The Karnataka High Court discussed rising courtroom overcrowding issues as lawyers, litigants, and staff faced space constraints. Justice M Nagaprasanna sought suggestions from advocates to manage the situation, saying, “How? All of you give me a solution, I’ll implement it.”
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the transfer of veterinary institution land for judges’ residential quarters and a super-speciality hospital. Holding that judges’ quarters are essential for judicial independence, the Court said the State must provide suitable accommodation, noting only 19 judges currently have official quarters.
Justice K.V. Viswanathan, born on May 26, 1966, in Kerala, became a Supreme Court judge on May 19, 2023. He has a notable legal career, becoming a Senior Advocate in 2009 and representing key cases, including marriage equality and privacy rights. He is anticipated to ascend as India’s 58th Chief Justice in 2030.
Justice Aravind Kumar, born on July 14, 1962, in Karnataka, became Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court in October 2021. He has a distinguished legal career, including roles as Additional Standing Counsel for the Union government and various judicial positions. Kumar focused on reducing case backlogs and enhancing legal education during his tenure.