constitutional law

The newly appointed Karnataka High Court Chief Justice, Mr Justice Paul Daniel Dinakaran today called for cooperation to clear the large backlog of cases. Addressing members of Bar Association who extended him a warm welcome on assuming charge, he said the backlog in various courts has been increasing. "We should strive hard to bring down the backlog of cases by maintaining justice for all,..

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for moving certain official amendments in the Constitution ( One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2006 pending in Lok Sabha. This decision will give the following benefits : i) Empowerment of cooperatives by inserting article 43B in Part-IV of the Constitution providing for their voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control..

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for amendment of sections 23 and 24 of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh Act, 1966 to provide for recognition of Dental / Nursing Degrees / Diplomas. ..

The Supreme Court stayed the controversial order of a special tribunal lifting ban on activities of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). A petition challenging the tribunal's verdict was mentioned before the bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan, which agreed with the Centre seeking a grant of interim stay. The SC issued a notice to the SIMI and posted the matter for heari..

"Even God will not be able to save this country," a fuming Supreme Court said while slamming the Government for its refusal to amend the law for launching criminal prosecution against those who illegally occupy official houses. "We are fed up with this Government," the apex court said, adding "They don't have the guts to differ with the opinion of the clerks." "Even God will not be able to..

The Supreme Court stayed till further orders of the operation of the judgment of Andhra Pradesh High Court holding that reservation should be applied from the preliminary stage of the selection process of candidates for government jobs. A bench comprising Justices S B Sinha and Cyriac Joseph also issued notices on the petition filed by Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission(APPSC), challe..

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President appointed (i) Shri Krishnawaami Chandru, (ii) Shri V.Ramasubramanian,(iii) Shri S.Mani Kumar and (iv) Shri A.Selvam, to be Additional Judges of the Madras High Court, in the order of seniority, for a period of two years with effect from 31st July, 2008. ..

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President appointed (i) Shri Kamalkishor Kapoorchandji Tated, (ii) Shri Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale and (iii) Shri Shahrukh Jimi Kathawalla, Advocates, as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court, for a period of two years in the order of seniority, with effect from the dates they assume charg..

Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court questioned the grounds and law under which the Uttar Pradesh government suspended Chief Information Commissioner M A Khan. A bench comprising Justices Pradeep Kant and Abhinav Upadhyay pronounced the decision on a petition filed by Mr Khan. Mr Khan had alleged that his suspension by the UP government on July 9 was against law. He said under se..

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Smt. Justice Gyan Sudha Misra, Judge of the Rajasthan High Court, to be the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court with effect from the date she assumes charge of her office. ..

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Dr.Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, to be the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office. ..

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint (i) Shri Suresh Chandra Chaurasia, (ii) Shri Syed Nazim Husain Zaidi, (iii) Shri Vedpal, (iv) Shri Brahma Nand Shukla and (v) Shri Raj Mani Chauhan to be Additional Judges of the Allahabad High Court, in that order of seniority, for a period of two years with effec..

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint (i) Shri Krishnawaami Chandru, (ii) Shri V.Ramasubramanian,(iii) Shri S.Mani Kumar and (iv) Shri A.Selvam, to be Additional Judges of the Madras High Court, in the same order of seniority, for a period of two years with effect from 31st July, 2008. ..

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint (i) Shri Kamalkishor Kapoorchandji Tated, (ii) Shri Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale and (iii) Shri Shahrukh Jimi Kathawalla, Advocates, as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court, for a period of two years in the same order of seniority, with effect from the dates th..

Patna High Court has directed the NDA government in Bihar to initiate steps to enforce the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha and Justice K K Mandal passed the order after hearing a public interest petition filed by senior advocate Shruti Singh. Singh, in his PIL, had complained that the delay in appointment of protection off..