The Supreme Court has directed Jharkhand High Court judges to take sanctioned leave of 10-12 weeks to write long-pending judgments. This move aims to clear backlogs and deliver timely justice to litigants waiting for verdicts.
The Advocates’ Association of Jharkhand High Court has highlighted significant delays in justice delivery, urging the Chief Justice of India for intervention. They claim administrative failures are violating bail rights and constitutional guarantees. Despite repeated grievances, no actions were taken, prompting their appeal for reconstitution of benches and prompt hearings.
Today, On 25th February, Before Sajjan Kumar’s sentencing in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, some Sikh community members have demanded the death penalty for him. They argue that the crime, involving murder and large-scale violence, qualifies as a ‘rarest of the rare’ case. According to them, he deserves the maximum punishment under the law.
