Judges must uphold independence but collaborate with government on court infrastructure: CJI
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud emphasised the importance of judicial independence while advocating for collaboration with the government on court infrastructure projects during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra, Mumbai.
He stated that judges must act with complete independence in their judicial duties but align with the executive on administrative matters that serve the public interest.
The new complex addresses space constraints in the existing 150-year-old heritage building. Justice Chandrachud also highlighted the need for inclusive and accessible infrastructure, particularly in the judiciary, as more women enter the legal profession.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Waqf Bill anti-secular, will snatch rights of Muslims: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday described the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as “anti-secular”, claiming that it would snatch the rights of Muslims.
Banerjee, speaking in the assembly, also said the Centre did not consult with states over the matter.
“The bill is anti-federal and anti-secular; it is a deliberate attempt to malign a particular section. It will snatch the rights of Muslims... The Centre did not consult with us on the Waqf Bill,” she said.
The chief minister added that “if any religion was attacked”, she would wholeheartedly condemn it.
Opposition parties have stridently criticised the amendments proposed by the bill in the existing Waqf Act, alleging that they violate the religious rights of Muslims.
The ruling BJP has asserted that the amendments will bring transparency in the functioning of the Waqf boards and make them accountable.
A parliamentary committee has been constituted to scrutinise the contentious bill.
