Page 2 - Latest Updates on Justice N V Ramana
Prophet remark row: Judges write to CJI, urge action on UP demolitions
While such a letter has been written to the prime minister in the past by retired bureaucrats, it is unusual for former judges to flag political issues
 "Prophet remark row: Judges write to CJI, urge action on UP demolitions")
Pegasus row: SC extends time for submitting probe report on use of spyware
The Supreme Court extended the time for submitting the report by the apex court-appointed technical and supervisory committees to look into the Pegasus row
 "Pegasus row: SC extends time for submitting probe report on use of spyware")
Persuade litigants to opt for ADR mechanisms: CJI to district judiciary
CJI N V Ramana on Saturday urged the district level judiciary to persuade litigants to opt for alternative dispute redressal mechanisms which can help in reducing the pendency of cases in courts
 "Persuade litigants to opt for ADR mechanisms: CJI to district judiciary")
Justices Dhulia, Pardiwala of Gauhati, Gujarat HC take oath as SC judges
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the oath of office to justices Dhulia and Pardiwala during a function at the newly-built auditorium of the additional building complex of the apex court
 "Justices Dhulia, Pardiwala of Gauhati, Gujarat HC take oath as SC judges")
Rising violence against doctors saddening, they deserve better: CJI Ramana
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Saturday expressed serious concern over rising violence against upright and hardworking doctors and lodging of false cases against them.
 "Rising violence against doctors saddening, they deserve better: CJI Ramana")
SC to hear on May 10 pleas challenging validity of penal law on sedition
A special bench comprising CJ N V Ramana and Justices Surya kant and Hima Kohli commenced hearing arguments on a batch of pleas against the sedition law and after sometime adjourned it to next Tuesday
Inefficiency, out of court
Poor governance is adding to judiciary's woes
 "Inefficiency, out of court")
Can't do it in a day, says CJI about using local languages in courts
"Sometimes, some of the judges are not familiar with the local language. The chief justice will always be from outside. Senior-most judges sometimes are also from outside," Justice Ramana said
 "Can't do it in a day, says CJI about using local languages in courts")
PM Modi bats use of local languages in courts, says will boost confidence
Human sensitivities are involved and they should be kept in the centre of all deliberations, Modi said
 "PM Modi bats use of local languages in courts, says will boost confidence")
Govts biggest litigants, docket explosion due to exec, legislature: CJI
CJI Ramana flagged key problems faced by the Indian judiciary such as pendency, vacancies, dwindling judge-population ratio and the lack of infrastructure in courts
 "Govts biggest litigants, docket explosion due to exec, legislature: CJI")
PM attends joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of HCs
The joint conference is an occasion for the executive and the judiciary to come together to create frameworks for simple and convenient delivery of justice: PMO
 "PM attends joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of HCs")
PM bats for local languages in courts to boost confidence in judiciary
We need to encourage local languages in courts. This will not only increase the confidence of common citizens in the justice system but they will feel more connected to it: Modi
 "PM bats for local languages in courts to boost confidence in judiciary")
PIL has turned into personal interest litigation, says CJI Ramana
These days, PIL has become a tool for those who want to settle political scores or corporate rivalry. Realising the potential for misuse, courts are now highly cautious in entertaining the same
Filled 126 vacancies in HCs in less than a year, expecting 50 more: CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana urged the chief justices of high courts, which are still having a number of vacancies, to forward the names for elevation at the earliest
CJI Ramana to chair conference of HC Chief Justices on Friday
Being held after a gap of six years, the conference is being organized with an aim to address and resolve the issues concerning the judiciary
Need control over administrative services in Delhi: Centre to Supreme Court
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said model of governance of NCT of Delhi would invariably requires Union govt to play a chief role, even if a legislative assembly or council of ministers is introduced
 "Need control over administrative services in Delhi: Centre to Supreme Court")
SC to hear pleas challenging constitutional validity of sedition on May 5
A three-judge bench of Chief Justice Ramana and justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli said it would commence the final hearing in the matter on May 5 and would not entertain any request for adjournmet
 "SC to hear pleas challenging constitutional validity of sedition on May 5")
Jahangirpuri violence: Forensic team reaches ground zero amid security
Jahangirpuri violence: The clashes broke out when the Shobha Yatra procession was passing through the road just next to Kusal Cinema Hall, on the opposite side of which is a mosque.
 "Jahangirpuri violence: Forensic team reaches ground zero amid security")
SC commences hearing on AAP govt's plea for control over services in Delhi
The Supreme Court Tuesday took note of the submissions of the Centre seeking a hearing of the contentious issue of who should control administrative services in Delhi to a constitution bench.
Govts maligning judges is unfortunate new trend, says Supreme Court
"Whatever fight you may take, that is alright. But do not try to malign the courts. I am watching in this court also, it is a new trend," the CJI observed
