Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected any rollback of LADCS, warning striking lawyers. Citing 27 days of judicial remedy disruption, it said it would not take the matter lightly and would act appropriately if they refused to heed reason.
Supreme Court Judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna has been appointed Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. She succeeds Justice J.K. Maheshwari and will lead the body responsible for providing legal aid to underprivileged citizens.
The Tripura High Court held that senior citizens lacking technological proficiency cannot be penalised for failing to track court cases online. Setting aside a dismissal in a property dispute, the Court emphasised that digital access and technological awareness vary significantly among elderly litigants.
The Jharkhand High Court directed a complete ban on the two-finger test in all State medical institutions, holding that the practice violates privacy, bodily integrity, and dignity of rape survivors. The Court also issued directions on Zero FIRs, victim rehabilitation, support systems, and assistance for children born from sexual violence.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that international arbitration is increasingly mirroring the delays, costs, and procedural complexities of traditional litigation. Speaking in London, he cautioned that arbitration faces growing challenges relating to efficiency, accessibility, affordability, and effective dispute resolution.
The Supreme Court of India has released draft AI Regulations 2026 to promote responsible use of artificial intelligence in courts, aiming to improve judicial efficiency, reduce case backlogs, expand access to justice, and ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical AI governance.
A viral video showing 85-year-old Deep Rai alias Jisa Rai leaving a Bihar court with a walking stick after being sentenced in a 34-year-old criminal case nearly prompted the Supreme Court to initiate suo motu proceedings, reigniting debate over judicial delays and prolonged criminal trials.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said that “technology is the most effective way to address the judiciary’s time wastage” while speaking at the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s programme on “Fragmentation to Fusion: Empowering Justice via United Digital Platform Integration” in the city.
Sikkim became India’s first paperless judiciary state, announced by Surya Kant at Gangtok conclave. Prem Singh Tamang called it milestone for efficient, transparent justice system.
