No oral mentioning will be allowed as the Supreme Court introduces a new system where all urgent cases get automatically listed within two working days. CJI Surya Kant’s major reform from December 1 aims to ensure faster and predictable access to justice.
Attorney General R. Venkataramani urged the creation of a national mediation movement, stressing that “mediation is not just a process; it is a powerful tool for national development and justice,” calling on law schools and legal professionals to promote dialogue over conflict.
Fake reviews using names of CJIs and Supreme Court judges were found on lawyer neckbands sold by Lawkart. The Rs.499 “Premium Cotton” product drew legal fraternity’s attention after a lawyer exposed the fake endorsements from top legal figures.
Justice Vikram Nath made a light-hearted remark in court after Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal narrated how a High Court ignored the Supreme Court’s stay, saying, “He’s a practical judge, knows nothing happens in Supreme Court,” sparking laughter in the courtroom.
Today, On 10th October, CJI B.R. Gavai announces that free Wi-Fi, earlier limited to courtrooms, is now available to all areas of the Supreme Court, benefiting lawyers, litigants, and visitors for better digital connectivity and access to online services.
Delhi Prisons have started recruitment for 14 contractual law officer posts after receiving a notice from the High Court. The vacancies were announced by the Office of the Director General of Prisons following court directions.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) urged the Supreme Court to scrap the 50% no-objection rule for listing cases during vacation. It said the rule forces advocates to stay in Delhi even if they have just one matter.
The Bar Council of India has strongly condemned the violent assault on its Co-Chairman Y.R. Sadasiva Reddy inside his chamber in Bengaluru. Calling it a direct threat to the legal fraternity, the BCI stated, “Legal professionals are meant to operate safely and independently.”
NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India, U.U. Lalit, will be one of the key persons to speak before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) set up to review the One Nation One Election (ONOE) Bill. Along with him, four other prominent figures will also give their views in a meeting scheduled for February 25.
Two High Court lawyers tragically drowned after their car lost control and dipped into a pond in Lucknow. The victims were identified as Advocates Kuldeep Kumar Awasthi (40) and Shashank Singh (37). Despite efforts, they could not be rescued in time. The incident caused shock and grief among the legal community.
