The Madras High Court observed that the trial court “committed a grave error without understanding the fundamental principle of criminal law” while convicting the appellant. The Court set aside the conviction and directed the trial judge to undergo judicial training.
Today, On 16th October, The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, approved the withdrawal of a contempt petition against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding her remarks on the SSC recruitment of 23,123 teaching and non-teaching staff.
Former Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, Justice S. Muralidhar, urges major reforms in India’s judiciary, highlighting the need for accountability, transparent transfers, and diverse representation on the bench. He critiques the Ayodhya verdict, judicial transfers, and calls for a more rigorous and fair approach in judicial decisions.
Prof. Mohan Gopal said the Ayodhya judgment can be challenged through a curative petition based on Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud’s remark that the very erection of the Babri Masjid was an act of desecration of a temple.
The Supreme Court stressed the need for a performance evaluation mechanism for High Court judges to ensure efficiency and accountability. The Bench also cautioned that repeated adjournments harm credibility and erode public trust in the judiciary.
The Delhi High Court has suspended trial court judge Sanjeev Kumar Singh with immediate effect, citing contemplated disciplinary proceedings. He cannot leave Delhi without prior permission during the inquiry.
The Supreme Court has stayed the Rajasthan High Court’s order that criticised a POCSO court judge for using a “cut, copy, paste” method in her judgment and directed training. Notice has been issued to the State and further action has been halted for now.
The Supreme Court expressed displeasure after the Allahabad High Court adjourned a bail plea 21 times, stressing that matters of personal liberty must be decided quickly. CJI B R Gavai asked the High Court Chief Justice to ensure the bail hearing is not delayed further.
The Kerala High Court has suspended Udayakumar V, a judicial officer, following allegations of sexually coloured and obscene remarks made to a woman litigant. Disciplinary proceedings are now under consideration while he receives subsistence allowance during suspension.
Today, On 11th August, The Supreme Court criticised the growing “trend among lawyers to critique judges of HC and trial courts,” noting that in political cases, there is often an assumption that justice cannot be delivered in the High Court.
