Tag: Ranjan Gogoi
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Assam BJP trashes statement on CM candidate, praises Sonowal
Ranjan Gogoi retired as CJI on November 17, 2019. He took oath as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha in March this year.
August 23, 2020 -
Gogoi’s RS nomination ‘wrong & questionable’: Captain
Gogoi’s nomination has definitely caused eyebrows to be raised, said the CM, adding that any sensible person would be against such a move by the Government.
March 19, 2020 -
Judicial independence
The NDA government appointed another former CJI, P Sathasivam, as Governor of Kerala in 2014, a few months after he demitted office.
March 19, 2020 -
Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP; Oppn walks out shouting ‘shame’ chants
The Home Ministry had on Monday issued a notification announcing that President Ram Nath Kovind is nominating Gogoi to fill the vacancy originating due to retirement of one of the nominated members.
March 19, 2020 -
‘Will speak after taking oath’: Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi on accepting Rajya Sabha nomination
The Home Ministry on Monday issued a notification announcing that President Ram Nath Kovind is nominating Ranjan Gogoi to fill the vacancy originating due to retirement of one of the nominated members.
March 17, 2020 -
President nominates ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha; Opposition asks if it’s ‘quid pro quo’
The 46th CJI Gogoi was in office from 3 October, 2018 till 17 November, 2019 and had been part of the several important cases like the Ayodhya Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid case , as well as matters like Rafale fighter jet deal and entry of women in Sabarimala temple.
March 17, 2020 -
Justice SA Bobde takes oath as 47th Chief Justice of India
Justice Bobde was part of the five-judge constitution bench hearing longest-running Ayodhya land dispute case which delivered its historic judgment on November 9.
November 18, 2019 -
Ranjan Gogoi retires as Chief Justice of India, a glimpse of his journey from UPSC to Ayodhya verdict
On demand of his father, Ranjan Gogoi appeared for UPSC exams and even cleared it. But he was honest enough to tell his father that his interest lies in pursuing law.
November 17, 2019 -
India condemns PM Modi’s fake letter circulating in Bangladesh on Ayodhya verdict
The Supreme Court on Saturday granted the ownership of the 2.77 acres of disputed land in Ayodhya to the Hindus, for the construction of a temple, and ruled that the Muslims will get 5 acres of land at an alternative site.
November 14, 2019 -
‘Transparency strengthens judicial independence’: CJI office comes under RTI Act, rules SC
In 2010, the Delhi HC had held that the office of the CJI comes within the ambit of the RTI law, stating that judicial independence was not a judge's privilege but a responsibility cast upon him.
November 13, 2019 -
‘Grit, mettle and character’: Colleagues praise CJI on Ayodhya verdict
'I consider myself to be privileged to have worked with Chief Justice Gogoi, whose grit, mettle and character are so strong that it is difficult to get anything wrong passed,' Justice Bobde said.
November 11, 2019 -
After Ayodhya, four important judgments CJI will deliver before retirement
Justice Gogoi will pronounce judgement on the pleas seeking review of the top court's verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
November 10, 2019 -
Ayodhya verdict: Film industry welcomes landmark judgement
On 9 November 2019, a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi ruled that the disputed 2.77-acre land will be taken over by a Government trust for the construction of the temple, while a suitable alternative plot of land measuring 5 acres at a prominent site in Ayodhya will be given to the Sunni Wakf Board.
November 9, 2019 -
Ayodhya case laid to rest; disputed land to go to Govt trust for temple, Sunni Board to get 5-acre plot
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to set up the board of trustees within three months after which the disputed land will be handed over to the trust.
November 9, 2019 -
Delhi Police requests citizens to maintain peace ahead of the Ayodhya verdict
The Delhi Police will also keep an eye on the social media platforms for the mischievous activities in order to maintain peace and harmony.
November 9, 2019 -
Ayodhya verdict LIVE: Disputed land to go to Govt trust for temple; Sunni Board to get suitable 5-acre plot
A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising Chief Justice-designate Justice SA Bobde, Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice SA Nazeer, had reserved the judgement on October 16, after a 40-day marathon hearing on the matter, which began on August 6.
November 9, 2019 -
Supreme Court to deliver verdict in Ayodhya title suit at 10:30 am on Saturday
Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, will deliver the eagerly-awaited judgment in the Ayodhya land title dispute case at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday.
November 8, 2019