The Supreme Court allowed a serving Uttarakhand judicial officer to appear in the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services examination, overturning an unexplained denial by the High Court. Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan quashed the rejection, reinforcing standards in recruitment.
Today, On 31st January, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked a plan to address the growing backlog of cases in Indian courts. With 82,445 cases pending in the Supreme Court and millions more in lower courts, the issue demands urgent attention. The upcoming conference will focus on practical solutions to speed up case disposal. Key discussions will focus on judicial reforms, technology adoption, and procedural efficiency.
NEW DELHI: On January 31, 2025, the Supreme Court announced that it will organize a national conference on February 1, focused on addressing the challenges faced by the district judiciary. The conference will have four main technical sessions, each aiming to improve the efficiency and functioning of the judicial system across India.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of District Judge aspirant Salam Samarjeet Singh, who had been disqualified due to a last-minute change in cut-off rules. The three-judge bench’s decision, led by Justices Roy, Dhulia, and Bhatti, ended Singh’s nine-year legal battle and ordered his immediate appointment.
Today, On 6th May, The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with delays in judicial recruitment, highlighting the impact on justice delivery. Only 9 out of 25 states met recruitment deadlines, prompting the Court to urge expedited, transparent processes. The Court emphasized adherence to timelines, proposed mark moderation guidelines, and the designation of authorities for candidate queries to improve the recruitment system.