The Delhi High Court said setting aside a lower court order does not question a judge’s integrity, with Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma making the remark while hearing an additional sessions judge’s plea seeking deletion of adverse observations.
Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna said judges must honour their oath and judicial dharma even when unpopular decisions risk their elevation or extensions. She stressed that judicial review must balance transformative constitutionalism with the basic structure through courts.
The Supreme Court of India flagged serious concerns over a trial court’s AI-generated judgment citing non-existent precedents. Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe termed it an institutional issue, issuing notice to the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and Bar Council of India.
The Allahabad High Court has cautioned social media users against posting abusive comments targeting the judiciary. It stressed that such remarks exceed fair criticism and may lead to serious consequences under contempt law for those who make them.
The Rajasthan High Court placed eight judicial officers in APO status after a surprise inspection by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma at its Heritage Building and nearby subordinate courts. The action came after Tuesday’s on-site review there.
The Orissa High Court criticised the Bhubaneswar DSP for scurrilous remarks against the Advocate General, holding that such conduct defies court orders. It said justice must rest on public trust, emphasising that “purity is the hallmark of justice.”
Today, On 3rd February, The Supreme Court firmly urged High Courts to stop reserving judgments for long periods without timely delivery or publication. Calling the delay an identifiable ailment that must end, the Court stressed the need to protect consumers of justice.
Justice GR Swaminathan said Sanatana Dharma must remain central to one’s heart while serving in public roles, stressing that character goes beyond professional skill. He added that with four and a half years of service left he aims to excel.
Today, On 19th January, The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging a Rs five lakh penalty imposed on a Lucknow lawyer. He claimed the court had announced only a Rs 25,000 fine, but was later penalized for filing a “frivolous” PIL case.
Today, On 16th January, The Supreme Court slammed a petitioner for misusing Article 32, dismissing a plea while a related case was pending in the Bombay High Court. “Article 32 is being misused…for everything, one adjournment, file Article 32 here,” it said.
