A bench comprising justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan in their separate concurring verdicts said the CJI occupies the role of “first among equals and is empowered to exercise leadership in administration of court” which includes assignment of cases. The verdict came on a plea of former law minister Shanti Bhushan challenging the existing … Read more
NEW DELHI: In the wake of Nipah virus cases in Kerala, the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has written to the Queensland government in Australia asking it to provide an antibody developed there to test if it can “neutralise” the virus in humans. The antibody has not been tested on humans so far. “We have … Read more
The apex court also asked the high courts to instruct trial courts not to grant unnecessary adjournments during trial of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The bench, which also comprised Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, said the High Courts may constitute a committee of three judges … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the “first among equals” and has the constitutional authority to decide the allocation of cases and setting up of benches to hear them. The apex court made the observation while dismissing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking framing of … Read more