The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea on lawyers’ chamber allotment, holding residency eligibility can be reviewed by district court portfolio committees. Justices V. Kameswar Rao and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora directed Karkardooma, Dwarka, and Rohini committees to decide.
A Delhi lawyer, Puneet Tomar, has written to the Chief Justice of India detailing significant issues faced by litigants and court staff, citing a 27.8% vacancy rate in judicial positions. Concerns include administrative duties burdening judges, staff shortages, and long commutes for employees, all negatively impacting court operations.
