CJI BR Gavai stressed that mediation and dialogue can turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and harmony, citing the importance of the Mediation Act, 2023. Speaking at the National Mediation Conference in Bhubaneswar, he underlined the role of mediation in reducing case pendency and building trust in justice delivery.
Today, On 18th September, Karnataka High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to stay the release of Jolly LLB 3, imposing a Rs.50,000 cost on petitioner Syeda Neelufur for wasting judicial time. The Court warned of coercive action if payment is not made by October 4.
Today, On 17th September, On The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to block the release of Jolly LLB 3, which claimed the film mocks the judiciary. The court said, “Don’t worry, we face the mocking right from day one of our judgeships.”
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition against Akshay Kumar’s Jolly LLB 3, stating there was “nothing objectionable, no hindrance to legal profession”, after reviewing the song Bhai Vakeel Hai and finding no disrespect to advocates.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath stressed at the 42nd UP Judicial Services Association conference that achieving true good governance is only possible when justice is made accessible and delivered swiftly to every citizen without unnecessary delays or hurdles.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath stressed at the 42nd UP Judicial Services Association conference that achieving true good governance is only possible when justice is made accessible and delivered swiftly to every citizen without unnecessary delays or hurdles.
CJI Bhushan Gavai advocates for decentralising the judiciary to make justice more accessible. He emphasised that taluka and district courts are key to reaching the common citizen.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Rs 680 crore advocate chambers and parking at Allahabad High Court, emphasizing the equal importance of litigants in the justice system alongside judges and lawyers. He highlighted infrastructure improvements, support for advocates, and the goal of enhancing justice delivery through integrated court complexes.
Madras High Court held IAS officer Anshul Mishra in contempt and sentenced him to one month in jail for disobeying its order to return land acquired by the TN Housing Board in 1983 to its rightful owners.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned from the Gauhati High Court Bar Association as a controversy continues over the proposed shifting of the High Court from its current location, sparking strong reactions from lawyers.
