Law is not blind: Supreme Court’s new Lady Justice statue removes blindfold, replaces sword with Constitution

BY: THE LEX TIMES A new statue of the Lady of Justice has been unveiled at the Supreme Court, marking a symbolic departure from its traditional design. Notably, the blindfold, which typically signifies impartiality, has been removed, and the sword in the statue’s left hand has been replaced by the Indian Constitution. Additionally, the Lady…

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CJI Chandrachud Emphasizes Importance of Public Trust and Accessibility in Judiciary During Bhutan Lecture

BY: THE LEX TIMES In a public lecture in Bhutan, Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud emphasized the vital role public trust plays in maintaining the credibility of courts. Since judges are not elected and do not operate based on popular will, public trust becomes the foundation of their moral authority. Speaking at the…

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Chief Justices of 8 High Courts have been recommended by SC Collegium

Published By: Risha Fatema The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended the appointment of Chief Justices for 8 High Courts. Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao of Himachal Pradesh as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. Justice Nitin Jamdar of Bombay High Court as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court. Justice Tashi Rabstan as…

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Section 125 CrPC Shall Be Equally Applicable To Every Divorced Women: Supreme Court

Published By: Risha Fatema On 10 July 2024, a Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih dismissed the plea of a man against the direction under section 125 CrPC to pay interim maintenance to his wife. And passed a judgment to entitle divorced Muslim women to file a petition for maintenance under section…

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“Every Advocate Is Expected To Come To The Court In Proper Attire As Per The Rules And Behave In The Court”: Supreme Court

BY: THE LEX TIMES The Supreme Court recently addressed a petition by a lawyer who was expelled from the Gauhati High Court for wearing jeans, reminding advocates to adhere to the mandated dress code while appearing in court. Before approaching the Supreme Court, the lawyer had filed an application before the High Court seeking to…

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