Independence Of Judiciary

Need to preserve sanctity of SC as institution, says Justice AK Patnaik appointed to probe 'conspiracy' to frame CJI

Justice AK Patnaik said he does not respond fast and can only make detailed comments after going through the order of the bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra and after studying the relevant papers

Justice Indu Malhotra appointed to in-house inquiry panel to probe sexual harassment allegations against CJI

Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra was Thursday appointed as a new member of the in-house inquiry panel set up to examine the allegations of sexual harassment against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, following the recusal of Justice NV Ramana.

Amid sexual harassment charges against CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Chelameswar's 'remote control' theory makes a comeback

At a hearing related to the sexual harassment charges against the CJI, the bench indicated that there were attempts being made to remote control, influence and intimidate the judiciary.

CJI sexual harassment case: Coddling of Utsav Bains, treatment of Ranjan Gogoi's accuser reveal structural sexism

The contrast between the two hearings can’t have been starker and offers a startling view into the structural sexism at play here, and the absurd differences in how both parties are being treated in the highest court of the land.

Who questions the judiciary? SC says conflict of interest no ground for asking for CJI's recusal, no FIR can be filed against sitting judges

Supreme Court said it was "highly improper" to allege conflict of interest to seek recusal of the CJI from hearing a plea seeking SIT probe into an alleged case of bribery.