Today, On 3rd September, The Gujarat High Court criticized the state for a 5-year appeal delay and ordered an inquiry to hold officials accountable. The court warned against casual approaches, emphasized the importance of acknowledging indefensible orders, and advised advocates on discretion in court. (Word count: 43)
The Supreme Court condemned lawyer strikes, warning of consequences for the Faizabad Bar Association for abstaining from work. The court emphasized the negative impact of strikes on the justice system and demanded undertakings from all members to never strike again. This precedes a panel takeover and elections by December 2024. The court’s stance upholds its past disapproval of lawyer strikes.
The Kerala High Court has expressed concern over the Wayanad landslides, attributing them to human “apathy and greed.” The court initiated a PIL to prompt the state government to reconsider its approach to sustainable development. It plans to review policies on natural resource exploitation, environmental preservation, disaster management, and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for immediate corrective action.
The Supreme Court has summoned chief secretaries of 18 states and Union Territories for failing to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission’s recommendations. Despite multiple orders, the states have not achieved full compliance. The court is determined to enforce adherence, requiring personal appearances to prompt the submission of necessary affidavits.
Today, On 20th August, The Gujarat High Court criticized the State for submitting poorly drafted affidavits, urging them to “put their house in order.” Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal expressed concern that the affidavits lacked proper para-wise replies to the writ petitions. The Court reprimanded the State’s lawyers and emphasized the need for better affidavit drafting to avoid jeopardizing the State’s case.
The Supreme Court today summoned chief and finance secretaries of 16 states for failing to implement pension and retirement benefit recommendations for judicial officers. The court emphasized the necessity of their personal presence to facilitate the submission of affidavits and warned of potential contempt proceedings for non-compliance. August 23 is set for a hearing on this matter, with no further extensions granted.
The Gujarat High Court has barred universities and the state from assigning students to law colleges without recognition from the Bar Council of India (BCI). Justice Vimal K. Vyas instructed the BCI to promptly inspect and report on unrecognised colleges by June 15, 2024. The court granted interim relief to a specific law college until the next hearing scheduled for June 20, 2024.
Today(12th March),The Gujarat High Court, led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha Mayee, strongly rejects the lackadaisical “Chalta Hai” mindset of State officials in legal documentation, especially affidavit filings. The court emphasizes the crucial nature of precise and thorough legal filings, refusing to tolerate inadequacies and highlighting the need for adherence to established protocols.
