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Today, On 23rd August, The Supreme Court criticized the repeated detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar under the TN Goondas Act by the Tamil Nadu government. A notice to the State was issued swiftly, following arguments from Shankar’s mother’s advocates. The detention orders were deemed absurd and illegal, with the case scheduled for a hearing on August 27.
Yesterday, On 10th August, The Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, stressed the urgency of upgrading court infrastructure to address the backlog of cases. He emphasized modernization and the use of technology, including AI, to translate judgments into regional languages. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of filling vacancies in the judiciary and using alternative dispute resolution methods.
Today, On 10th July, the Supreme Court collegium recommended the appointment of three additional judges from the Delhi High Court as permanent judges, aiming to strengthen the judiciary. It also proposed seven additional judges from the Bombay High Court for permanent positions and extension of terms for two others. These efforts are crucial for efficient justice administration in India.
Today, On 4th July, A group of lawyers raised concerns over a directive from the Chief Justice of India to vacation judges, deeming it unprecedented and undermining judicial independence. The lawyers, including AAP’s legal cell head, highlighted irregularities in granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal and the urgency in staying the bail order, expressing strong objection to the directive.
Yesterday, On 29th June, Chief Justice Chandrachud stressed the significance of ‘constitutional morality, diversity, and technology’ at the East Zone II Regional Conference of the National Judicial Academy. He emphasized the judiciary’s role in preserving India’s diversity, cautioned against personal biases influencing judgments, and highlighted technological advancements to enhance justice delivery.
In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Indian government acknowledged the challenges in providing accurate nationwide data on illegal immigrants, citing the clandestine nature of their entry and the ongoing complexity of their detection, detention, and deportation. This response came following a directive from a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, […]
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has raised concerns about the challenges to free speech posed by disinformation and hate speech, particularly in the digital age. Speaking at the 14th Justice VM Tarkunde Memorial Lecture on ‘Upholding Civil Liberties in the Digital Age: Privacy, Surveillance and Free Speech’, he highlighted the significant shift in the […]
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud’s tenure has been characterized by a series of transformative administrative reforms, marking a significant shift towards a more accessible and technologically advanced judiciary. As he completes one year in office, a reflection on the milestones achieved reveals a determined push for an e-revolution within the Indian judicial system. Also […]
In a concerted effort to streamline the judicial appointment process, the Supreme Court of India has issued a series of directives to the High Courts of Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, mandating the establishment of explicit timelines for the recruitment of District Judges. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, Justices J.B. Pardiwala, […]
In a recent development that underscores the judiciary’s vigilance, the Supreme Court has commended Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court for his suo motu order to reopen the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudi and his wife in a disproportionate assets case. The apex court’s bench, led by Chief Justice of India […]