Justice MS Sonak bid farewell to the Bombay High Court before assuming charge as Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He urged the Bar to guide the judiciary and said criticism strengthens the institution despite discomfort and challenges.
Delhi High Court has again asked the MEA to help actor Celina Jaitly establish contact with her brother detained in a UAE prison. The Court said the Consulate must ensure he is informed that he can speak to his sister.
Today, On 11th November, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai led a two-minute silence in the Supreme Court to honour the victims of the Delhi bomb blast, expressing deep sorrow and saying, “No words can capture the depth of such grief.”
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to grant law researchers the enhanced pay of Rs 80,000 per month with retrospective effect from October 1, 2022. The Bench held that the decision on remuneration lies within the powers of the Chief Justice under Article 229 of the Constitution.
CJI B R Gavai stressed that litigation alone cannot deliver justice and urged wider use of legal aid and mediation. With 5.36 crore cases pending, SCBA president Vikas Singh said mediation could drastically reduce India’s backlog.
CJI B R Gavai asserts that the Supreme Court should not revolve around the Chief Justice alone. He calls for democratic functioning and equal partnership between bar and bench.
Senior Advocate J Sai Deepak criticised Bar and Bench for its “sly” coverage of a Supreme Court murder case, asking, “Is this how legal journalism should be conducted?” after the portal highlighted a minor courtroom exchange.
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave retires after a 48-year-long legal journey, saying it’s time for younger lawyers to take charge. He plans to work for society and spend time with family.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Rs 680 crore advocate chambers and parking at Allahabad High Court, emphasizing the equal importance of litigants in the justice system alongside judges and lawyers. He highlighted infrastructure improvements, support for advocates, and the goal of enhancing justice delivery through integrated court complexes.
Yesterday, On 21st May, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai praised Justice Abhay S Oka as a “workaholic and dedicated to work” during a farewell organised by SCAORA, ahead of Justice Oka’s retirement on May 24.
