Today (24th May): The Supreme Court of India emphasized the finality of bail decisions at the High Court level, expressing reluctance to intervene in bail matters. Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal advocated for resolving bail issues without the apex court’s interference, aiming to streamline the legal process and reduce the burden on the Supreme Court.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized the transformative impact of technology on the Indian court system at the J20 summit in Brazil. He highlighted the shift to democratic and transparent arenas of discourse, emphasizing the accountability of the judiciary and the need for holistic judicial processes. He also cautioned against the misuse of AI tools and commended legal journalists for countering misinformation.
Today(on 6th April), Justice Hima Kohli, leading the Supreme Court’s family court committee, urged for legislative reforms to widen jurisdiction and enhance efficiency at a regional conference. She highlighted limitations in the Family Courts Act, like the absence of injunctions against domestic violence and the lack of authority to handle contempt cases. The conference aimed to address these issues.