CJI B.R. Gavai praised the proposal for a Bombay High Court bench in Kolhapur, saying every citizen should get justice “without spending much time and money,” highlighting the need to improve access to justice across Maharashtra.
The Advocates’ Association of Jharkhand High Court has highlighted significant delays in justice delivery, urging the Chief Justice of India for intervention. They claim administrative failures are violating bail rights and constitutional guarantees. Despite repeated grievances, no actions were taken, prompting their appeal for reconstitution of benches and prompt hearings.
Jharkhand: The Jharkhand High Court Advocates Association is protesting against the appointment of lawyers from outside the state as judges of the Jharkhand High Court.Since March 6, the lawyers have been boycotting the courts of Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao, Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, and Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay. These three judges are part of the High Court Collegium responsible for recommending names for the appointment of judges.
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a plea seeking SC/ST and OBC reservations in the Advocates Association Bengaluru elections. Justice R Devdas ruled that the court cannot grant relief under Article 226 of the Constitution. He advised the petitioners to approach the Supreme Court for further action. The decision upholds the existing election framework for the association.
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The Supreme Court, led by Justice Surya Kant, is reviewing guidelines for lawyer associations nationwide to ensure consistent and democratic admission regulations. The move aims to elevate the status and operations of these associations and promote fairness in admission procedures. This initiative reflects a push for standardized regulations in the legal profession.