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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
