No oral mentioning will be allowed as the Supreme Court introduces a new system where all urgent cases get automatically listed within two working days. CJI Surya Kant’s major reform from December 1 aims to ensure faster and predictable access to justice.
Today, On 11th June, The Supreme Court questioned the Jharkhand High Court’s refusal to grant full childcare leave to a woman judge, observing, “194 days to raise a child, not just a file,” and sought replies within four weeks.
The CBI arrested Charan Pratap Singh, Deputy Registrar of NCLT Mumbai, and his associate Karsan Ganesh Ahir for allegedly accepting a Rs. 3 lakh bribe from a hotel owner to influence a long-standing legal case. The operation revealed potential wider corruption within the NCLT registry, prompting further investigation.
The Supreme Court On Thursday (9th Jan) raised concerns about the Allahabad High Court’s case listing issues during a hearing for MLA Abbas Ansari’s property dispute. Despite earlier orders for an urgent hearing, the case remains unheard, prompting anxiety over judicial inefficiencies. The Supreme Court maintained the status quo on the property until resolved.
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) raised concerns in a letter to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna regarding recent architectural changes at the Supreme Court. They criticized the lack of consultation over glass partitions and the relocation of the National Judicial Museum, fearing these actions could undermine institutional heritage and inclusivity in decision-making.
