Tag Archives: Judges

Judicial Officers and Article 311 of the Constitution

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Shantanu

In light of contemporary debates over judicial accountability, the question recently considered by the Supreme Court in Ajit Kumar v. Jharkhand is one of great significance. The Court was called on to consider the stringency of the fair hearing requirements … Continue reading →

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A ‘relative’ Clean up: The curious case of transfer of Judges in the Higher Judiciary

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Animesh

The corridors of most of the High Courts in the country are abuzz with rumours of the Supreme Court implementing a major shake up in the higher judiciary by ordering forced transfers of HC Judges across High Courts. The SC … Continue reading →

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