The Allahabad High Court urged the Supreme Court to take a hands-off approach, asserting that the district judiciary falls under its domain. It said the apex court should let High Courts decide on service rules and judicial promotions independently.
Today, On 14th October the Supreme Court decided that it will hear Judicial Promotions Case on October 28–29, with CJI Seeking Data from All High Courts: “How Many Appointed Through Direct Recruitment and Judicial Service?” to Examine Seniority and Promotion Patterns in the Judiciary.
Today, On 9th October, Supreme Court rules that judicial officers who have completed 7 years of practice at the Bar before joining service are now eligible for appointment as District Judges. Minimum age for application set at 35 years.
The Supreme Court ordered judicial training for two Delhi judges after they mishandled bail in a Rs.6 crore cheating case, stressing, “We would be failing in our duty if we turned a blind eye” to such errors.
Today, On 23rd September, Supreme Court debates whether judicial officers with seven or more years of experience under the Bar vacancies, can be eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges. The hearing focused on interpretation of Article 233 and past legal precedents.
Today, On 23rd September, A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has commenced hearing on the eligibility of judicial officers for appointment as district judges under Bar vacancies, addressing a crucial legal question with wide implications for judicial recruitment.
Odisha State Bar Council suspended advocate Hemanta Kumar Nayak for two years after he made derogatory Facebook posts with baseless allegations of corruption against judicial officers, saying such remarks tarnished the image of judiciary and violated legal ethics.
Today, On 12th September, The Supreme Court Constitution Bench agreed that it will hear on September 23 on whether a judicial officer with more than seven years’ bar experience before joining service can be considered eligible for appointment as a district judge in bar quota vacancies.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a salary hike for law researchers attached to Delhi High Court judges. The announcement comes while the High Court is already hearing a case on the pending implementation of their revised pay.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Today (Aug 28) started a suo motu case on denial of security to judicial officers in Chandigarh. The Court has asked the UT Administration to reply within two weeks.
