J B Pardiwala
J B Pardiwala is a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India, known for his contributions to constitutional law and judicial reforms. He has presided over significant cases that shape legal precedents in India, including recent hearings concerning the powers of state governors.
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Justice J B Pardiwala is part of the bench hearing the matter related to the appointments of vice-chancellors.
Decide or we’ll appoint VCs: Supreme Court to Kerala | India News
India· 2025-12-05
Justice J B Pardiwala expressed anguish over the lethargic attitude of the Centre and states to protect the community’s rights.
‘Trans rights reduced to dead letters’: SC, appoints panel to frame job, education policy | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-18
Justice J B Pardiwala led the two-judge bench that faced nationwide outrage over its order on stray dogs.
Dedicated feeding zones, vaccination & more: Supreme Court’s major order on stray dogs — Key takeaways | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-22
J B Pardiwala is one of the justices whose judgment was faulted by the Centre.
President, not SC, decides when to seek court's opinion: Centre | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18
Gavai's announcement came after public outrage over the apex court's directive that it passed on Monday, ordering to removal of all stray dogs and putting them in shelters by Delhi government and civic bodies of Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad.
'Vocal minority vs silent majority’: SC reserves order in stray dogs row; bench to decide on stay of Aug 11 order | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-14
Justice J B Pardiwala led a two-judge bench that ordered the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and NCR streets.
3-judge Supreme Court bench to hear issue of stray dogs afresh | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-14
Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the bench that directed the relocation of stray dogs.
Delhi stray dogs issue: Do not ascribe to 'virtue signalling' over animal care, says SC; read full order | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-13A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan instructed authorities to build shelters for around 5,000 dogs within six to eight weeks.
'Flaw in our system': Shashi Tharoor weighs in on SC dog relocation order; urges redirection of funds to NGOs | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-13
Justice J B Pardiwala stressed the importance of public interest in the Supreme Court's ruling on stray dogs.
SC order on Delhi stray dogs: Protests erupt in Capital, many detained; Peta slams 'illogical' ruling | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-11
Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the SC bench that criticized an Allahabad HC judge.
No need for Supreme Court to comment on abilities of high court judges: CJI BR Gavai | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-11
Justice J B Pardiwala expressed disappointment over Allahabad HC denying bail.
Travesty of justice if term gets over during appeal pendency: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-08J B Pardiwala is a justice who clarified the bench's intention regarding the Allahabad high court judge.
SC: Intention wasn't to cast aspersions on HC judge | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-08Justice J B Pardiwala expressed concern over the environmental impact of tourism and construction in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal may vanish into thin air if tourist inflows unchecked: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-01
Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the majority view that declared the EWS quota constitutionally valid.
SC opens up staff jobs for OBC and SC/ST blocs, 'omits' EWS | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-06
Justice J B Pardiwala stated that the warrant itself constitutes the grounds for the arrest.
Person arrested on warrant needn't be told of reason: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-26Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the Supreme Court bench that addressed a petition by the Tamil Nadu government.
Constitution is supreme, all its wings must work together: CJI | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-19
Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the bench that set a three-month deadline for the governor regarding bill assent.
Can SC fix deadlines for President, governors’ assent to bills?: Murmu | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-15Dubey seemed to echo unrest in governing circles over the verdict written by Justice J B Pardiwala.
BJP rejects MP Nishikant Dubey's remark that 'CJI is to blame for civil wars in India' | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-19
Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the bench that asked the President to specify reasons for withholding assent to a bill.
Can President be forced to seek Supreme Court opinion on a bill? | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-14
Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the bench that ruled on the powers of the President and governors regarding bill assent.
Presidents, governors don't have unbridled powers: SCIndia· 2025-04-12Justice Pardiwala gave omnibus scrutiny powers to SC and emphasized the importance of timely decisions on bills.
Inspired by Pakistan, US statutes, SC sets bill passage deadline | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the bench that ruled on the powers of the President and governor regarding state bills.
President, governor don't have 'unbridled powers' & can't exercise 'absolute veto' on state bills: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12Justice Pardiwala, who penned the judgment, stated the options available to the governor regarding bills.
SC sets timeline for state governors to decide on bills sent to them | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-09Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the bench that ruled visually impaired persons cannot be barred from becoming judges.
Can't bar visually impaired from becoming judges: Supreme CourtIndia· 2025-03-03
Justice J B Pardiwala was part of the bench that ruled on the validity of child witness testimony.
Supreme Court: No minimum age for witness; kid’s evidence valid | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-26
Justice J B Pardiwala noted that an accused has a fundamental right to a speedy trial.
Accused has right to speedy trial, can get bail if it is delayed, says SCIndia· 2025-02-17J B Pardiwala is one of the justices on the bench that reserved judgment on the petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government.
SC reserves judgment on Tamil Nadu's plea against governor for withholding assent to bills | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-10