Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reaffirmed his commitment to reducing pending cases, highlighting mediation and streamlined litigation at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. “My first priority will be a predictable timeline,” he said while unveiling his plan.
The Delhi High Court has ordered re-training for a Family Court judge who invented a provision to grant a divorce decree. It said, “The manner in which the judge conducted proceedings disturbs judicial conscience and threatens the integrity of justice.”
The Madras High Court observed that the trial court “committed a grave error without understanding the fundamental principle of criminal law” while convicting the appellant. The Court set aside the conviction and directed the trial judge to undergo judicial training.
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.
CJI BR Gavai emphasized that judges must uphold justice and serve the cause of freedom rather than pursue personal wealth. He warned that misconduct by even a single judge can tarnish the reputation of the entire judiciary.
The Jharkhand High Court criticised a Hazaribagh Magistrate for ignoring Supreme Court guidelines and sending a 66-year-old man to custody in a complaint case. The court called the action “unfortunate and unwarranted” during the hearing.
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 Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized an Additional Sessions Judge for prioritizing a police statement over a court testimony, leading to unjust penalties against witnesses. The Bench expressed its concern for judicial diligence and recommended further training for the judge, referring the case to the Chief Justice for appropriate administrative action.
On Sunday(1st September),CJI D.Y. Chandrachud called for a national-level judicial recruitment process to move beyond regionalism and state-focused selections. He highlighted the need for skilled personnel to address the backlog of cases nationwide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a conference celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court at Bharat Mandapam, with over 800 participants from district judiciaries across India. The event, guided by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will address key topics including infrastructure, accessibility, judge safety, case management, training, and support from higher courts.
