Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya criticised the rising number of adjournments sought by lawyers, saying courts are wrongly blamed for delays. The bench remarked that many proxy counsels appear only to seek adjournments without knowing the case.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended judicial officer Vimal Kumar Yadav for appointment as a judge of the Delhi High Court, pending government approval. With over two decades of experience, Yadav has held multiple significant roles in the judicial system, highlighting his suitability for this elevated position.
Justice Dharmesh Sharma, known for convicting ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao rape case, is retiring from the Delhi High Court on June 8. At his farewell, he noted the court’s evolving dynamics with new judges joining and expressed gratitude for his career, indicating plans to return to the legal field.
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.