IndiaNewsWatchDec 2, 2023

‘Problem of Christian, Love Jihad’: A Future Judge’s Bias Reveals Supreme Court Collegium’s Enduring Opacity

A recent recommendation of the three-judge Supreme Court Collegium to appoint a member of the ruling party as a High Court judge revealed the government’s contradictory approach to candidates it favours or disfavours and the Collegium’s opacity. While the Collegium made public its reasons for backing a gay advocate’s candidature for the first time, no reasons were given for its approval of an advocate with obvious bias against India’s minorities.

#VictoriaGowri #BJP #hindutva #IndianJudiciary #SCCollegium #SupremeCourt #islamophobia #HateSpeech #minorities #muslims #christians #RSS #india

https://article-14.com/post/-problem-of-christian-love-jihad-a-future-judge-s-bias-reveals-supreme-court-collegium-s-enduring-opacity-63d73360b1296

‘Problem of Christian, Love Jihad’: A Future Judge’s Bias Reveals Supreme Court Collegium’s Enduring Opacity

A recent recommendation of the three-judge Supreme Court Collegium to appoint a member of the ruling party as a High Court judge revealed the government’s contradictory approach to candidates it favours or disfavours and the Collegium’s opacity. While the Collegium made public its reasons for backing a gay advocate’s candidature for the first time, no reasons were given for its approval of an advocate with obvious bias against India’s minorities.

IndiaNewsWatchFeb 22, 2023

Victoria Gowri appointment as judge a lost opportunity for judicial reforms

Her case exposes the fragility of the Collegium system in general and the so-called consultation process in particular.

#VictoriaGowri #TNBJP #BJP #MadrasHC #SCCollegium #SupremeCourt #IndianJudiciary #hindutva #communalism #justice #TamilNadu #india

https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/victoria-gowri-appointment-a-lost-opportunity-for-judicial-reforms/article66535953.ece

Victoria Gowri appointment as judge a lost opportunity for judicial reforms

Her case exposes the fragility of the Collegium system in general and the so-called consultation process in particular.

IndiaNewsWatchFeb 8, 2023

Explainer: How Supreme Court upheld the appointment of a High Court judge accused of hate speech

Ever since her recommendation in January, Gowri has been at the centre of controversy for her hate speech against religious minorities.

#VictoriaGowri #TNBJP #BJP #MadrasHC #SupremeCourt #SCCollegium #hindutva #communalism #muslims #christians #minorities #HateSpeech #IndianJudiciary #TamilNadu #india

https://scroll.in/article/1043410/explainer-how-supreme-court-upheld-the-appointment-of-a-high-court-judge-accused-of-hate-speech

Explainer: How Supreme Court upheld the appointment of a High Court judge accused of hate speech

Ever since her recommendation in January, Gowri has been at the centre of controversy for her hate speech against religious minorities.

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IndiaNewsWatchFeb 7, 2023

Why SC Dismissing Challenge to Victoria Gowri’s Appointment Was the Chronicle of a Failure Foretold

What we need is an appointments process that genuinely safeguards judicial independence from executive dominance, writes Gautam Bhatia.

#VictoriaGowri #TNBJP #BJP #MadrasHC #SupremeCourt #SCCollegium #hindutva #communalism #muslims #christians #minorities #HateSpeech #IndianJudiciary #TamilNadu #india

https://thewire.in/law/why-sc-dismissing-challenge-to-victoria-gowris-appointment-was-the-chronicle-of-a-failure-foretold

Why SC Dismissing Challenge to Victoria Gowri’s Appointment Was the Chronicle of a Failure Foretold

What we need is an appointments process that genuinely safeguards judicial independence from executive dominance.

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IndiaNewsWatchFeb 7, 2023

Victoria Gowri Takes Oath as Judge, SC Dismisses Plea Against Appointment

The petitioners had flagged hate speeches allegedly made by her in their challenge to her eligibility.

#VictoriaGowri #BJP #SCCollegium #BJP #TNBJP #MadrasHC #SupremeCourt #HateSpeech #communalism #hindutva #muslims #christians #minorities #IndianJudiciary #TamilNadu #india

https://www.thequint.com/news/law/while-sc-hears-eligibility-plea-victoria-gowri-takes-oath-as-madras-hc-judge

Victoria Gowri Takes Oath as Judge, SC Dismisses Plea Against Appointment

Advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri took oath as an additional judge of the Madras High Court on Tuesday, 7 February.

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IndiaNewsWatchFeb 2, 2023

Madras High Court advocates write to the President and Supreme Court Collegium: Flag recommendation of Gowri’s appointment as judge

The advocates have flagged hate speeches made by Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri, a BJP member, against Muslims and Christians.

#VictoriaGowri #BJP #SCCollegium #MadrasHC #IndianJudiciary #HateSpeech #muslims #christians #minorities #hindutva #TamilNadu #chennai #law #communalism #IndianPresident #DraupadiMurmu #india

https://theleaflet.in/madras-high-court-bar-advocates-write-to-supreme-court-collegium-requesting-withdrawal-of-recommendation-of-advocate-gowris-appointment-as-madras-high-court-judge/

IndiaNewsWatchJan 30, 2023

‘Problem of Christian, Love Jihad’: A Future Judge’s Bias Reveals Supreme Court Collegium’s Enduring Opacity

While the Collegium made public its reasons for backing a gay advocate’s candidature for the first time, no reasons were given for its approval of an advocate with obvious bias against India’s minorities.

#collegium #SupremeCourt #IndianJudiciary #BJP #bigotry #VictoriaGowri #communalism #minorities #christians #muslims #islamophobia #MadrasHC #india

https://article-14.com/post/-problem-of-christian-love-jihad-a-future-judge-s-bias-reveals-supreme-court-collegium-s-enduring-opacity-63d73360b1296

‘Problem of Christian, Love Jihad’: A Future Judge’s Bias Reveals Supreme Court Collegium’s Enduring Opacity

A recent recommendation of the three-judge Supreme Court Collegium to appoint a member of the ruling party as a High Court judge revealed the government’s contradictory approach to candidates it favours or disfavours and the Collegium’s opacity. While the Collegium made public its reasons for backing a gay advocate’s candidature for the first time, no reasons were given for its approval of an advocate with obvious bias against India’s minorities.

IndiaNewsWatchJan 23, 2023

A Lawyer With Clear Links to BJP Is Among Names Approved as Judges of Madras HC

According to the social media account purportedly belonging to Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri and speeches available on YouTube, she is the general secretary of the BJP’s Mahila Wing.

#BJP #MadrasHC #VictoriaGowri #MaduraiBench #BJPWomensWing #SCCollegium #SupremeCourt #IndianJudiciary #TamilNadu #hindutva #communalism #india

https://thewire.in/law/victoria-gowri-madras-high-court-judge-bjp-links

A Lawyer With Clear Links to BJP Is Among Names Approved as Judges of Madras HC

According to the social media account purportedly belonging to Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri and speeches available on YouTube, she is the general secretary of the BJP’s Mahila Wing.

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