Former Chief Justice N V Ramana launched his book “Narratives off the Bench,” emphasizing the judiciary’s role as a beacon of hope for citizens. He advocated for reforms in judicial infrastructure, diversity, and legal aid to enhance access to justice. The book reflects his life experiences and insights on improving the legal system.
Justice Abhay S Oka inaugurated the new Thane court building, expressing concern over the 4.6 lakh pending cases, particularly highlighting 3.51 lakh criminal cases. He urged Maharashtra to enhance judicial infrastructure, linking it to timely justice. His remarks emphasize the need for improvements to restore public trust in the judiciary.
Odisha: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, while speaking at the Odisha Television Limited’s (OTV) annual convention ‘Foresight 2025—Changing Times Changing Minds’ in Bhubaneswar, highlighted the urgent need for judicial reforms and an All India Judicial Services (AIJS) system.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court mandated a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Punjab to vacate his office for judicial usage, highlighting inadequate judicial infrastructure. The ground floor, housing three courts, was in disrepair compared to the renovated first floor. The court ordered immediate repairs and compliance reports before the next hearing on January 7.
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud called for urgent government action to fill 21% of vacant district court positions, emphasizing the need for increased judicial investment. He proposed an “All India Judicial Service Examination” to address staffing shortages and urged for better infrastructure to ensure timely justice and effective governance, particularly for the underprivileged.
On Friday(30th Aug),Kapil Sibal, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, raised concerns about India’s low judge-to-population ratio during the National Conference of District Judiciary. His remarks highlighted the urgent need for judicial reform amidst the conference inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Today(on 31st Aug), PM Modi unveiled a stamp and coin marking 75 years of the Supreme Court at the National Conference of District Judiciary. The event, attended by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, CJI DY Chandrachud, and Kapil Sibal, will feature discussions on district judiciary issues over two days.
Delhi High Court today grants Centre a deadline extension until July 25 to decide on office space allocation for AAP, a recognized national party. The court emphasized the party’s right to secure a space from the general housing pool in Delhi, rejecting pressure or lack of availability as justifications for rejection. SC previously set August 10 as the deadline for vacating the current office.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud “If by political pressure you mean pressure from the government, I can tell you that in my 24 years as a judge, I have never felt any political pressure from those in power. This is because, in India, our democratic traditions ensure that we live lives relatively isolated from the political arm of the government.”
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The Delhi High Court today highlighted a shortage of courtrooms and emphasized that the land allotted for the AAP office has not been used. The Supreme Court extended the deadline for AAP to vacate its office to August 10, granting an additional extension due to pending elections. The court directed AAP to seek alternative land.