Know Thy Judge| Supreme Court of India: Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari
In August 2021, Justice J.K. Maheshwari became the first Chief Justice from Sikkim High Court to be elevated to the Supreme Court.
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Justice Arup Kumar Goswami- 14th Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court retires
Justice Arup Kumar Goswami who was appointed as the 14th Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh with effect from 12-10-2021 is retiring today. Justice Goswami is known to be a cricket enthusiast and has represented Assam in the Ranji Trophy.
Can Courts re-appreciate evidence under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and treat High Courts as regular first Court of Appeal? Sikkim High Court answers in Negative
The Court observed that the Tribunal after holding that there was a fundamental breach of contract, factored in the contributory delay caused by the appellant and fairly awarded ‘Loss of Profit’ by slashing it to 50% of the original claim put forth by the appellant.
All Hydro Power Projects across the State must comply with directions in ‘Zangpo Sherpa case’ in letter and spirit; Sikkim High Court condemns GATI’s careless attitude, resulting in death of two innocent boys
“Should every Hydro Power Project get away with token compensation for loss of life despite standing directions of the highest Court of the State to take precautions, utter chaos would abound on account of their carelessness, which would be unaccountable. It must be borne in mind that human life is as precious, regardless of the geography of the area”
Self-Acquired Property of father on mortgage, can sons interfere with father’s right to dispose and deal with property? Sikkim HC explains
Sikkim High Court: If a father keeps his self-acquired property for the purpose of mortgage, can his sons interfere in the same?
Sikk HC | Sole testimony of a deaf and dumb woman, unable to answer questions not reliable enough to convict rape accused; Court dismisses petition
Sikkim High Court: The Division Bench of Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari, CJ. and Meenakshi Madan Rai, J., dismissed a criminal leave petition which
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court
Appointment of Acting Chief Justice President appoints Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, senior-most Judge of Sikkim High Court, to perform the duties of
Sikk HC | Court directs State to examine grievances; ensuring proper implementation of NFSA, 2013
Sikkim High Court: The Division Bench of Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari and Bhaskar Raj Pradhan, JJ., heard a petition which was filed seeking
Sikk HC | Permissions being granted of extraction of the groundwater even during pendency of PIL; Court lambasts authorities
Sikkim High Court: The Division Bench of Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari and Meenakshi Madan Rai, JJ., heard a Public Interest Litigation relating to
Sikk HC | Take stock of situation in shelter homes, observation homes etc; Court directs State to get them insulated
Sikkim High Court: The Division Bench of Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari, CJ. and Bhaskar Raj Pradhan, J., took up a perused affidavit submitted
Sikk HC | Can Award of the Lok Adalat be assailed by way of a petition under Arts. 226 and/or 227 of Constitution? Court answers
Sikkim High Court: Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari, CJ. allowed a writ petition which was filed assailing the updated Award passed by the Lok
Sikk HC | Court rejects bail of accused of offences under S. 354 IPC, S. 8 POCSO and S. 25 Juvenile Justice Act
Sikkim High Court: Meenakshi Madan Rai, J., rejected a bail application wherein the Petitioner, Principal of a School, aged about 58 years,
Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court directs Magistrates to record statements under S. 164 CrPC on same day or immediate next day; Sessions Judge not to summon Magistrates to prove statements recorded
Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court noted that there had been an undue delay in recording of statement of the victims under
Sikkim HC | Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami appointed as Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh HC
Transfer Order President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, transfers Justice Arup Kumar Goswami, Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court,
AP HC | Chief Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari appointed as CJ of Sikkim HC
Transfer Orders President transfers Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari, Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court, as Chief Justice of the Sikkim High
Justice Meenakshi Madan, Senior-Most Judge of Sikkim HC appointed as Actg. CJ
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, senior-most Judge of the Sikkim High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice
Sikk HC | Orders of appointment of Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, Judge Sikkim HC as Actg. Chief Justice
President is pleased to appoint Smt. Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, senior-most Judge of the Sikkim High Court, to perform the duties of
Supreme Court Collegium recommends the appointment of Justice Arup Kumar Goswami as the Chief Justice of Sikkim HC
Supreme Court Collegium comprising of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and S.A. Bobde and N.V. Ramana, JJ. recommends the appointment of Justice Arup Kumar
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai appointed Actg Chief Justice, Sikkim High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Smt. Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai,