CJI calls on judges to employ ‘a robust common sense’

At the Berkeley Centre conference, CJI DY Chandrachud urged trial judges to deliver justice without fear of distrust and highlighted the need for granting timely bail. He emphasized understanding the role of the accused in cases and advocated for greater trust in lower courts to reduce delays and unnecessary escalation to higher courts.

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High court summons Surat MP over pleas against his unopposed win

Gujarat high court issued summons to BJP MP Mukesh Dalal from Surat over two petitions challenging his uncontested victory. The petitions filed by four Congress members questioned the rejection of Congress candidate Nilesh Kumbhani’s nomination. The court directed Dalal to respond by August 9. The legality and validity of the returning officer’s decision were under…

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Visa divas

How desis can get even with snooty consuls  My friend tried hi-octane influence and has managed an interview for a western nation’s visa 75 days down the road. In Oct, that is. He is all…

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Be Federeal

Niti meeting minus oppn CMs shows neither INDIA nor BJP has realised what voters told them during elections   The “absence of fiscal federalism” – not enough funds to states – and the Centre’s “prejudice” against…

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Flying dangerously 

Message from survey on pilot fatigue. DGCA must implement its new norms, never mind airlines’ objections Results of a survey highlighting fatigue faced by pilots in India make for alarming reading. Prolonged flying duties, consecutive…

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‘1984 Sikh genocide’ motion dropped in UK council, fury follows

Last week, protests erupted in Slough borough council after a motion to recognize the 1984 Sikh genocide was withdrawn. The decision followed a petition from local residents claiming the motion could harm community relations. The proposal included seeking justice for victims and addressing Indian government actions. The withdrawal led to public outrage during the council…

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