Strengthen The Judicial Institution: Supreme Court To Issue Guidelines For High Courts On Delay In Judgments

The Supreme Court of India asked High Courts to respond to draft guidelines ensuring timely pronouncement of reserved judgments, stressing the need to address long-pending cases and improve judicial efficiency across trial and appellate courts.

Registration of Marriage Does Not Remove Exceptional Hardship Where It Was Never Consummated: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court order denying waiver of the mandatory one-year waiting period for mutual consent divorce. A bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Renu Bhatnagar held that forcing a non-consummated marriage causes hardship.

Historic Move! Supreme Court Collegium Invokes Article 224A, Appoints Five Retired Judges as Ad-Hoc Judges in Allahabad High Court

Supreme Court Collegium, in a historic move approved appointing five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the Allahabad High Court under Article 224-A to reduce vacancies and pendency, ensuring faster justice delivery nationwide effectively.

Historic Milestone: Chhattisgarh High Court Achieves Benchmark 10% Reduction in Case Backlog in 2025

The High Court of Chhattisgarh achieved notable progress in 2025 by disposing more cases than were filed, reflecting strong commitment to timely justice. Pendency reduced from 84,305 to 75,667, marking a 10.25 percent decline overall during the year period

My First Priority is Early Resolution of Pending Cases: CJI Surya Kant Shares Detailed Plan

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.

Let AI Assist, But Judges and Lawyers Must Be the Final Arbiters: Justice Surya Kant

Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant highlighted that AI can assist judges, lawyers, and citizens, but cannot replace the human element in justice. “Let AI guide, but judges and lawyers must be the final arbiters,” he said.

Plea in Supreme Court Against Quashing of MP Higher Judicial Service Rules: Amendment Not a New Recruitment Method, But a Conditional Adjustment

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against the quashing of the amendment to the MP Higher Judicial Service Rules, stating, “The amendment is not a new recruitment method, but only a conditional adjustment within the framework.”

Bihar Police Propose 100 Fast-Track Courts to Speed Up Justice Delivery

Bihar Police propose establishing 100 fast-track courts to expedite justice, focusing on cases involving illegal assets. DGP Vinay Kumar highlighted the need for quicker trials as pending cases have surged to nearly 17 lakh. Strong actions against corrupt officials, regardless of their status, will be prioritized to tackle illegal wealth effectively.

Supreme Court to Centre, States: Set Up Special Courts for Speedy Trials in Terror & UAPA Cases

The Supreme Court of India has called on the Central and State Governments to establish dedicated courts for swift handling of cases under special laws like the UAPA. The court emphasized the need for proper infrastructure to ensure timely trials, addressing delays faced by undertrials and aiming to improve justice in national security matters.

CBI & CVC Case Delays || ‘We Can’t Issue Blanket Directions, Approach HC as Well’: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Today, On 18th March, The Supreme Court, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, addressed concerns over delays in resolving CBI and CVC cases. Emphasizing judicial discretion, CJI Khanna stated, “We cannot issue blanket directions. You may approach the High Court as well.” The court acknowledged that closure reports are sometimes filed, but further investigations can be permitted. The remarks came during a PIL hearing, highlighting the judiciary’s stance on case proceedings.