MARKANDEY KATJU
Jamia teachers accuse political actors of interfering in campus protest
Teachers at Jamia Millia Islamia have raised concerns regarding ongoing student protests on the campus. They accuse political actors of trying to escalate the situation, which interrupts academic activities. The university has responded with plans to reinstate student elections and address union restructuring. Recent events include unauthorised entries by political figures into the university, resulting in tensions and shifts to online classes.
‘Cockroach Janta Party’ gets a new rival? Ex-Supreme court judge Markandey Katju announces ‘Ishq Karo Party’, says 'make love not war'
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has launched the 'Ishq Karo Party,' advocating for 'Make Love Not War.' He invited youth to join via email, positioning it as a platform for harmony. This initiative emerges amidst political discourse, drawing comparisons to Katju's previous satirical references to the 'Cockroach Janta Party.'
Pandavas stored 'Astras' in Australia (Astralaya): Ex-SC Judge Markandey Katju's theory behind India's loss
Justice Katju gave a unique theory behind India's loss in his post on X (formerly Twitter). According to him, Australia's victory is attributed to its historical connection as the storage center of the Pandavas' 'Astras,' referred to as 'Astralaya.' Without providing any supporting evidence or context for his unconventional theory, Justice Katju left the internet amused.
Justice Markandey Katju to appear in Supreme Court tomorrow
Experts had said it was for the first time that the Supreme Court has asked its former judge to appear in person before it in connection with any matter.
Explain concerns on Soumya: SC to Markandey Katju
This is so because we are of the view that a connected issue which has arisen needs to be resolved in the first instance,” the bench said.
Markandey Katju tears into Mother Teresa, gets slammed online
"I cannot understand all the fanfare and brouhaha about 'Mother' Teresa. In my opinion she was a reactionary semi educated fundamentalist, fanatic and fraud."
- Go To Page 1
Former Press Council chairman Markandey Katju's FB post about real Indians goes viral
The post which begins with a very difficult question, "Who are the real Indians," goes on to give you the answer, elucidated with accompanying historical facts.
Markandey Katju completes first interim report on Lodha panel reforms
Some of the concerns for BCCI are age cap of 70 years, cumulative tenure of nine years, three year cooling off period between two posts and one state-one vote policy.
Markandey Katju calls Bose 'Japanese agent', Tagore 'British stooge'
Justice Markandey Katju described Subhas Chandra Bose as a "Japanese agent" and used the epithet "British stooge" for Rabindranath Tagore.
Shiv Sena dubs Markandey Katju's blogs as "publicity stunts"
Shiv Sena dubbed former Press Council Chairman Justice Markandey Katju's blog posts against Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose as "publicity stunts".
Mere Rajya Sabha censure is no punishment, says Markandey Katju
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju today said "mere censure" was not enough and that he should be punished--"hanged without trial".
Mere Rajya Sabha censure is no punishment, says Markandey Katju
Today in a fresh blog, Justice Katju also referred to extracts from Pandit Nehru's autobiography to claim it revealed a "feudal mindset" of Gandhiji.
Markandey Katju tweets 'Shazia Ilmi much more beautiful than Kiran Bedi', faces criticism
Katju urged critics to develop a sense of humour and claimed that his remarks were in a lighter vein and should be seen as such.
Markandey Katju's allegation a blatant lie: M Karunanidhi
DMK chief M Karunanidhi dismissed as a blatant lie the allegation of Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju that his party had pressured the UPA regime over the appointment of an Additional Judge of Madras High Court.
PCI Chairman Markandey Katju objects to Justice A R Dave's statement on Gita
Katju said Muslims & Christians may not want their children to be taught these books & questioned if their children yet be forced to read.
Delhi High Court to hear plea for CBI probe into Markandey Katju's allegations on August 1
The petition, which was listed before a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini which fixed the matter for hearing on August 1.
My asset account is an open book: M Karunanidhi
DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi today said his "asset account is an open book" and demanded that the former Supreme Court Judge disclose his assets.
Congress steers clear of row sparked by Markandey Katju
Asked why he was making this disclosure several years, Katju said the timing was "immaterial" and instead the matter should be probed.
Markandey Katju apologises for his '90 percent of Indians are fools' remark
"From time to time people have been bringing to my notice that the language I use may have been harsh. So if it has hurt some feelings, I thought it fit to apologise," Katju said.
Markandey Katju appeals to President for respite for Mumbai blast convicts
Justice Markandey Katju has made a plea to the President seeking respite for convicted actor Sanjay Dutt and four others.
Pakistan a fake country, will reunite with India one day: Markandey Katju
Pakistan is "a fake country", and one day will reunite with India along with Bangladesh, Press Council of India chairperson Justice (Retd) Markandey Katju said.
Urdu does not belong to any particular community: Markandey Katju
Press Council of India Chairman Justice (retd) Markandey Katju today said that Urdu belonged to all and not restricted to any particular community.
Protests at Ramlila Maidan do not help: Markandey Katju
Observing that anti-raft protests gradually fizzle out, PCI Chairman Markandey Katju said agitations like that of Anna Hazare lack "scientific idea".
BJP continues attack on Markandey Katju over Narendra Modi remarks
BJP today said that the PCI chairperson Markandey Katju's opinions against non-Cong states are "unsolicited, bizarre" and demanded his resignation
Self-regulation is no regulation: Markandey Katju, Press Council of India
'Self regulation' as practised by the electronic media is a 'ploy' to escape accountability, Press Council of India (PCI) chairperson Markandey Katju today claimed.
Markandey Katju writes to INS expressing regret over remarks
Katju has expressed regret over his remarks against journalists that had created a storm in the media and the INS has accepted it.
Justice Markandey Katju warns newspapers against tarnishing reputations of people
Press Council chairperson Justice Markandey Katju asked newspapers not to damage reputations of people & warned them of serious legal action in case of violations.
Katju seeks restrictions on social media
Chairman Justice Markandey Katju today asked the government to form a committee to place restrictions on the social media which he said was "often acting in an arbitrary and irresponsible" way.
Idea of Lokpal unworkable, would create blackmailers: Justice Markandey Katju
Press Council Chairman Justice Markandey Katju today trashed the idea of setting up Lokpal saying it was "completely unworkable".
Load More
