The Supreme Court has criticized the Jharkhand High Court for delaying judgments, particularly in a case concerning three students who petitioned against the cancellation of home guard recruitment. Their case, last heard in April 2023, remains unresolved. The Supreme Court has requested a comprehensive report on all pending civil cases for further review.
Today, On 21st April, The Supreme Court slammed the Delhi government over delays in releasing eligible prisoners, calling it a “sorry state of affairs.” Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also criticised the Sentence Review Board for wrongly rejecting release applications.
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, raised concerns about the filing of false cases impacting the judicial system’s integrity. Highlighting recent patterns of misconduct, the Court plans to implement guidelines for enhanced scrutiny in case filings. Discussions will focus on advocate conduct and the senior designation process, with further reviews scheduled.
