The Madras High Court ruled that advocates have no vested or fundamental right to demand out-of-turn listing of pending cases. Dismissing a lawyer’s plea, the Court held that only genuinely urgent matters may receive priority through established judicial procedures and exceptional listing protocols.
The Allahabad High Court issued austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption and improve resource efficiency, directing officers and staff to adopt car pooling, public transport, online meetings, and hybrid court proceedings. The initiative follows guidance from the Chief Justice of India and the Central Government.
Former SCBA president Adish Aggarwala wrote to PM Modi, praising new criminal laws but stressing the need for increased judicial personnel, police, and forensic experts. He criticized the past regime for implementing laws without necessary support and pointed out challenges in the current system. Aggarwala urged PM Modi to ensure proper implementation with adequate infrastructure.
