The Delhi High Court Bar Association has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Full Court’s decision to form a judges’ committee to examine raising courts’ pecuniary jurisdiction in Delhi from Rs 2 crore to Rs 20 crore.
The Delhi High Court questioned the DHCBA’s decision to abstain from judicial work over proposed pecuniary jurisdiction changes, with Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav observing that lawyers’ strikes ultimately harm litigants and grievances must be raised through proper legal mechanisms.
Senior advocate Adish C. Aggarwala wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking lifelong security for retired Supreme Court judges, and urged ten years of protection for district judicial officers due to their sensitive duties and facing ongoing risks.
The Supreme Court granted interim relief to a Chhattisgarh court employee, permitting him to appear for the remaining third-year LL.B. exam papers as a regular student. The Court allowed this despite clear restrictions imposed under his service rules.
The New Delhi Bar Association advised virtual court appearances on February 21 and 23 due to Bar Council of Delhi elections at Delhi High Court, impacting New Delhi district and Patiala House Courts proceedings.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant lauded the Uttar Pradesh government while laying the foundation stone for six integrated court complexes, calling them a national benchmark. He said UP’s model of modern judicial infrastructure will be cited across the country as an example for other states.
Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values, said Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra. He highlighted the role of district judiciary while addressing a seminar at the Academy in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to issue circulars ensuring expeditious trials, especially in sensitive cases, stressing continuous examination of witnesses and strict adherence to Section 309 CrPC. The move aims to uphold the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
The Supreme Court expressed concern that “brilliant candidates” quit lower judiciary due to years of stagnation without promotion. A Constitution Bench is hearing if prior Bar experience can count towards eligibility for district judge posts under Article 233.
Kerala High Court bars judges from using AI tools to pass judgments or grant relief. Cites privacy, data risks, and stresses full judicial responsibility.
