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Ex-SC judge Madan B Lokur evades 'controversial' questions on CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Ayodhya dispute, Rafale deal and CBI row

Retired Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur evaded questions as to whether CJI Ranjan Gogoi should have heard former CBI chief Alok Verma's petition challenging Nageshwara Rao's appointment.

From taking 'polity of identity' head on to dissent in judiciary, CJI Dipak Misra makes much-needed observation in I-Day speech

Addressing a gathering of lawyers, judges and politicians, CJI Dipak Misra said that he will never "succumb" to the pressure of those trying to weaken the judiciary

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Supreme Court gives go-ahead to two-member SIT for further investigation into 186 pending cases

1984 anti-Sikh riots: The Supreme Court on Tuesday accepted the Centre's suggestion and agreed to allow a two-member special investigation team (SIT) to continue the probe into 186 cases in connection to the violence.

Justice Kurian Joseph's remark on Dipak Misra evoke cautious response from judiciary; senior jurists says retired judge should reveal basis of charge

A former Chief Justice of India on Monday said it is for Justice Kurian Joseph to come out with the basis on which he has levelled serious allegations against former Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra that he was being "remote controlled" by some external source.

SC to hear 1984 riots case today: No objection if two SIT members continue to supervise cases, says Centre

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that it may not be necessary to substitute retired IPS officer Rajdeep Singh who has declined to be a part of three-member SIT supervising further probe into 186 cases of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots citing personal reasons.

Sabarimala verdict: SC has ensured continued controversy by seeking to modify religious practices through judicial decree

Shifting sands points to the fact that a greater resistance against the Supreme Court verdict is brewing.

Kerala Congress leaders to hold day-long fast against Sabarimala verdict in Pathanamthitta; party in Delhi says SC order final

The Kerala unit of the Congress on Thursday stated that the party will hold a day-long fast in Pathanamthitta on Friday to protect the to protect the custom and tradition at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple after the Supreme Court verdict that permits women of all ages to enter the temple.

RSS calls upon all stakeholders to discuss SC's Sabarimala verdict, says respect ruling but devotees' sentiments can't be ignored

Hours after Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said his government will not file a review petition on the Supreme Court's verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala temple, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) issued a press release calling upon all stakeholders, including spiritual and community leaders, to address the issue.

Ranjan Gogoi sworn in as 46th Chief Justice of India: Ram Nath Kovind administers oath; Narendra Modi present at ceremony

As Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi will have a tenure of a little over 13 months and would retire on November 17, 2019. Gogoi will be replacing Justice Dipak Misra, who is retiring after 21 years as a permanent judge, 14 of which were spent in high courts.

Ranjan Gogoi sworn in as 46th Chief Justice of India updates: Tackling massive backlog, fast-tracking crucial cases tops new CJI's agenda

Justice Ranjan Gogoi swearing in LIVE updates: Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has indicated that one of the few things he looks forward to reform in the judiciary is the huge backlog of cases pending hearing.