union Territories and denuding it of its special privileges

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"I welcome it..." says Karan Singh son of former Kashmir Maharaja as SC upholds abrogation of Article 370

A five-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant delivered the verdict. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC upholds abrogation of Article 370, calls for polls by September next year

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the government's decision to abrogate Article 370, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and said steps should be taken to conduct elections in the assembly by September 30 next year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Temporary provision, J&K without sovereignty’: SC verdict on Article 370 revocation

Article 370 is a temporary provision with a transitional purpose and was an interim arrangement in special circumstances of war, noted a five-judge constitution bench while delivering its verdict in the Article 370 abrogation case today. Jammu and Kashmir does not have internal sovereignty and is like all states and…

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On the listing of cases in the Supreme Court | Explained

Two lawyers have raised issues of irregularities in the listing of cases before the SC, with one letter addressed to the CJI and the other to the Registry. Mr. Dave questioned the movement of cases from one Bench to another, while Mr. Bhushan referred to the Handbook and Clause 15…

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Problem with our society is we only listen to ourselves: CJI

CJI Chandrachud urges citizens to break their own echo chambers by having the audacity to listen to others. He stresses that strength is not shown by anger or violence, but by being respectful and retaining the ability to humanise people with humility and grace. He encourages success that is value-ridden…

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Polarisation across world is marked by social media growth, intolerance among communities: CJI

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud noted polarisation in India, caused by social media & intolerance, & praised India's pluralistic culture & ability to engage in dialogue. He highlighted the importance of public service & the power of law to create a framework for discourse & justice. 45th Jamnalal Bajaj Awards honoured individuals…

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CJI DY Chandrachud: "I myself am servant of law and Constitution"

CJI's comment came after advocate Mathews J Nedumpara told the CJI that he must think of reforming the Collegium system. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms: SC

SC holds group of companies doctrine valid; allows non-signatory firms to be bound by arbitration agreement. Doctrine allows non-signatory firms to be bound by arbitration agreement if part of group of companies party to agreement. CJI Chandrachud observes parties include both signatory and non-signatory parties.

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Citizenship Act hearing | Government needs latitude to make peace, says CJI

Noting that the government should be given leeway if a ‘compromise’ is necessary to save the nation, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said the Assam Accord of 1985 and the new citizenship regime which followed in its wake might have been an “adjustment”

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Senior advocate Dushyant Dave writes open letter to CJI on shifting of cases from one Bench to another in disregard of SC Rules

Former Supreme Court Bar Association president and senior advocate Dushyant Dave on Wednesday penned an open letter to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud highlighting that cases, including sensitive ones, were being “taken away” from Supreme Court Benches hearing them and listed before other Benches in clear disregard of the…

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How did benefits given to migrants impact Assamese identity: SC

CJI asks petitioners to show material that benefits given to cross-border migrants led to radical demographic change impacting Assamese cultural identity. Constitution Bench examining validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955

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In a democracy, the majority will have its way but the minority must have its say: CJI

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said that a society which does not encourage its citizens to critically think, question the powers that be, and engage in non-conformist democratic discourse will fail to progress because it will fail to create dissenters.

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Vice President says retired judges keeping country's arbitral system in tight fist grip

VP Dhankhar laments retired judges' "tight fist grip" on arbitral system, lauds CJI's "bold" remarks. Suggests introspection & necessary changes, including legislation, to make arbitral process "spinally strong". Need to evolve mechanism to avoid judicial interventions & ensure fair, equitable & conclusive dispute resolution.

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Fake news has replaced the character of discourse from truth-seeking to the loudest voice: CJI

“Disinformation has the power of impairing democratic discourse forever, pushing a marketplace of free ideas to the point of collapse under the immense weight of fake stories,” Chief Justice Chandrachud said.

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Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu Guv and CM to meet and resolve Bills issue

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and also comprising justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra thought it would be appropriate if the Governor invites the Chief Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu Governor cannot refer re-enacted Bills to President, says Supreme Court

SC accuses TN Governor of exhibiting "constitutional obstinacy" by referring 10 Bills re-enacted by State Assembly to President, after withholding assent. CJI says Governor has only 3 options under Article 200 of Constitution & cannot stultify Bills. AG argues Assembly re-passed Bills as fresh, not re-enacted. SC urges Governor to…

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Kannur University: S. Bijoy Nandan to take charge as new Vice-Chancellor

Kerala Governor appoints S. Bijoy Nandan, Professor at CUSAT, as new Kannur University VC. SC cancels Gopinath Ravindran's reappointment due to "unwarranted interference". Nandan has 29 yrs of academic admin, research & teaching experience. SC questions Kerala Govt's intervention & age factor in VC appointments. Premachandran Keezhoth & Shino P.…

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Protect judges but also hold them to account, CJI tells lawyers

Lawyers must protect judges and also hold them accountable for betterment of legal profession and justice, said Chief Justice Chandrachud at Supreme Court Bar Association's Constitution Day event

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What was Kerala Governor doing for 2 years on Bills, asks Supreme Court

SC finds Gov. Arif Mohammad Khan acted like an “adversary” by keeping 8 Bills pending for 2 yrs. No reason/justification given. Court to lay down guidelines on when Governors can refer Bills to President, when to refuse sanction & by what period to give assent.

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Chief Justice of India welcomes two judges from Nepal's court

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Wednesday welcomed two judges from Nepal who sat in court and witnessed its court proceedings. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala Governor action on pending bills came only after hearing in top court, Supreme Court notes

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that it did not find any reason as to why the governor decided to keep the bills pending for an inordinate period of time. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CJI DY Chandrachud: Supreme Court using technology to bring courtrooms closer to people

CJI said that during his tenure as a judge of the SC, he has initiated several initiatives for access to justice, stating that the most potent weapon is technology. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC constantly working to ensure legal processes become easier and simpler for citizens: CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday that the Supreme Court is constantly working to ensure that legal processes become easier and simplified so that citizens do not languish in jails unnecessarily. Read further on Dynamite News:

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