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Ex-Judges say Impeachment bid against HC Judge is "threat" to Judicial Ind
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A group of former Supreme Court and High Court judges has issued a strong appeal asking Members of Parliament to stop the move to impeach Madras High Court judge Justice G.R. Swaminathan, saying it is unfair and dangerous for the independence of the judiciary.
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Parliament Winter Session: IUML MP Basheer emphasises need to discuss SIR,
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Speaking with ANI, he stressed that the sanctity of Parliament is diminishing and urged discussions on the PM SHRI program, the labour code, and ensuring the independence of the judiciary.
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"Seems, courts functioning under Govt's pressure for few years now": Jamia
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Speaking at the National Governing Body meeting in Bhopal, Madani questioned the independence of the judiciary, citing cases like Babri Masjid and triple talaq. He stated that the Supreme Court should be considered "supreme" only if it upholds the Constitution and the law.
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UN raises concerns over judicial independence after dismissal of two SC ju
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) stated in a press release on Monday, "The dismissal by the Maldives Parliament of two Supreme Court justices raises serious concerns about respect for the independence of the judiciary."
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Pakistan: Imran Khan moves Supreme Court against transfer of judges
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The petition, submitted under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution, argues that the transfer notification breaches the independence of the judiciary. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has urged the court to declare the notification null and void.
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Afghanistan warns of 'regional instability' due to political crisis in Pak
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Imran Khan-founded PTI gave a fresh call for nationwide protests on October 1, starting in Islamabad, to ensure the independence of the judiciary.
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Independent Bar is moral bulwark to protect rule of law: Chief Justice of
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Highlighting the importance of having an independent bar, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on Friday said that there is a close link between the independence of the judiciary and the independence of the bar.
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The loyalty of the law in Beijing
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Independence of the judiciary has been prominent in our public discourse. Our constitution provides several measures to ensure that the judicial mechanisms are free from interference by the executive.
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Gogoi's nomination to RS 'undermines' judiciary's independence: Congress
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 19 (ANI): Congress on Thursday said that the nomination of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha has "undermined" the independence of the judiciary and "lowered" the dignity of the office he once held.
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Threat to judiciary's independence at large: Justice Joseph on Gogoi's RS
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Supreme Court's retired Justice Kurian Joseph on Tuesday said that he was surprised to see how former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who once exhibited conviction to uphold the independence of the judiciary, has compromised those principles.
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Integrity, independence of judiciary non-negotiable: CPI-M
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Jan. 12 (ANI): The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday said the integrity and independence of the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, is a vital pillar of the Constitution and non-negotiable.
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