The three-judge bench of Chief Justice NV Ramana, Justices Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose noted that courts are granting protection from arrest to accused for long periods like 90 days, though no case for anticipatory bail is made out.
There will be a limited attendance in the oath-taking ceremony as Covid protocals are being strictly adhered to with only tested negative legal luminaries are likely to attend the event.
The new CJI's term will also fall under the spectre of the coronavirus pandemic, posing a challenge for the country, its people and the judiciary, for the second year running
There is considerable hope and anticipation concerning Justice NV Ramana taking over as the next chief justice of India on April 24. India Legal spoke to internationally-known legal scholar, teacher and writer Professor Upendra Baxi, on what to expect.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has hailed the appointment of Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana as the next Chief Justice of India. In his first reaction on the appointment, Mehta said the incoming Chief Justice is fully equipped to meet all the challenges.