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 Bombay High Court condemned Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s Mumbadevi Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalay for unfairly keeping Assistant Professor Reshu Singh on probation for nearly seven years. The Court mandated her confirmation as of June 20, 2020, and awarded her associated benefits, emphasizing the exploitation of teaching staff against institutional values.
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, retiring on November 10, clarified that judicial independence does not mean always opposing the government. He criticized pressure groups that demand favorable rulings, emphasizing that true independence requires judges to make unbiased decisions based on law and constitution, resisting manipulation in today’s media-driven society.
