Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud called for urgent government action to fill 21% of vacant district court positions, emphasizing the need for increased judicial investment. He proposed an “All India Judicial Service Examination” to address staffing shortages and urged for better infrastructure to ensure timely justice and effective governance, particularly for the underprivileged.
Today(20th Sept), The Supreme Court criticized the CBI for seeking to transfer a case out of West Bengal, deeming its allegations as an affront to the integrity of the state’s judiciary. The Court emphasized that the CBI’s plea could undermine the credibility of district courts throughout West Bengal.
Today, On 1st September, President Droupadi Murmu called for an end to the “culture of adjournments” in courts during the National Conference of the District Judiciary. Stressing the urgency of addressing backlog, she emphasized the necessity of timely justice for the credibility of the legal system. She also highlighted the need for judicial process reform and acknowledged the increasing representation of women in judicial positions.
Today(on 31st Aug), PM Modi unveiled a stamp and coin marking 75 years of the Supreme Court at the National Conference of District Judiciary. The event, attended by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, CJI DY Chandrachud, and Kapil Sibal, will feature discussions on district judiciary issues over two days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a conference celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court at Bharat Mandapam, with over 800 participants from district judiciaries across India. The event, guided by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will address key topics including infrastructure, accessibility, judge safety, case management, training, and support from higher courts.
