On Friday(30th Aug),Kapil Sibal, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, raised concerns about India’s low judge-to-population ratio during the National Conference of District Judiciary. His remarks highlighted the urgent need for judicial reform amidst the conference inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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.
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On Thursday(29th August),The Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, recommended Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia for appointment as a judge in the Delhi High Court, emphasizing his expertise in arbitration law. This move highlights the judiciary’s need for specialists in this critical legal area.
On Friday(23rd August), The Supreme Court of India clarified that not all insults or intimidating comments against SC/ST individuals automatically qualify as offenses under the SC/ST Act. This ruling came while granting anticipatory bail to Shajan Skaria, who faced charges under the Act for allegedly posting a derogatory video targeting a Kerala MLA from a Scheduled Caste community.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, emphasized the crucial role Indian lawyers played in securing independence and building a strong judiciary. He acknowledged their sacrifices and lasting influence on modern India at the Supreme Court Bar Association event.
The Madras High Court urged the Tamil Nadu government to consider establishing an open-air jail exclusively for women. This proposal aims to provide a conducive and rehabilitative environment for female inmates, mirroring the benefits offered to male prisoners. The court’s directive came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the existing rules.
Today, On 12th July, The Supreme Court declined to hear Ritwik Dutta’s appeal against the Delhi High Court’s decision on his income tax assessment, citing ongoing proceedings. The I-T department alleges that funds from EarthJustice USA were used for unauthorized activities. Additionally, the CBI has registered an FIR against Dutta for alleged FCRA violations.
Today(on 5th August), Chief Justice DY Chandrachud announced that 21 Supreme Court benches operated during the summer break from May 20 to July 7. These benches addressed 4,000 listed matters, with 1,160 cases being resolved. The figures highlight the court’s productivity during the vacation period.
