Justice TS Thakur

CJI reinstates Justice MB Lokur as e-panel in-charge

Chief Justice JS Khehar has reversed his predecessor Justice TS Thakur's decision and reinstated Justice MB Lokur as judge in-charge of Supreme Court's e-panel.

Jan 25, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

SC dismisses plea challenging Jagdish Singh Khehar`s appointment as new CJI

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking the quashing of Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar`s appointment as the next Chief Justice of India.

Dec 30, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

CJI Thakur says '500 judges` posts lying vacant in high courts`, govt 'disagrees'

On October 28, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur had slammed the Centre for sitting over the top court collegium's recommendations on the appointment of high court judges.

Nov 26, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

CJI Thakur lambasts Centre, says ''courts lying vacant without judges''

The Centre and the top court have been at war since the Supreme Court struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act.

Nov 26, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

People don't need to fear till judiciary is independent: CJI on intolerance row

Terming the debate on intolerance as a "political issue", Chief Justice of India TS Thakur on Sunday said there is no need to fear or worry till the judiciary is "independent" and upholds the rule of law.

Dec 06, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

Justice TS Thakur to take over as next Chief Justice of India today

Justice TS Thakur will take over as the next Chief Justice of India on Thursday, succeeding Chief Justice HL Dattu, who demitted office on Wednesday.

Dec 03, 2015, 05:30 AM IST

PMO gets file for elevation of Justice Thakur as CJI

The warrant of appointment of Justice TS Thakur as the next Chief Justice of India is set to be issued soon with the Law Ministry on Saturday forwarding the file of his appointment to the Prime Minister's Office.

Nov 07, 2015, 14:42 PM IST