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.
Gujarat High Court Bar urged CJI BR Gavai to transfer Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, claiming her tenure caused major issues for lawyers and litigants. GHCAA President Brijesh Trivedi stated, “Main sufferers are litigants and Advocates especially juniors.”
The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has issued notices to the UP government and Bar Council over a PIL alleging that advocates were running a marriage centre from a chamber at the old court campus.
The Gurugram Bar Association has strictly warned non-lawyers against wearing advocate-like attire inside court premises, stating, “Violation May Lead to Action & Rs.5000 Fine,” and said only enrolled advocates and registered law interns may wear the professional dress.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered High Courts to establish or amend rules for appointing court managers, ensuring regularization of current managers after a suitability test. This significant direction enhances their status to Class-II gazetted officers, aiming to improve court administration and provide job security, addressing long-standing issues in the system.
After a full court meeting, the Chief Justice approved a reshuffle appointing new Principal District and Sessions Judges to nine Delhi courts, aiming to streamline judicial administration and improve court efficiency across the capital.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized that if an individual judge has concerns about a decision, the appropriate course of action is to discuss it with the chief justice. He highlighted the importance of internal dialogue within the judiciary. Open communication, he noted, helps maintain institutional integrity. His remarks underscore the need for judicial cooperation and consensus.
