Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Clarifies Collegium System, Advocates for Balanced Transparency in Judicial Appointments

NEW DELHI, India — Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recently addressed some of the misconceptions surrounding the country’s collegium system for appointing judges, during his speech at NDTV’s Samvidhan@75 conclave. This came at a time when the system itself, responsible for nominating judges to both the Supreme Court and High Courts, was subjected to examination by the central government last year. Justice Chandrachud emphasized the layered and shared responsibility in the judiciary’s nominations process, noting that it is not solely within the purview of the Supreme Court to finalize such appointments. The approach … Read more

Flexible Futures: New Part-Time Tech LLM Program Offers Balanced Path for Advancing Legal Careers

For professionals eager to deepen their expertise in technology law without sacrificing their current careers, a new part-time Tech LLM program offers an ideal solution. This program mirrors its full-time counterpart in rigor and content but is structured to accommodate working professionals by spread over two years. The part-time program requires its students to complete 33 credits, with semesters of 8-9 credits each. This approach makes the program fully accessible and manageable for students working alongside their studies. Unlike some part-time courses that offer a hybrid mode of learning, this program remains steadfastly adherent to … Read more

Michigan Gun Rights Rally Draws Advocates and Opponents, Calls for Balanced Gun Legislation Emerge

LANSING, Mich. — Gun rights supporters gathered outside the Michigan Capitol on Thursday to voice their concerns and celebrate their Second Amendment rights, amid newly enacted gun legislation they argue falls short of protecting law-abiding citizens. The event was a platform for advocates, including several organizations and individual enthusiasts, to rally against what they perceive as threats to their constitutional rights. Brian Jeffs, Vice President of the Second Amendment March, emphasized the gathering as a crucial way for supporters to unite and spotlight their ongoing commitment to gun rights. “This event is not just a … Read more