Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea For National Judicial Pay Commission, Challenge To 8th CPC Mandate Over UT Judicial Officers

The Maharashtra State Judges Association has sought a National Judicial Pay Commission and challenged Clause 2(a)(ix) of the 8th Central Pay Commission resolution. The Supreme Court has issued notice, returnable on October 14, 2026.

Threats to MP Judge Tabassum Khan| Judicial Officers Cannot Be Intimidated: High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance

The Madhya Pradesh High Court took suo motu cognisance of threats against Judge Tabassum Khan, holding that judicial officers cannot be intimidated for passing orders and directing protection, affidavits from top officials, and strict action against those responsible.

2011 Civil Judges’ Appointments Were Not Only Irregular but Illegal: J&K High Court Dismisses Seniority Plea

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court declared the 2011 appointment of four civil judges illegal due to a recruitment error, holding, “We have no hesitation to say that the appointment of the petitioners was not only irregular but illegal.”

Young Brains Are So Adaptive, New-Age Lawyers and Judicial Officers Are Leading Change: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant praised young lawyers, judicial officers, and legal professionals for driving the judiciary’s technological transformation. Speaking at the Oxford Union, he said their adaptability and willingness to embrace innovation have been instrumental in advancing digital reforms across India’s justice delivery system.

Big Collegium Decision:12 Judges Recommended For Karnataka, MP, Himachal Pradesh And Punjab Haryana High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium approved twelve judicial appointment proposals across the Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab and Haryana High Courts, including promotions of judicial officers, elevation of advocates to the bench, and regularization of additional judges to strengthen judicial capacity.

High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court of India held that disciplinary proceedings against judicial officers are invalid unless authorised by the High Court Chief Justice or a committee constituted by him, while upholding reinstatement of a dismissed Uttarakhand civil judge and restricting Registrar General powers.

Judges Perform Highly Sensitive Duties: Bar Leader Urges PM Modi to Grant Lifelong Security to Retired Judges

Senior advocate Adish C. Aggarwala wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking lifelong security for retired Supreme Court judges, and urged ten years of protection for district judicial officers due to their sensitive duties and facing ongoing risks.

Judicial Officers’ Gherao In West Bengal: Supreme Court Gives NIA Two Months to Complete Probe

The Supreme Court directed the National Investigation Agency to finish its probe within two months into the April 1 Malda violence, where a mob trapped seven judicial officers for nine hours. The Court stressed urgency and accountability today.

Upload Judgments Same Day or Face Action: Bombay High Court Issues Strict Warning to Judicial Officers

The Bombay High Court has made it mandatory for judges to upload orders on the same day or explain delays. Non-compliance may be treated as misconduct, with strict action including suspension.

AI Should Improve Speed, Not Replace Judicial Reasoning: Punjab and Haryana HC Restricts Judges from Using Artificial Intelligence Tools

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed judicial officers not to rely on AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and Meta AI for drafting judgments or legal research, the court also warned that any violation will be treated seriously.