In a landmark judgment, SC directs Centre & states to fill vacancies in info commissions in a timely & transparent manner. SC observed that not filling vacancies was negating purpose of RTI Act. Said proper implementation of RTI is key for good governace
https://t.co/YpqhEjXITV
Important letter to CJI seeking permission to reister FIR agst J. Narayan Shukla, Allhabad High Court, based on CBI enquiry against him in connection with illegal gratification taken to pass orders in favour of the Prasad Medical Trust @pbhushan1@AnjaliB_@nikhilmkss
I ask CJI to permit FIR against Justice Shukla whose impeachment has been recommended but govt sits on it. PE of CBI shows he accepted bribe in case of Prasad Education Trust. I request CJI to consult collegium since he earlier declined permission to CBI
https://t.co/k9jmBdDr8y
CJI master of roster or king of court!
Read Prashant Bhushan on how the Supreme Court has let go of the opportunity to immunise allocation of cases from abuse of power by the CJI and to democratise the process
@pbhushan1@nikhilmkss @alokpi
https://t.co/CNhoRyZ53H
CJI writes to HCs to fill vacancies in subordinate judiciary to tackle pendency. Will CJI sound a wake up call to the government as well, to respond to Collegium recommendations for High Court and Supreme Court appointments?
https://t.co/ZffRNXEFCY
@pbhushan1@AnjaliB_ @alokpi
Illegal office bearers of BCI who have usurped office w/o elections & whose Chairman is a proud bootlicker of the PM&CJI, have the temerity to abuse retiring Justice Chelameshwar, who sounded the alarm on how CJI& some judges have compromised Independence! https://t.co/uiUtFMUmgV
Prashant Bhushans emotional farewell message to Jus Chelameswar "On behalf of the bar I would like to say that it was a pleasure & honor to hv appeared before you..future generations vil remember ur contribution to democracy & to d country" @pbhushan1@LiveLawIndia@barandbench
Details of the allegations of corruption agst Jus KG Balakrishnan, former CJI & chairman NHRC of acquiring disproportionate assets during his tenure as a judge, purchasing benami properties in the name of his former aide M. Kannabiran, etc.
https://t.co/YPqO1JJXQg
Must Read: Strong letter by Kurian Joseph J to CJI & all judges of SC about how the govt is crippling the judiciary &it's independence by refusing to appoint judges unanimously recommended by the Collegium.The need for the SC to assert it's judicial powers
https://t.co/iuaiXVGbBZ
CJAR statement on the SC judgement in Asok Pande v SC
"The CJI cannot exert authority in any way that would lead to subverison of the rule of law"
https://t.co/NChLVnfQJ4
@pbhushan1@nikhilmkss@AnjaliB_@johriamrita@mj_vijayan
Rapacious & rampant exploitation of our natural resources is the hallmark of our iron ore mining sector–coupled with a total lack of concern for the environment& the health &well-being of the denizens in the vicinity of the mines -Justice Madan B Lokur, iron ore mining judgement https://t.co/fJc610tdWa
In a landmark judgment Supreme Court scrapped 88 iron ore mining leases which were held to be in violation of law and directed State government to issue fresh licenses through an auction.
https://t.co/M4Cfp72TPn
In a landmark judgment Supreme Court scrapped 88 iron ore mining leases which were held to be in violation of law and directed State government to issue fresh licenses through an auction.
https://t.co/M4Cfp72TPn
Even a cursory glance at this new roster raises more questions than puts to rest the issue of a fair and transparent roster for allocation of cases in our apex court
https://t.co/AKh4yEJnYm @pbhushan1@nikhilmkss
In-house committee enquiring into charges agst Justice Inderjit Mahanty of Orissa HC, has wrapped up inquiry. Read the CJAR complaint sent to Justice Vazifar, who heads this committee, highlighting the serious charges against Mahanty.
https://t.co/faIgpB6RCb @pbhushan1
Justice Sawant's wise words: Giving the CJI power to allocate cases as he pleases to hand picked judges will reduce the SC to the decision of CJI alone. He can get any case decided as per his wishes. This has happened before. If this continues, it will reduce democracy to a farce
"The chief justice must involve senior judges when sensitive cases are to be decided...the exercise of any power which has far reaching consequences cannot be left in the hands of one man" - Justice P.B. Swant, former Judge Supreme Court @pbhushan1
https://t.co/eJOhcw7MzJ
A tale of two similar cases and the CJIs handling of each - more than meets the eye. @nikhilmkss@AnjaliB_@johriamrita @alokpi
https://t.co/bICv0J1Ach https://t.co/62vnYFrAs3
The CJI's curious handling of 2 medical cases, where he denied permission to CBI to register an FIR &thus arrest the HC judge red handed with bribe&the other where he has ordered withdrawal of work from judge, underlines need to inquire into CJI's own role
https://t.co/emOkCCvSmb
The CJI has preferred to maintain absolute silence. There is no word from him...in certain matters silence is not an option - former HC judge, Rekha Sharma
https://t.co/Q2eJ4u4EG7
@pbhushan1@nikhilmkss @alokpi