The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud, upheld Gujarat High Court’s district judges’ promotion policy. Using aircraft internet on his return from a Brazil summit, CJI collaborated with Justices Pardiwala and Misra. The judgment involved a plea contesting Gujarat government’s appointment decisions and challenged merit-cum-seniority rule for promotions. The Court commended the efforts of junior lawyer Mayur Raghuvanshi.
Today, On 15th May, The Chief Justice of India emphasized the judiciary’s technological advancements, citing over 7.5 lakh video-conferenced cases. Virtual proceedings democratize accessibility and facilitate bilingual judgments. He stressed transparency, disinformation mitigation, and equitable access as critical for a comprehensive and efficient judicial system. The judiciary’s efficient digitized operations demonstrate India’s commitment to citizen-centric justice.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized the transformative impact of technology on the Indian court system at the J20 summit in Brazil. He highlighted the shift to democratic and transparent arenas of discourse, emphasizing the accountability of the judiciary and the need for holistic judicial processes. He also cautioned against the misuse of AI tools and commended legal journalists for countering misinformation.