Supreme Court Collegium, in a historic move approved appointing five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the Allahabad High Court under Article 224-A to reduce vacancies and pendency, ensuring faster justice delivery nationwide effectively.
The Karnataka government, led by Siddaramaiah, has enacted a groundbreaking law to expedite the resolution of civil cases within 24 months. The Code of Civil Procedure (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2024 mandates mediation before hearings, aiming to reduce litigation and enhance judicial efficiency. This reform addresses the backlog of 10 lakh cases, promoting timely justice.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL regarding judicial vacancies, clarifying that judicial appointments are high-level constitutional roles, not regular government jobs. The court acknowledged ongoing efforts to address the judge shortage, which currently leaves the Delhi High Court with only 36 judges against a sanctioned strength of 60, impacting timely justice delivery.