Today, On 11st December, The Chief Justice of Sri Lanka joined CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi on the Supreme Court bench, saying it was a great honour to be here and that India is our closest neighbour, marking a moment.
Suraj Kumar Bauddh has written to Attorney General R. Venkataramani seeking criminal contempt proceedings against Aniruddhacharya and YouTuber Ajeet Bharti for abusive remarks targeting CJI B.R. Gavai. He warns these statements “incite violence against judges and endanger the independence of the judiciary.”
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) held a meeting to condemn the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Attorney General R. Venkataramani emphasized that terrorism lacks justification and called for global unity to eliminate it. SILF expressed condolences to the victims’ families, reaffirming their commitment to peace and justice.
Today, On 22nd April, the Supreme Court expressed concerns regarding AI’s potential to displace drivers, leading to job losses, during a hearing about Electric Vehicle promotion policies in India. Justices highlighted the importance of balancing technological advancement with employment, underscoring the need for effective implementation of EV policies and infrastructure development.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh, addressed the heavy workload and vacancy issues within the Armed Forces Tribunal. They suggested establishing additional benches in remote areas to enhance access to justice and urged the government to expedite the appointment process and improve tribunal operations.
Today, On 10th December, The Supreme Court urged the Centre and Karnataka to resolve drought aid issues, particularly the release of Rs.18,171 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund, with only Rs.3,819 crore granted so far. Karnataka’s plea claims violations of residents’ rights and calls for assistance due to severe drought affecting 223 taluks. Further hearings are scheduled for January.
The Supreme Court learned that the West Bengal Governor appointed six full-term vice-chancellors and plans to finalize five more amid ongoing disputes over university control with the state government. The appointments were guided by a selection committee led by former Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, amidst tensions affecting higher education governance.
The Supreme Court directed state governments to submit affidavits detailing winter shelter plans for homeless individuals, emphasizing the urgency due to the approaching winter. Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan invited the Attorney General for assistance and recommended corporate social responsibility initiatives to improve available resources for shelters.
The Supreme Court today urged the Centre to address the meager pensions for district judges, citing concerns for their welfare. The Attorney General and Solicitor General were requested to collaborate with the amicus curiae to find a solution. The bench postponed the hearing to address pension-related concerns and highlighted the delay in implementing uniform service conditions for judicial officers.