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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS - July 2024

Jul 2024

May 17, 2025

Justices N. Seshasayee and Mohammad Faiz Alam Khan Appointed as Judicial Members of NCLAT

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs appointed Justices N. Sesha Sayee and Mohammad Faiz Alam Khan as Judicial Members of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
These appointments are for a term of four years from the date of assumption of office or until the appointees attain the age of 67 years, whichever is earlier.
With these appointments, the NCLAT reaches its full sanctioned strength of 12 members, comprising the Chairperson, Judicial Members, and Technical Members. The tribunal operates from its principal bench in New Delhi, with a regional bench in Chennai established to serve litigants from the southern states.

May 16, 2025

Collegium Recommends Appointment of Justice K. Somashekar as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended that Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of the Karnataka High Court be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court
The decision was taken as the Manipur High Court Chief Justice, Justice D. Krishnakumar, retires on May 21.

May 15, 2025

President Questions if Supreme Court Can Impose Deadlines on President, Governor for Bill Assent

In a rare move, the President of India Droupadi Murmu under Article 143 (1) of the Constitution of India sent a reference to the Supreme Court following its ruling that set timelines for Governors and the President to grant assent to bills passed by legislatures.
Article 143(1) of the Constitution allows the President to seek the Supreme Court's opinion in matters of legal and public importance. The top court will now have to set up a Constitution Bench for answering the reference.
In particular, President Murmu has questioned Supreme Court's direction that there would be a deemed consent in case of failure to abide by the timeline set by it for grant assent to the bills.

May 13, 2025

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Retires

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna retired, marking the end of his tenure as the 51st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
He assumed office on November 10, 2024, and retired after serving in the apex position for six months.
The Supreme Court Bar Association bid farewell to the outgoing Chief Justice in a formal ceremony, during which Justice Khanna delivered his farewell address.

May 12, 2025

Justice Surya Kant Appointed as NALSA Executive Chairman

Justice Surya Kant, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India, was appointed as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) by the President of India. His appointment, effective from May 14, 2025. Justice Kant will now spearhead the national mission to provide free legal aid and promote access to justice for the underprivileged.

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