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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2023

Oct 2023

Nov 01, 2024

Central Government Clears Appointment of 5 Judicial Officers as Kerala High Court Judges

The Central government cleared the appointment of five judicial officers as additional judges of the Kerala High Court.
The judicial officers who were appointed are: K. V. Jayakumar, Muralee Krishna S, Jobin Sebastian, P. V. Balakrishnan and P. P. Krishna Kumar.
The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended their appointment by a resolution dated October 15.

Oct 26, 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed Next Chief Justice of India

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India.
Justice Khanna, who will take oath on November 11, will succeed CJI D. Y. Chandrachud who is due to retire on November 10.
Justice Khanna will have a relatively short tenure of just six months as he is due to retire on March 13, 2025.
A graduate of Delhi University's Campus Law Centre, he enrolled as an advocate in 1983 and primarily practised before the Delhi High Court. He was elevation as judge of Delhi High Court in June 2005.
In January 2019 Justice Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court.

Oct 25, 2024

Delhi Government Establishes Special Courts for People with Disabilities

The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Atishi, approved the establishment of special courts dedicated to people with disabilities. This initiative aims to provide fair and swift justice by designing court environments that cater specifically to the needs of individuals with disabilities. Atishi described this as a "historic step" that underscores the government's commitment to ensuring equitable judicial processes for all citizens.

Oct 24, 2024

Justice Yahya Afridi Selected as Pakistan's Next Chief Justice amid Political Unrest

A special parliamentary committee in Pakistan appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice, bypassing the traditional seniority principle. This decision follows the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which granted the committee the authority to appoint the top judge, replacing the seniority-based elevation system. Afridi was chosen over two senior judges, Mansoor Ali Shah and Munib Akhtar, sparking concerns about deepening political turmoil.
The committee, with a two-thirds majority, selected Afridi, third on the seniority list. Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party boycotted the process, favoring Judge Shah's appointment. The change in the judiciary's appointment process is criticized by opposition leaders and lawyers, heightening political tensions.

Oct 23, 2024

Pakistan Limits Chief Justice's Term to Three Years

Pakistan enacted the Constitution (26th Amendment) Act, 2024, limiting the Chief Justice's tenure to three years and establishing a special commission for appointing the top judge from three senior-most Supreme Court judges. The amendment received President Asif Ali Zardari's assent after being passed by both Houses of Parliament amid strong opposition from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The amendment was approved with a two-thirds majority in the Senate and passed by the National Assembly, garnering 225 votes out of 336.

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