Justice CK Prasad will be the new Chairman of the Press Council of India (PCI). He replaces Justice Markandeya Katju who retired on October 11..According to sources, Justice Prasad has given his consent for the appointment and is awaiting official notification. Justice Prasad retired as Supreme Court judge on July 14, 2014 after serving a four year term. He was earlier reckoned to be in the running for Lokpal..Justice Katju had served as the Chairman of the PCI for three years during which time there were many controversies, thanks to his posts on facebook and his blog revealing details about judicial appointments and corruption..Image Courtesy: Website of Supreme Court of India
Justice CK Prasad will be the new Chairman of the Press Council of India (PCI). He replaces Justice Markandeya Katju who retired on October 11..According to sources, Justice Prasad has given his consent for the appointment and is awaiting official notification. Justice Prasad retired as Supreme Court judge on July 14, 2014 after serving a four year term. He was earlier reckoned to be in the running for Lokpal..Justice Katju had served as the Chairman of the PCI for three years during which time there were many controversies, thanks to his posts on facebook and his blog revealing details about judicial appointments and corruption..Image Courtesy: Website of Supreme Court of India
