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Justice N V Ramana
Who isJustice N V Ramana?
Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana, the 48th Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeded CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde, who retired on April 23, 2021. Justice Ramana retired on August 26, 2022.
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CJI Ramana hails media for cooperation in disseminating information
CJI N V Ramana Friday hailed the media for disseminating information about the judiciary and termed it as an active partner in the collaborative project of strengthening the judicial system
 "CJI Ramana hails media for cooperation in disseminating information")
UU Lalit promises year-round constitution bench, reforms in case listing
Justice Lalit said he intends to make listing of cases clear and transparent, clear regime for mentioning urgent matters before respective benches, one Constitution bench functioning throughout year
 "UU Lalit promises year-round constitution bench, reforms in case listing")
Chief Justice N V Ramana leaves behind a 6.1% increase in pending cases
Analysis of appointment orders shows that during his 16-month term, Justice Ramana made 241 appointments to the high courts, against the 243 appointments made by Justice Bobde in his 18 months as CJI
 "Chief Justice N V Ramana leaves behind a 6.1% increase in pending cases")
CJI Ramana calls pendency of cases 'huge challenge' for Indian judiciary
Terming pendency of cases a "huge challenge", CJI Ramana expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court
Anubrata Mondal case: Bengal lawyers seek transfer of matter outside state
A group of lawyers from West Bengal wrote to CJI Ramana raising concerns over the alleged threat to a CBI judge presiding over Anubrata Mondal's case as they sought transfer of the case outside Bengal
 "Anubrata Mondal case: Bengal lawyers seek transfer of matter outside state")
Discharged my duties in whatever way possible: Outgoing CJI Ramana
Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana on Thursday said he has discharged his duties as Chief Justice in whatever possible way
'Why not call an all-party meeting to hear freebies' issue,' SC asks Centre
Things like freebies, which can destroy the economy, have to be looked into, says court
 "'Why not call an all-party meeting to hear freebies' issue,' SC asks Centre")
Legislation or court guidelines? Who will put freebies in a box?
Experts dwell on whether or not there can be a legal definition of the term 'freebies'
'Factories of education' are causing devaluation of human resources: CJI
He expressed regret that the focus of professional courses continued to be on creation of an obedient workforce, like in colonial times, that could generate the required output.
 "'Factories of education' are causing devaluation of human resources: CJI")
10 days left in office for CJI Ramana, five important cases await decision
Justice Ramana has been vocal about non-filling up of judicial vacancies and not improving the judicial infrastructure as the main reason for pendency of cases in the country.
 "10 days left in office for CJI Ramana, five important cases await decision")
Hope everything will go smoothly: Kiren Rijiju on appointment of next CJI
"There is a process. We are following the process and in due course of time we will do all the necessary action.
 "Hope everything will go smoothly: Kiren Rijiju on appointment of next CJI")
CJI N V Ramana recommends Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor
Justice Ramana, who is set to demit office on August 26 on superannuation, on Wednesday received a communication from the Minister of Law and Justice to nominate his successor
 "CJI N V Ramana recommends Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor")
SC seeks govt response on pleas against extended term for ED director
A Bench of Chief Justice of India N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli has posted the matter for next week.
 "SC seeks govt response on pleas against extended term for ED director")
Small percentage can approach courts, majority suffers in silence: CJI
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana termed access to justice "a tool for social emancipation" and said only a small percentage of the population can approach courts while the majority suffers in silence
 "Small percentage can approach courts, majority suffers in silence: CJI")
Trial by media
Justice Ramana's concerns are valid
Maharashtra tribals celebrate with dance as Murmu assumes presidency
CJI N V Ramana administered her oath at a ceremony held at Parliament's Central Hall in New Delhi in the presence of former president Ram Nath Kovind, VP Venkaiah Naidu and PM Modi, among others
 "Maharashtra tribals celebrate with dance as Murmu assumes presidency")
Anurag Thakur calls for introspection by media houses after CJI's remarks
"I wish to urge friends in the media that if such an impression is being created, there is a need for introspection," he said.
 "Anurag Thakur calls for introspection by media houses after CJI's remarks")
Kangaroo courts by media affecting health of democracy: CJI Ramana
Agenda-driven debates and kangaroo courts being run by the media are detrimental to the health of the democracy, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana said on Saturday
With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high
The pendency debate between Law Minister Rijiju and CJI Ramana might come down to judicial vacancies
 "With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high")
Judiciary answerable to 'Constitution and Constitution alone': CJI Ramana
He also expressed disappointment that even after 75 years of Independence people have not understood the roles and responsibilities assigned by the Constitution to each Institution
