Supreme Court Collegium, in a historic move approved appointing five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the Allahabad High Court under Article 224-A to reduce vacancies and pendency, ensuring faster justice delivery nationwide effectively.
The Supreme Court said execution of Letters Rogatory from foreign courts cannot override India’s sovereignty while hearing Pfizer’s appeal in a patent dispute with Softgel Healthcare. Issuing notice to Softgel, the Court said it will settle the law on judicial assistance, reciprocity, and comity of courts.
The Supreme Court has ruled that State Anti-Corruption Bureaus have the legal authority to investigate corruption cases against Central Government employees under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court clarified that such investigative power is not exclusive to the CBI and can be exercised by State agencies within their territorial jurisdiction.
The Delhi High Court Chief Justice praised Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s journey from a district court lawyer to the top judicial post, calling it a shining example of merit over privilege. He said the CJI’s life proves that hard work, conviction, and humility can break every glass ceiling in the judiciary.
