The Supreme Court expressed concern over a growing trend of judges issuing multiple orders just before retirement, questioning judicial discipline. Calling it an unfortunate trend, the Court likened last-minute orders to a batter hitting sixes in final over.
Today, On 5th December, CJI Surya Kant emphasized, “Don’t Want AI to Overpower Judicial Decision Making,” stating that AI can assist but must not replace human judgment. The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of a plea seeking regulation of AI use in the judiciary.
Bar Council of India (BCI) has dissolved the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) citing “discrepancies, delays and non-compliance” despite repeated extensions. A Special Committee led by ASG Chetan Sharma will now oversee affairs and ensure elections by January 31, 2026.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld assigning court staff for domestic duties at judges’ homes, ruling it doesn’t violate service rules. A Division Bench said the practice follows established norms and doesn’t warrant administrative change.
The Allahabad High Court condemned UP police and civil officials for demolishing a house despite a stay order, highlighting a troubling culture of defiance among state officers. The Court emphasized the seriousness of such violations and ordered responsible officials to submit affidavits explaining their actions, mandating restoration of the demolished property.
Today, On 21st May, In the December 2023 Parliament security breach case, the Delhi Police told the High Court that they had “duly supplied” the arrest grounds to the accused, countering allegations of procedural lapses in the high-profile matter.
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party leader and Member of Parliament, Iqra Choudhary, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court, urging the full implementation of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This Act seeks to maintain the status quo of religious places as they were on August 15, 1947, and prohibits any legal proceedings that aim to alter the religious character of these places.
The Orissa High Court directed that all police stations and out-posts must be fully equipped with CCTV cameras by March 31. Additionally, the court emphasized the strict acceptance to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arrest of armed forces personnel by the police. These measures aim to enhance accountability and ensure proper protocol in law enforcement practices.
The Bombay High Court ruled that keeping a mother’s four-year-old daughter away from her is “cruelty” under IPC Section 498-A. Despite a lower court’s custody order, the child is withheld, causing mental harassment. The court upheld an FIR against the mother’s in-laws, emphasizing ongoing mental injury and contempt of judicial orders.
Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for not responding to a case regarding demolitions in Bahraich. The court expressed frustration over delays and instructed the state to provide detailed information about the road’s category. Affected residents were given 15 days to respond to demolition notices.
