Justice Vinod Diwakar of the Allahabad High Court has observed that an impression was given that the last two Full Court meetings were stage-managed, noting that only 16 such meetings were convened in ten years, that no policy matter or annual report reached the Full Court, and that individual Judges’ concurrence or dissent is never recorded.
Justice Vinod Diwakar of the Allahabad High Court has called for recalibration of the Chief Justice-centric model of High Court administration, citing unaccountable administrative decisions, 84 committees largely chaired by two or three senior Judges, committee minutes never placed before the Full Court, and the need for rule-bound procedure, in a judgment arising from four cases on subordinate judiciary delays and bail non-compliance.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant revealed that a robust mechanism is being developed to increase women’s representation in the legal profession. Emphasising his commitment, he said, “I am not a person who only make statements,” while highlighting steps including 30% reservation for women in Bar bodies.
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai took oath as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on Friday, marking a significant milestone in her judicial career and leadership journey. Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Patna.
