Today, On 9th October, Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal modified the SOP after lawyers raised concerns, stressing that “bar and bench must work together, not bang each other,” urging unity and cooperation for the smooth functioning of the court system.
At the 2nd National Mediation Conference in Bhubaneswar, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna warned that if government bodies continue filing hopeless cases just to exhaust judicial avenues, it will waste national resources and misallocate valuable judicial time. At the 2nd National Mediation Conference in Bhubaneswar, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna issued a stern warning to […]
At the end of 2024, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court in Chirang, Assam, successfully resolved all 830 pending cases, achieving a remarkable 100% disposal rate. This achievement stands out amidst the country’s ongoing judicial backlog. The district also reported a 23.29% conviction rate for the year, highlighting effective teamwork among stakeholders.
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has approved the appointment of several judges across various High Courts, following the guidelines of Article 217 of the Constitution. Key appointments include Justice G.S. Sandhawalia as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh and several judges from Karnataka and Delhi elevated to Permanent Judges.
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud called for urgent government action to fill 21% of vacant district court positions, emphasizing the need for increased judicial investment. He proposed an “All India Judicial Service Examination” to address staffing shortages and urged for better infrastructure to ensure timely justice and effective governance, particularly for the underprivileged.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud suggests reconsidering the tradition of halting court proceedings upon the demise of a Bar member, emphasizing the need to balance respect for the deceased with the judiciary’s uninterrupted functioning. His personal experience and proposal exemplify a delicate blend of personal respect and professional duty, echoing the legacy of dedication and service in the Indian judiciary.
