Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice, highlighted Lord Krishna’s role as the first mediator during the launch of an Arbitration Centre at the Kerala High Court. He emphasized the importance of small compromises to avoid greater disputes and discussed legislative efforts to enhance arbitration effectiveness. The Centre aims to address judicial backlog and provide cost-efficient dispute resolution.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, enhancing the authority of the Lieutenant Governor. The amendments give the L-G the power to appoint the Advocate General and sanction prosecutions, aiming to streamline legal processes and ensure efficient governance. Critics argue that this could centralize authority, while supporters see it as necessary for uniform administration.
Today(on 6th April), Justice Hima Kohli, leading the Supreme Court’s family court committee, urged for legislative reforms to widen jurisdiction and enhance efficiency at a regional conference. She highlighted limitations in the Family Courts Act, like the absence of injunctions against domestic violence and the lack of authority to handle contempt cases. The conference aimed to address these issues.