The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of nine additional judges as permanent judges in the High Courts of Andhra Pradesh, Calcutta, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka, stating they are “fit for being appointed permanently.”
The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the life sentence of CRPF constable Sant Kumar for murdering four colleagues. The court emphasized that stressful work conditions do not justify such violence. It rejected Kumar’s appeal, citing eyewitness testimony and noting his premeditated actions, despite his claims of mental strain and unfair duty assignments.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has banned litigants from bringing mobile phones and electronic devices into courtrooms to ensure decorum and integrity in proceedings. This rule applies to both switched-on and off devices. Violations will face penalties under the 2022 Live Streaming Rules, emphasizing the seriousness of maintaining courtroom discipline.
