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.
Today, On 6th April, The Supreme Court directed the NIA to probe the April 1 Malda incident, where judicial officers were gheraoed during protests over voter list removal. CJI Kant remarked, “You are so busy that you cannot take the call of the Chief Justice of High Court.”
The Supreme Court said issues in West Bengal’s SIR voter list revision are mostly administrative and should be handled by the Calcutta High Court. The Court will consider extending the electoral roll freeze date; next hearing on April 1.
The Supreme Court directed the West Bengal government and Election Commission to provide logistical support to judicial officers conducting the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, noting they have handled over 10.16 lakh objections and claims regarding voter deletions.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging Section 20(2)(a) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, upholding appointment of serving or retired judicial officers as prosecution heads. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant termed the petition legally misconceived.
Today, On 21st February, A high-level meeting on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise was held at the Calcutta High Court , following Supreme Court directions. Chief Justice Sujoy Paul presided over the discussion to establish a judicial oversight framework mandated by the apex court.
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 Allahabad High Court revealed that UP police often pressure judges, especially CJMs, to deliver specific rulings. The Court warned, “Dekhiye isko na police State nai banane dena (We can’t allow this).”
