‘Can’t interfere at this stage’: SC junks PIL for FIR over cash recovery at Delhi HC judge Justice Yashwant Verma’s home | India News – The Times of India

File photo Justice Yashwant Varma NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court dismissed a petition on Friday requesting an FIR against Delhi high court judge Justice Yashwant Verma regarding substantial cash pile discovered at his residence following a fire incident.The Supreme Court stated that the PIL was premature, citing an ongoing internal investigation.“Can’t interfere at this stage,”…

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Cash row: CJI Sanjiv Khanna to ‘consider’ bar bodies’ demand on proposed transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC | India News – The Times of India

Justice Yashwant Varma (left) NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Thursday held a meeting with several leaders of various bar associations to discuss the proposed transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad high court in connection with the cash row and assured to “consider” their demand.“CJI assured to consider…

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CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses from hearing pleas on exclusion from CEC selection panel | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a batch of pleas challenging the exclusion of the CJI from the panel responsible for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).During the hearing, CJI Khanna, sitting with Justice Sanjay Kumar, informed the petitioners’ advocates, senior advocate…

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Watch: CJI asks AI lawyer, ‘Is death penalty constitutional in India?’ — see its response | India News – Times of India

CJI interacts with AI lawyer NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Thursday interacted with an AI lawyer at the inauguration of the National Judicial Museum and Archive (NJMA). During the event, the Chief Justice asked the AI whether the death penalty is constitutional in India. The AI promptly responded, “Yes, the…

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Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as Chief Justice of India on November 11 | India News – Times of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna (File photo) NEW DELHI: Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who is currently a Supreme Court judge, will take charge as Chief Justice of India (CJI) on November 11 this year. Justice Khanna will succeed CJI DY Chandrachud, who is serving as the country’s 50th chief justice.Last week, CJI Chandrachud had formally proposed Justice Sanjiv…

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No illegal detention in Sadhguru’s Isha Ashram, Tamil Nadu police tells Supreme Court | Coimbatore News – Times of India

Police team visited the Isha Foundation on Oct 1 for an inquiry. CHENNAI: The two women, Geetha, 42, and Latha, 39, were not illegally confined in Isha Ashram in Coimbatore, according to the written submission by the women monks, who were christened as Maa Mathi and Maayu. The police team, led by assistant Superintendent of…

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Caste-based discrimination: SC directs all states/UTs to modify jail manual | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories to revise their jail manuals within three weeks and remove any provisions that perpetuate caste-based discrimination in prisons. During a hearing on a plea seeking to prevent caste-based discrimination and segregation in jails, the bench, led by Chief Justice of India Chandrachud, observed…

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‘Many strict laws have been made but …’: PM Modi on crimes against women | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined the importance of expedited justice in cases related to crimes against women, urging the district court judges to prioritise the swift resolution of these cases, stating that prompt justice would enhance women’s sense of security.Speaking at the inaugural session of National Conference of District Judiciary PM…

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