The Coordination Committee of All District Courts Bar Associations of Delhi will take a final decision on the ongoing lawyers’ strike against the LG’s notification allowing police to give virtual testimony. Advocates and court staff await the outcome as the strike enters its fifth day.
Delhi’s Bar Associations are advocating for a tenfold increase in district courts’ pecuniary jurisdiction, from Rs 2 crore to Rs 20 crore, due to rising inflation. They met Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to discuss amending the Delhi High Court Act, highlighting the need for the change to address outdated limits and reduce the High Court’s burden.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that trial courts must have the conviction judgment prepared before declaring an accused guilty. This ruling came after a case where two men were ordered into custody before the judgment was ready. The court directed District and Sessions Judges to ensure proper procedures to safeguard the rights of the accused.