In Umar Khalid’s case, Ex-CJI Chandrachud highlighted that there were multiple adjournments sought by his counsel, at least seven or more, and finally the bail application was withdrawn, a fact often overlooked in debates.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is empowered to handle complaints against Supreme Court judges, while High Court Chief Justices manage complaints regarding their judges, as stated by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Advocates from Karnataka High Court raised concerns about judicial inefficiencies and the Chief Justice’s punctuality affecting case resolutions and public trust.
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The Delhi Court warned Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the Delhi Riots case against further delaying the trial, emphasizing the need for timely proceedings. The judge expressed disappointment over the defense counsel’s unpreparedness, noting that sufficient time had been provided for arguments. Continued delays will be taken seriously by the court.
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Today, On 26th September, the Supreme Court scheduled hearings for January 15 on the 2002 Godhra train burning case, where the Gujarat government seeks to reinstate death penalties for 11 convicts previously commuted to life imprisonment. The court denied further adjournments, emphasizing timely proceedings and understanding each individual case’s details.
Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra echoes President Murmu’s concerns about judicial delays, emphasizing the need for reform. Luthra underlines the impact of prolonged legal proceedings on justice delivery, citing specific cases and highlighting the importance of both speed and effectiveness in the judiciary. She also emphasizes the need for a more robust legal infrastructure to address these challenges.
The Bombay High Court on tuesday provided a final opportunity to former BJP leader Navneet Rana and her husband for plea hearing in a case related to the Hanuman Chalisa incident in 2022. The court warned that further adjournments would lead to costs and emphasized that this was the “last chance” for them. Their plea sought discharge due to false allegations and biased investigation.