Bombay High Court Gets 14 New Judges, Strength Increases to 82 After Oath Ceremony

Fourteen new judges were sworn in as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday by Acting Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar. With their induction, the court’s working strength has risen from 68 to 82 against a sanctioned strength of 94.

Suo Motu Contempt Case Against Advocate General and Additional Advocate General Closed by Jharkhand HC

The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a contempt case against the Advocate General and Additional Advocate General due to procedural irregularities. The case arose from alleged misconduct during a virtual hearing. The court stressed the importance of upholding decorum in legal proceedings and highlighted the need for adherence to procedural guidelines. The dismissal drew attention to maintaining the rule of law in court.