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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS - June 2022

Jun 2022

Oct 11, 2024

CJI Discusses Ways to Boost Bilateral Judicial Cooperation on Bhutan Visit

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud paid an official visit to Bhutan from October 7 to 10, and met the Chief Justice of Bhutan, Lyonpo Chogyal Dago Rigdzin. They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral judicial cooperation.
The two Chief Justices presided over the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), aimed at enhancing judicial and legal cooperation between India and Bhutan.
These included the signing of an MoU between the two Supreme Courts on enhancing judicial cooperation; renewal of MoU between the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal and Bhutan National Legal Institute on collaboration in legal education and capacity building between the two institutions; renewal of MoU between the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru and the JSW School of Law on legal education and research; and signing of an MoU between the Indian Council of Arbitration and the Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre on collaboration to strengthen and promote arbitration and mediation.

Oct 10, 2024

Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari Takes Over as Acting Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court

The Central government cleared the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as the acting Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court.
Justice Tiwari took over as acting Chief Justice upon retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Ritu Bahri on October 10.

Oct 09, 2024

Justice M. M. Sundresh Inaugurates Shiv Nadar School of Law, Chennai

Shiv Nadar School of Law, Chennai was inaugurated by Supreme Court judge, Justice M. M. Sundresh.
The law school has faculty who are alumni of Oxford, Harvard, Yale and Princeton and a curriculum inspired by global best practices.
It offers a five-year B.A LL.B program. Full-tuition waivers are included in the scholarship scheme offered to students. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure including seminar halls, auditoria, libraries, gymnasium, sports complex and hostels for men and women.

Central Government Notifies Appointment of Three Lawyers as Gujarat High Court Judges

The Central government cleared the appointment of three advocates as judges of the Gujarat High Court.
The three advocates are: Sanjeev Jayendra Thaker, Deeptendra Narayan Ray and Maulik Jitendra Shelat.
The Supreme Court Collegium comprising the Chief Justice of India (CJI) D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice B. R. Gavai had recommended the names in August 2024.

Oct 08, 2024

Prakash Man Singh Raut is Nepal's New Chief Justice

Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel appointed Prakash Man Singh Raut as the new Chief Justice of the country. Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chief Justice Raut at a special ceremony organised at Sheetal Niwas, the President's Office.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Speaker Devraj Ghimire and Chairman of the National Assembly Narayan Prasad Dahal.
Raut received a unanimous endorsement from the parliamentary hearing committee during a meeting on October 2.
His appointment aligns with Article 129, Clause 2 of the Constitution of Nepal.

Sep 30, 2024

Justice Manmohan Sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

Justice Manmohan took oath as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.
Oath was administered to Justice Manmohan by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at the Raj Niwas.
The swearing in ceremony was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. Others present were the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, Ram Niwas Goel; Leader of the Opposition, judges of the Delhi High Court, Principal District and Sessions Judges of Delhi District Courts, the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court, Chief Secretary of the Government of Delhi and the Commissioner of Police.
Earlier he was serving as Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.

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