Justice Sanjiv Khanna will assume office as India’s 51st Chief Justice on November 11, focusing on reducing the Supreme Court’s backlog of over 82,000 cases. Upholding judicial integrity and citizen rights, he emphasizes timely justice and effective case management, while also valuing his privacy amidst increasing responsibilities in the judiciary.
Retired Justice Muralidhar suggested increasing Supreme Court benches to avoid conflicting rulings and improve consistency. He emphasized limited time for contemplation, the need for structural improvements, and the demanding nature of judgeship. He also advocated for detailed reports from the National Commission for Women and discusses the impact of a judgment decriminalizing consensual homosexual sex.
Justice Muralidhar’s Non-Elevation to Supreme Court: Legal Luminaries Seek Answers Prominent figures in the legal community have voiced their concerns over the Supreme Court Collegium’s decision not to promote Justice S. Muralidhar to the apex court. Justice Muralidhar, who recently retired as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, has been lauded for his […]
