CJI Surya Kant inaugurated Phase III of the e-Courts Project, aiming to transform India’s justice system. He emphasised the initiative goes beyond digitisation, focusing on redesigning access to justice and improving efficiency, inclusivity, and citizen centric service delivery nationwide.
Submissions before the Supreme Court of India show diverse views on the three-year practice rule. Many universities and legal experts argue it fails to improve judicial competence and instead blocks talented graduates from entering the judiciary, strengthening calls for reconsideration or abolition.
The Supreme Court agreed to examine a judicial officer’s plea against Delhi High Court directions mandating refresher training in matrimonial laws. The High Court had criticised his handling of family court cases and ordered compulsory training at the Delhi Judicial Academy before further adjudication.