Hans Raj Khanna - Wikipedia
Hans Raj Khanna (3 July 1912 – 25 February 2008) [1] [2] was an Indian judge, jurist and advocate who propounded the basic structure doctrine in 1973 and attempted to uphold civil liberties during the time of Emergency in India in a lone dissenting judgement in 1976.
Justice Hans Raj Khanna - Supreme Court of India
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Why Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s uncle was denied the ... - Firstpost
6 days ago · In 1982, Justice Khanna stood as the opposition’s candidate in the presidential election but lost to Zail Singh. His nephew is now CJI. Now, 47 years later, Justice Hans Raj Khanna’s legacy continues as his nephew, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, takes office as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the 51st Chief Justice of India.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Hans Raj Khanna: …
Nov 11, 2024 · In 1982, he was the Opposition-backed candidate for President, but lost to Zail Singh. Justice Hans Raj Khanna was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1999. Justice Hans Raj Khanna died in 2008. He was 95.
Justice Hans Raj Khanna: A Legacy of Jurisprudence and Moral …
Sep 6, 2023 · Justice Hans Raj Khanna’s legacy is built on his unyielding commitment to justice, the rule of law, and judicial independence. His stand during the Emergency, where he upheld the primacy of fundamental rights and civil liberties, remains a …
Justice Hans Raj Khanna - Tenure during the emergency
Jun 22, 2018 · His honesty, nobility, and virtues will not only continue to be deeply embedded in the heart of every Indian but also mark a touchstone for the entire Indian judiciary. He died at the age of 95 on 25th February 2008. He will always remain …
The Legacy of Chief Justice H.R. Khanna: A Beacon of ... - BareLaw.in
Sep 12, 2023 · This article delves into the life and legacy of Chief Justice Khanna, shedding light on his remarkable contributions to the Indian legal system. Early Life and Education. Hans Raj Khanna, popularly known as H.R. Khanna, was born on July 3, 1912, in Amritsar, Punjab.
Justice H. R. Khanna: A Great Defender Of Rule Of Law, Human
Feb 25, 2022 · Today falls the death anniversary of Justice H R Khanna, an outstanding judge, who is well-known for his courageous dissenting judgment in the infamous ADM Jabalpur case, pronounced during the...
Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, new Chief Justice of India
Oct 26, 2024 · That of his uncle, Justice Hans Raj Khanna, a Supreme Court judge who sacrificed his Chief Justiceship of India in 1977 to uphold the fundamental right of personal liberty and rule of law in...
Justice H.R. Khanna and the Art of Speaking Truth to Power
Feb 25, 2021 · Justice H.R. Khanna deserves his own niche and spotlight in the history of the growth of liberalism in the Indian context. He pushed forth the values of liberty in a time where it was being muffled by the State, and that too, at the cost of a glorious career.