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SC decision on Electoral Bonds case: Will it revive the flagging RTI Act?

February 16, 2024 9:55 am

In its landmark judgment, SC averred that poll bond is violative of fundamental rights and infringement of RTI is unjustified for curbing black money. The two goals of the RTI Act — transparency and accountability — were clearly on the judges’ minds

Law panel head questions judicial Bill, advises a new one

August 04, 2014 1:58 am

Justice Shah termed the definition of misbehavior in clause 2(j) of the Bill as “over-inclusive and under-inclusive at the same time”.

Not so fast

February 26, 2014 3:58 am

The ordinance route to fighting corruption is paved with self-serving intentions.

Lawyers demand transfer of uncle judges from HC

August 26, 2012 3:31 am

Demanding immediate transfer of 17 uncle Judges from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to some other High Court,lawyers of the High Court have called for a meeting on this and several other issues concerning Judicial accountability.

President must decide on complaint against ex-CJI Balakrishnan: SC

May 11, 2012 1:24 am

Under Section 5(2),it is up to the President to decide if there is any prima facie evidence to hold an enquiry against an incumbent chief or member of the NHRC.

Judges Bill limited,must address appointment: Panel

August 31, 2011 2:40 am

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice and Personnel said unless the issue of judges appointment is addressed comprehensively.

SC judge recuses himself from Dinakaran panel

September 23, 2010 2:07 am

Various anti-Dinakaran groups,have been opposed to the presence of Justice V S Sirpurkar on the panel.

Judges cannot be treated like politicians: Delhi HC

March 24, 2009 5:39 pm

The Delhi HC observed that judges should not be treated like MPs,MLAs on the issue of asset declaration since such information about them may be misused.