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A sitting Supreme Court judge has formally raised corruption and misconduct allegations against the acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, triggering a constitutional inquiry. The Chief Justice of India has directed the accused judge to submit a written response before any disciplinary action is taken.
A controversy erupted over NALSAR University's invitation to CJI Kant, leading to a significant Bar Council order that was subsequently withdrawn within hours following public uproar and protest threats.
CJI Surya Kant shared a personal story about a judge who advised him against joining the judicial service, instead encouraging him to pursue a career at the Bar.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has stated that technology is now a constitutional instrument, playing a crucial role in strengthening equality before the law and enhancing access to justice.
Senior advocate Pradeep Rai has been elected as the new president of the Supreme Court Bar Association. Rai expressed his respect for Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, describing him as a fatherly figure.
Dipke has attributed the formation of the CJP and subsequent nationwide student protests to remarks made by CJI Kant, who reportedly referred to unemployed youth as 'cockroaches' and 'parasites'.
Chief Justice of India Kant recounted an anecdote about why he never joined the district judicial service, sharing the story during a hearing concerning a plea for re-evaluation of a Delhi Judicial Services examination paper.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) chief, Manan Kumar Mishra, has expressed sincere regret and apologized to law students following a row over an enrolment bar order concerning NALSAR, acknowledging if their feelings had been hurt after criticism from Chief Justice of India Kant.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant strongly refuted 'reckless reporting' that claimed he refused to hear a plea regarding police action against student protesters. He clarified that no such plea had been filed, expressing frustration over the inaccurate reports.
The European Union is currently deliberating whether to freeze or disburse funds to Serbia from its Growth Plan. This decision is under review amidst ongoing discussions regarding Serbia's adherence to certain conditions.