Justice Manmohan of the Supreme Court said, “Courts must support arbitration, not act as a barrier,” while urging Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at the IDRC Conclave 2025 to reconsider the Finance Ministry’s directive restricting arbitration in disputes above Rs 10 crore.
Delhi’s Bar Associations are advocating for a tenfold increase in district courts’ pecuniary jurisdiction, from Rs 2 crore to Rs 20 crore, due to rising inflation. They met Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to discuss amending the Delhi High Court Act, highlighting the need for the change to address outdated limits and reduce the High Court’s burden.
Today, On 29th November, The Law Minister reported significant judicial vacancies in India: 2 in the Supreme Court, 364 in High Courts, and 5,245 in district courts. He emphasized ongoing efforts to address these shortages, which impact justice delivery. The appointment process involves constitutional articles and collaboration between the Executive, Judiciary, and state governments.
On Tuesday(3rd September), Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched a new digital notary portal to streamline interactions between notaries and the government. The platform will enable efficient online submission of applications and certificate management, replacing traditional paper-based processes.
The government has no plans to introduce a law for electoral bonds in political funding, nor is there a proposal to fund political parties through the Election Commission. The Law Minister confirmed this and stated that there are no ongoing considerations for implementing a political party funding system via the Election Commission. Despite the Supreme Court annulling the electoral bonds scheme, the government is not currently planning legislative action or alternative funding mechanisms through the Election Commission.
The government has proposed staggered vacations for judges, aiming to keep courts operational year-round for continuous case hearings. This initiative, based on a recommendation by former Chief Justice of India R M Lodha, seeks to address the backlog of cases and improve the efficiency of the judicial system. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the importance of this reform in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal highlighted a significant delay in filling nearly 39% of high court vacancies in India, with 357 judges’ positions vacant as of July 19. The government has only received 219 recommendations from high court collegiums for appointments. Delays in the judicial appointment process impact the efficiency of the system, requiring collaboration between government and collegiums for timely appointments.
Today, On 11th June, Justice Rajesh Sekhri granted a one-year extension as an additional judge of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium on May 17. The decision, effective from July 29, 2024, ensures continuity in the judiciary of Jammu & Kashmir. The Central Government announced this extension via a tweet by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Two new election commissioners are expected to be appointed by March 15, addressing the vacancies left by Anup Chandra Pandey’s retirement and Arun Goel’s unexpected resignation. PM Modi is scheduled to chair a crucial meeting on March 15 to finalize the appointments. This meeting is critical as it comes just before the announcement of the […]
