She is Taking Her Judicial Service Very Lightly: Allahabad HC Slams CJM Over ‘Usual Practice in UP’ Remark

The Allahabad High Court criticised CJM for taking cognizance of a theft chargesheet after the limitation period and then defending it by saying such scrutiny is not usually done in Uttar Pradesh, calling her approach “taking her judicial service very lightly.”

Judgments Consistently Uphold Equality, Secularism and Justice: Kerala HC CJ Nitin Jamdar Bids Farewell

The Kerala High Court held a full court reference to honour retiring Chief Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, concluding his three-decade judicial career and tenure as the Court’s 39th Chief Justice. In his farewell, Justice Jamdar recalled his Kerala experience as professionally fulfilling and personally enriching.

BREAKING | District Judge Quota Row: Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Uniform Seniority Rules Across India

Today, On 4th November, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on framing uniform, nationwide seniority rules for higher judicial services to address disparities in career progression among judges across India, after hearing extensive arguments on reservation, promotion policies, and the ROTA system.

BREAKING | District Judge Quota Row | Have No Intention of Curbing High Courts’ Discretion: Supreme Court

Today, On 29th October, During the All India Judges Association Case hearing, The Supreme Court clarified that it has no intention of curbing the discretion of High Courts in recommending names for appointments but questioned why each High Court is following a different policy in the process.

BREAKING| Judicial Promotions Case| How Many Appointed Through Direct Recruitment and Judicial Service?: CJI Seeks Data from High Courts

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.

BREAKING| 7-Year Bar Practice Qualifies Judicial Officers for District Judge Posts: Supreme Court’s Big Ruling

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.

Can Judicial Officer with 7+ Years at Bar Eligible for District Judge Post ?: Supreme Court Debates

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.

BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing

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.

BREAKING | Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy : Supreme Court to Hear Case On September 23

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.

Madhya Pradesh Judge Aditi Kumar Sharma Withdraws Resignation After Harassment Row

Civil Judge Aditi Kumar Sharma, who quit in protest after accusing a colleague of harassment, has rejoined service following assurance from a High Court panel. She called her earlier resignation “a statement of protest.”