CJI BR Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court cannot dictate High Court collegiums, stressing both are equal constitutional courts. He urged lawyers and judges to treat every case, no matter how small, as vital to justice and democracy.
The Supreme Court of India reiterated that trial courts should not be referred to as “lower courts,” emphasizing that such terminology undermines the Constitution’s spirit. Justice Oka urged all legal entities to comply with a previous circular issued in February 2023, promoting respect for trial courts and their records.
The Central Government Today (March 4) confirmed the permanent appointment of Justice Shailesh Pramod Brahme, Justice Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwalla, and Justice Jitendra Shantilal Jain in the Bombay High Court. Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande’s term as an additional judge has also been extended for one year.
