Justice Rajesh Bindal said AI and digital tools should only assist courts and must not override judicial reasoning. He also raised concerns about data privacy risks linked to the use of open-source platforms in the judiciary.
CJI Surya Kant inaugurated Phase III of the e-Courts Project, aiming to transform India’s justice system. He emphasised the initiative goes beyond digitisation, focusing on redesigning access to justice and improving efficiency, inclusivity, and citizen centric service delivery nationwide.
Shashi Tharoor criticises the Centre over proposed changes to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, calling them politically motivated. He urges that women’s reservation be implemented fairly without harming federal balance or parliamentary integrity.
CJI Surya Kant said technology has become central to ensuring equality before law and improving access to justice across India. He emphasised building fully digital courts to make justice faster, transparent, and accessible to all.
Justice Aravind Kumar questioned the trend of young lawyers taking weekends off, stressing that true success requires dedication and long working hours. He said commitment to the profession is essential and limiting work time can slow down learning and growth.
CJI Surya Kant stressed that India’s $10 trillion dream depends on a strong, predictable legal system, not just policies or investments. He highlighted mediation, legal reforms, and technology as key drivers for boosting investor trust and economic growth.
A lawyer, Rajeev Singh, was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur while on a morning walk, and CCTV captured the killers struggling to flee as their motorcycle failed to start despite repeated desperate pedal kicks in the chaos.
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah said rising case backlog cannot be blamed solely on judges, highlighting advocates’ role in delays. He noted judges handle hundreds of daily cases, stressing pendency often stems from systemic and procedural issues beyond judicial working hours.
Justice BV Nagarathna highlighted gaps in India’s arbitration system, noting absence of a dedicated forum for arbitrator misconduct complaints. She observed courts hesitate to remove arbitrators, especially former judges, raising concerns over accountability and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from the Allahabad High Court, becoming the third sitting judge in India’s history to step down amid imminent impeachment proceedings. His exit abruptly halts an accountability process that gained momentum in Parliament recently.
