Today, On 1st August, Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against shifting of court in Andhra Pradesh, saying “Courts are not only for lawyers, but for litigants,” and stressing the importance of doorstep justice through local courts like Gram Nyayalayas.
CJI B.R. Gavai, speaking at a London summit, proposed four urgent reforms for India’s arbitration: ensuring finality of awards, promoting institutional arbitration, enforcing stricter timelines to prevent delays, and increasing diversity among arbitrators. His vision aims to enhance India’s arbitration landscape, making it more efficient, reliable, and inclusive.
Justice Dharmesh Sharma, known for convicting ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao rape case, is retiring from the Delhi High Court on June 8. At his farewell, he noted the court’s evolving dynamics with new judges joining and expressed gratitude for his career, indicating plans to return to the legal field.