A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against the quashing of the amendment to the MP Higher Judicial Service Rules, stating, “The amendment is not a new recruitment method, but only a conditional adjustment within the framework.”
Today, On 31st January, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked a plan to address the growing backlog of cases in Indian courts. With 82,445 cases pending in the Supreme Court and millions more in lower courts, the issue demands urgent attention. The upcoming conference will focus on practical solutions to speed up case disposal. Key discussions will focus on judicial reforms, technology adoption, and procedural efficiency.
The New York court has merged three cases against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani into one trial. These include a criminal case and two civil cases involving allegations of bribing USD 265 million for solar energy contracts. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis will oversee the combined trial. The Adani Group denies these allegations.
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A Supreme Court petition has been filed seeking preliminary inquiries in cases of dowry harassment and sexual offences, while advocating for a Uniform Civil Code. The petition highlights concerns over the misuse of women’s rights, calls for legal consolidation to enhance efficiency, and requests virtual hearings for individuals outside court jurisdictions.
Justice Sanjay Karol was born on August 23, 1961, in Shimla and assumed office in the Supreme Court of India on February 6, 2023, retiring on August 22, 2026. He has authored 61 judgements and has held significant positions, including Chief Justice of Tripura and Patna High Courts. A Senior Advocate since 1999, he played crucial roles in reducing case pendency and served as Chancellor of law universities.
