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Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st chief justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st chief justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding DY Chandrachud, in a ceremony attended by top political and legal figures.

11 November,2024 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Shoulders broad enough to accept criticism: CJI Chandrachud in farewell speech

Shoulders broad enough to accept criticism: CJI Chandrachud in farewell speech

CJI-designate Justice Sanjiv Khanna said that Justice Chandrachud had a mission to improve the top court. He further mentioned that as a tech enthusiast, he had transformed the top court and built a just world wherever he walked

08 November,2024 10:45 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Madras HC dismisses petition challenging Sadhguru’s Padma Vibhushan award

Madras HC dismisses petition challenging Sadhguru’s Padma Vibhushan award

The court deemed the petition 'frivolous' and said the petitioner had 'personal agenda' instead of any 'genuine public concern' for filing the case. The Additional Solicitor General, who represented the Union of India in the case, confirmed that Sadhguru’s award was conferred after due process and in recognition of his contributions to society

08 November,2024 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Every institution can be improved, but it doesn't mean it is fundamentally flawed: CJI

Every institution can be improved, but it doesn't mean it is fundamentally flawed: CJI

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has said every institution can be improved, but it should not lead to a conclusion that there is something fundamentally wrong with it.

27 October,2024 04:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Justice Sanjiv Khanna is new CJI, to take oath on Nov 11

Justice Sanjiv Khanna is new CJI, to take oath on Nov 11

Justice Sanjiv Khanna will take oath on November 11, a day after incumbent Justice D Y Chandrachud demits office on attaining the age of 65. He will have a tenure of a little over six months as CJI and would demit office on May 13, 2025

24 October,2024 09:07 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Supreme Court adjourns marital rape petitions hearing for four weeks

Supreme Court adjourns marital rape petitions hearing for four weeks

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on marital rape petitions, with CJI DY Chandrachud stating it won't be possible to conclude the case soon. The matter will be reheard after four weeks.

23 October,2024 03:39 PM IST | New Delhi
CJI Chandrachud highlights urgency of Climate change in Goa

CJI Chandrachud highlights urgency of Climate change in Goa

The book ‘Traditional Trees of Bharat’, features contributions from esteemed environmentalists, researchers, and scholars who talk on historical and ecological significance of traditional trees in India. It is based on a symposium on Traditional Trees of India, recently held at Raj Bhavan.

20 October,2024 12:04 PM IST | Panaji, Goa | mid-day online correspondent
SC issues guidelines on prevention of child marriage

SC issues guidelines on prevention of child marriage

The bench, however, noted the issue whether PCMA would prevail over personal laws was pending with the Parliament for consideration

19 October,2024 07:54 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
SC closes proceedings against Isha Foundation in Madras High Court

SC closes proceedings against Isha Foundation in Madras High Court

The foundation had moved to the apex court challenging the order of the Madras High Court instructing the police to investigate the Ashram in a habeas corpus petition

18 October,2024 03:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
SC upholds Act that grants citizenship to Assam migrants

SC upholds Act that grants citizenship to Assam migrants

Dissenting judge held Section 6A of Citizenship Act as unconstitutional

18 October,2024 09:09 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

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