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.”
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.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, speaking at an event in London, stated that in his 24 years as a judge, he has never felt direct political pressure from the government. He emphasized the need for judges to consider the societal and political impacts of their decisions. CJI also discussed the impact of technology on the judiciary, addressing social media criticism and the need for legislative audits to assess laws’ impact on the judicial system.
On Wednesday(22nd May), Supreme Court Justice M.M. Sundresh highlighted the rising societal trust evidenced by Chennai’s judicial infrastructure expansion. The new building adjacent to Madras Law College will house court halls, judges’ chambers, and administrative sections for the Madras High Court.
The manifestos of the Congress and CPI(M) parties aim to make changes to India’s legal landscape. Both parties have proposed repealing controversial laws such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Additionally, they advocate for bifurcating the Supreme Court, likely to address issues related to the workload and efficiency of the judiciary.
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