The government has proposed staggered vacations for judges, aiming to keep courts operational year-round for continuous case hearings. This initiative, based on a recommendation by former Chief Justice of India R M Lodha, seeks to address the backlog of cases and improve the efficiency of the judicial system. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the importance of this reform in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
Today(on1st July), the first FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered in Delhi against a street vendor for obstructing a foot over bridge, sparking concerns among legal experts. The introduction of these laws, while aiming to modernize the legal system, has raised worries about potential misuse and insufficient deliberation in their implementation.
The BJP unveiled its Sankalp Patra (election manifesto) on Sunday, manifesto pledges to introduce a Uniform Civil Code, implement a National Litigation Policy, and enact reforms in commercial and civil procedures, whereas the Congress presents a distinctly divergent agenda.
