Criminal Law News Thomas quits after apex court rap, government defends PM March 3, 2011 by Legal India Admin | 1 Comment on Thomas quits after apex court rap, government defends PM Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) P.J. Thomas resigned Thursday after the Supreme Court held his appointment illegal, Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily said, adding there was no illegality by the prime minister. “We are not in any position to say anything now as we have to go through the order. He has tendered his resignation and […] Read more » apex court Centre for Public Interest Litigation Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia defends Government Home Minister P. Chidambaram. Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily Manmohan Singh PM quits rap Thomas
Top Law News Apex court questions Thomas’ appointment procedure January 28, 2011 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court Thursday said it wanted to know if correct procedure was followed in the selection of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) P.J. Thomas. The court asked if withholding information from a high-powered committee for the CVC’s selection about a pending charge sheet against Thomas and the sanction granted by the Kerala government to prosecute […] Read more » apex court Appointment Thomas
Top Law News Notice to government, CVC Thomas on appointment December 7, 2010 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government and P.J. Thomas on a petition challenging his appointment as the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC).Thomas appointment as CVC has been challenged in a public suit.The court will hear the matter Jan 27, 2011. The opposition has been demanding Thomas resignation as he has been chargsheeted […] Read more » Appointment CVC Government Thomas